Dear Parishioners,

         We have finally received funds from the Small Business Administration. With these funds, our parish staff will be brought back to a normal state. We will use this loan for the salaries and benefits of our employees. The funds may and will also help defray the expenses for gas, water and electric expenses. These funds will see us through July 4th.

         I have contacted individuals at the Pastoral Center with a variety of questions concerning the three phases of the governor’s plan. A number of committees are engaged internally and with the State in developing the appropriate method of resuming whatever the new normal will be. I have received a notification with reference to Visitation of Catholic Cemeteries.  The hours of visitation are as follows: Monday – Saturday from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (summer hours), Sunday and Holidays from 7:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (summer hours).  SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST BE ADHERED TO WHILE VISITING THE CEMETERIES.

         Governor Hogan reminded us that he will be directed by the science and facts in the phased reopening of our State. We have not vanquished the Virus, but we have the means to limit its power. The Stay-at-home directive and the limiting of numbers in social gatherings saves lives, including yours and mine.

         Once the Stay-at-home directive has been lifted, the Parish Office will be opened in conformity with the national guidelines of social distancing, masks and the restrictions in place (local, county, state). Some of this will be confusing and call for patience and understanding. However, with a sense of humor and keeping in mind that we are doing all we can to save your life and mine, we will work through what has to be done.