Parish of the Resurrection

Pentecost, May 31st: Resurrection will Begin Communion
 
This day is important to us as a parish.  It is not only Pentecost but also our 50th anniversary as a parish.  The bishop has asked his priests to make Eucharistic Communion available to all parishioners by the end of the month.  We will begin Communion on Sunday, May 31st.
 
The Parish Leadership Team and I discussed this today (May 20th) and we will use this coming week to set up protocols and procedures to make Communion available to keep social distancing in place and to make sure that all of our parishioners remain healthy.
 
We have chosen this holy day of grace and the Holy Spirit to begin Communion at Resurrection and together let us pray for an out pouring of the Holy Spirit for healing and the return to publicly celebrating the great Sacrifice of the Mass. 
 
- Peace and Love in Jesus Christ our Savior - Father John

UPDATE:  As of now we have live streaming from our parish.  I am very excited about this so as we can pray together from our parish until we can return together to worship our Lord.

Proceedures for the Reception of Holy Communion:
+ Please enter the parish campus from the Broad Street Entrance and Continue to the pariking lot on far side of the gym.
+  You will be given a paper with an act of contrition and the Our Father to be said privately before receiving communon.
+ Everyone has to have a mask.  If you don't have one a volunteer will give you one to wear.
+ Please respect the six feet guidelines for lining up for Communion.  Families may stand together.
+ If you are elderly and have trouble walking please please drive your car into the circle and either Fr. John or Deacon Steve will come to the car and give you communion.  The driver of the car must exit the car to receive Communion
+ After you have received Communion a voluteer will give you a holy card with the Act of Thanksgiving for Communion.  Please pray this prayer in your car for now.
+ Exit the parking lot on the Colburn side of the campus.


Bishop's May 19th Letter to the Faithul in the Diocese of Manchester


PARISHIONERS ARE STILL DISPENSED FROM THEIR SUNDAY OBLIGATION.

• Parish visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and residences will only be done for emergency needs.
• All priests of the diocese will continue to celebrate Mass privately for your daily intentions and for the entire parish family.
• Check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest news and updates on the virus.
• The Church will still be open on Saturdays from 2:30-3:30pm for Confessions and prayer

The Parish Office will be open from:

Monday-Thursdays: 8am-2:00pm. 

We will not be taking visitors however we will be here for phone calls, emails, and any questions you may have.
 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONTINUE TO ASSIST YOUR PARISH THROUGH DONATIONS.

You may use Online Giving (if you don't know how just give Martha a call), through the mail or drop off at the Office mail slot. We appreciate the support you give to your parish at this time.  Our offertory is down over half each week so if you are able to continue your donations it would be helpful at this time.

As a reminder, if you are ill or extremely vulnerable to infection, please remain at home. You can keep the Sabbath day holy through your prayers, fasting, and following the Sunday Mass by reading the Scriptures or viewing Mass broadcasts on EWTN or CatholicTV.
 
Keeping hands washed throughout the day is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread germs. If you have concerns or questions, please contact the parish office.