Our Lady of Lourdes 

My dear parishioners, this is a letter from your priest. I am mailing this out to all who are registered in the parish. I truly hope that both you and your loved ones have all been well during these days of pandemic. I do not think anyone of us saw, or anticipated, or even thought that something like this would ever happen in our lifetime. I wish to inform you that our bishop, the Most Reverend Peter Libasci, has decreed that the parishes within our diocese may commence the giving out of Holy Communion to the faithful. This is an episcopal decree allowing for the “Distribution of Communion Outside of Mass.” As you can tell by the decree, it is not the Holy Mass that is being allowed, but rather the opportunity for the faithful to receive the Body of Christ outside the setting of a Mass. This is the first step – so to speak – in our journey back to the regular celebration of Holy Mass. This decree will commence in the parish beginning on Pentecost Sunday, the 31st of May. I will be giving out Holy Communion on that Sunday beginning at two different times: (click title to continue)

Please contact Fr John at the rectory (click title for details)

A big thank you to the Knights of Columbus and parish volunteers who made hundreds of phone calls checking in with our parishioners to see if they are well during this pandemic. The parish truly appreciates your efforts to reach out to our local community.