New COVID-19 Information

In concert with the lifting of preventative measures in many jurisdictions in our diocese, including our own Clay County, Bishop Johnston has authorized “normal celebrations” of our liturgies, except for the distribution of the Precious Blood. Since not everyone is vaccinated, it is important that we exercise prudent care for one another, especially in terms of being aware of and monitoring any COVID symptoms. The Bishop’s general dispensation from Sunday Mass and other Holy Days of Obligation will be lifted on June 1st. Please let your friends and family know how important it is to come to Mass. With this in mind the Bishop has given us a Pastoral Letter called “Keeping the Lord’s Day” on how important the Third Commandment, keeping the Lord’s Day holy is, and how we can better make it a meaningful part of our lives. Hard copies are available in the Narthex of our church and here is a link to the Bishop’s introduction and for an electronic version of the letter: https://kcsjcatholic.org/keeping-the-lords-day-pastoral-letter-on-the-importance-of-sunday/ 

KEEPING THE LORD’S DAY: STUDY GUIDE Bishop Johnston’s Keeping the Lord’s Day Study Guide is a 3-lesson guided study for use by families or small groups that serves as a useful tool to bring together families, parishes, small groups, youth groups, and others wanting to establish or renew a commitment to the importance of Sundays and Holy Mass. Filled with scripture reflections, beautiful sacred art, suggestions for celebrating Sunday, and the full text of Bishop Johnston’s pastoral letter, this booklet offers a way to unpack God’s beautiful gift of rest. Copies may be available in the narthex or go to https://kcsjcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/Keeping-the-Lords-Day-Pastoral-Letter.pdf to see it online.