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O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation,
hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial.
Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: Be not afraid, for I am with you always.
Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants;
give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour,
that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church,
delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

March 16, 2020
Worcester Diocese Prepares to Comply with Governor’s March 15 Order 
Churches will suspend Public Masses beginning Tuesday 
MARCH 16, 2020, WORCESTER, MA -- In cooperation with Governor Baker's announcements yesterday, the Diocese of Worcester has issued the following statement by Bishop Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester: 

"After carefully reviewing the sound advice of medical professionals and the recent order by Governor Baker to limit gatherings to 25 participants, I have decided to suspend all public celebrations of Mass until further notice in the hope of slowing and, God willing, halting the spread of this disease. The obligation to take part in the Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is thereby lifted." 
 

Good morning my loved brothers and sisters in Christ.

In this time of challenge we all are facing difficulties that we weren't prepared for. However, holding God's hand we will go through and we will conquer. I am very convinced that God is always with us.

Our Church is also suffering the consequences of this virus; we have closed and as many families, we are also affected economically. The collection for March 21-22 was:

By mail: 2 Donors: $80

By Online Donation: 8 donors: $345

Total: $425.

And the week before (March 14-15): $1797 (5 Masses).

Due to this critical situation I have been forced to make difficult decisions:

1. Starting this week all our staff will be sent home (we have no money to pay their wages), we will offer them help with food and try to support them as much as we can. Definitively we will not abandon them.

2. Try to get payments agreements with our creditors.

3. Ask you that at the extent of your possibilities, without compromising your well-being and the one of your families, please consider to mail your contribution (envelopes, and checks),  sign up for our online donation, or use text given. The last two you can do it in our web page www.mystjoanofarc.org.

Our Church depends completely on your support (Collection and donations), we have no other income.

Let us keep praying and seeking salvation in Christ Jesus our Lord by loving one another and obeying God our merciful Father.

In Christ's love,

Fr. Nelson

BILINGUAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY OF LENT 
6:30PM AT CHURCH

TEXT GIVING  508 372 8008

ORACION EN TIEMPO DE PANDEMIA

 Oh Dios, cuyo Hijo único cargó con el sufrimiento de toda la humanidad por nuestra salvación, escucha las oraciones de tu Iglesia por nuestros hermanos y hermanas enfermos y auxílianos en esta hora de angustia.

Abre nuestros oídos y nuestros corazones para escuchar la voz de tu Hijo: “No tengan miedo, estoy con ustedes siempre.”

Bendice a todos los doctores y enfermeras, investigadores y servidores públicos; Danos la sabiduría para hacer lo correcto y la fe necesaria para vivir este momento; Que nos volvamos a reunir una vez más para bendecir tu nombre en el corazón de la Iglesia, libres ya de toda ansiedad y confiados en tu misericordia.Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo. Amen.

STARTING ON ASH WEDNESDAY AND THEN EVERY FRIDAY OF LENT FROM 4:00PM TO 7:00PM AT THE ARC

CANCELED