A BLESSED HOLY MONDAY TO YOU ALL. We would like to apologize for the unfortunate failure of technology yesterday during the live-streamed Mass for Palm Sunday. It was totally unexpected that the internet failed at around 5:00 PM while I was blessing the palm as part of the celebration. I can only imagine how you all must have been so frustrated and must have wondered if it was your computer or your gadget that quit working. After the Mass, I checked out our channels, and I read that a lot of people were frantically saying, “There’s no video!” and “We can’t see anything.” We’re so sorry.
If it is a consolation, our tech man, Rob Kubasko, was able to save the video file on a memory card. Last night, he patiently worked on posting the file on YouTube and Facebook (it took a longer time because the file was huge), and so it was uploaded before 11 PM. When you have time, it wouldn’t hurt to watch it (CLICK HERE to view the recording) and hopefully still appreciate the beauty of Palm Sunday and the message that it brings to us: Jesus’ tremendous love for us that He embraced suffering and death on the Cross - so that we may be saved. (And in case you feel "guilty" that you missed Mass yesterday, please do not worry. It was not your fault - and the bishop has granted dispensation from Sunday obligation during the coronavirus pandemic.)
On another note, we appreciate those who continue to drop in / send in their regular contribution in support of our parish , as well as those who channel their support electronically or through credit card. As you know, we rely heavily on weekend collections for our parish upkeep. But the Covid-19 crisis is preventing us from coming to church. Perhaps you still have your intended offering and are wondering “What do I do with this?” I would ask you to please set aside what you regularly offer on Sundays, and when you have the opportunity, please send them in by mail or drop them off through the window slot at the parish office. (This may help lighten the headache of Sr. Anne Marie in figuring out the budget.) Our staff are working from home and we do not plan to send anybody on furlough, so we are trying to do what we can to make ends meet. God is so good and generous. He gave us YOU.
Please continue praying for everyone’s safety and good health. If there is anyone who needs prayers for any specific intentions, whether for themselves or for their loved ones, or if there is anything we might be able to do for you, please let us know through this medium (Flocknote) and we will do our best to be there for you. HAVE A BLESSED HOLY WEEK.