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 MASS AT ST THERESA SHRINE**
Update: Bishop Tobin has granted permission to continue the 11:30 AM Mass at the outdoor shrine through the end of October! (Weather permitting)
All are welcome to attend! (The capacity under state regulations is 250 for outdoor gatherings. Social distancing measures must still be maintained.)
**NEW MASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 through
May, 2021**
4:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass @ OLGH.
Sundays: 8:30 AM (St. Theresa) & 10:30 AM (OLGH). (11:30 Mass suspended)
Weekdays (Monday - Thursday) 8:30 AM @ St. Theresa
(The current weekend Mass schedule/church locations will continue through Oct. 25th, 2020)
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.
**Regarding online Mass: We are doing our very best to continue this important service, since the majority of our parishioners cannot be present for weekend Mass. Sunday Mass is online weekly @ 11:30 AM.
**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!
