Covid 19
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Covid
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Dear Parishioners and Visitors:
Per instruction of our Bishop, I am happy to say that the recent mandate for masks in California is not to be applied in places of worship - i.e., Mass, Confessions, devotions or visits for prayer. If you wish to wear a mask, you are welcome at Mt. Carmel. If you wish to not wear a mask, you are welcome as well.
Prayers for a good Advent,
Msgr. Doug
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Bishop Timothy Freyer: Dispensation
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Dispensation from Sunday Mass FAQs
Who does the Bishop foresee possibly making use of the dispensation from physically attending Sunday Mass?
- Those who are over the age of 65.
- Those who have an underlying health condition.
- Those who are truly fearful that they might contract the virus; in this case, “truly fearful” is defined as those who have not gone out to a restaurant or visited people with whom they do not live since March 2020.
- Those who are sick, including those who have tested positive for the coronavirus and those who were exposed for fifteen consecutive minutes or more to one who tested positive for COVID-19.
What is expected of a Catholic who makes use of the dispensation for a legitimate reason?
Since the Bishop has no authority to dispense from a Divine Law, in this case, the commandment requiring us to keep the Lord’s Day holy, one may consider the Divine Law fulfilled if, from 4 p.m. the Saturday before or on Sunday itself he/she:- Watches a Sunday Mass on television or via livestream (visit www.rcbo.org for a complete list).
- Spends at least thirty minutes in prayer, by saying the Rosary, reading the Scriptures, or participating in another pious activity.
Is there anything else I should know?
- Yes, the faithful are expected to adhere to the expectations laid out in canon 222 §1, that is, “to assist with the needs of the Church.” Financial support of one’s parish is essential to whether one physically attends Mass or not.
1 September 2020
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- Those who are over the age of 65.
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Dear Parishioners! I hope you are hanging in. A friend sent this link to me recently, and I think it applies really well to couples and individuals working hard and even postponing big plans. But our dreams and goals still guide, and still give us direction, even in COVID times. Please watch and let me know what you think,Msgr. Doug
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Message From Msgr. Cook
We are thrilled to have Masses and Confessions continuing, and invite you to attend! Though we have to be outside in the courtyard, per Governor Newsom's orders, a lot of hard work has gotten us ready and is working well. Our usual schedule continues as follows (except for no 12:00 Noon Mass on Sundays): Sunday Masses: Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM, and 7:30 PM
Daily Masses: Monday through Saturday at 8:00 AM
Confessions: Drive by fashion, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 8:45 AM and 4:00 PM.
Adoration has been suspended until further notice due to the Covid19 pandemic.
We continue to count on your generous support to make this happen, so thank you, and please be generous! See you at Mass in the courtyard.
ONLINE SUNDAY MASS AT OLMC
For those of you who may be at special risk because of age or medical condition and wish to continue the option of viewing Sunday Mass from OLMC online you may wish to check our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/OLMCNewportBeach
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