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The Diocese is suspending worship in all parishes from March 16 until further notice.
An important message from Bishop Scanlan
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A spiritual communion is a personal devotional that anyone can pray at any time to express their desire to receive Holy Communion at that moment, but in which circumstances impede them from actually receiving Holy Communion.
To those of us who were not able to receive the Holy Sacrament today, or any day we do not have Eucharist, I offer you the prayer used by the National Cathedral:
THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though you have already come, I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you; never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
(St. Alphonsus de Liguori, 1696-1787)
Dear Good People of St. Matthew’s:
We are just beginning our time of Physical Distancing as we participate in the common good of keeping one another safe during this difficult time of the COVID-19 virus. We practice this method of self-quarantine to protect ourselves, our church family, as well as to protect our own family, neighbors and friends we all hold near and dear.
I have often preached that sometimes our Lenten discipline takes an interesting turn, or path which causes us to marvel at how God’s grace can and will break into our lives. I pray that each of us experiences the moments of Grace that can happen even during uncertain and anxious times.
We have an opportunity to be Christ’s followers in ways that can be uplifting for all of us. I humbly ask each of us to keep one another in prayer — to keep “checking in” on those we are concerned about — and finally, to give one another the chance to respond graciously to any needs we find. To that end, I would ask that you please let me know if you, or anyone in the parish, becomes ill with the virus. I can be reached by cell phone, rectory phone, email, text, or Facebook messenger.
Faithfully,
Mother Robin+
Holy Eucharist at St. Matthew’s live stream on our Facebook page March 29 at 10:00 am.
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For the video of Morning Prayer, go to St. Matthew’s Facebook page (scroll down for “videos”):
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His Disciples Food Pantry Saturday,
March 28, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 am.
Cole Allen Diaper Pantry Saturday,
April 4, 2020, from 10:00 – 11:30 am