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March 17, 2020As the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic further plays out around the world, here’s the latest information from the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston about what is happening – and not happening.
In accordance with the guidelines issued this afternoon by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in response to the public health crisis, we will be suspending all activities including the public celebration of the Holy Eucharist, until further notice. Cardinal DiNardo does this in sadness, of course, but recognizes it is the right thing to do to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. He expressed his closeness to all the people of the Archdiocese in prayer in these anxious days.
• I will, however, continue to offer Mass daily for the glory of God and for the good of the people of God each day. Though I will do so privately, you and your intentions will be in my prayers, and I invite you to join me in spiritual communion.
• The Adoration Chapel, however, will open for Adoration, personal prayer and individual devotion from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm only beginning Tuesday March 24th. Gatherings in the chapel of groups with more than ten people are strictly prohibited. While in the Adoration Chapel for personal prayer, please observe social distancing.
• The Parish office will be closed till Tuesday March 30th, however, the Parish staff will be working from home, and will you will be able to contact the staff through email. Please go to the parish website to obtain the latest parish contact information. You can still call and email the office.- Fr. Reginald is still accessible via phone (281-479-4298) and email ([email protected]) and will still visit the sick and dying.
- Please follow the parish website, Sthyacinth.org, Facebook and Flock notes for updates on St. Hyacinth.
• Finally, communion is reserved ONLY for the sick and the dying.
At this time, I encourage you to pray the Common Prayer of the Church, the Liturgy of the Hours, in the morning and in the evening. This time might also be a good opportunity to spend time with the word of God in Scripture, allowing that Word to nourish and comfort us; after all, we do not live by bread alone but from every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Please know that despite the physical absence from the liturgies, the Holy Spirit continues to guide us in the communion of love that is found in our Trinitarian God. Let us pray for an increase in strength, faith and hope during this growing health crisis and Lenten season, confident that the comfort of our loving and healing God will dispel all our fears and anxiety.
St. Hyacinth, Pray for Us!
God Bless,
Fr. Reginald Samuels