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September 8 th , 2020 Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am happy to announce the good news that our beloved Santa Cruz Church is re-opening for public Masses beginning the weekend of September 12-13. The Bishop already gave permission for this at the beginning of August but since I was away most of that month, I thought it better to wait until after Labor Day weekend. We are still required to follow the protocol established regarding public Mass inside the church. The protocol (set of rules) was approved by the Bishop back in May. Following these simple rules will ensure reasonable safety of all parishioners and visitors. Please know that there still is an inherent risk, regardless of age or health, in attending Mass at Santa Cruz. Therefore, Bishop Weisenburger urges those identified in the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines as highly at risk to refrain from in-person participation at Masses. This includes persons with chronic health conditions as well as persons age 65 and older. The Bishop’s dispensation from participating in Sunday Mass in person remains in place for all persons living in or visiting the Diocese of Tucson. Safety Protocol at Santa Cruz Church Property includes (but is not limited to) the following: Social Distancing: a minimum of 6 feet apart; families may sit together. Wearing a mask is required for all persons 6 years and older. Ushers will escort attendees to available seating areas. The front entrance double door (6 th Ave.) will be used as the only entry point. Maximum attendance will be 75. Holy Communion will take place in the church patio following the final blessing and dismissal from Mass. There will be no shaking of hands as a sign of peace or holding of hands at “Our Father.” Holy Communion will be received only in the hand. Communicants will not receive the Precious Blood. Hand sanitizer will be available. We have scheduled three indoor Masses during the weekend: 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass • 6:30 a.m. Sunday • 6:00 p.m. Sunday We will continue to live stream the Sunday Mass at 11:00 a.m. We will also continue with the outdoor Masses in the school field at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday (English) and Sunday (Spanish) and also with the Tuesday to Friday Masses at 7:00 p.m. at the school ramada (Bilingual). On Monday, September 14th, there will be a solemn Mass in the school field in honor of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Weisenburger has granted me the faculty to confirm all those of our parish whose confirmation was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Confirmation will take place during this Mass. Also, I ask you parents to please enroll your children in our CCD program; call 882-9687 and ask for Mr. Martin Doe. Please check the parish website (santacruzchurchtucson.com) for the latest information and the link to our new Facebook (we had to create a new one). *Don ’ t forget to sign up for Flock Notes: Text santacruzaz to 84576 or go online to santacruzchurch.flocknote.com An Arizona Non-Profit Corporation Santa Cruz Roman Catholic Parish Discalced Carmelite Friars 1220 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713 Phone: 520-623-3833 Fax: 520-903-2742 website: santacruzchurchtucson.com email: [email protected] • Facebook: Santa Cruz Parish
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September 8th, 2020 Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dear Parishioners and Friends, I am happy to announce the good news that our beloved Santa Cruz Church is re-opening for public Masses beginning the weekend of September 12-13. The Bishop already gave permission for this at the beginning of August but since I was away most of that month, I thought it better to wait until after Labor Day weekend. We are still required to follow the protocol established regarding public Mass inside the church. The protocol (set of rules) was approved by the Bishop back in May. Following these simple rules will ensure reasonable safety of all parishioners and visitors. Please know that there still is an inherent risk, regardless of age or health, in attending Mass at Santa Cruz. Therefore, Bishop Weisenburger urges those identified in the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines as highly at risk to refrain from in-person participation at Masses. This includes persons with chronic health conditions as well as persons age 65 and older. The Bishop’s dispensation from participating in Sunday Mass in person remains in place for all persons living in or visiting the Diocese of Tucson. Safety Protocol at Santa Cruz Church Property includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Social Distancing: a minimum of 6 feet apart; families may sit together. Wearing a mask is required for all persons 6 years and older. Ushers will escort attendees to available seating areas. The front entrance double door (6th Ave.) will be used as the only entry point. Maximum attendance will be 75. Holy Communion will take place in the church patio following the final blessing and dismissal from Mass. There will be no shaking of hands as a sign of peace or holding of hands at “Our Father.” Holy Communion will be received only in the hand. Communicants will not receive the Precious Blood. Hand sanitizer will be available.
We have scheduled three indoor Masses during the weekend:
5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass • 6:30 a.m. Sunday • 6:00 p.m. Sunday We will continue to live stream the Sunday Mass at 11:00 a.m. We will also continue with the outdoor Masses in the school field at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday (English) and Sunday (Spanish) and also with the Tuesday to Friday Masses at 7:00 p.m. at the school ramada (Bilingual). On Monday, September 14th, there will be a solemn Mass in the school field in honor of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Weisenburger has granted me the faculty to confirm all those of our parish whose confirmation was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Confirmation will take place during this Mass. Also, I ask you parents to please enroll your children in our CCD program; call 882-9687 and ask for Mr. Martin Doe. Please check the parish website (santacruzchurchtucson.com) for the latest information and the link to our new Facebook (we had to create a new one). *Don’t forget to sign up for Flock Notes: Text santacruzaz to 84576 or go online to santacruzchurch.flocknote.com
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Santa Cruz Roman Catholic Parish Discalced Carmelite Friars
1220 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713 Phone: 520-623-3833 Fax: 520-903-2742
website: santacruzchurchtucson.com email: [email protected] • Facebook: Santa Cruz Parish
8 de septiembre de 2020 Fiesta de la Natividad de la Santísima Virgen María Estimados Feligreses y Amigos, Me complace anunciar las buenas noticias de que nuestra querida Iglesia de Santa Cruz reabrirá para misas públicas a partir del fin de semana de septiembre 12-13. El obispo ya dio permiso para esto a principios de agosto, pero como estuve fuera la mayor parte de ese mes, pensé que era mejor esperar hasta después del fin de semana del Día del Trabajo. Todavía estamos obligados a seguir el protocoló establecido con respecto a la misa pública dentro de la iglesia. El protocoló (lista de reglas) fue aprobado por el obispo en mayo. Seguir estas simples reglas garantizará una seguridad razonable de todos los feligreses y visitantes. Tomen en cuenta que todavía existe un riesgo, independientemente de la edad o la salud en asistir misa en la Iglesia Santa Cruz. Por lo tanto, el Obispo Weisenburger urge a los identificados por el Centro de Control de Enfermedades (CDC) que tienen un alto riesgo de abstenerse de participar en persona en las misas. Esto incluye a personas con enfermedades crónicas así como a personas de 65 años o más. La dispensa del obispo de participar en la misa dominical en persona permanece vigente para todas las personas que viven o visitan la Diócesis de Tucson. El protocoló de seguridad en la propiedad de la Iglesia de Santa Cruz incluye (pero no se limita a) lo siguiente:
Distanciamiento social: un mínimo de 6 pies de distancia; las familias pueden sentarse juntas. Se requiere el uso de una máscara para todas las personas de 6 años de edad en adelante. Los ministros de hospitalidad acompañarán a los feligreses a las áreas de asientos disponibles. La puerta principal de la entrada (6 Ave.) se utilizará como el único punto de entrada. La asistencia máxima será de 75. La Sagrada Comunión se llevará a cabo en el patio de la iglesia después de la bendición final y la salida de la misa. No habrá saludo de manos como señal de paz ni saludo de manos para el “Padre Nuestro.” La Sagrada Comunión se recibirá solo en la mano. Los comulgantes no recibirán la Preciosa Sangre. Habrá desinfectante de manos disponible.
Hemos programado tres misas publicas adentro de la iglesia durante el fin de semana:
5:30 p.m. Misa de Vigilia del Sábado • 6:30 a.m. Domingo • 6:00 p.m. Domingo Continuaremos transmitiendo la misa en vivo los domingos a las 11:00 a.m. También continuaremos con las misas al aire libre en el campo de la escuela a las 5:30 p.m. el sábado (en inglés) y el domingo (en español), también de martes a viernes las misas a las 7:00 p.m. en la ramada de la escuela (bilingüe). El lunes, 14 de septiembre se celebrará una misa solemne en el campo de la escuela en honor a la Exaltación de la Santa Cruz a las 5:30 pm. El Obispo Weisenburger me ha otorgado la facultad de confirmar a todos aquellos de nuestra parroquia cuya confirmación se pospuso debido a la pandemia del coronavirus. La Confirmación tomará lugar durante esta misa. Además, les pido a los padres que inscriban a sus hijos en nuestro programa del CCD; llame al 882-9687 y pregunte por el Sr. Martin Doe. Consulte nuestro sitio web de la parroquia (santacruzchurchtucson.com) para obtener la información más actual y el enlace a nuestro nuevo Facebook (tuvimos que crear uno nuevo). *No se les olvide registrarse para nuestro Flock Notes: Envía la clave santacruzaz por texto al número 84576 o vaya al sitio web a santacruzchurch.flocknote.com
Santa Cruz Roman Catholic Parish Discalced Carmelite Friars
1220 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713 Phone: 520-623-3833 Fax: 520-903-2742
website: santacruzchurchtucson.com email: [email protected] • Facebook: Santa Cruz Parish
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