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 Rev. Matthew H. Frisoni
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Pastor's Messages RETURNS? Dear family,
No, I'm not referring to the return of items to the stores! Lenten blessings to you. I am pleased to share news about two "returns" for our communities. First, have you noticed that we have not heard the loud noises at the Church of St. Adalbert lately? A few months ago, we upgraded our electrical equipment in the church. This has resulted in far fewer noises for us during the liturgy. On rare occasions, we still hear a small hum--of course, during my homilies!--but nothing like before. This means that we can bring back our recorded Mass from St. Adalbert. This brings me great joy. The "tv Mass" is the only way some homebound families remain connected with us. We record the Mass each week and on special solemnities. This Mass is broadcast on Spectrum cable and Verizon FiOS for you. It is also posted on Sundays on our three websites. The recorded Mass from St. Adalbert returns this weekend, March 22-23, 2025. What great news. All our parishes will continue to share in the rotation of this "tv Mass." To find out when our Mass is broadcast on television, please see the bottom of this bulletin's cover page. Second, here is more great news. The reception of our Lord Jesus Christ under both species will return on the weekend of June 21-22, 2025. This is the weekend of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. For now, we will offer holy communion under both kinds only at St. Paul the Apostle Church. On January 12, 2025, I revealed to you the results of our recent informal poll. I asked our extraordinary ministers to share their thoughts on the chalice at Mass. At St. Paul's, twelve of seventeen ministers were open to the return of the Precious Blood at Mass. For now, only one minister will offer us the chalice at each St. Paul's Mass. We will observe how many faithful wish to partake of the Blood of Christ. If conditions permit, I will add more ministers to offer the Precious Blood to the assembly. The poll revealed that there are not enough ministers at Mt. Carmel and St. Adalbert who are comfortable serving the Precious Blood, at least not as of now. I will continue to track the comfort levels of our extraordinary ministers. One day, we may be able to resume communion under both kinds in all our churches. Let us return to the Lord with our whole hearts (cf. Joel 2:12). God's peace, Fr. Frisoni |
