Confessions and holy hour tonight



A reminder that we will have outdoor confessions and holy hour tonight at St. Mary's from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The confessions will be on the front porch of the parish office building.

I will also bring the monstrance just outside of the main church doors (west entrance to gathering space / old church), under the awning, for Eucharistic adoration.

Please observe social distancing from anyone who is not immediate family of at least 6 feet at all times.

Also, please bring your own chairs (camp chairs or lawn chairs) if you would like to be seated for adoration.

This is the first time I am doing outdoor adoration at St. Mary's.  I can only expose the Blessed Sacrament if there are adorers present committed to staying for the hour.

It will be a bit chilly tonight, please dress accordingly. 

The regular times for outdoor adoration and confessions starting next week will be Mondays at St. Peter, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays at St. Mary's, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Please check the parish calendar before coming, just in case there is a cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.  (This calendar also available on the My Parish smartphone app).

As always, if you have questions, please call or email the parish office (513-734-4041 or 513-553-3267).

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