1. Set up a sacred place for viewing
   1. Candle
   2. Crucifix
   3. Bible (Open to Gospel Reading)
2. Participate 
3. Tithe
4. Do something in community as family after Mass, at home. 

May 24th - The Ascension of the Lord
Readings:
Acts 1:1–11
Psalm 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9
Ephesians 1:17–23
Matthew 28:16–20

My Jesus, 
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. 
I love You above all things, 
and I desire to receive You into my soul. 
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally, 
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

"Give me the grace to long for Your holy sacraments, and especially to rejoice in the presence of Your body, sweet Savior Christ, in the holy sacrament of the altar."

- St. Thomas More

Announcement

Public Mass Schedule - Saturday, May 23rd 5:30 pm (Last name begins A-L)

                                       Sunday, May 24th, 9:00 am (Last name begins M-Z)

Online Mass -                Sunday, May 24th, 12:00 pm, Noon

Daily Public Mass - Regular daily Mass schedule(Mon-Wednesday) will resume Mon., May 25th - 9 am

Those in a vulnerable category should remain home.  Bishop Knestout dispenses all of the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days until further notice.

In anticipation of Masses resuming next weekend, May 23rd, please review the following Diocesan Guidelines. 

• The church will be cleaned and sanitized before and after each Mass. 

• Face coverings are required for everyone over the age of 3. 

• Ushers will greet you at the entrance and ask you the following questions. 

  1. Have you or anyone in your household had a fever in the past two (2) weeks?

  2. Do you or anyone in your household have a new cough or shortness of breath?

  3. Have you come into contact with anyone who is positive with COVID-19 in the past two (2) weeks?

• If you answer Yes to any of the above questions, you will not be permitted to enter the church.

• You will be seated by an usher, seating begins at the front of the church. 

• Social distancing must be maintained, members of the same household are exempt.

• Ushers will direct you for communion. 

• Communion will be dispensed by Father & Deacon, they will wear face coverings. 

• Ushers will direct you to exit the church. 

• Offertory envelopes/Donations will be collected as you exit.

• No gatherings at completion of Mass, please exit the building and proceed to your vehicle. 

You will notice a few differences when Mass resumes. 

• The Cry Room will be closed.

• No Children's Liturgy of the Word.

• No hymnals or worship aides will be in the pews

• Singing is suppressed, only the cantor will sing. 

• Only one person at a time in restrooms. 

• No printed bulletins, available on website only. 

Please be patient and understanding as we enter this phase. All of these guidelines were created to keep you, our faithful parishioners, safe and healthy.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the continued financial stewardship of parishioners and friends during this difficult time. With public Masses suspended, I am asking every family to move their financial support online:

a.  You can find giving options online  CLICK HERE TO START TODAY or Text 2 Give option that can be done directly from your smartphone. Simply text REGISTER to  (757) 500-5303.

b. please consider setting up a recurring gift to help our parish for the future.
 

• Go to the Saint Matthew facebook page and turn on video notification on the video tab.