Notes from Father Michael – April 14, 2020
Hi Everyone,
Blessings during this Octave of Easter! Here are a few
updates:
We are sorry but we must close the church tomorrow
(Wednesday). The air conditioning ducts are being cleaned. We hope the work can
be accomplished in one day. We remind you that St. Denis will be open from 8:00
am to 7:00 pm.
If possible, please try to wear a mask when you enter our
church for your safety and the safety of others. A gentle reminder – please do
not enter if you are coughing or sneezing. Wait until you are better.
Sadly, the large evergreen behind the outdoor Sacred Heart
Statue was uprooted in Monday’s windstorm. It hit the statue, which fell. One
arm broke off. We will see if it can be repaired. Interestingly, the pedestal was
untouched.
Please DO NOT drop off Rice Bowls at the present time.
Please wait until restrictions are lifted. We have safety concerns about handling
all that loose change. Thanks!
Monday to Friday we are offering Adoration from 4:00 – 8:00
pm. No organized prayer, just private prayer. For this to work we need parishioners
always present. Would you like to volunteer to cover some time? Email Deacon
Chris cmerenda@frontiernet.net.
We continue to pray for your Intentions. It is best to email
them – prayer@stcolumbaonline.org. All are reminded that because the rectory is a living space, it is closed to all except for essential staff who work briefly.
For the foreseeable future, here is our weekend schedule:
Saturdays – Livestream Mass at 7:30 am. Outdoor Confessions
(side parking lot – if rain, indoors in far corners of church) from 8:30 – 9:00
am and 4:00 – 5:00 pm. We are grateful if you wear a mask for Confessions.
Sundays – Livestream Mass at 9:00 am (in
church-private-doors locked). Church Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Some thoughts about Divine Mercy Sunday later this week.
God bless you!!!
