A PASTORAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19

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"O Mary,
you always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.
You, Patroness and Protector of the People of the United States of America,
know what we need,
and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
we may return to joy and to feasting
after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform to the will of the Father
and to do as we are told by Jesus,
who has taken upon himself our sufferings
and carried our sorrows
to lead us, through the cross,
to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.
 
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger,
O glorious and blessed Virgin." Amen.
 
 

Parish Bulletin:
Access a digital version of the weekly bulletin on our parish website: https://olpls.org/bulletins
or through the Presentation Parish App.

DiscoverMass.com also offers a digital version of our bulletin, https://discovermass.com/church/our-lady-of-the-presentation-lees-summit-mo/#bulletins
There is also a feature you can use to have a digital copy of the bulletin emailed to you.

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simply text "app" to 88202 to download. Once the app is installed, select Our Lady of the Presentation Church and access is complete. The App features Father Tom's homilies, messages from the parish, scripture readings, Rosary, Prayers, and more!

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Please know of my continued prayers for the health and well-being of you and your family. We appreciate all the ways you are staying connected with us during this challenging time when we are not able to gather for public Masses or other events.

Here is an update regarding where things are as of today. Earlier this week we were putting our parish plans in place to begin public Masses again following the guidelines of the diocese and government officials. According to information about Phase 1 openings in other areas of the metro, we were hoping this would begin the weekend of May 16-17. But on May 6, Jackson County published their directives that were different than expected. The first phase of this plan does not allow public Masses until the end of May at the earliest. As Lee’s Summit is in Eastern Jackson County, we are under these directives. So this puts us in a holding pattern and keeps the parish guidelines below in effect for now.

Please know there is communication happening between the diocese and the County about this matter and whether changes can happen sooner. You may hear about other parishes beginning to have public Masses, but that is because they are in other counties or the city of Kansas City.
We will continue to plan and keep you informed. I encourage you to read the diocesan guidelines that can be accessed through the link below and the Recovery Plan guidelines you can find on the Jackson County website.

I know many of us are ready to get back to some normalcy while also looking out for the health and safety of one another. Things can change daily, so please look for updates. In the meantime, thank you for your patience and let’s continue to pray for one another, for an end to the pandemic, and for all those who are suffering.      
 

• All weekday and weekend Masses will not be celebrated publicly through at least May 24th. Fr. Tom and Fr. Olvin will continue to celebrate daily Mass and weekend Mass privately.

• You can view the Gospel and homily from weekday Mass and the entire weekend Mass from Presentation by going to our website – www.olpls.org. You can also access other prayer resources through our website. There is a beautiful picture of our worship space on the home page of our website that you can also look at during your personal prayer time at home.

• All of our regular ministry meetings, classes, and programs are cancelled until further notice.

• The church is open for private prayer Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday, 9am to Noon. You can only enter through the north church entrance far right door. Please observe social distancing guidelines and refrain from touching surfaces. The church will be monitored through our video cameras.

• Confessions will be offered Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm and on Mondays, 5:00 to 6:00pm in English and Spanish. Access to church is through the north entrance far right door. These will be held outside the confessional to follow recommended guidelines. Again, please observe social distancing if others are present.

• The Parish Office staff will continue to be available through phone calls and emails, but the Office will not be open for physical access. Please be sure to call the office with any needs or questions. You can also use the drop box in the glass-enclosed entry area. In case of emergency, our answering service will continue to answer after hours calls.

• PLEASE continue your contributions to the parish and our Capital Campaign by using our ONLINE GIVING option on the parish website, or by mailing or dropping off your contribution to the Parish Office. We especially appreciate your support in these difficult times.

• Please be sure to check our website, Facebook page, and Constant Contacts for regular updates. Our parish staff can also be contacted by phone or email if you need information.

We will do our best to stay connected with you in these challenging times. Let us keep one another in prayer and especially pray for all those affected by the coronavirus and all those putting themselves on the frontlines of care. During these times when many people feel isolated, it is more important than ever to stay in contact with our families, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly.
Many Blessings,
Fr. Tom
 

https://kcsjcatholic.org/coronavirus-updates/liturgical-guidelines/

Updates will be made as they become available.

Adult Faith Formation: contact Mary Pat Storms, mstorms@olpls.org

• RCIA
• CRHP Groups
• Blood Drive - May 26

Children's Faith Formation: contact Jo Engert, jengert@olpls.org

• CFF Wednesday Night Classes - Lessons available online
• Children's Liturgy of the Word
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Sunday School
• First Eucharist Masses will be rescheduled

Hispanic Ministry: contact Father Olvin, frolivn@olpls.org

• Hispanic Legion of Mary - Mondays
• Young Missionaries - Mondays
• Hispanic Worship of Prayer & Life - Wednesdays
• Hispanic Prayer Group - Thursdays

Liturgy & Music: contact James Wagner, jwagner@olpls.org
Liturgy:

• Weekday and Weekend Masses suspended
• Liturgical Ministries during Mass: greeters, lectors, ushers, altar servers, eucharistic ministers

Music:

• 4:30pm and 8:30am ensembles
• 10:00am Parish Choir
• Cantor rehearsals
• Youth ensemble
• Contemporary ensemble
• OLP choristers

Pastoral Care: contact Marilyn Schmidt, mschmidt@olpls.org

• Eucharistic Minister to Sick & Homebound visits to area Care Centers, hospitals and parishioner homes
• Widows Group activities
• Chair Yoga
• Sunday Bunco
• Grief Support Group (morning & evening)

Stewardship: contact Jane O'Brien, jobrien@olpls.org

• Women's Lenten Retreat - March 31 (postponed to later date) If you already registered, we will keep your registration fee and publish the new date when available. If you would like a refund, contact Jane O'Brien.

• Confirmation Small Groups - Meeting Online
• Confirmation Mass will be rescheduled
• Mission & Outreach: One City Cafe and Uplift (please contact Christy, 816-251-1107 or Peggy, 816-251-1103

• ALL parish & organizational meetings
• Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
• Adult Bible Study: Wednesday Nights
• Holy Donuts - Tuesdays
• Rosary: Tuesdays and Saturdays
• Stations of the Cross: Fridays
• Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Girl Scout Meetings
• Adult Volleyball
• Men's Basketball
• All Parochial League Sports