Schedule, Bulletin and News Updates

Pope Grants Special Indulgences

As Vicar of Christ and the Holy Father, Pope Francis, on March 20, 2020, promulgated through the Apostolic Penitentiary
a decree which provides for the faithful to gain a plenary indulgence as the world faces the coronavirus pandemic. The bishop shares with you the following document of the Diocesan Director of Liturgy for your awareness and implementation.
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Recap of suspensions and dispensations in effect:

Suspension of Sunday and Weekday Mass 

• All public Masses are suspended in the churches and chapels of the Diocese of St. Augustine until further notice (i.e., no weekday or Sunday public Masses, no communion services, or Masses in homes).
• Priests will still offer the Sacrifice of the Mass daily (but without participation by the faithful) for the needs of the Church and the world, especially as we face the present realities of the pandemic. 

• All who are sick and those who are caring for them
• Those who because of age or infirmity are at higher risk for contracting the coronavirus
• Those who have been exposed to the coronavirus because of travel or other circumstances 

When families and individuals take advantage of this dispensation, they are asked to consider other acts of penance or charity that they might carry out in its place.

 

March 17, 2020

Bishop Estévez has directed that, effective immediately, ALL public Masses in the Diocese of St. Augustine are suspended until the end of the month.  The Bishop states that “out of pastoral concern for the health and wellbeing of our Catholic community, and by authority as the bishop to dispense from universal ecclesiastical laws, I dispense all the Catholic faithful from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass during remaining weeks of March.”  These actions are taken as reasonable and responsible measures to support the work of medical authorities and local government in their efforts to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

Following the Bishop’s guidance, the Church will be closed for all Masses.  Although closed for Daily Morning Masses, the Church will be open afterward for private prayer from 9:00 am- 4:30 pm. 

St. Luke is adopting other options to keep our family engaged in the life of our Parish.  We invite you to join us on the Digital Continent!

In addition to Sunday’s 11:00 AM Mass, we will begin Live Streaming the following:

• Daily Morning Masses at 8:30 AM
• Monday-Thursday   Holy Hour/Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   7:00 PM
• Friday Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM

During these days, we experience a great deal of anxiety as our normal routines are significantly disrupted. But this is also a time to show forth the gift of our faith, and to keep the joy of Christ at the center of our hearts.  We continue to provide for the spiritual well-being of the faithful at a time when the faith is most needed. I encourage each one of us to be charitable towards others, to bring peace, kindness, understanding and loving compassion to one another as we all struggle with the uncertainties of this situation.

With Fr. Xaviour, we are available to privately provide the sacraments, in particular the daily celebration of the Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick.  Please contact the Parish Office at  904-282-0439 with any Sacramental needs.

Although many things are affected by the situation, the mission of the Church must continue. Please remember to help our parish community sustain her mission and ministry financially as we live through these days.

We will regularly update our website with new information.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”.  (Philippians 4:6-7)

With Prayers,  Fr. Andy