My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, please come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you now as if you were already there and I unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
The General dispensation from the Sunday obligation is no longer in effect. Only those considered high risk (i.e. immune deficient, elderly) or living in communites with stricter protocols are dispensed. For more information, please see Bishop Chad's letter
Alaskans are encouraged to continue to follow health and hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including:
stay six feet apart from non-household members;
wash hands frequently;
stay home if you are sick, and get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms;
wear a face covering in public places when near others;
and be mindful and respectful to those Alaskans that are most vulnerable to this virus, including Alaska’s senior population and those with existing health conditions.
Reception of Communion is strongly recommended by hand
Please approach minister with your mask on and your hands extended
Receive host, then step 6 feet away
Unveil the mask consume the host
Place mask back on covering mouth and nose
Those who desire to receive on the tongue should approach the priest after everyone else has received
Social Distancing
Pews are marked with orange tape to encourage social distancing
Families may sit together, others should maintain a 6 foot distance from those of another household
If you have not completed the mandatory training for all volunteers, Serving Vulnerable Adults,” go to the Safe and Sacred website and make sure you are up to date: Go to Safe and Sacred
If need help, contact Deborah in the parish office and she will be happy to help you. 474-9032 All clergy, employees and volunteers are required to take this training every five years.
On Saturday, August 15, 2020 — Feast of the Assumption — Sister Karen Martin made Perpetual Monastic Profession, the final promise made in becoming a sister of the Benedictine community of the Monastery of St. Gertrude. Read the full story about her at the Benedictine Sister's website. Sr Karen Martin