A Note from Fr. Dave
As you know, Governor Holcomb issued an “Executive Order for Hoosiers to "Stay at Home” because of the public health emergency. It is important to note that in this order, religious entities are considered “Essential Businesses and Operations." Thus, our Parish Church is still open for private prayer. The Church is open from 7 am to 7 pm daily EXCEPT DURING the daily live streamed Mass (9-9:30 am) and Holy Hour (3-4 pm). This is to keep to the guidelines of Governor Holcomb. (You can watch these events at anytime by clicking here.)
Because we want to ensure your wellness and safety when seeking God through the Sacrament of the Eucharist, always present within the tabernacle, the following is what we are doing in order to keep you safe as you come to pray with our Lord.
- We have "closed off" sections of the Church so it is easier to keep clean. Do keep "social distancing" as you come to pray.
- There are Clorox Wipes placed at the entrances to the Church in order that you may clean the pew before and/or after you pray.
- The Divine Mercy Chapel is closed due to the difficulty of keeping it clean.
- The 24 hour Chapel remains open, with 3 chairs (placed far apart).
- Publicly scheduled Confession times are not allowed. Please call the Parish office and leave a message for Fr. Thomas, Fr. Louis or Fr. Dave. You do not need to leave your name, but a brief message asking for Confession and your phone number.
During this pandemic, I do encourage those over the age of 60 or with health problems to stay and pray from home. This would be a good time to designate an area of your house as a special place of prayer. Remember, the Lord is not limited to only working in the Sacraments, but dwells within your own heart wherever you are.
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
