Updated  April 2, 2020

 
My Dear Parishioners,

I just received this Pastoral letter on Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 PM from Bishop Olson.  In this letter, Bishop Olson explains that the Governor’s order will not change how Mass and Sacraments are administered from last Sunday’s adaptations.
 
Please note that Bishop Olson is stating that it is his hope that Communion would be distributed outside from in front of the Holy Family Life Center as it was done on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22.  A hope is not a commitment that it will happen.  We hope that it will happen.  I will clearly inform you before Divine Mercy Sunday if this hope is a reality or not. 

Please know that Fr. Mike, our staff and myself are keeping you in our prayers as we support each other through these unchartered waters to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

With love and prayers,
Fr. Jim Angert, T.O.R., Pastor

Please click HERE to read this latest Pastoral letter from Bishop Olson. 

 
Here are a few bullet points from earlier this week:

• I am working on putting cameras, etc. in our Church so we can live-stream our Masses
• No communion after Mass continues
• Set confession times are cancelled
• All Masses celebrated at scheduled times without parishioners
• Parish office is closed.  All phone calls will be received.  Parish staff is working remotely from home and can respond to emails
• Palm Sunday – No palms will be handed out now, but at a later date
• Palm Sunday Mass times (without a congregation) are as follows: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00AM and 1:00 PM.
• No Easter sacraments until Pentecost, May 31^st
• Holy Week hours (without a congregation): Holy Thursday, 7:00 PM; Good Friday, 3:00 PM; Vigil, 8:30 PM. 
• Easter Mass times (without a congregation) are 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. 
• Check our parish and school websites for updates – and for daily updates please see our Facebook pages. 
• SMG School: distant learning at home through the various virtual learning platforms.
• SMG School: Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fort Worth will be closed through May 4th
• Avoid scams sent by thieves