Fr. Hien's Weekly Letter 08/23/20

My Dear Parishioners,
                Blessings from our Lord be with you all.  Please know that we are preparing for the new school year.  Only God knows what the future will be like for all of us worldwide, including our Catholic school.  Let us trust in God and be open-minded to adjust to this new normal way of life with the COVID19 virus.  Some people have been asking me whether we will have school Mass once school is started.  My plan is yes, but not immediately, maybe a few weeks to a month after school has started.  My prayer and hope are that everyone especially our students and teachers will stay healthy and well-adjusted to the new academic year, then I will have them in church for Holy Masses.  My goal is to keep our children and teachers and especially our older parishioners safe or as safe as possible.  My plan is to have one or two classes per day for Holy Mass.  I will definitely seat them far/separate from the adult daily Mass parishioners.  For the time being, please keep praying for the end of the pandemic and for the safety of everyone, especially our church family.  Let us be safe, be smart and be thankful to God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us, our families, and our church.  God bless our children and all those who love them and care for them, especially their parents and teachers.  PS. Parents and grandparents, one of the most important and special gifts that you can give to your children and grandchildren is the gift of Catholic education.  Catholic education provides an excellent education and the best formation of their bodies, minds, and souls that money can’t buy.  When our children love God, they will love you and everyone in this life.  Of course, they will be with God forever in heaven.  Today, let us give them the gift of Catholic education and formation through your faithful stewardship of time, talent, and treasure, so that we will always have each other in this life and forever in heaven.   Love you all, Fr. Hien