Updates regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
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SPECIAL NOTIFICATION REGARDING COVID-19 CASE
Dear Parishioners,
During the ongoing pandemic, St. Ignatius has strived to keep the well-being of our parish community at the center of all our planning and decisions. As challenging as these times are, we are committed to proper safety measures, transparent communication, and responsibly adapting to emerging circumstances.
It has come to our attention that an individual in attendance at the 9:30 AM Mass on January 1 and another individual at the 10:30 AM Mass Sunday, January 3, have since tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our parish has reached out to these individuals and understands that they are currently in a non-critical condition and are quarantining. In accordance with the safety precautions required by the parish, the individual remained socially distanced from other parishioners and was wearing a facemask while in attendance at the Mass. Our parish leadership has been in communication with Archdiocesan officials to ensure that all necessary follow-up procedures are undertaken in an efficient manner. The church space has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected according to best-practice standards, and we will continue to adhere to effective sanitizing after each Mass.
We encourage those who attended the 9:30 AM Mass on January 1 and/or the 10:30 AM Mass Sunday, January 3, especially those who fall into a vulnerable category and are at greater risk for exposure to COVID-19, to actively monitor your health and be alert to any of the major symptoms of the virus, including, but not limited to, fever, cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath. Should any concerning symptoms appear, please do not hesitate to contact your medical professional or, if severe, call 911. Should you or a member of your household who were at the 9:30 AM Mass on January 1 and/or the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, January 3rd receive a positive coronavirus test, please alert the parish office at 410-879-1926 so that appropriate action can be taken.
We recognize that this news may generate concern, anxiety, and hesitation for our parishioners, even those who may not have attended the Mass in question. We encourage everyone to wisely assess their own personal situation and to make decisions that will protect the health of all involved. The coronavirus remains a significant public health risk, and each of us has a responsibility to act safely based upon the most current information on hand. Once more, please recall that the Archbishop has extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. We ask that our parish community continue to hold in prayer and solidarity all those suffering with COVID-19, most particularly those within our community.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. James M. Barker
Pastor
Dear Friends,
It was good to see many of you this past weekend; at the same time, I was proud of so many of you who used good judgment and stayed safe and hopefully viewed Mass on the website.
I want to thank our parish maintenance crew who did an excellent job sanitizing the church after each of the Masses.
Because of having to sanitize all surfaces after each use, we are "tweaking" some of the schedule just a bit.
Covid-19 Weekend Masses will remain the same. Saturday - 4:00 PM and livestreaming on the website. Sunday: 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Daily Mass will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM in the Parish Church.
Beginning Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The Historic Church will now be open Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 11:30am ONLY.
Adoration on Sunday in the Historic Church will be 9:00 AM to Noon.
We are aware that some parishioners/volunteers/groups have keys to different areas of the property. If you are one of those folks we ask that you please DO NOT ENTER any of the buildings other than during regular office hours and with someone in the office aware that you are entering. The purpose of this is for sanitization and to keep everyone safe.
Thank you for understanding and have a Blessed week,
Msgr. Jim
Dear Friends,
Welcome back!
We will be livestreaming Mass at 4:00 each Saturday on our Youtube channel. If you miss it you can watch the recorded version. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLaEAhGZpyDOp6mHyXVC8wg?preview
For your safety, your family's, your priests and community please do not come to Mass if:- You or your family members are ill
- You are concerned about your health
- You do not yet feel comfortable attending public gatherings
- The CDC recommends that people over 60 and people in vulnerable groups do not attend large gatherings at this time for their own safety
Keep in mind that Archbishop Lori has extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass.
If you still plan to attend:- Masks MUST be worn at all times. (If anyone would like to donate masks that we can keep on hand in case someone forgets a mask that would be helpful.)
- The doors to the church will open 30 minutes prior to each Mass.
- Social Distancing must be observed. Please follow the markings on the floor.
- All worship aids have been removed from the pews.
- There will be no congregational singing.
- The Sign of Peace will have no physical contact.
- No collection will be taken up at the Preparation of Gifts. Offertory baskets will be in the back of the church.
- There will be two Communion Stations. Directions will be given before Communion.
- Whether you are receiving Communion or not, you must leave the pew with everyone else and receive a blessing from the priest or deacon. We do not want anyone climbing over other people in the pews. Please practice social distancing while in line. Follow the markings on the floor.
- Please follow the directions given for dismissal.
- We're asking everyone to please leave immediately after you've been dismissed and not to linger in the narthex. We need to sanitize the church for the next Mass.
will have a table set up outside this weekend for you to return the baby bottles for Alpha's Glory and Birthright.
After 7:30 AM Mass Monday through Friday we ask that you exit immediately. Our Maintenance staff needs to sanitize the church. If you wish to pray the rosary the Historic Church is open.
During the Covid-19 pandemic we are temporarily suspending First Friday confessions.
Here is the link for this weekends bulletin: https://www.fataonline.com/bulletins/StIgnatiusHickory?preview
Here is the link for families for Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga6ORGYiBYA&t=1s
Thank you for your understanding!
God bless you!
Msgr. Jim
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An Act of 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 as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Prayer for a PandemicMay we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those who have not options.
May we who have to cancel our trips remember those that have no place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home.
During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors.
Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith.
You our Lady, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father's will and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
