In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus invites us to take up our crosses and follow Him. That message we have certainly felt and have taken on these days. Apart from the crosses given to us individually, we are also carrying these heavy crosses of the pandemic.
I'm writing to give you aheads up so that nobody gets surprised on the changes made on Mass times this Father's Day Weekend. After evaluation of our Eucharistic celebrations last weekend, our schedule of Masses is moved to 9:00am and 11:00am. The 9:00am Mass will remain LIVE-streamed (11:00am will not). Thus, those who are still uncomfortable celebrating the In-Church Sunday Mass or cannot be seated in church due to our limited seats, can join us at the In-Car Parking Lot Mass located on the right side of the solar panel shed/pathway facing the FDC entrance. Please do not forget to bring your devices.
It is an opportune time we welcome to celebrate “In-Church” Sunday public Mass on the weekend of the Feasts of Corpus Christi. Our Masses this weekend: 9.30am and 12.30pm. Welcome back to our home St. Ann's parish family and friends.
I hope everyone continues to stay safe and healthy. As restrictions are being eased up little by little, thanks be to God, it is my assumption that health situations are also getting better and better. As I have announced last weekend, we were very happy excited to inform you that "In Church" public gathering are now allowed and we all look forward to coming back to church to celebrate the Sacraments especially the Eucharist. There are still some restrictions to be observed and strict guidelines to be followed but at least we would be able to not only receive the Body of Christ in communion but also personally and physically witness and participate in the celebration of the whole Mass. Praise the Lord.
We are broken-hearted, sickened and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes. What's more astounding is that this is happening within mere weeks of several other such occurrences. This is the latest wake-up call that needs to be answered by each of us in a spirit of determined conversion.
Let me begin by congratulating the students of our graduating class. I am honored to have served as your principal for your last two years Saint Ann School. Parents’ thank you for the sacrifices you have made to provide your children with a Saint Ann School education. Your confidence in us as educators is the greatest trust we could ever ask for. Students, I am excited to have this opportunity speak to you today.
Allow me to first of all congratulate each one of you. My congratulations extends too to your parents, your teacher and the whole faculty staff who have shared their precious time, amazing talents and sacrificial love in all that they do to support you all to reach your goal at this point of your life.
This weekend, Trinity Sunday, we shall have again our “in-car/ Parking lot” Mass at 9.30am. Mass will be livestreamed. So, I encourage you to bring your devices and join us through the YouTube live-stream. Please click on the link to join. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYfsolDzqvHG5RUQGNa9fw/featured)
Liturgical-Pastoral Directives in a Time of Pandemic Limited Public Celebration of the Mass and Sacraments in Church PROPOSED DATE: for public “in Church” weekend Masses Solemnity of The Body and Blood of Christ, June 13-14, 2020 PROPOSED DATE: for public “in Church” weekday Masses: Monday, June 8, 2020