Father of Boundless Mercy, to show your love for all humanity, you sent Your only begotten Son as our redeemer and healer. Through Him we can place before you all we need, and you will faithfully respond. 

With steadfast confidence in this promise we come before you during this COVID-19 global pandemic and ask that you grant: 

Strength and Courage to all of us; Healing to those who are suffering due to the virus; Hope to those who are afraid and weary; Comfort and Reassurance to families whose loved ones are sick and suffering; Peace and Consolation to families whose loved ones have died from the virus; Guidance and Protection to doctors, nurses, researchers, and all medical professionals; Eternal Life and the Fullness of Love to those who have died due to the virus and other ailments. 

Together with Mary, Mother of the Church, we call upon the intercession of Saint Joseph, Hope of the Sick and Pillar of Families, to obtain for us the graces we need to be salt of the earth and light for the world in this time of darkness and doubt. 

We place all these needs at the feet of your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, who with the Holy Spirit lives and reigns with you for ever and ever. 

Amen. 

Dear Parishioners,

Last week, I sent out word that the Diocese of Corpus Christi is leaving all major precautions against Covid-19 in place.  I am writing to remind you that the first and most important precaution is the wearing of masks.  Bishop Mulvey has asked us to wear masks when attending Masses and other services, and I support and endorse his request.

As the bishop has noted, wearing the mask is an act of charity.  Not only does it help to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but also it alleviates the concerns of others.  It is all the more important for a small church like ours.  The virus will not go away on its own; we have to take positive steps to protect ourselves and others from catching and spreading the virus.

The bishop’s video request is attached to this e-mail.  Although the video is several months old, it is just as relevant today as it was when he first recorded it.  Some of our parishioners are in high risk groups, and we may get visitors who are in high risk groups, too.  I cannot overstate the importance of heeding the bishop’s call and wearing masks out of Christian charity.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

In Christ,

Fr. Richard Libby

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