Dear Friends:

As the world continues to confront the challenges of this pandemic, all of us at the St. Josemaria Institute assure you of our prayers and support. During the coming days, we will be sharing tips and tools for navigating through this difficult time with a holy Christian outlook full of peace and hope.

Due to social distancing regulations, Catholics all across the world are dealing with the reality of cancelled liturgies. Thankfully, many priests and dioceses have made Mass available to their congregation via live stream. If in need of this resource, the Catholic Information Center located in Washington, DC is offering Mass, adoration, and the rosary every day via live stream at cicdc.org.

The following are a few tips for participating in Mass from home:

• Prepare as though you were going to a physical church location – set a specific time, dress accordingly, silence your cell phone, etc.
• Create a sacred space by placing a crucifix, sacred art, and candles on a table near where you will be watching the Mass.
• During Mass, respond out loud to the prayers said by the priest. Use your bible or missal to follow along with the readings of the day. Sing along during the hymns. If there is no music during the live stream Mass, find and listen to a couple hymns online.
• In lieu of receiving the Eucharist, offer a spiritual communion, praying: I wish, my Lord, to receive you with the purity, humility, and devotion with which your most holy Mother received you, with the spirit and fervor of the saints.
• Once the Mass concludes, take a few moments to offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God.

Though not offering public Masses, many churches are remaining open for personal prayer, and many are continuing to offer the sacrament of confession. If possible, make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament and take advantage to walk outdoors and stay physically active.

During this time, try to live more fervently your Lenten practices, devotions and resolutions, remaining rooted and centered in Christ.

And, as always, remember to go to our Lady for her love and intercession, especially through the recitation of the Holy Rosary. "Because we too frequently think, feel, and act in fallen ways, the Rosary of our Lady can become the great teacher of our spiritual, emotional, and psychological life".

CONFESSION in the carport of the Rectory:
Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm
Friday 6:00pm as long as needed
Saturday, 4:00-6:00pm

***Be sure to stand at the back corner of the rectory next to the school to be the next person in line for Confession.  RESPECT the person’s privacy who is going to Confession.