Fr. Mike's Message - 10/23/2020

Friday, October 23, 2020 -- 

Dear Parishioners,
 
A big Borgia THANK YOU to Danny & Amanda Williams for chairing our Sausage Dinner last Sunday! And thank you to our wonderful volunteers who made the dinner such a great success. We served over 1,000 drive-through meals! What a great showing and we are so grateful for the support of so many who enjoyed the delicious food. Thank you for your support!

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints. On Saturday evening at the 4:30 Mass, Fr. Tony and I will have a special treat for the children who attend. We understand that you might have things to do after Mass, so if the kids want to come in costume, that is certainly ok with us. I know this pandemic presents challenges with traditional trick or treating, but no matter how you and your family choose to celebrate, please exercise extreme caution. We sure want everyone to enjoy a fun and safe time.

On Monday, November 2nd at 6:30 p.m., we invite you to join us for a special Mass of Remembrance for All Souls Day at which we will remember and pray for all who have died, especially for those from our parish who died this past year. All are welcome to join us in person or via livestream ( https://www.facebook.com/borgiaparish). The month of November is traditionally a time to pray for our beloved deceased, so let us pray for all who have died and for their loved ones who miss them.

Please note: If there is not adequate room in church when you come to Mass, you are welcome to sit in the Choir Room on the main floor of Jesuit Hall. While there is an audio feed already set up, we are working to get the Mass televised in there and we will be happy to bring Communion to you. Additionally, the choir loft is open for limited seating along with the Family Chapel which you can access through the door on the right side of the sanctuary.

Just as a friendly reminder, please continue to wear masks when coming in and out of church as well as when you are in the line to come up for Communion and as you return to your pew. Also, please continue to practice safe distancing and good hand hygiene.

Archbishop Rozanski has not reversed the decision about the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, so currently there is no obligation to attend.  That said, I’ve had many people ask about when they should return to regular Mass attendance.  We know it is a serious obligation that gets to the very heart of who we are as God’s family, as the Sunday Mass is a core responsibility and obligation under normal circumstances.  A good way to judge whether you should go or not is whether you are attending social or non-essential events and activities, e.g., going out to eat, visiting friends, attending sporting events, etc.  If you are going to these types of activities, then you should probably be going to Church.  We are doing our best to provide for adequate spacing. We ask that you abide by sitting only in pews that are not roped off, and that you keep a safe distance from others that are not part of your household.  It is important that you not come to Church if you feel that your health could be compromised, if you are part of a group that is considered vulnerable, if you are immunocompromised, and certainly do not come if you are sick. Thank you for your attentiveness to this.

Thanks for all the ways that you support our Parish.

Have a great week!
Fr. Mike Boehm