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EVENTS & EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
Parishioner Information & FAQ's Sheet
for the resumption of the public celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (English) |
Información de feligreses y hoja
de preguntas frecuentes para la reanudación de la celebración pública del Santo Sacrificio de la Misa |
“Does the bishop have the right to restrict communion to in-the-hand only?” The short answer is "Yes, he does".
Please read this document for the long answer with supporting references to the Scripture, Tradition, St. John Chrysostom, Council of Trent,
St. Thomas Aquinas, Canon Law, General Instruction to the Roman Missal, St. Augustine, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
St. Thomas Aquinas, Canon Law, General Instruction to the Roman Missal, St. Augustine, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass
Dispensation from Sunday Mass - has been indefinitely continued as of May 4, 2020
By his authority as the diocesan bishop to dispense from universal ecclesiastical laws, Bishop Estévez has indefinitely dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass three categories of people for as long as the specific condition below continues:
By his authority as the diocesan bishop to dispense from universal ecclesiastical laws, Bishop Estévez has indefinitely dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass three categories of people for as long as the specific condition below continues:
- All who are sick and those who are caring for them
- Those who because of age or infirmity are at higher risk for contracting the coronavirus
- Those who have been exposed to the coronavirus because of travel or other circumstances
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'Spiritual Communion' - For those who are sick and unable to attend Mass and for those who attend Mass in Churches where it is not possible to receive communion on the tongue and are not able to receive on the hand...
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- Hand Sanitizer units have been placed at the three main entrances to the Church
- Hand Sanitizer units have been placed at the main entrance to the Hall and to the Bookstore
- Parishioners are helping with the wiping down of pew backs / tops, door knobs and Sanitizer buttons, after each of the weekend Eucharistic Celebrations
- Priests have available to them, held by the Altar Servers, treated purificators to wipe their fingers periodically while giving communion.
Considerations for Parishioners
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- There is a link above for those who wish to engage in 'Spiritual Communion'. This may be an opportunity to listen to the prayers and homilies offered on Facebook and our website, in union with this practice. Most daily Masses are available on Facebook, and Sunday Mass can be found in the Homilies section of the Home page of the website.
DIOCESAN INFORMATION & LINKS
- LATEST DIRECTIVES FROM BISHOP ESTEVEZ
- Easter Message to the Faithful - Bishop Estevez (click here to read)
VATICAN
Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary on the granting of special Indulgences to the faithful in the current pandemic, 20.03.2020
The Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful suffering from Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they will recite the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith in God and charity towards their brothers and sisters, with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the Holy Father's intentions), as soon as possible."
The Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful suffering from Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they will recite the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith in God and charity towards their brothers and sisters, with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the Holy Father's intentions), as soon as possible."
For other Vatican News please click here
HELPFUL RESOURCES
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Why Have Mass with No One There?
With public Masses suspended in more than 100 dioceses across the United States, many Catholics have been told to stay home, make a spiritual communion, and maintain a prayer routine until the coronavirus pandemic passes. Masses are still being celebrated privately, but what does that mean? What is the significance and power of Mass without the laity present? CNA spoke to experts to get a better understanding of why Masses celebrated in private are spiritually beneficial to all Catholics. Click here to read the full story from the Catholic News Agency. 
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Free "Grab And Go" Lunches
👨👩👧👦🥪🍎🍴 Beginning today March 17, 2020, Duval County Public Schools will be be making free "grab and go" school lunches and snacks available to all children (ages 5-18) while schools remain closed. These lunches may be picked up curbside at all DCPS elementary schools between the hours of 11:00am-1:00pm daily. Families can go to any elementary school to pick up the free lunches, it doesn’t have have to be the school their child attends or anything. You may not need this information, but you may know someone who does 
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