Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 5, 2020

Rev. Dennis B. Willey, Pastor (843.834.5447 ~ pastor@ollchapin.org ~ Father’s Day Off is Monday) Deacon Greg Weigold (803.345.3962) Deacon Malcolm Skipper (803.345.2250) Deacon John Stetar (803.318.5092)

Deacon Jim Atkinson (704.246-9034 ) Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Diocese of Charleston

Catholic Church 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, South Carolina 29036

(Street Address now New Mailing Address) Church Telephone: 803.345.3962

Website: http://www.ollchapin.org www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-the-Lake-Chapin-SC-

1736799036531766/

Parish Worship Schedule (Masses Cancelled Indefinitely)

Visit the church between the hours of 7am and 7pm to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Praying before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle or in an Monstrance is the same. Both are equally blessed opportunities to spend an hour with the Lord!

Reconciliation: (Confessions Cancelled. Pope Francis has granted special indulgences for the faithful during this time.)

To get FREE Catholic Programs, Videos, etc., go to www.FORMED.org use Parish Name & Zip Code 29036

Baptism Baptisms scheduled in advance. Please call the Parish Office for more information or to attend a Baptismal Preparation Session.

Marriage Catholics are bound by Canon Law to the Catholic Form of Marriage and must consult a priest at least 6 months prior to their wedding in order to remain in good standing with the Catholic Faith. If you are planning to be married in the coming year, please call the Parish Office for an appointment.

Membership Newcomers are asked to register so that we may properly welcome you into our parish community. Forms are on line or in the Parish Office. Also, the 2nd Sunday of every month is NEW Parishioner Registration. Active Participation includes 4 things: 1) Registration in the Parish for a sufficient period of time. 2) Regular use of the Sunday envelopes. 3) Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. 4) Participation in Parish events and service to the Parish.

Nursery (Not Open) Provided during 10:30am Sunday Mass for children ages 6 months-5 years in Saint Andrew Hall (former Sanctuary).

Religious Education on Sunday (Not Meeting) K4-5: 9:15-10:15am (FLC); EDGE 6th-8th, 9:15-10:15 (FLC) LIFE TEEN(9th-12th) in FLC, 6-7:30pm Children’s Mass (10:30am) First Sunday of every month until May LIFE TEEN Mass (5:00pm) Every Sunday Evening until May

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Visitation of the Sick (Homebound) (Not Possible) Please keep us informed that we might administer to and pray for those who are ill at home, in the hospital or nursing care facility. We also have a Homebound Ministry to bring the Eucharist to the Sick. PLEASE CALL DEACON JIM @ 704.246.9034.

Father Dennis will only administer sacraments in extreme circumstances where there is a possibility of death. Please call his cell phone: 843.834.5447.

Parish Staff Director of Operations: Donnie Jameson………803.535.9029 Church Office Administration: Pat Moore …..803.345.3962 x201

Vicky Shealy, Receptionist/Assistant ………...803.345.3962 x202 Cindy Belter, Bookkeeper ……..……...……..803.345.3962 x207

Director of Music: Louis S. Hehman...………….803.345.3962 Assistant Director of Music: David B. Fisher, Sr..803.772.6950 Faith Formation: Cassy M. Vernau, DRE……….803.477.5132(Sacramental Preparation: Confirmation, 1st Communion) Stella Terrana-Kasten, Admin Asst. to DRE……..803.924.6098 Youth Ministry: Megan M. Shealy……………. ..803.814.5735

MSSION ~ We are a welcoming Catholic community, making God visible through the sacraments, faith formation and service.

HOSANNA! “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest” (Matthew 21:9). With these words the Church enters the holiest of weeks, commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. When the people of Jerusalem cried out with their “hosannas,” they were using an ancient Hebrew shout of acclamation that meant “Pray, save us.” The king to

whom they were shouting eventually would save them, but in a way that would be far from what they expected. Salvation would come from the wood of the cross as Jesus hung there to bring freedom from sin and life through death, opening the gates of heaven for all who put their faith and trust in him.

SCCCW Scholarship for High School Senior Girls. The South Carolina Council of Catholic Women (SCCCW*) announces the Reverend William F. Pentis Memorial Scholarship, a merit based scholarship grant of $1,500 for graduating

seniors. Deadline: April 10, 2020.The Specific Requirements and required Application Form are available at www.scccw.org/scholarship *WinGS is the OLL local chapter of SCCCW.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

The Week Ahead MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020 NO MASS

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, Mass 12 noon Special Int. for Mr. & Mrs. Stu Silverman & Family

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, Mass 12 noon Special Intention for Healing for Mary Albino

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 9, Mass TBD Special Intention for Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Luce

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10, Mass TBD For the repose of the soul of Walt Standish SATURDAY, APRIL 11, Mass 12 noon Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People)

Vigil Mass 5 pm, Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People)

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, Morning Mass 9 am Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People) NO Faith Formation Classes/ EDGE/

NO Adult Bible Study/NO Youth Group NO Sunday Masses at 10:30 am or Sunday at 5 pm

Mass Intentions will be rescheduled

The Diocese will livestream Holy Week and Easter Sunday Masses from the Chapel of the Holy Family at our Pastoral Center during the following days and times at facebook.com/DioceseChas and YouTube.com/DioceseChas:

Palm Sunday, April 5 Mass in English at 11:00 a.m. Mass in Spanish at 12:30 p.m.

Monday, April 6 Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 7 Chrism Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 8 Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Holy Thursday, April 9 Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper at 8:00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 10 Liturgy at 3:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil, April 11 Mass at 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 12 Mass in English at 11:00 a.m. Mass in Spanish at 12:30 p.m.

Additionally, all the faithful are dispensed from Fast and Abstinence for the duration of Lent, except for Good Friday.

PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION:

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

 

Prayer for Protec on – Prayer for Family Protec on Father, I ask for protec on and guidance over my spouse, my children, my parents, my family members and myself today. Please lead us with Your mighty hands today and al-ways. Save us from any enemy and evil that try to block 

our way. Do not let the ways of the enemy block our eyes. We know that You are for us, so that no one could ever be against us. Please watch over us and guide us all safely through this day, so that 

we may all arrive safely back home, Father. Amen. 

 

Prayer for Protec on and Safety  May the three surround you; Father, Son and Holy Spirit 

Hold you safe and hold you strong  

May the three encircle you Father, Son and Holy Spirit 

Encircle your life each day and night  

May the three protect you Father, Son and Holy Spirit 

Guard your door and keep each gate  

May the three watch over you Father, Son and Holy Spirit 

S ll your heart and calm all fear. 

AMEN. 

MISSING MASS? A Message from Cassy Vernau, Director of Religious Educa on 

To Our Faith Forma on Parents (Messsage Originally Sent to Parents Electronically. Just type in address in your computer’s browser

to reach the various sites)

SInce the churches around us have closed or canceled public Masses and we are spending more time at home I wanted to share a few online options with you so that you can still watch Mass and worship as a family. Here are a few options for you:

+ Would you like to read the Mass readings for the weekday or Sunday? You can read these out loud before watching Mass. Take turns doing the reading aloud. http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031820.cfm

+ You can watch Mass on EWTN’s live feed here. It looks like they have Mass at 8 am EST, 12 pm EST and 7pm EST on Sun-days. Daily Mass throughout the week is on there and a variety of other programs including the daily rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Here’s their schedule. https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule

Join Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Cathol ic Ministr ies and Auxi l iary Bishop of the Arch-diocese of Los Angeles or Word on Fire CEO Fr. Steve Grunow, ht tps: / /www.wordonf i re.org/dai ly-mass.

+ SInce we cannot receive Holy Communion at this time, you can make an act of Spiritual Communion by saying a prayer like this one: “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.”

Do not miss these opportunities to worship our God! Have everyone put away phones, toys, games etc. and focus on Jesus and the Grace He desires to give us! We are all so busy, but that is why THIS is a great time to find the quiet as a family, to pray and to be faithful to the One who died for us.

With your children you can go to Formed.org. We have a subscription that our parish has already paid for. You can sign up for free and they will ask for your parish zip code: 29036 and our parish name. There are all kinds of great programs for children and families!

Here is one great example to let your children watch with you: This is a great explanation of the Mass by a priest (very short) https://watch.formed.org/presence/season:1/videos/para-ninos-the-miracle-at-every-mass

This one has songs and is very helpful to our younger students: https://watch.formed.org/the-eucharist-for-little-children/videos/the-eucharist-for-little-children

There are many others for children! Just use the drop down menu to find options for children. Teen programming is under Youth. There are movies too. You can download this to your phone and listen to audio recordings and even recorded books for all ages!

You can use Formed.org to watch a good Catholic video as a family! Choose to make Sunday Night or one night a week, a night to watch something good. Everyone will benefit! Make a special treat to share. Make it special. Focus on the blessings, peace and the Love our Heavenly Father has given to us. Now more than ever, our children and our families need the presence of God in the home and in their lives.

I am praying with you and for you, as we navigate these uncharted waters together! Let us be Church, even in our own homes! God will bless our efforts in our Domestic Churches and give us His Peace!

Flowers for the Altar Flowers on the altar this weekend were provided by Jim & Darcy Assemany in memory of Sherry Assemany; and, by Albert & Sally Bueno in memory of Albert Bueno’s father, Hector Bueno.

A Challenge to OLL Parishioners from the Knights of Columbus Council

If every registered family (well over 800 families at Our Lady of the Lake) gives 40 cans during this Lenten Season, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church would collect over 21,000 pounds of food for

We Care.

This is a small Lenten sacrifice for the good of our community and the poor and needy of our area. Thank you for your Grace of Charity for this Lenten sacrifice for the needy and poor of our local community. NOTE: Although, there are no Masses with the congregation present, the church will be open from 7am until 7pm for personal prayer. Please use the side entrance ONLY closest to the Parish Office and continue to drop off your 40 CANS FOR LENT when you are there. Many thanks!

Parishioners are asked (PLEASE!) to sign up for Online Giving as our parish relies on the weekly offertory to cover our operating expenses. Envelopes with a check can also be mailed to the parish office: 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, SC 29036 (Please note the change in address from our former PO BOX to our street address!)

March 16, 2020-March 22, 2020

Father Dennis will be saying a PRIVATE Daily Mass (without a congregation) Tuesday through Saturday at 12 Noon. Sunday Mass will be celebrated as a Vigil at 5 pm on Saturday and on Sunday at 9 am, Mass intentions

will be honored except for those Sunday Masses that are not being held (10:30 am and 5 pm). These Mass intentions will be rescheduled to the earliest available Mass. During this time you will be spiritually united to Father Dennis at every Mass in his thoughts and prayers and in your Guardian Angels.

The Mass at 12 noon on Saturday was offered in loving memory of Julia Kralik at the request of the Larry & Marie Gilbertson. (Rescheduled from Sunday Mass, April 5th at 8:00 am) The Vigil Mass on Saturday is offered in loving memory of Liz Drexelius, at the request of the Drexelius Family. The Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5th is offered as a Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People). The Mass for the repose of the soul of Joseph Grzybowski at the request of Helen Mowery is rescheduled to Thursday, April 16th at 12 noon and the Mass for the repose of the soul of Patricia Ryan Smith at the request of Kitty Kelly is rescheduled to Friday, April 17th at 12 noon.

Today is Palm Sunday, and as Catholics, we cherish the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are approaching the end of Lent, and let us remind ourselves of simple actions we can take in the spirit of being better Christians.

Fast from hur ng words, and use kind words. Fast from sadness, and be filled with gra tude.

Fast from anger, and be filled with pa ence. Fast from pessimism, and be filled with hope.

Fast from worries, and have trust in God. Fast from complaints, and contemplate simplicity.

Fast from pressures, and take me for prayer. Fast from bi erness, and be filled with joy.

Fast from selfishness, and be compassionate to others. Fast from grudges, and be reconciled.

Fast from words, and be silent so you can listen.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Torok & Burke Families on the passing of George Torok; and to Janet Cox on the passing of her husband, Jim Cox in Matthews, NC. Jim & Janet were long-time parishioners of Our Lady of the

Lake before moving to North Carolina to a retirement community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and their loved ones.

PARISH SUPPORT THIS WEEK YEAR TO DATE

Budget Amt. Needed 13,898.00 528,124.00

In-plate Collection 910.00 333,405.14

*On-Line Giving 5,630.75 166,619.75

Variance -7,357.25 -760.11

Total Received 6,540.75 527,363.89

In-plate ( loose cash/visitors)

—- 27,339.00

Respect Life Ministry Respect Life Ministry meets monthly in St. Andrew Hall. Their next meeting is to be scheduled when gatherings at the church are once again allowed. The Rosary for Life is scheduled for the second Saturday of the month at

Planned Parenthood. Please e-mail Maureen & Deacon Greg about this to make sure of the status.

“Come and see” as Mother Teresa would say to those curious about her ministry. Drop in on any Respect Life event to see what we are about. We have monthly Fellowship the 1st Monday of every month 6-7:30 in SAH. We promise a good meal and an educational presentation monthly, no commitment required. All parishioners are welcome to be on our e-mail to find out about upcoming activities, events, prayer novenas and prolife legislative alerts. E-mail Maureen & Deacon Greg about this event or if you have any questions regarding the Respect Life Ministry. at RespectLife@OLLChapin.org.

Sister Alice Abate, O. Carm., Jim Allen, Beverly Anderson, Jenna Bailey, Robert Barnes, Shirley Barra, Sister Kateri Battaglia, M.S.C., Curt Bowers, Timothy Burgess, Ross Calderone, Ursula Callan,

Lori Carson, Lisa Casey, Loretta Casey, Christina Cassidy, Chris Christopher, Jerry Condra, Jack Corbitt, Rachel Coursey, Artie Cross, Rick Cross, Jerry Danos, Richard Dively, Frankie Tusa Dobard, David Doskey, Barbara Dunham, Paul Ellis, Stephanie Enright, Deacon Dave & Peg Farinelli, Sister Lee Faszold, O. Carm., Bennett Fisher, Jackson Folk, Kerry Franklin, Donna Gilbertson, Ed Goebel, Margaret Godley, Bryan Gooch, Amy Grewe, Robert Haggard, Katherine Helmeke, Judy Henderson, Carol Hirsch, Connor Hirsch, Andy Hollis, Matthew Hood-Pittenger, Melanie Hood-Pittenger, Jan Horvath, Mr. & Mrs. Hudson, Blake Jarrell, Arthur Henry Jillson, Ron Johnson, Madison Jordan, Holly Keehn, Mark Keller, Frances Kendra, Mickey Kircher, Sierra Klauk, Ginger Larkin, Keith Lauer, Mrs. Jennifer Leach, Dee Levy, Patricia Linn, Rick Lint, Chuck Luce, Jeff Lutts, Scarlet Lutz, Kathy Lyden, Barbie Maderson, Kathy Malinowski, George M. Martin, Scott Matula, Mary Anne McAlear, Mary Anne Miller, Mike Milliff, Carol Morrett, Carol Morris, Alyssa & Natasha Munoz, Jorge Passerini, Greg Patterson, Juniper Jean Prete, Mike Poole, Dr. John Ries, Lisa Rister, Sister Catherine Riggs, O. Carm., Flor Rimando, Jim Robinson, Marianne Sautter, Emma Scheuermann, Hugh Senn, Bobby Serina, Beatrice Sharpe, Jerry Shealy, Kaylee Sides, Stuart Silverman, Ben & Gini Sirois, Mark Snelgrove, Wayne Stackleather, Clark Stahl, David Stucker, JoAnn Suarez, Joe Taffoni, Jan Tetmeyer, Chuck Thom, Sheila Thompson, Annette Thornton, Joan Underwood, Stan & Jeanne Van Hoeck, Betty Van Sickle, Nancy Vavrek, Emily Velilla, Donna Vel Dink, Jahmaul Walters, Renee Weber, Jackie Webre, Deacon Greg Weigold, Madison Williams, William Woodruff, IV

Lighthouse Catholic Ministry

Christ’s Love for Us

Images of marriage, bride, bridegroom, and wedding feasts abound through the Old and New Testaments. In this CD, Dr. Brant Pitre carefully unpacks these metaphors for us, showing how they illuminate the nature of the covenant that God forges with us, His beloved. In this stunning talk, Dr. Pitre

applies his knowledge of the Jewish roots of Christianity to the very heart of the Gospel: the love of Christ. You will learn what it really means to have a “personal relationship” with Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and Bridegroom. Those interested in further examination of these concepts can contact the St Francis Catholic Shop (803-561- 9733) to order Pitre’s book known by the same title.

Please Keep in Your Prayers

Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17;Jn 13:21-33,36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5- 6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15- ]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mt 28:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35

The Lord’s Word April 6-April 12, 2020

April 6 Charles Cassiday

Dorothy Place Pat Schelble Patti Swistak

Brody Thomas Cole Thomas

Christopher Vidal

April 7 Christopher DeWine

Tom Vacula Dante Valtorta

April 8 Emma Osolin

Mary Jane Roof

April 9 Marie Bowers Ed Keschinger Sherry Schelble

April 10 Brian Keith

Christine Oliver Jack Stegura

April 11 Penny Atkinson

Lumi Bakos Olivia Bueno

James Chimento Chris Crumpton Gregory Place

Justin Williams

April 12 Miriam Atria Cindy Belter Peter LeRoy

Ryan McCormick Cameron Potter

Riley Rose

March 30

Steve & Anne Newell March 31

John & Anna Donaldson Javier & Stacey Yudice

April 1 Don & Holly McGaughey

Joshua & Lori Nuelken April 2

Craig & Margie Simkins April 3

Brian & Mary McMahan April 4

Michael & Jean Smith Phil & Carol Clark

April 5 Didier & Evelyn Nobels

April 6 Ed & Martha Aufuldish

Bob & Nancy Williamson April 8

Michael & Susan Couser William & Andrea Schmidt

April 9 Scott & Jill Calderone

April 11 Michael & Jamie Burkhard

David & Kim Erbacher Ryan & Amanda Collins

April 12 Anthony & Megan Martin

Bryan & Tracy Smith April 13

Paul & Dawn LaRosa April 16

Mike & Megan Carter

April 18

Dieter & Wanda Bartschat Chris & Mary Christopher

April 20 Fred & Gail Leach

Robert & Michelle Woods April 22

Tony & Kristin Taffar April 23

Luis & Holly Velazquez April 25

Gary & Susanne Asciutto Scott & Angela Hood

Arthur & Mary Ann Viebrock April 26

James & Nancy Burfield Ed & Nancy Carlon

April 27 Herbert & Diana Davis David & Kate Johnson Hal & Tracey Saxby

April 28 Paul & Allison Nelson Justin & Cathy Pokines

Patrick & Robin Smallwood April 29

Jason & Katherin Ramp

Catholic Chari es is in need of the following items. They can be placed in the right hand side of the pullout

drawer in Vollkommer Bell Tower: Clorox Wipes, Clorox shower cleaner, coffee s rrers and deodorant ~ AND prayers. All of the above items are now in very short supply! Anything you can do to help is most appreciated!

NOTE: Although, there are no Masses with the congregation present, the church will be open from 7am until 7pm for personal prayer. Please use the side entrance ONLY closest to the Parish Office and continue to drop off your items for Clean of Heart and Catholic Charities (same pull-out bin in Vollkommer Bell Tower) when you are there. Many thanks!

Do you shop on Amazon.com? Have you heard of Amazon Smile? AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the

AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to Our Lady of the Lake. The link to choose us as a charity is: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/57-0765343.

The Mid-Year Finance Council Report to Parishioners for the Six Months Ending

December 31, 2019 is now available and can be found on the Parish’s website,

www.ollchapin.org

These parishioners are celebrating Birthdays this week. If you see them, don’t forget to extend your

Best Wishes for a Blessed Day!

We Care serves as a hub of community outreach, especially in times of crisis. Despite many closures, we are open and ready to serve! We have adapted our service model to serve by drive thru only to best ensure safety for both clients and our volunteer staff. Since implementing the drive-thru just a week ago, we have served well over 300 people! These clients are those most desperate for our help, who would not have enough to eat, whose lights may be turned off, without us. It is more important than ever that we stay open to serve those most in need. In the coming weeks and months, we anticipate that client volume will continually increase as layoffs and financial strain worsen. We are committed to meeting those expanding needs, even as we face the inevitability of reduced donations, particularly with churches unable to meet. We know that families and businesses are under tremendous pressure; in fact our understanding of that weight is a deeply important reason for cancelling the golf tournament. We also know that we are extraordinarily blessed by a very giving community and therefore request that if you are looking for a way to help in the crisis that you remember We Care and the vital work we are continuing to do. Donations are most thankfully received through our website www.chapinwecare.org or can be mailed to We Care at PO Box 491, Chapin SC 29036.

Care & Share APRIL 26, 2020

NOTE: Although, there are no Masses with the congregation present, the church will be open from 7am until 7pm for personal prayer. Please use the side entrance ONLY closest to the Parish Office and continue to drop off your non-perishable donations for the We Care Food Pantry in the pull-out bin in Vollkommer Bell Tower when you are there. Many thanks!

O Mary, you always shine on our path

as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,

who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People,

know what we need, and we are sure you will provide

so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting

after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus,

who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows

to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us

from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.