The January 3rd parish bulletin. Happy New Year!
The Archbishop has sent the parishes of the Archdiocese a memo referring us to his earlier memos on the “Red” restrictions. That means that public masses will continued to be suspended until January 8th or until we receive other instructions.
His Grace continues to dispense Catholics of the Archdiocese from their Sunday obligation until March 1 2021.
He writes:
The celebration of Christmas this year will look and feel much different from what we are used to. Nevertheless, we will still celebrate the Nativity of our Lord and related Feasts with faith and devotion…Remember also to pray for those who are particularly isolated and vulnerable at this time.
Yesterday the Province of Manitoba extended the “Red” restrictions until January 8th. The Archdiocese has not yet sent me an update on our policy, but I think we must presume this means there will not be any public masses until the new year.
New protocols came down today from the Archdiocese following the increased restrictions introduced by the Province. The memo can be read here.
The news reports today that starting tomorrow, September 18th, the Prairie Mountain Health Region will return to the “Yellow” order of Covid precautions, which means parishioners are no longer obliged to wear facemasks. Good news.