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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church has been serving the Catholic community of Park Falls, Wisconsin for over one hundred years.
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Dear Northwoods Catholic Community Parishioners,
The impact of the COVID-19 changed our life-not just us the entire world. We are fortunate in so many ways; we have to be grateful for that. Even though we couldn’t come together, I was praying for you and I hope you were praying for me too. I was live-streaming Mass and other occasions from St. Anthony with my limited tech experience.
Last weekend, we started at St. Anthony to celebrate public Mass on, Saturday 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. But we will continue to live-stream Mass, so those who are not able to come physically, you will be able to join online. Bishop James Powers continues the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. We will be praying for those who are not able to come due to health or any kind of concern. Now onwards, we will have Mass at St. Anthony during weekdays and weekends.
Sunday, June 14, 2020, we will start celebrating Mass at Immaculate Conception at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, June 21st we will start Mass at St. Francis.
Public celebrations of Holy Mass, Funerals, Weddings, and Baptisms will resume; however, due to social distancing requirements, there will only be room for a MUCH SMALLER number of people to attend each Liturgy. We can have only 25% of the capacity of our building. Accordingly, at St. Anthony 100 seating, Immaculate Conception 34, and St. Francis 16. Families can sit-together, that may change the numbers. All others will be siting 6 feet apart. At St. Anthony if there are no more pews, greeters will direct you to the Padua Center where Mass will be live-streamed. At the time of Holy Communion, the Priest, or one of the Deacon will bring Holy Communion. We may be doing same kind of arrangements at Immaculate Conception basements. In order to do it, we have to get the internet access.
The celebrations of each liturgy will require some changes, as well, such as:
In a special way, we want to support the elderly, sick, and shut-ins who may feel isolated and lonely. I try to call most of the homebound parishioners. I will try to continue to call as much as I can, in a special way I will be praying for them. I will be live-streaming Rosary every day at 8:00 p.m. You can join through Facebook or YouTube. If you don’t have enough time to join for the entire Rosary, I will encourage you to join at least one decade.
Please know that we are committed to continuing the good work of our Parish at this time. So many of you brought in or mailed in your contribution envelope. THANK YOU for the many ways you support our parish. It is my hope that you continue to support the work of our Church. Our Parish is dependent upon your weekly financial gifts to continue its ministries in this critical time of crisis when we are not able to go to Mass.
Join me in prayer for the repose of those who have died, for the recovery of those who are sick, for the strength of healthcare workers and caregivers, and for an end to this health crisis. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you.
We are in a new learning curve, please be patient with one another, respect others, and help each other in love. We have to be cautious, but nothing to be afraid, as long as we care for the safety of us and of the other.
Thank you for being patient with me in this unknown territory. Let us learn together, and help each other. KEEP PHYSICAL DISTANCING, STAY CLOSER IN PRAYER!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Shaji Joseph Pazhukkathara
The impact of the COVID-19 changed our life-not just us the entire world. We are fortunate in so many ways; we have to be grateful for that. Even though we couldn’t come together, I was praying for you and I hope you were praying for me too. I was live-streaming Mass and other occasions from St. Anthony with my limited tech experience.
Last weekend, we started at St. Anthony to celebrate public Mass on, Saturday 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. But we will continue to live-stream Mass, so those who are not able to come physically, you will be able to join online. Bishop James Powers continues the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. We will be praying for those who are not able to come due to health or any kind of concern. Now onwards, we will have Mass at St. Anthony during weekdays and weekends.
Sunday, June 14, 2020, we will start celebrating Mass at Immaculate Conception at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, June 21st we will start Mass at St. Francis.
Public celebrations of Holy Mass, Funerals, Weddings, and Baptisms will resume; however, due to social distancing requirements, there will only be room for a MUCH SMALLER number of people to attend each Liturgy. We can have only 25% of the capacity of our building. Accordingly, at St. Anthony 100 seating, Immaculate Conception 34, and St. Francis 16. Families can sit-together, that may change the numbers. All others will be siting 6 feet apart. At St. Anthony if there are no more pews, greeters will direct you to the Padua Center where Mass will be live-streamed. At the time of Holy Communion, the Priest, or one of the Deacon will bring Holy Communion. We may be doing same kind of arrangements at Immaculate Conception basements. In order to do it, we have to get the internet access.
The celebrations of each liturgy will require some changes, as well, such as:
- · Fewer ministers (hand-picked ministers)
- · Minimal use of singing (as there will be no missalettes available);
- · Avoiding physical contact (no hand-holding at the Our Father and no Sign of Peace, etc.);
- · Social distancing while in Communion lines;
- · Avoiding mingling before/after gathering in church.
- · There may be an organist and/or one cantor, no choir for the time being.
- · All responses during the Mass will be spoken.
- · Funeral meals, choir practices, are suspended.
In a special way, we want to support the elderly, sick, and shut-ins who may feel isolated and lonely. I try to call most of the homebound parishioners. I will try to continue to call as much as I can, in a special way I will be praying for them. I will be live-streaming Rosary every day at 8:00 p.m. You can join through Facebook or YouTube. If you don’t have enough time to join for the entire Rosary, I will encourage you to join at least one decade.
Please know that we are committed to continuing the good work of our Parish at this time. So many of you brought in or mailed in your contribution envelope. THANK YOU for the many ways you support our parish. It is my hope that you continue to support the work of our Church. Our Parish is dependent upon your weekly financial gifts to continue its ministries in this critical time of crisis when we are not able to go to Mass.
Join me in prayer for the repose of those who have died, for the recovery of those who are sick, for the strength of healthcare workers and caregivers, and for an end to this health crisis. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you.
We are in a new learning curve, please be patient with one another, respect others, and help each other in love. We have to be cautious, but nothing to be afraid, as long as we care for the safety of us and of the other.
Thank you for being patient with me in this unknown territory. Let us learn together, and help each other. KEEP PHYSICAL DISTANCING, STAY CLOSER IN PRAYER!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Shaji Joseph Pazhukkathara
