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important message from bishop parkes – Expiration of General Dispensation
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Effective on the Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday, May 22, 2021, the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days for Catholics in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will expire . Instead, Bishop Parkes will issue some particular dispensations for the faithful who may find themselves in specific circumstances.
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Protocol for mass attendance at St. Michael’s
We will be following the guidelines and recommendations put forth by local government, health officials, and the St. Petersburg Diocese. Many precautions are in place throughout our church to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Those who are ill, elderly or have underlying health conditions are urged to stay home.
When attending daily Mass, we will be insisting on the following:- Social distancing - For those who are not from the same household, please maintain a 6-foot distance from each other at all times (Including during Communion) and follow any posted guidelines. The whole church will be open to help facilitate social distancing.
- Physical contact is prohibited - Such as during the exchanging the sign of peace or holding hands during the Our Father.
- All hymnals have been removed - The weekly bulletin contains the daily Mass antiphons for the week. Please take the bulletin home with you.
- Face coverings - Masks are required. Please bring a face covering and wear it during the Mass.
- Hand sanitizer - Please use the hand sanitizer at the church entrances before entering (You may also bring your own).
Our prayer is that whether you join us in person for Mass or stay at home for health reasons, we will be united and present to the Lord in prayer, worship and service.
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live-streamed Masses
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PRAYER FROM POPE FRANCIS
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O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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