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Knights of Columbus

 Bishop Claude Dubuis Council 7445 
MAY 01, 2020
 Reopening for Mass this Weekend 

Dear Sacred Heart Parishioner, 
 
On Monday, April 27, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-18 relating to the phased reopening of services in Texas.   This order included an addendum giving guidance to houses of worship.   Our Cardinal, Daniel DiNardo, in turn, issued a directive to the parishes of the Archdiocese allowing the resumption of public Masses.  We are happy to announce Sacred Heart will begin having Sunday Masses this Sunday, May 3rd.  
 
The following are our guidelines that must be followed:
 
1)  The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains suspended. No one has to attend mass.
 
2)  It is still recommended that people, especially those who are 65 and older or are vulnerable, should remain at home and participate in a Mass that is live-streamed or posted on YouTube.  A Sacred Heart Mass will continue to be posted on YouTube for your convenience.
 
3)  If you believe you might be sick or exposed to the COVID-19 virus, please remain at home as an act of charity to others.   
 
3)  We are still limited on our ability to fully congregate.  Social Distancing must be maintained and no more that 25% of the church occupancy can be filled.   Seating will be labeled or numbered  to ensure we maintain the 25%.  Entry and exit will be controlled by the ushers and other volunteers from the Knights of Columbus.   
 
4)  If you elect to attend mass, you must wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth.  Please bring your own face mask.
 
5)  The Holy Eucharist (communion) will only be distributed by the priests.   Reception of communion must be in the hand and not on the tongue.   Those receiving communion will process to the altar in a single-file line while maintaining proper social distancing.   The person receiving should extend his or her hands out in front of them as far as possible.  The priest will gently drop the host onto the person's hand.  The person will then step to the side, raise his or her mask and properly consume the host.
 
6)  Efforts should be made to limit the unnecessary touching of pews, walls and other objects to limit the potential of transmission of the virus.   Cleaning of the church will be done between masses.  
 
This situation is something that will be new for all of us.  We ask for your patience and charity.  As stated by Cardinal DiNardo in his letter to the people of the Archdiocese, "Let us remain united in prayer for one another and especially for those on the front lines, who continue to work and put themselves in harm's way for the provision and welfare of all of us." 
 
May God bless you all!
Fr. Joseph Ho and the Sacred Heart Staff
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Sacred Heart Resolutions for the re-opening for sacraments:
  • There will be five (5) masses this weekend, following the regular schedule
    • Saturday at 5pm
    • Sunday at 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am and 5pm
  • Five (5) volunteers will be needed at each mass to help with:
    • Counting the number of people entering each mass to ensure that the number is at or below the allowed occupancy rate (126 max in the main church, 178 max in the FLC)
    • Maintaining safe separation in the pews
    • Coordinating communion
    • Sanitizing between masses
  • If there is are more people than can safely be in the main church, especially for the 9:30am Mass, then a second mass will be offered in the family life center. In this case, we will need additional volunteers to help coordinate the FLC portion (one or two more persons).
  • Cleaning will prioritize the marked positions where people have sat during mass, using wet rags dipped in sanitizer solution.
  • No one will be allowed in for following masses until after cleaning of prior mass has been completed/
  • The presiding priest at each mass will inform the congregation of the rules of safe distancing and sanitary conduct.
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Brother Knights,
As you can see above, Fr.Joseph and our parish family need our help!
Please support us if you are able.  Please email, text or call me with Mass you can help on.  Please wear face mask & arrive an hour or so before Mass start if needed for clean up, etc.  

Your brother in Christ,
GK Mark Stryk 832-289-6075 

 Upcoming Events Calendar
 
Sat/Sun    05/02-03   Sacred Heart Resumes Mass Schedule

Tuesday   05/19    Officer/Director Meeting at 7:00 pm Via Conf Call 
                                (See details below)

Tuesday   05/26    KC Council Business Meeting at 7:00 pm Via Conf Call

                              Dial-in Number: 623-600-3751
                                Conference Code: 900243
                              
  Also, please give Brother Kevin Eaves your phone number by Tuesday Noon if you plan to call in.   Kevin's contact 281-750-5052 or his email   eaves611@sbcglobal.net.                      
                             
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PLEASE BE ADVISE THAT ALL PARISH MEETINGS ON CAMPUS FOR REMAINDER OF MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELED AND/OR POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!  PLEASE USE CAUTION, BE CALM AND STAY SAFE!
  
                                           Your Brother in Christ,
                                                Mark Stryk, GK

Changes in Contact Information

Please reply to this email if any of your contact information (email address, phone #, etc.) has changed or will be changing so we may update our records.  Thank you.

 

Knights of Columbus Council 7445
PO Box 668
Richmond, Texas 77406

   281-633-1643