KEEPING OUR EYES ON THE HORIZON | MAY 22, 2020
Remember when the phrase “How are you?” was tossed out as a greeting, like “Hello,” or “Nice to see you.”? These days, a simple “How are you?” takes on more meaning and expects an honest answer. We may be asking from six feet away or on video chat, but our physical distancing has brought us closer in many ways. The fight against the pandemic created a collective bond recognizable in each response and facial expression. Even from a distance, when we recognize fear, we can offer hope. When we see suffering, we can offer compassion. When there is joy, we can celebrate. United in Christ, we can be more present for others. With faith, we can embrace our own vulnerabilities and know the sacrifices we are making now are some of the most loving ways we can serve our community and the common good.
As we prepare to open with public Sunday liturgies for the Feast of Pentecost on Saturday May 30 at 5 pm and Sunday, May 31 at 9:15 am
, please remember that we are following guidelines from the Diocese of Phoenix and state and federal health agencies. In case you missed these important documents in previous emails, please read the complete
Guidelines for Preparing to Return to Public Masses from the Diocese of Phoenix.
For ALL public liturgies at the Our Lady of the Angels Church, face masks and physical distancing are required, we are sanitizing surfaces, and seating will be limited.
Available seating is first come, first served. If the seating capacity in the church is filled when you arrive for the first public Sunday Mass on the weekend of May 30/31, overflow seating and the livestreaming Mass will be available in the Community Life Center with the same safety protocols.
More details and protocols for public Sunday liturgies will be available in next Friday’s email.
Public Daily Mass is offered Monday – Saturday at 8 am,
with safety protocols.
Everything we are doing is precautionary, to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. While we cannot eliminate all risk, each of us can do our best to protect ourselves and others.
The General Dispensation releasing Catholics from their Sunday obligation remains in place,
giving you the freedom to participate online.
Daily Mass
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Monday – Saturday at 8 am
Sunday Mass* |
Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 9:15 am
*Communion is offered for one hour immediately following the livestream of the 5 pm Mass on Saturday and 9:15 am Mass on Sunday, with safety precautions in place. Worship aids are available with livestream—scroll down past the video and click "show more" for the link.
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Faith in Action at the Casa
There is still time to register for the
Re-Introduction to
Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home
session on
Wednesday, May 27 at 4 pm
(Zoom). To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical, Fr. Joe, Fr. Sam, and members of the Care for Creation Ministry
will give an overview and personal reflection on the main themes in the document, with time for small group discussion
.
Register here
by May 26!
On Memorial Day, May 25, let us be mindful and prayerful of the cost paid for our liberty by those who served. In remembrance of those who have died, the Casa Veterans Ministry and Rosary Group are collecting the names of deceased veterans who will be prayed for on Monday, May 25 at 6 pm. If you would like to submit the name of a deceased veteran
,
please email the name, rank (if known) and branch of service (if known, e.g., Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard) to
[email protected]
. Example: Please pray for Corporal Henry Smith, US Army. Please send in your memorial by Sunday, May 24, 2020. You are invited to join the
Virtual Rosary on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th at 6:00 pm
where these prayers will be read. To join on your computer, click
here
(if it asks for a meeting ID, enter: jgpeck). To join by phone, call 425.436.6340; access code 450642#.
Last week, the Casa Veterans ministry shared a unique opportunity from the
Institute of Healing of Memories
—North America,
where v
eterans and non-veterans are invited to connect online with others in a supportive, safe environment. Visit their website for information and to register for
veteran gatherings
and
non-veteran gatherings.
"Build-A-Home" at Home.
A reminder from the Casa Habitat ministry to send in photos, or very short videos, of you and family members “building” (creating, coloring, etc.) a home, at home by May 31! For submissions or questions, please email
[email protected].
Family Faith Formation News
This Week's Franciscan School of Theology Offerings
We continue working, preparing, and praying to welcome you home. Until then, be well and stay connected with us at TheCasaFRC on
Facebook
and
YouTube.
Peace and good,
The Casa friars and staff
Thank You for Your Support!
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