A PASTORAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19

"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:
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or through the Presentation Parish App.

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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.

Here is an update regarding where things are as of today, May 26. This past weekend, we began celebrating a few in-person Masses. Those who attended were excited to be back and the procedures we have in place seemed to go very well. At this time, following the current guidelines, capacity restrictions, and 6 feet distancing requirement, we are able to have around 130 people at each Mass. Those entering church must wear a mask. Please review our “Guidelines for returning to public Mass” and our “Returning to Mass” video that can be found at the links below so you can be aware of all the necessary procedures.

There is a process for signing up to attend Mass on the weekend. At the beginning of each week, a Constant Contact email is sent to all parishioners on our list. You must respond to the email and let us know which of the available Masses you would like to attend in order to be included in our random selection process. You will be notified by email if there is a space for you that weekend. If you do not receive our regular emails, please call the Parish Office to be placed on the list. While we wish we could have open Masses and accommodate everyone who would like to attend, we are your grateful for your patience as we work within the current limitations. Also, please know that the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation is still in effect and that we will continue to provide an online Mass on the weekend that you can view from home.

To accommodate the necessary cleaning between Masses, our Sunday morning Mass times are 8:00am, 10:00am, and Noon. The Saturday Mass time remains 4:30pm. The Sunday Spanish Mass is at 2:00pm. In the weekly sign-up process, please note the specific Mass times that are available that weekend. We plan on this adjustment to the schedule being temporary.

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, the 8:15am daily Mass on Monday-Friday will be open for those who would like to attend. You do not need to sign up to attend but all the printed Guidelines, including the wearing of a mask, are in effect. We will have seating procedures in place and be monitoring the number of people who attend daily Mass.

We plan to resume some times for Adoration in the near future. Adjustments to the schedule will need to be made, but please look for updates that will include information about the location and time for Adoration.

Thank you for your continued support of the parish and for staying connected with us. Please look for our daily Constant Contact emails and check our website – www.olpls.org – for updates and many helpful resources. Below is some other important information:
 

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

• Confessions will be offered Saturdays from 3:30-4:15pm in English and Mondays from 5:00-6:00pm 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 and wear a mask.

• The Parish Office staff will continue to be available through phone calls and emails. If you choose to come to the Office, please wear a mask. 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 or the drop box in the north Gathering Space. We especially appreciate your support in these difficult times.

• Please be sure to check our website, Facebook page, and Constant Contacts for regular updates.

Let us continue to 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. Please don’t hesitate to call if we can be of assistance.

Many Blessings,
Fr. Tom

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

Please contact the director of the Ministry area
for more information about
resuming/continuing ministry programs.

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

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

     Hispanic Ministry: contact Father Emmanuel Lopez, frlopez@olpls.org

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

     Pastoral Care: contact Shelli Lange, slange@olpls.org