Because of the risks involved even in an outdoor setting with limited attendance, this weekend, July 18/19, we will revert back to online/internet/virtual/no-congregation Mass. Worship is essential but the safeguarding and protection of lives by minimizing risks is what we've aimed to do. Religious and spiritual care of the community is important but prevalence also matters, happening now here in Douglas-Pirtleville area even with nearly 600 cases in a 15k population. SARS-COV2 is both highly contagious and deadly. Since we don't know for certain the severity of the transmission, for practical reasons, the best defense against the resurgence of this unseen enemy is to scale back to where we were before. We won't ignore scientific advice. Science and Religion/Faith should enrich each other. We'll wait until the pandemic is under control at least in our area. We can't crush the raging virus. It hops for as long as individuals interact and that's what's so scary about it. Although Douglas and Agua Prieta are separated by international borders (both countries closed its borders), people share a lot of things in common. If we don't take stringent precautions or perhaps, the basics of wearing masks, social distancing, staying home and washing hands, I'm afraid it's going to get worse. Just as I can’t compare the US situation with smaller countries in the world, so, too Douglas and Agua Prieta with smaller towns here in Cochise County.
DATE AND TIME |
LITURGICAL SERVICE |
PARISH/LINK |
JULY 19, 2020, SUNDAY, 9AM |
MASS (ENGLISH) |
ST. LUKE |
19 DE JULIO, DOMINGO, 11AM |
MISA (ESPANOL) |
INMACULADA CONCEPCION |
HOLY COMMUNION will be available for those who watched the live-streamed Mass. A portable communion shield will be available to serve as barrier between the minister of communion and the communicant. Holy Communion will only be given in the hand (left over right) with arms at full stretch. Hand sanitizers are available for use prior receiving Holy Communion. More information will be given as we head towards the weekend.
DATE AND TIME |
LITURGICAL SERVICE |
PARISH |
JULY 19, 2020, SUNDAY, 10AM |
HOLY COMMUNION |
ST. LUKE |
19 DE JULIO, DOMINGO, 12AM |
SANTA COMUNION |
INMACULADA CONCEPCION |
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
One of the many treasures in the wellspring of the church tradition is the Liturgy of the Hours or the Divine Office. Many of us heard about it but dismissed it as only exclusive to the ordained and consecrated lives. But no, it's for everyone. I highly encourage you to learn. Here's a link to http://www.ibreviary.org/en/ available for download in multiple devices.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, July 14, lily of the mohawks, was the first Native American saint. She was a model of holiness and chastity. She wasn’t baptized as an infant. She converted to Catholicism with the help of missionaries. Her last words were, Jesus, I love you. I came across an article that Tekakwitha means, to take all things in place or someone who bumped into something.
St. Bonaventure, July 15, franciscan friar, the Seraphic Doctor, considered as the co-founder of the franciscan order because of his many contirbutions in the reform of the order but also in theology. He led a balance life of poverty, humility and chastity and was so instrumental because of his theological prowess. Check this out for more information: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-bonaventure/
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray For Us! We thank God for the commitment and dedication of the Carmelite Sisters of Los Angeles whose ministry in Catholic Education in our very own Loretto School is unmatched.
If you're wondering who brought Christianity to Arizona in 1691, it's Father Eusebio Kino, the padre on a horseback who was once considered as the greatest figure in North America. His blessedness is one step away to canonization. Here's a link, https://padrekino.com/.
We pray for the eternal repose of the souls of the parishioners who recently passed away and offer condolences, sympathy and consolation to the grieving families, relatives and friends. Rest assured, they are included in the prayers of the gathered community.
Gloria Favela
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
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May God bless you abundantly!
Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger