STATEMENT REGARDING THE ONTARIO PREMIER'S ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY

To all parishioners of Holy Name of Jesus and St. Alphonsus Liguori,

Earlier today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that beginning Friday, all houses of worship are authorized to open at 30% capacity. This news is exciting for us as we are able to gather in our churches to celebrate the Eucharist again.

However, I would like to implement this reopening in the safest way possible. All priests of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie will be meeting with our Diocesan Bishop about how and when to implement the new government regulations regarding church re-openings.

I know you are wondering lots of things - when are we opening? Is the Mass schedule the same? How many people are allowed in? Do I have to wear a mask? and so on.

At this moment, I do not have the information you would like, but I am working on it, and so I ask for your patience at this time, and as soon as we have the answers, I will be communicating them to you as quick as possible.

Stay safe and keep the faith!

Fr. Daniele