Dear Friends,
I’m so happy to announce that we are now in “Phase One” of our re-opening plan at St. Thomas Aquinas and the Diocese of Phoenix. Check out my video here for my comments on it. Some key points are:
—The Sunday Masses are open to the public up to about 25% of the church’s capacity.
—Patience will be required as this will be a gradual process. It won’t be perfect—but it will be safe and reverent.
—Live streaming of the Masses will continue and is recommended for whoever wishes.
—Holy Communion will be distributed after all Masses (for approx 30 minutes) for those who participated via live stream AND for those who perhaps couldn’t enter the church due to capacity restrictions. See below for the Communion start times and map.
—Employ careful responsibility for yourself and your family! E.g., hand washing, bring hand sanitizer, masks are recommended, Communion in the hand is recommended, practice social distancing, and don’t come if you are sick or are at high risk.
—Stay in communication with us via the website and Flocknote for the most recent updates on the plan.
I’m so proud of the way our community is handling this challenging time with a deeper trust in God, love for each other, and passionate support for our parish family in a tough time. This multi-phased plan is called “Rising with Christ.” I pray that it will truly be an experience of the power of the Resurrection of Christ for each one of us.
See you soon…in person or on live stream!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Muir
I’m so happy to announce that we are now in “Phase One” of our re-opening plan at St. Thomas Aquinas and the Diocese of Phoenix. Check out my video here for my comments on it. Some key points are:
—The Sunday Masses are open to the public up to about 25% of the church’s capacity.
—Patience will be required as this will be a gradual process. It won’t be perfect—but it will be safe and reverent.
—Live streaming of the Masses will continue and is recommended for whoever wishes.
—Holy Communion will be distributed after all Masses (for approx 30 minutes) for those who participated via live stream AND for those who perhaps couldn’t enter the church due to capacity restrictions. See below for the Communion start times and map.
—Employ careful responsibility for yourself and your family! E.g., hand washing, bring hand sanitizer, masks are recommended, Communion in the hand is recommended, practice social distancing, and don’t come if you are sick or are at high risk.
—Stay in communication with us via the website and Flocknote for the most recent updates on the plan.
I’m so proud of the way our community is handling this challenging time with a deeper trust in God, love for each other, and passionate support for our parish family in a tough time. This multi-phased plan is called “Rising with Christ.” I pray that it will truly be an experience of the power of the Resurrection of Christ for each one of us.
See you soon…in person or on live stream!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Muir
The Communion Lines will begin 30 minutes after the start of Mass.
Saturday Vigil Mass: Mass begins at 5pm, Communion line begins at 5:30pm
Sunday: 7am Mass, Communion line begins at 7:30am
9am Mass, Communion line begins at 9:30am
10:45am Mass, Communion line begins at 11:15am
Sunday: 7am Mass, Communion line begins at 7:30am
9am Mass, Communion line begins at 9:30am
10:45am Mass, Communion line begins at 11:15am
Due to the change of the communion lines, entrances, and exits, use this map to help you navigate. There will be ushers and greeters to aid you.
Click Here to download the one-sheet informational flyer from the Diocese with guidelines for Catholics returning to Mass.
SATURDAY CONFESSIONS
Confessions are back in the Church!
They will begin at 8:30am to 9:30am inside the church but not in the confessionals. The Knights of Columbus will be there to assist you.
Click here to pick the Examination of Conscience that is right for you.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry
for having offended Thee, and I
detest all my sins because of thy
just punishments, but most of all
because they offend Thee, my God,
who art all good and deserving of
all my love. I firmly resolve with the
help of Thy grace to sin no more
and to avoid the near occasion of sin.
Amen.
Fellowship with Social Distancing!
The Cafe in The DOC will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am - 12pm.
Don't wait in those other long coffee lines. Come, Sip, and Explore the fellowship that is still possible while social distancing!
Sixth Sunday of Easter
The people of Samaria come to worship the Lord and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is this same Spirit that leads us into the truth. In the body, Jesus was put to death; in the Spirit, He was raised to life. We are called to this same glory.
