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Protests this evening in Ocean Beach
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We have received word that this evening the demonstrators will be meeting at the Sports Arena then heading to Ocean Beach to Newport Avenue. Some of the businesses are boarding up their windows and doors. Please stay safe and stay home during this time. Pray for a peaceful night. It is the right to protest, but in a safe manner. God bless everyone.
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Re-Opening of Sacred Heart of OB Safely
On June 13th and 14th
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Last week the Diocese gave us permission to have a modified reopening of our Church which will begin on Saturday, June 13th. Please be kind and understand that we are working to make a safe and enjoyable celebration of the Eucharist. These changes are all temporary and will be amended as necessary while we move forward. We will get through this together. We ask that anyone who has a vulnerable condition or lives with someone who does, you must very seriously consider NOT attending church yet. The obligation to attend Mass is still dispensed by the Bishop. The Masses will be available so you can view them from home. As we reopen, we must adhere to the CDC, State and Diocese guidelines by wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and following sanitation protocols for everyone’s safety. Mass times will be the same as before:
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Pentecost
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Dear Fellow Parishioners: Have a happy and blessed Pentecost Sunday! This week’s lyrics can be found in this attachment. John opens this Sunday’s Mass with a song we haven’t sung in a long time, “Table of Plenty.” Here’s a link so you can hear it: I have two additional songs to share with you on this special feast day. The first is one the choirs would have sung for you today in normal times: “In the Breaking of the Bread” by Michael Ward sung here by Kitty Cleveland. I love this song for Pentecost because it reminds us that even though the disciples had seen Jesus and recognized him in the breaking of the bread, they were still too afraid to go out and share the good news until the Holy Spirit descended upon them.
The other is by another virtual choir. (I wish we had the technical ability to do this with our choir!) This one is by the Eastern Mennonite School. “Don’t Be Afraid” Have a wonderful, blessed week and stay safe! Janis Cantú |
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Pentecost Mass Online Links There are two ways to view the video. The first way to view the video is through our parish YouTube account tomorrow (Sunday) morning. You can find the link here
Fr. Emmanuel will also make available the link to the video and text of this Sunday’s homily along with previous and future ones on his blog. You can find the link to his blog here http://frochigbo.blogspot.com/ You can also find the Mass that the Diocese of San Diego has on its website https://www.sdcatholic.org/ Thank you to everyone who makes this incredible outreach possible. May God be with you in these trying times! Here is a link to the weekly bulletin.
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Jesus Is – Episode 9: Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
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In this episode, Pat takes this Sunday’s celebration of Pentecost to talk about Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and a Sacrament that is often misunderstood and overlooked: the Sacrament of Confirmation. Direct Link to the Video: Sacred Heart You Tube Channel:
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We Need Ministers of Hospitality
For the Reopening of Mass
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As Masses will be reopening At Sacred Heart on Saturday June 13th and Sunday June 14th, we are in great need of people of all ages and walks of life who are willing to help as Ministers of Hospitality. This Pandemic has made the need for ushering more important than ever as there are guidelines we must adhere to in order for Mass to be possible. We need Ministers of Hospitality for both weekend and weekday Masses. They will make sure that everyone is wearing a mask, provide hand sanitizer, help seat people to make sure social distancing is being practiced in the seating and more to make sure people are following all the guidelines we need to in order for Mass to be celebrated. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, just a willing heart. There will be a meeting to train all Ministers of Hospitality so that everyone feels confident, competent and ready to serve at Masses until things go back to normal. The training meeting will be Wednesday June 10th at 7:00 in the Church. To sign up to be a Minister of Hospitality please email Pat Gunning at youthminister@sacredheartob. |
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A big thank you to Gregg Sprosty for pointing out that your Parish Communications Team is not very good at proof reading his work. Of course our daily Mass begins on Monday June 15th. Here is the schedule of when Mass resumes in a hopefully easy to read format. Saturday June 13th:
Sunday June 14th:
Daily Weekday Mass Resumes June 15th:
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We hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe. In the previous email you were informed that in the last few weeks, we have been working on a plan to reopen the church to gather again as a community. The Diocese received our plans, and the Bishop has given approval to reopen for Masses at Sacred Heart Church. We are excited about this news. We had the option to open as early as Monday, June 8. However, we will have our first public Mass on Saturday, June 13th and our daily Mass will begin Monday, June 15th. Fr. Tom and the committee thought this would be best, so we feel we are doing everything possible, to keep everyonesafe and heathy. By then we will have all the volunteers familiar with the procedures and allthe supplies ordered and received as well as all the priests scheduled. We are still in need of volunteers who would be willing to help with the new hospitality procedures. This involves distributing hand sanitizer, ensuring that everyone is wearing a mask, and seating parishioners as they enter the church. Please do not volunteer if you feel in anyway uncomfortable, if you have underlying health conditions, or if you are feeling sick. Thank you all for your patience and your continued faith during these trying times. Masses will continue to be available online. A Mass will be Livestream for your stay at home viewing. You can find the Masses at www.sacredheartob.org. God bless you all. Until we can be together again… |
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The Ascension of the Lord
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Dear Fellow Parishioners: Happy Ascension Sunday and happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you enjoy it while staying safe. For this Feast of the Ascension we have an opening song you may be unfamiliar with: “Hail, Redeemer, King Divine.” Here is a link to hear it: https://youtu.be/ My musical choices to share this weekend are: “Rain Upon My Life” a contemporary offering by New Creation Worship
and to add a little hope to your life: “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Rodgers and Hammerstein sung by a virtual choir and orchestra whose message you can read below the video. https://youtu.be/ And for Memorial Day, I’m adding an extra selection: “God Bless America” sung by Celine Dion Stay safe, stay happy and God Bless, Janis Cantú |
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The Ascension of the Lord Mass Online Links There are two ways to view the video. The first way to view the video is through our parish YouTube account tomorrow (Sunday) morning. You can find the link here
Fr. Emmanuel will also make available the link to the video and text of this Sunday’s homily along with previous and future ones on his blog. You can find the link to his blog here http://frochigbo.blogspot.com/ You can also find the Mass that the Diocese of San Diego has on its website https://www.sdcatholic.org/ Thank you to everyone who makes this incredible outreach possible. May God be with you in these trying times! Here is a link to the weekly bulletin. |
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Jesus Is – Episode 8: The Ascension
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In the Latest Episode of “Jesus Is”, Pat addresses two big words: the Ascension and the Paschal Mystery. Big words! But they’re not as confusing as they sound! Come join in on these vital parts of our faith! Direct Link to the Video
Sacred Heart You Tube Channel
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Sacred Heart Church
Until We Gather Again as a Community
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We hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe.
Regularly scheduled Masses will not be celebrated in church this weekend because we do not have the state’s mandated guidelines and approval. Please continue to watch the video presentation on YouTube with Fr. Emmanuel.
For the last couple of weeks, we have been working on a plan to reopen the church to gather again as a community. When we get the state and Diocesan approval, we will let you know.
We are very excited to celebrate Mass again soon. However, there are things that need to be done so we can keep everyone safe and healthy.
We have submitted our plan to the Bishop. These plans were developed following the Bishop’s guidelines.
The plan includes (1) hygiene, (2) social distancing, (3) planning details: seating arrangements, keeping people safe, etc. (4) Communication: getting the information out to our parishioners, (5) training: new and present ministers (we are in need of more hospitality ministers in order for this to work), and (6) Liturgy changes.
As all are anxious to gather again by this weekend but this is not possible with all of the things that still need to be prepared for and done while waiting for final approval from the Diocese.
As soon as we can, we will let you know when we will have the church ready. Again, please let us know if you are available to help at one of the Masses.
So, you will be familiar with the changes in the Mass, we will send another email with more information at a later date.
Please remember, these changes will not be permanent, they are for our safety during these challenging times.
Thank you all for being patient and keeping your faith.
We are so very thankful for Fr. Emmanuel and Gregg Sprosty and his team for keeping us connected with Jesus and Sacred Heart through weekly video Masses.
God bless you all. Until we can be together again…
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