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Mass for Sunday, May 10, 2020
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Church open for private prayers
The St. Ambrose Church building will be open for private prayer on Sundays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during that time. We must limit those in attendance to 10 - no closer than six feet apart. And, please, wipe down the area where you were seated using the cleaning materials we have provided.
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St. Ambrose Offices Closed
Following the extension of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order for all non-essential workers to stay at home, the St. Ambrose Offices remain closed through May 28 Phone lines will be directed to an answering service; St. Vincent dePaul referrals will be made. Parishioners are encouraged to use the mail slot near the front door of the rectory to drop off offertory envelopes and other communications. Mail will be picked up daily.
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From the Archbishop re: opening churches
May 12, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I write today to share some measure of hope during this difficult time of pandemic and social distancing. In recent weeks, we have watched with relief as our State of Michigan gradually opened to select businesses and activities, with prudent precautions firmly in place to prevent a severe “second wave” of the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with this gradual reopening of our society, it is necessary that we make similar arrangements within our local Church to allow once again for the communal celebration of Holy Mass, which at its core is the most “essential” activity known to our world.
In these liturgical directives you will see details for the return to public Mass on May 19, 2020. The most important category of individuals to participate at Mass at this time should be those preparing to enter the Catholic Church in the weeks ahead. These directives will need strict adherence for all public liturgies, including weddings, funerals, and baptisms. The Mass you may attend in the weeks ahead will look and feel quite different from the Mass you remember from two months ago. It will be imperative for all of us – pastors, parish staff, volunteers, and all the faithful – to work together during these times. The pandemic is not over and safety precautions must be followed in order to promote the continued health and safety of everyone in our community.
Additionally, I am sharing with you updated liturgical guidelines, which have been assembled by the COVID-19 Liturgical Committee. These guidelines have taken into account expert advice from the medical community, liturgical experts, and public health leaders. They are meant to assist pastors and the faithful in safely participating in Holy Mass while maintaining the sound health precautions counseled by health and government officials. Through it all, we must remember that this virus does not discriminate between gatherings; a group gathered for sacred worship is not immune by the merits of its gathering. It is only through our careful observance of these precautions that we make it possible to resume public Mass. For more information about all these guidelines and other resources, please visit www.aod.org/emergencyresponse.
When this pandemic began, I directed priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit to suspend all public Masses as we assessed the situation and explored a safe way to bring Christ to the people, both through the Word of God and the Sacraments. This was an unfortunate but necessary decision in light of the severity of the pandemic and the number of unknowns associated with this new and deadly virus. Know that I have prayed during this time for you, the faithful of southeast Michigan, especially during my private and livestreamed Masses. I pray you have felt the loving comfort of Christ as you awaited the day you could return to his Real Presence in the Eucharist. And I rejoice with you and thank God today as we move toward the gradual reopening of our parish communities.
Asking the continued intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM; 11:15 AM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM
- Friday: 8:30 AM
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