Regarding the vaccine for our youth and children, the Church has not made any official statement about the vaccine. There are opinions coming from both sides of those in the medical profession. I would encourage everyone to weigh the issues and make decisions made according to what you believe is best and safest for your children. For more information, go to the National Catholic Bioethics Center and do a search on COVID vaccines.

God our creator and sustainer,today our country brings to our memorythose who have defended this nation in times of trouble.They have sacrificed their lives to protect our shoresfrom those who would limit our freedomsor enslave us to ways that are against your will.Bring all those who have died in service to our countryinto your heavenly presence.We humbly call down your blessing on those still serving;grant your heavenly protection to these men and women,and open your Sacred Heart to give them…

Changes effective May 29, 2021 Preparations before/after Mass: The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains  dispensed until further notice. Those attending Mass are encouraged to  wear masks, but masks are no longer required. Anyone with fever or flu-like symptoms should not enter the church.   It is important to remember that there is still a risk for anyone who attends a public Mass to contract the coronavirus. The Cedar entrance will continue to remain closed, and entrance will be through the…