Msgr.Amey and Father Fields update_July 31, 2020
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July 31, 2020My dear Parishioners,This email did not go out last weekend due to technical difficulties from our third party sender Constant Contact. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.In our first reading on Sunday, the prophet Isaiah is encouraging us to bring our troubles to the Lord. The challenges we face in our lives compounded with the pandemic affects allows our hearts to seek a closer relationship with the Risen Christ. May we all feel comfortable allowing Jesus to be the chauffeur in our lives.We are delighted to see St. Mary's parishioners returning to Mass to seek Jesus in the Eucharist. Here are a few items to be mindful of:• Observe social distancing norms while on St. Mary’s Church campus.• Masks are required the entirety of Mass and in the parking lot.• Arrive 15 minutes early with sanitized hands; an usher will seat your family.• In consideration of your brothers and sisters and your clergy, you are encouraged to receive Holy Communion by the hand.• Please depart promptly after dismissal.• Bathrooms will NOT be available.A reminder that restroom facilities are closed at St. Mary’s until further notice . The Archdiocese of Washington has extraordinary requirements beyond our capability to maintain a safe environment and proper sanitary conditions. We simply do not have the means to comply with the CDC guidelines to sanitize the restrooms after every individual use. Please use the bathroom in your home before coming to Mass.We invite parishioners to follow St. Mary’s on Facebook @stmarysrockville and Twitter @stmaryrockville. Our posts and tweets highlight important parish news, offer suggestions for living out the Faith, and feature two very popular hashtags: “Things Fr. Val Says” and “Fr. Val Having Tea”. If you have not already, please LIKE us on Facebook, FOLLOW us on Twitter, and SHARE us with your friends, colleagues, and family.The Bulletin, continues to be online, which includes a Reflection entitled What Does it Mean to Form My Conscience? can he found HERE.Confessions will be offered Saturday, August 1, 1 pm (2 priests) and Wednesday, August 5, 5 pm (1 priest).The Word Among Us- is offering their website free of charge to obtain online the Sunday and daily Mass readings and meditations. Information can be found HERE.CCD Parent Survey- We are currently planning CCD classes for the upcoming year with policies to limit risk to COVID-19 and need your feedback. If you will have a student in our religious education classes from K-High School this upcoming school year, please fill out this survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5W66MS , to help us structure our CCD program to best match our St. Mary's families' needs!Faithfully yours in Christ,Msgr. Robert AmeyFather Kevin FieldsFather Val KevenyDeacon Lou BruneDeacon Dan Kostka
