Pastor - Very Rev. John J. Backes, V.F.

Deacon  - Rev. Mr. John Dunn

Deacon - Rev. Mr. Richard Aglietti (Ret.)

Deacon - Rev. Mr. John Nash (Ret.)

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Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection 

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, Our Lady of New York, 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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Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

September 15, 2020

The following is a request on behalf of our Faith Formation Program

Volunteer Help for “in person classes”...

The Archdiocese, in cooperation with State Agencies, has informed us of the protocols that must be in place before “in person” religious education can take place.  Each parish must submit a detailed plan in advance of these classes.  These protocols involve supplies that must be in place, seating plans, adjusting spaces and sanitizing procedures as well as a “traffic flow” plan for dropping off and dismissing students.  We are confident that we can ensure all of these. 

However, there is one other component of this “re-opening plan” that we simply can not fulfill without your help.  Without your willingness and ability to help it would mean that WE SIMPLY CAN NOT REOPEN FOR “in person” classes at this time.

This protocol requires that we have adult helpers present whenever classes are in session in addition to our teachers and staff.  Volunteers will be trained and given the supplies they will need to do their work ensuring the health and safety of volunteers, staff and children.  We make this appeal to everyone in our Faith Formation Community and in our Parish.

We need a team of 3-4 who will check temperatures, collect the prepared “Attestation forms” and make sure, before any child gets out of a car, that each child is able to enter our building.  We need another 3-4 to escort those children into the building and help escort each child to their class, after making sure they are masked and have had their hands sanitized.  We need additional adults to be “hall and bathroom monitors” and others to fill in depending how many cars come in at a time.  We also need 2 or 3 to control the “safe flow of traffic”.  These same people need to be present at dismissal which is even a more critical need.

We realize that this is a lot to ask but hope you understand the importance of this plan to keep everyone safe and healthy.  There simply does not appear to be any other option to have the “in person” classes that many have said they preferred.  It can be done... but clearly not without your help.  Please respond to this request right away, but at least by this coming Monday, September 21.

The other option is to have “at home” studies for everyone.  We understand the enormity of what we are asking but we need everyone to be safe and healthy.  Thank you for your understanding...

Volunteers Needed For Teaching...
We are also be in need of Volunteers who are willing to be trained as Catechists.  Please pray over this and let us know if you might be interested.  We will explain what is expected so you can make an informed decision and help you get started.  Please let us know about this by Monday the 21^st.

Thank you for your attention.

Mrs. Nan Kramer
Fr. Jay Backes

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Letter from Finance Committee to Parish