Fr, Hien's Weekly Letter - June 6, 2021

My Dear Parishioners,
     Blessings from our Lord be with you all.  God alone and He alone we serve, with love and with all our might.  He is our life now and forever.  Let us all love our Lord and worship Him at our Holy Masses, to become one with Jesus and to be saved by Him.  A reminder that everyone is obligated to return to Sunday’s worship this weekend, June 5-6.  Here’s Jesus’ promise, "Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day."  Jesus loves us so much that He is longing and waiting to become one with us through Holy Communion at Holy Masses, daily as well as Sunday’s obligatory Masses.  Of course, daily prayer is important to the life of a person but receiving Holy Communion at Holy Mass is a million times more fruitful and spiritual.  Holy Communion is like your heart that gives life to you at every moment with heavenly peace, love, joy, happiness, etc...  No heart, no life; no Jesus, no life either now or later.  For this reason, Holy Communion is the heart of our Catholic faith—it’s Jesus Himself that we are united with and become like.  Please return to the Lord with your families and friends to worship and to become one with Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
     Seating in Church: When you come to church, the section of pews on the far right and on the far left are for anyone who might need social distancing.  We also have plenty of chairs along the walls for your needs.  The four sections of pews in the center are for seating with no social distancing (the red and yellow signs are removed).  Communion Lines and Collection Baskets: There will be three communion lines with three baskets for you to place your gifts to the Lord in as you are coming up for Holy Communion or before or after Mass.  Please take your time as you come forward for Holy Communion.  Be sure to bow to Jesus when you are in front of the minister to receive Jesus.  Don’t bow to the back of the person in line, but to Jesus only.  We would greatly appreciate it if you would receive Holy Communion with your hands.  If you would like us to bring Holy Communion to your seat, please sit up front so that we can see you and bring Holy Communion to you.  The ministers and I should not have to walk to the back of the church for any reason unless it’s an emergency. 
     Finally, beginning July 1st, all vigil Masses cannot start prior to 4pm; therefore, our last Saturday noon Mass will be June 27th.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with all these changes from the diocese and for the good of our parish family.  God loves you and I love you too, Fr. Hien