Updated 3/15/20
To remain attentive and to take precautionary measures in response to the coronavirus, the following changes will be implemented immediately and likely run through March 30, 2020:
- Limited Parish office hours will be 9:00am to 12:30pm
- All previously scheduled events and meetings have been cancelled and/or postponed until March 30, 2020.
- Penance Service – postponed
- Lenten Reflections with Fr. Andy – cancelled
- Mass and Stations of the Cross remain as scheduled.
Family Faith Formation
The health and safety of our families is our top priority. In an abundance of caution for our students, volunteers, and vulnerable populations, Bishop Felipe Estévez has directed that all Catholic Schools will be closed to students from March 17 through March 29, 2020, reopening on March 30, 2020.
Family Faith Formation will be following the advice of the Diocese and will cancel several upcoming classes and events.
Parents, please check your email for further information.
1. First Eucharist class - March 21 - remote assignments will be given - please check email for more information
2. Make-up First Eucharist class on March 18 for 5 students who missed first class - watch email for more information
3. Easter event - March 28 - will not reschedule
4. Confirmation retreat April 3-5 - remote work will be given. Please watch email for more information
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. --CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
-Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see
CDC’s Handwashing website.
For information specific to healthcare, see
CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.