With one weekend down, we are heading quickly into a second. It is amazing how we do this every seven days! Anyway. Lessons learned from last weekend: Not requiring reservations went well and saved everyone, especially those not very internet-capable, from a rather onerous step. St. … [Read more...] about Looking forward to the weekend… (June 13-14)
What to expect at Mass this weekend
It has been a busy week getting things ready to resume Masses in the parish! Hours of preparation and attention to many small details have made this one of the most intense weeks leading up to a weekend, ever. I know there are many questions out there about what to expect, and one of the most … [Read more...] about What to expect at Mass this weekend
Schedule of Events, Weekend of June 6-7
Here is the official schedule of events for the parish for the weekend of June 6-7: No Mass at 9 am, No Holy Hour on Saturday Saturday, 4:00 pm: Mass at St. Dominic (capacity 150) Saturday, 5:oo pm: Confessions at St. Anthony Saturday, 6:30 pm: Mass at St. Anthony (capacity 100, plus … [Read more...] about Schedule of Events, Weekend of June 6-7
Public Masses may resume on June 6-7!
Bishop Paprocki sent an email tonight indicating that he intends to extend permission to resume public Masses, starting on Saturday-Sunday June 6-7, the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity in our churches in the diocese. I join the entire St. Anthony of Padua parish community in thanking the bishop for … [Read more...] about Public Masses may resume on June 6-7!
Update for the Weekend of May 24
Good afternoon, everyone. Here's the scoop on a number of things: The nation observes Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Normally we have a Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Quincy, but of course, that is not going to happen this year. Mass will take place over the usual webcast outlets on Monday … [Read more...] about Update for the Weekend of May 24
Follow-up from Sunday and looking ahead…
Good morning everyone. This weekend we did celebrate communion services on Sunday morning after the 9am Mass at both St. Anthony and St. Dominic. They were wonderful celebrations and both I and Deacon Harry recognize what an important moment this was for so many of our parishioners who have been … [Read more...] about Follow-up from Sunday and looking ahead…