Two churches, one united parish community, serving Northern Rhode Island. Both churches remain open for weekly Mass!
Two churches, one united parish community, serving Northern Rhode Island. Both churches remain open for weekly Mass!
**OUTDOOR SHRINE MASS- Summer 2020 **
First Communion: August 15th, 2020 @ 10 AM at ST. Theresa Shrine.
Beginning Sunday, July 5th through Sunday, August 30th, the 11:30 AM Sunday Mass will be offered at the Shrine's outdoor altar on St. Theresa grounds, weather permitting. (Mass will be held indoors in the event of rain or excessive heat 90 degrees or above). Bishop Tobin has granted permission for this during the summer months as a pastoral response in order to ease concerns about returning to public Mass due to the pandemic. All are welcome to attend! (The capacity under state regulations is 250 for outdoor gatherings. Social distancing measures must still be maintained.)
Update (6/29): Phase III of the reopening means places of worship, which opened at a percent capacity during “Phase II,” may begin increasing capacity to 66%. Our Catholic churches fall into this category. Thus, beginning on Monday, June 29, attendance at Masses and other liturgical ceremonies will be limited to 66% of the church’s stated capacity in the fire code. While this is an important development from the previous 25% capacity limitations, parishioners must still maintain six feet distance at all times (with the exception of families living in the same household). For large churches, this may mean that more parishioners can attend Mass at the same time. Given the six feet regulations, however, this new metric may not substantially affect the current situation faced by smaller churches. Please use common sense and follow the regulations when returning to Mass. The faith are still dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
The weekend Mass Schedule: 4:30 PM Saturday Vigil @ St. Theresa. (Confessions 3:30 until 4:15 @ St. T) Sunday: 8 AM & 10 AM @ OLGH, 11:30 AM @ St. Theresa. Daily Mass (Monday- Thursday) 8:30 AM @ St. Theresa.
**Regarding on-line Mass: We are doing our very best to continue this important service, since the majority of our parishioners cannot be present for weekend Mass. The goal on our end is to stream Sunday Mass @ 11:30 AM. Please be patient as we work out the kinks, as our videographer's schedule has changed, and we are facing other complications regarding the technical side. Thank you!
**INFORMATION REGARDING REOPENING PROCEDURES.**
OTHER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR PARISH! MASS WILL BE STREAMED ON THIS WEBSITE AND THE "SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER" FACEBOOK PAGE & YOUTUBE CHANNEL. LIKE OR SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PAGES!
**The weekly Parish Bulletin can be found by clicking on the "More" tab at the top of this webpage. Religious Ed. Registration forms for 2020-21 are posted in the religious education page, which can be found by clicking the "more" tab /parish information at the top of this webpage.**
OLGH SVDP Food Pantry Update: For the foreseeable future, the food pantry will be open on the first Saturday of the month between the hours of 9 AM and 10 AM. Food will be packaged and delivered to your car and we ask everyone stay in their vehicle. This will take the place of the regular Tuesday openings. The SVDP Clothing bins are closed until further notice.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON OUR PARISH: We are still dependent on your support, as our bills don't cease! Please consider mailing your budget envelopes to the parish office or use online giving, with the link on this page.
God bless and stay safe! St. Theresa of the Child Jesus and Our Lady of Good Help, Pray for us!
