Holy Week Preparation Suggestions - Fr. Meyer

Fr. Jonathan Meyer


As we prepare for Holy Week, I wanted to pass on some suggestions from Fr. Jonathan Meyer of Indiana.  He has a few 5-7 minute YouTube videos with good ideas -- everything from how to pray, what videos to watch with your family, and what signs and sacramentals to use (a sacrament is something which reminds us of and draws us into the grace of the sacraments.


Regarding the holy water, I will try to put the holy water tank outside under the overhang at both parishes if I have time.  Please feel free to take a small amount home with you.  Don't forget to sanitize your hands before doing so, because the virus can remain on metal surfaces for some time.

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