PARA ESPANOL, VEASE ABAJO
4/5 July 2020
Dear parishioners and friends,
Thank you to all who came to Mass last weekend for your patience and understanding with the COVID regulations and restrictions. A special word of gratitude to our volunteers who assisted with the ushering and with cleaning the church after the Masses. I am especially pleased to say that 100% of the people had masks on. It is not comfortable, it is a sacrifice, but we understand that it is an important preventative measure for everyone’s safety. Thank you for your cooperation.
The numbers of cases continues to increase. Some believe it may be from Memorial Day gatherings. Now with this holiday weekend upon us … please be careful and follow the preventative measures.
I want to remind you that the bishops have suspended the Sunday Mass obligation. Everyone is at a different ‘place’ in terms of health, age, and comfort level in deciding to return or not yet return to Mass. You are affirmed in that decision. We will try to live stream the Sunday Masses this weekend. It will hopefully be yet another option of many for viewing the Mass.
A reminder of our precautions here for those who decide to come:
*Enter through parking lot (ramp) entrance. Wait at door to be seated.
*Wear a mask. No exceptions.
*Maintain six feet of distance from people.
*Use hand sanitizer at the door of the church.
*Follow instructions for receiving Holy Communion and for exiting the church after Mass.
Happy Fourth of July!
Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Joseph H. Callahan
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATING AT MASS DURING THE PANDEMIC
REMEMBER: The COVID-19 virus is still very present and dangerous. Going out and especially being with others, like at church, is a risk. The Bishops have lifted the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass for the time being. It is NOT a sin to miss Mass. If you have a chronic illness or if you fear coming to church, please be affirmed in your decision not to come. There are multiple opportunities to watch the Mass on TV, internet, and listen on the radio.
ALSO: While many people have stopped taking precautions (dangerously so) here at church they will be strictly adhered to. This is for the safety of all who come here.
MASKS: Everyone who comes to church is required to wear a mask. The mask protects other people so it is essential. If you cannot wear a mask or do not want to wear a mask, please do not come at this time.
SOCIAL DISTANCE: Six feet of distance should be guarded on all church property. Please do not stand in groups talking before and after Mass in the church building. Outside, please keep six feet of distance from others. Seating in church will be marked to keep the distance. Families can sit together.
PLEASE: Enter through the parking lot side door (ramp entrance). Hand sanitizer will be available for you to use when you enter. There will not be any holy water. Missalettes will be there. Please take one per family, take it home and bring it with you when you come to church. Bulletins will be available as you leave. No books or papers may be left in the pews. Maintain six feet distance from one another if you light a candle.
NOTE: No processions. No congregational singing. No sharing of the sign of peace. The collection basket will be at the exit as you leave for you to leave your contribution. The basket will not be passed.
COMMUNION: Please follow the indications for six feet distance (tape on the floor). Come in single file up the center aisle. Hand sanitizer will be available at the first pew. Please keep a distance from the minister, stretch your arms, cup your hands together, receive the host in your hands, step aside, lower your mask, consume the host, replace the mask, and return to your pew via the side aisle. For safety, we ask that everyone receive the host in your hand. The communion cup will not be offered.
DISMISSAL: You will be directed to leave the building by sections, always watching the distance! The priest will not be able to greet people at the door.
THANK YOU for your patience and understanding! ONLINE GIVING TO OUR PARISH IS NOW AVAILABLE
You can now make your offertory donation to our parish using a secure online link set up by the Catholic Community Foundation. All monies will be directed to our parish. To make your online donation, go to www.catholiccommunity.org/offertory and select our Parish Name from the dropdown menu.
Please consider giving an amount that is equal to or exceeds your monthly offertory contributions. Your generosity is needed – and appreciated – now more than ever.
Even if you don’t itemize your taxes, because of the new stimulus package passed by Congress, all donations up to $300 for individuals and $600 for married couples are tax-deductible.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR LITURGY ON TV OR ONLINE: The diocese is livestreaming Mass daily at 9:30 AM on the diocesan website, and the weekend TV Mass will be available on the diocesan website at 4 :00 PM Saturdays. Also, on Fox 8 WJW at 6:00 AM Sundays. It is on Cox Cable at 11:30 AM Sunday on channel 45.
CATHOLIC RADIO STATION: AM 1260 The Rock broadcasts the Diocese of Cleveland Mass at 10:30 AM Sunday AND at 4:00 PM Saturday. The Mass from EWTN is broadcast at 8:00 AM Sunday AND again at 5:00 PM Sunday. Weekday Masses each weekday at 10:00 AM. You can listen 24/7 on radio, on our website at www.am1260therock.com or through our mobile app. Catholic radio is here to sustain you in these days of isolation and uncertainty.
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4/5 de Julio de 2020
Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
GRACIAS que llegaron el domingo pasado y a los servidores que ayudaron con la disciplina y la limpieza. GRACIAS por su paciencia y por seguir las indicaciones y precauciones … para la seguridad y la salud de todos. Gracias por andar la mascarilla … muy importante!
El numero de casos del virus esta incrementando .. Hay que tener mucho cuidado, inclusive con fiestas y otros eventos con mucha gente.
Nuevamente, aquí están las reglas que estamos siguiendo:
*Entrar por la puerta que da al parqueo (la rampa). Los hermanos/as de disciplina los llevarán a sus asientos.
*Ponerse mascarilla (sin excepción).
*Mantener dos metros de distancia entre otras personas.
*Usar gel a la entrada del templo para limpiar las manos.
*Que los niños permanezcan con sus padres.
*Seguir las indicaciones para comulgar y para la salida.
!FELIZ 4 DE JULIO!
Atentamente en Cristo, Pbro. José Callahan
NORMAS PARA LA PARTICIPATION EN MISA DURANTE LA PANDEMICA
NO OLVIDAR: El virus siempre está presente y es peligroso. Salirse a cualquier lugar corre riesgo, inclusive la iglesia. Los obispos han quitado la obligación de asistir en la Misa. No es pecado no asistir. Los ancianos, los con enfermedades crónicas, las señoras embarazadas, niños chiquitos, no han de venir hasta que pase este problema.
TOMAR NOTA: Mientras que mucha gente no toma precaución, aquí en el templo vamos a poner en práctica muy estrictamente las normas. Es para la salud y bien de todos.
MASCARILLAS: Cada persona que entra en el templo TIENE QUE ANDAR MASCARILLA, sin excepción. Si usted no quiere o no puede ponérsela, favor no venir al templo. Es para el bien de todos.
DISTANCIA SOCIAL: Siempre hay que mantener DOS METROS de distancia entre las personas (excepción: los que viven en la misma casa). Favor NO CONGREGARSE EN GRUPOS pequeños para platicar antes/después de la Misa dentro del templo. Si se hace afuera, mantener dos metros de distancia entre las personas.
AL ENTRAR AL TEMPLO: Personas del ministerio de hospitalidad y disciplina van a dar indicaciones a la a ubicarse en las bancas para mantener la distancia social. No habrá agua bendita. Habrá sanitizadora para sus manos. Los missalitos con las lecturas estarán disponibles – se puede llevar uno a la casa y traérselo cuando viene a Misa. No hay que dejar libros (cancioneros, etc.) en las bancas.
TAMBIEN: No habrá procesiones. No se va a cantar. No se va a pasar la canasta por la gente. La canasta estará a la salida y se puede echar su limosna cuando salga del templo.
PARA RECIBIR LA COMUNION: Seguir las indicaciones de los de disciplina. Una sola fila. Mantener dos metros de distancia entre las personas. Se puede limpiar las manos con gel antes de comulgar. Con sus manos, hacer como una copa para recibir la hostia. Hacerse a un lado, bajar la mascarilla, consumir la hostia y reponer la mascarilla antes de regresar a su banca. No se va a ofrecer la copa. Favor recibir en sus manos – se puede limpiarlas antes de recibir.
LA SALIDA: Sigan las indicaciones de los hermanos de disciplina para salir en una sola fila, manteniendo dos metros de distancia entre personas – y sin platicar con la gente dentro del templo.
MIL GRACIAS por su paciencia y cooperación!
BOLETIN SEMANAL: Se puede ver en este website y en la pagina discovermass.com, el codigo postal ‘zip code’ es 44127, nombre de la parroquia OUR LADY OF LOURDES.
COMUNICACIÓN: Durante esa crisis, esten pendientes de esa página web y la página de la parroquia en Facebook.
MISAS Y DEVOCIONES: En línea, especialmente en Facebook, hay muchas oportunidades. Véase aquí y en nuestra página en Facebook una reflexión dominical escrita por mí.
RADIO CATOLICA: Otro recurso durante este tiempo. 1260 AM, www.am1260therock.com.
POR FAVOR: Tomen en serio las indicaciones de estos días para protegerse a si mismo, a su familia y a los demás. Es una situación muy grave.