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"I write to you today in the midst of the continued increase of the Delta Variant in our community and throughout the nation. This has resulted in increased infections among children and vulnerable populations, increased stress among healthcare workers and first responders, and a significant decrease of available ICU beds in our community. This concerning reality requires increased vigilance on the part of all Catholics, consistent with our commitment to social solidarity and the common good ..."

"First, after consultation with parish leadership, including parish trustees, staff, and our parish council, I have decided that now is the appropriate time for a more permanent Mass schedule. Effective Saturday, September 11, the new weekend Mass schedule at Our Lady of Lourdes will be: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (Confessions from 3:45-4:15 or by appointment); Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass will continue to be livestreamed ..."

Dear Friends in Christ, I hope this letter finds you well as we conclude the Easter season and prepare to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost – the gift of God’s Spirit to the Church. This year our celebration takes place with hope and gratitude as we begin to see daylight at the end of the long tunnel of this global pandemic ...

"As a community, we must confront this disturbing reality – we must be willing to name the harm and to resolutely work for greater justice and healing. In my homily yesterday, I said that we are at a Kairos moment – a decisive opportunity for change in our lives, in our community and in our Church. Aided by the light of the risen Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians must lead as we seek to build a more just and peaceful community... "

Dear Friends in Christ, As we now have entered back into ordinary time, I write to you with mixed emotions. In the United States these are anything but ordinary times. Conversely, below I announce a number of positive developments in the life of Our Lady of Lourdes ...