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Pope Francis' Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection from Coronavirus
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Amen.
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Prayer for Peace in Anxiety
"Loving God, today we come to you full of anxiety and stress about what has happened and what may happen. Shower us with the peace Jesus promised to his disciples, and make us steady pillars for those around us. In this time of uncertainty and pandemic, wake us up to the reminder that we are never alone. Strengthen our resolve to lean on your word and be guided by your enduring love and Spirit..."
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Prayer to End Coronavirus
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March 9, 2021: Bishop Ricken's General Directive Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
As many of you know, questions continue to be raised regarding the reception of vaccines against COVID-19. Recently, additional concerns have arisen regarding the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine and its connection to abortion. In response, both the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) in Rome and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have addressed the matter of vaccines in recent months.
While the Diocese of Green Bay does not advocate for the medical quality of any particular brand of vaccine, the following is provided as spiritual and pastoral guidance to the faithful. -
Archived COVID Updates
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September 25Thursday afternoon (September 24), the Winnebago County Health Department issued an update detailing the critical rate of spread of COVID in our community right now. Currently, the Oshkosh- Neenah area is #1 in the country where cases are rising the fastest. We want to urge you to use caution and good judgment when leaving home in the coming days, including coming to Mass.Read More
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July 31Governor Evers released several Executive Orders on Thursday, one declaring a Public Health Emergency and another issuing an Emergency Order. The Emergency Order requires individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence (with some exceptions as defined in the order). Face coverings are now required for anyone (age 5 and older) who attends Mass beginning this weekend - per the Governor's Order.Read More
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July 4Beginning July 5 a Communion Service will be offered at 9:30AM at the St Peter site for those who are not able or not comfortable attending Mass in person just yet.Read More
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June 24As part of our plan to bring us all safely back to communion and community, we are happy to announce that singing is coming back to Mass! Beginning this weekend (June 27 & 28) at all the Masses, a cantor will lead us in The Gloria, Responsorial Psalm, Alleluia, Holy, Holy, Holy, The Mystery of Faith, The Amen, and Lamb of God.Read More
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June 7I am happy to announce that we are now entering Phase 2 of the plan to bring us safely back to communion and community! Public Masses with Moderate Limits on Public Gatherings and Moderate Social Distancing, will begin Corpus Christi weekend, June 13-14, 2020.Read More
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May 24It is with great joy that I can announce that our Diocese of Green Bay and Most Blessed Sacrament Parish will begin the re-engagement process to bring us safely back to communion and community. As Bishop Ricken puts it, we are moving forward with both “bold faith and prudent action.” As the first step in this re-engagement process, Bishop Ricken has granted permission for those who desire and can safely do so to receive Holy Communion under specific guidelines beginning on Pentecost Sunday, May 31st.Read More
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March 23Beginning Tuesday, March 24th and continuing every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for the foreseeable future, Fr. Jerry will take the monstrance from the exposition table and process from car to car. Once he has finished blessing the occupants in each car, he will place the monstrance back on the exposition table and adoration will continue until 6:00 p.m.Read More
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March 20Bishop Ricken has requested that churches remain open for at least 2-3 hours daily and on the weekends, so that the faithful may pray privately before the Blessed Sacrament present in the tabernacle. After consulting with the staff and talking about the following challenges, we came up with the following solution.Read More
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