Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks, you lost your whole family in a pandemic that swept your entire village. We come to you today, with bended knees, asking your intercession in this time of COVID-19 pandemic, that God will stop the spread of this plague throughout the whole world. Though partially blind, disfigured and crippled, you trekked the rough terrain to encounter God. Help us to encounter God in this difficult and uncertain time. Help us to encounter God as we take refuge in our homes. Help us to encounter God in the ICU’s and isolated rooms of hospitals. Help us to encounter God in our city halls and government buildings. Restore our sight to find Jesus and allow Him to love us.
Loving Greetings! On March 16, 2020, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez announced the suspension of Masses amid the current COVID-19 Pandemic. During this temporary suspension our Parish Church, Adoration Chapel and the Parish Office will remain closed until April 19, 2020, or until further notice. While the office is closed, we will have staff members available to answer your telephone calls and emails, as there are unavoidable needs to be addressed. Social distancing that requires individuals to stay at least six feet apart is emphasized. The practice of good hygiene by the regular washing of hands with soap and water, or with hand sanitizer, and the disinfecting of surfaces like doorknobs, tables, and desks on a regular basis. Our Pastor highly encourages the parishioners and our staff members to stay at home if they are sick, especially if they have symptoms of fever or cough, “STAY HOME” with their family, pray together and pray the Holy Rosary daily. We want to reassure all of our parishioners that despite the current disruptions to our community, that our parish will continue to assist you in your essential spiritual needs.
Peace of Christ! As we journey through this most challenging time, I pray that all is well with you and your family. Out of love for you, amid this COVID-19 pandemic, we are sorry that the Church, including the Adoration Chapel and our Parish Office, is closed to the public. Yesterday, at a webinar, the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez, D.D., announced these closures until April 19, 2020 (inclusive), or until further notice.
The Archbishop of Los Angeles, Most Reverend Jose H Gomez, D.D., dispensed all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the next three weeks. Sunday Mass and Weekday Mass will be livestream via Saint Kateri Facebook page. At Communion time, pray the Act of Spiritual Communion.