Sign-Up System:
If you plan to attend any Mass, please sign up by calling the Parish Office (541-329-0697) or email the Office at holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com.
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Pews and other common use areas, including restrooms, will be cleaned and sanitized immediately after each Mass.
These guidelines pertain to all Masses, including funerals, weddings, Baptisms, etc.
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June 2020
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I write to announce to you that our churches, Holy Trinity and St. John’s will be reopening for the public celebration of Masses following the Archbishop’s directives for limited reopening of parishes. The date for the reopening of our parish is this Saturday, May 8, 2020. I have missed all of you and I am happy that this will provide us, especially those who are able to, the opportunity to come back together again as one parish family to celebrate our wonderful faith in Jesus Christ at Mass.
I urge you to remember that as Catholics (followers of Jesus Christ), the most important thing for us now more than ever is to be that voice of peace and unity that the world needs. There is a reason why God created you and put you in the world today. Jesus needs you to be the light, peace and unity now. When things are not as perfect as we want them to be, it is a time for us to show our Christian heart, sacrifice and live out that gospel value of “dying to self in order to give life to another.”
From the date of our reopening, we will start celebrating weekend and weekday Masses to a maximum allowed per gathering. This reopening pertains to Masses and Eucharistic Adoration only and does not mean an immediate return to our practices prior to suspension of public Masses. To reopen effectively, we have put in place plans and safety measures so that our churches are always ready for Eucharistic celebration. I urge your patience, understanding, support and cooperation as we role thing out.
Part of pastoral care is the safety and well-being of the people of God. Thus, the dispensation for all the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation remains in place so no one is required or expected to attend Mass on the weekends with this reopening. Every parishioner will have an expanded opportunity to attend Mass during the weekdays if they choose to. If you feel
vulnerable, at-risk, or otherwise concerned, I ask that you please remain at home.
Below are the detailed pastoral guidelines for limited reopening of our parish. I am looking forward to seeing you in person again and celebrating the Eucharist with you.
Let us continue to keep each close in prayer.
God bless you,
Fr. Anthony Ahamefule
Parish Priest