Letter from Father Tuckerman, followed by a letter from Bishop Thomas Daly (both dated Tuesday, March 17, 2020)
Dear parishioners,
A short time ago the bishop suspended all public Masses in the diocese until April 6. Know that I will be saying Mass everyday for all of you, particularly the ill, and for an end to this pandemic. We are working to get a recording device to post daily Mass on our website and Facebook so any can 'attend' and make a spiritual act of Communion.
On Thursday evening I will be making a Eucharistic procession around Medical Lake at 6pm as a prayer for an end of this pestilence and disease. I hope to do the same soon around Reardan and Sprague in the coming days. I will let you know when. I encourage you to stay home as I do them and pray with me, separately. If anyone does happens to be there as I do it, we must keep proper social distancing.
I will make sure that the parishes are open for prayer daily so you can make visits to the Blessed Sacrament, which I highly encourage. If you intend to go pray in Sprague or Medical Lake, please text or call me for the code to the back door.
Also, I will soon send extra times for Confession in the parishes where you can come and wait with proper social distancing.
Again, please do not hesitate to contact me in a health emergency so I can administer the sacraments, particularly Confession (absolution) and Anointing of the Sick. 509-720-7470. Know of my prayers,
FrDT
Please see the Bishop's letter below:
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March 17, 2020
Dear friends in Christ,
I am writing to you in what may be the most difficult Lenten season we will ever see. In the last 24 hours, we have witnessed emergency declarations from government officials which now call for severe restrictions on public gatherings. I take seriously my responsibility to care for all the souls in the 13 counties of Eastern Washington which make up the Diocese of Spokane. And thus, to date, I have resisted calls to limit public access to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. However, given the scope of the pandemic and the latest government prohibitions, I am requiring the following actions which will remain in place until Monday, April 6, 2020.
Prior to Monday, April 6th, the diocese will announce any changes to these measures in light of developments with the pandemic.
This letter gives me the opportunity to point out that the Catholic Church has always been on the forefront of responding to crisis, disease, and plague. Our extensive Catholic healthcare system in the Diocese of Spokane as well as Catholic Charities of eastern Washington bear witness to this legacy. I am grateful for the ways in which the Church attempts to care for both body and soul at this difficult time.
Sadly, in response to the mandatory national quarantine in France, it was announced today that the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in history. Although access to both the grotto and the celebration of the Mass have been disrupted, the prayers of Our Lady of Lourdes, patroness of the Diocese of Spokane, remain as powerful as ever. Just as God has granted countless healings through her intercession in the past, may we receive that same healing today.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.
In Christ,
Most Reverend Thomas A. Daly, D.D.
Bishop of Spokane
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We are encouraged to make the following 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.
Amen.
Resources for Catholics During COVID-19:
Diocesan Website for COVID-19 Info
USCCB Mass Readings
Magnificate Online Prayer Book - Free
Magnificate en Espanol (gratis)
Dear parishioners,
A short time ago the bishop suspended all public Masses in the diocese until April 6. Know that I will be saying Mass everyday for all of you, particularly the ill, and for an end to this pandemic. We are working to get a recording device to post daily Mass on our website and Facebook so any can 'attend' and make a spiritual act of Communion.
On Thursday evening I will be making a Eucharistic procession around Medical Lake at 6pm as a prayer for an end of this pestilence and disease. I hope to do the same soon around Reardan and Sprague in the coming days. I will let you know when. I encourage you to stay home as I do them and pray with me, separately. If anyone does happens to be there as I do it, we must keep proper social distancing.
I will make sure that the parishes are open for prayer daily so you can make visits to the Blessed Sacrament, which I highly encourage. If you intend to go pray in Sprague or Medical Lake, please text or call me for the code to the back door.
Also, I will soon send extra times for Confession in the parishes where you can come and wait with proper social distancing.
Again, please do not hesitate to contact me in a health emergency so I can administer the sacraments, particularly Confession (absolution) and Anointing of the Sick. 509-720-7470. Know of my prayers,
FrDT
Please see the Bishop's letter below:
_______________________
March 17, 2020
Dear friends in Christ,
I am writing to you in what may be the most difficult Lenten season we will ever see. In the last 24 hours, we have witnessed emergency declarations from government officials which now call for severe restrictions on public gatherings. I take seriously my responsibility to care for all the souls in the 13 counties of Eastern Washington which make up the Diocese of Spokane. And thus, to date, I have resisted calls to limit public access to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. However, given the scope of the pandemic and the latest government prohibitions, I am requiring the following actions which will remain in place until Monday, April 6, 2020.
- All public Masses are suspended and everyone remains dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Priests are to offer private Mass for their people on a daily basis and, to the extent possible, livestream the Mass on the web. I will offer Mass at the Cathedral this coming Sunday at 9:00 a.m. which will be livestreamed on the parish and diocesan websites.
- The Chrism Mass previously schedule for March 31st at 5:15 p.m. is closed to the public. It will be broadcast via livestream on the diocesan website.
- Funerals rites are limited to graveside committals, unless attendance at the Vigil/Mass does not exceed 10 people.
- The Sacrament of Penance should continue to be available to the faithful while observing social distancing requirements.
- Churches should remain unlocked, to the extent possible, for the faithful to make individual private visits to the Blessed Sacrament.
- The faithful are encouraged to join me in a voluntary fast on Fridays with the intention of ending this pandemic.
Prior to Monday, April 6th, the diocese will announce any changes to these measures in light of developments with the pandemic.
This letter gives me the opportunity to point out that the Catholic Church has always been on the forefront of responding to crisis, disease, and plague. Our extensive Catholic healthcare system in the Diocese of Spokane as well as Catholic Charities of eastern Washington bear witness to this legacy. I am grateful for the ways in which the Church attempts to care for both body and soul at this difficult time.
Sadly, in response to the mandatory national quarantine in France, it was announced today that the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has closed for the first time in history. Although access to both the grotto and the celebration of the Mass have been disrupted, the prayers of Our Lady of Lourdes, patroness of the Diocese of Spokane, remain as powerful as ever. Just as God has granted countless healings through her intercession in the past, may we receive that same healing today.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.
In Christ,
Most Reverend Thomas A. Daly, D.D.
Bishop of Spokane
_______________
We are encouraged to make the following 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.
Amen.
Resources for Catholics During COVID-19:
Diocesan Website for COVID-19 Info
USCCB Mass Readings
Magnificate Online Prayer Book - Free
Magnificate en Espanol (gratis)
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Emergency Sick Calls: 509-720-7470 As of 3/17/2020: All public Masses are cancelled through April 6th, or until further notice. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM Tuesday: 9:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM Reconciliation: As of 3/17/2020: scheduled confession times are cancelled through April 6th, or until further notice. Please call for an appointment. Tuesday: 8:30 AM Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM Or by appointment: 509-723-1459 SAVE THE DATES:
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We are glad that you can join us. New parishioners are asked to complete registration and parish teams form. These are available under the bulletin board in the church entryway. You may turn them in by placing them in the collection basket during the Offertory. Contact the office for more information. THE DETAILS What's Happening in the Diocese of Spokane and West Plains Catholic Parishes? Fridays of Lent - St. Anne's CANCELLED the rest of Lent - Stations of the Cross with Benediction June 9-12 Sacred Liturgy Conference Location: Gonzaga University Info: Visit our Conferences & Retreats Page ONGOING CANCELED UNTIL APRIL 6th (at a minimum): EVERY SATURDAY St. Anne's has Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:00 to 4:50 PM, and includes praying the Rosary. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered from 4:00 to 4:40 PM. Mass begins at 5:00 PM. SEVEN SISTERS APOSTOLATE is now active in the West Plains Parishes! By participationg in this apostolate, you will be part of a ministry which will pray for our West Plains Parish Priest, Fr. Tuckerman. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please decide on what day every week you want to pray for one hour for Fr. Tuckerman. This is a one year commitment. If you are unable to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament, you may pray at home. E-mail Mary Anne Vercic at mavercic@gmail.com, or call the office. For more information on this beautiful ministry, go to SevenSistersApostolate.org. |
