HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE COVID-19 UPDATE:
Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines:
- COVID-19 vaccines are effective at helping protect against severe disease and death from variants of the virus that causes COVID-19.
- If you are fully vaccinated you can resume many activities. You should wear a mask indoors in public or if you are in an outdoor area around other people.
COVID-19 vaccines teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. It typically takes 2 weeks after being fully vaccinated for the body to build protection against the virus that causes COVID-19.
If you have not yet been vaccinated, please schedule your vaccine today. Do it for yourself. Do it for those you love. Vaccinations are available at the following pharmacies: CVS, Kroger’s, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Eppy’s. Call to schedule your vaccination today.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will take place each Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:15 PM (between the Masses) every Wednesday. Please contact Shirley Kim 304-573-7307 if you would like to commit to praying before Our Lord at a specific time each Wednesday.
Inspired to care for the poorest by her daily Holy Hours of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta said, “Perpetual adoration is the most beautiful thing you could ever think of doing. People are hungry for God.”
Christian Formation
Christian Formation begins September 19, 2021 at 9:45am. Our facilities are sanitized, our teachers are excited, and we hope to see you there!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL PARISHIONERS!
Bishop Brennan revitalized the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) in 2020. Three members from each of the diocese’s six vicariates were elected to serve. The DPC has been meeting actively throughout 2021. The Bishop has directed the Council to organize their energies in three distinct areas: peace and justice; pastoral concerns; and lay life and ministry. Members of the DPC have determined that a crucial starting point for their work would be to hear the perspective of the parishioners across every parish, mission, and chapel in the diocese. A brief survey has been developed to gather this information. As our shepherd, the Bishop desires to listen to God’s people. This will assist him in developing a deeper understanding of the hearts, minds, and needs of the faithful. Please use this link to access the survey. The link is also on the church’s Facebook page, and a printed survey is available in both vestibules. Completing the survey should take 7 to 10 minutes. Survey will run for two full weeks until September 19. ALL are highly encouraged to participate!
Next blood drive is September 23, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Parish Center/Knights of Columbus Hall. Sign up here. It’s quick and easy, you are encouraged to donate if you’re able! Check the posters in the vestibules for more details.
Bulletin
Mass Times
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Weekday Masses: Please see the schedule in the most recent Bulletin.
*Please note the New Guidelines now in place.
Stay Connected
RCIA
The mission of the Church is our mission. Do you know anyone who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic Church with the possibility of becoming Catholic? RCIA sessions begin September 21. Please contact Deacon Harry Evans at (304) 549-4590 or hevans@dwc.org.
Catholic Sharing Appeal: Make your gift securely online at dwc.org/csa.
Stay connected and worship on the go with the My Parish App. Available in the App Store and Google Play.
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