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    • Message from Bishop Jaime Soto


      Dear Friends in Christ:

      The Catholic community in the Diocese of Sacramento will be able to celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, around the sacred altars of their parish churches on Sunday, June 14th.
      I am lifting the heartbreaking suspension of public celebrations of the Sacrifice of the Mass starting on Monday, June 8th. This will help pastors ready the churches for the glorious Feast of Corpus Christi. Parishes that are prepared to implement all the necessary public health protocols may begin offering Mass with the Faithful on June 8th.
      My brother priests and I are taking all the steps to ensure the Feast of Corpus Christi is celebrated in a manner that gives peace of mind to all our brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus.

      The public guidelines I recently shared for resuming public celebrations of the Mass have been updated to reflect our continued work with public health officials. These guidelines are available on the diocesan website. These guidelines include limiting attendance to the lower of either 25% of church capacity or a maximum of 100 congregants. Pastors will also make these guidelines available to their parishioners. Please consult with your local parish to confirm the schedule of Masses and other directives intended to provide a safe environment for everyone in the church assembly.

      The COVID-19 pandemic has not ended but conditions have improved sufficiently so that we can begin to offer the Mass and other sacraments in a cautious and responsible manner. It is still necessary to maintain physical-distancing. The wearing of masks in church is strongly recommended. Those who are 65 years of age and older should remain at home. Those with a vulnerable health condition should also continue to stay in their homes. To continue to protect the most vulnerable among us, the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect. If you feel sick or have any flu-like symptoms, do not come to Church. Stay home. Again, please consult the diocesan website or your parish for more information on how to be safe and protect one another from the coronavirus contagion.

      With these new guidelines in place, we are still not able to come back to the table as in the past. As we adapt to these changes, we are all called to greater charity and understanding during this transition. Our continued vigilance respects those who are afflicted and honors those who risk their own lives in caring for them. The patient efforts each of us makes are an act of Christian solidarity that will strengthen the whole Body of Christ.
      Our Lord Jesus has been the Good Shepherd throughout the Lenten and Easter Seasons. He has also been our wise, good Teacher instructing us through the sacrifices we have endured. These tribulations will continue for many of us. Our sharing in the Lord’s passion has offered a communion in the Lord’s saving death.

      As we prepare to approach the Lord’s altar of sacrifice, may you know His consoling mercy and His encouraging grace. This Pentecost Sunday, we will continue to gather behind the closed doors as did the first disciples. The Blessed Mother Mary was in their company as they prayed. She will certainly be with each of you and your families. Pray with her as she intercedes for all of us. Her example teaches us to be open to the Spirit’s promptings even in these uncertain days. The Holy Spirit will help us to welcome the Lord Jesus with open hands and hearts as the Feast of Corpus Christi draws closer.

      Be assured that Bishop Weigand, my brother priests and I continue to offer our Masses and pray for all of you so that soon we may taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

      Respectfully,
      +Jaime Soto
      Bishop of Sacramento
       
      • Coming Back To The Table [Spanish]
    • Mensaje del MONSEÑOR Jaime Soto


      Mis queridos amigos en Cristo:

      El libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles comienza con la Ascensión del Señor a la derecha del trono celestial del Padre.  Lucas habla del momento cuando Jesús fue elevado al cielo, “una nube lo ocultó a sus ojos.” (Hch. 1.1-11)  La larga, ansiosa mirada de los discípulos fijada en el cielo nos habla de su sentir de haber sido abandonados.  Les pareció que el Señor les hubiera dejado atrás. Mientras los seguidores de Jesús contemplaban al cielo, dos ángeles les acercaron para recordarles que el Cristo volvería.  Con este consuelo, los discípulos regresaron a Jerusalén.  La escritura nos dice, “Todos ellos perseveraban juntos en la oración en compañía de algunas mujeres, y de María, la madre de Jesús". (Hch. 1.14)

      La nube oscura de la COVID-19 pandemia ha ocultado de nuestra vista el Santísimo Sacramento del Señor Jesús ofrecido en el Sacrificio de la Misa.  Nos extraña contemplar Su cercanía a nosotros.  Tenemos hambre de oír Sus palabras misericordiosas entregándose a nosotros. Anhelamos con manos y corazones abiertos poder recibir Sus preciosísimos cuerpo y sangre.  Como aquellos discípulos en los Hechos de los Apóstoles, nuestra mirada permanece con ansiedad viendo los templos vacíos con altares silenciosos esperando llenar nuestras almas con la viva presencia del Cristo resucitado.  El corazón de este servidor lleva mucha admiración y gratitud por todos que se han dedicado a la oración unánime con Santa María, la madre de Jesús.  Las palabras de Jesús, con cuales se concluyó el evangelio de San Mateo nos dan confianza en nuestra vigilia ferviente, “Yo estoy con ustedes todos los días hasta el fin de la historia”. (Mt. 28.20)
      Hemos sufrido una larga temporada cuaresmal, más penitencial que anticipada.  El tiempo pascual también prueba la paciencia cristiana.  Ha sido una jornada espiritual que nos pidió mucha fe.  El Señor Jesús, nuestro buen pastor, sigue confortándonos.  No tengan miedo.  Con Su vara y cayado nos encaminará a través de esta cañada tenebrosa.  Pronto, preparará una mesa para nosotros.

      Las precauciones difíciles con la intención de parar más contaminación del coronavirus han sido medidas prudentes y necesarias. Vidas han sido salvadas y la salud de muchos, especialmente a los más vulnerables, han sido preservadas.  Este esfuerzo noble no ha terminado.  Temores justos todavía tienen razón. Hay que seguir tomando en serio las llamadas insistentes de cuidado. Los sacrificios hechos por los afligidos y por aquellos quienes les han atendido, especialmente los equipos médicos, merecen ser honrados y respetados por una vigilancia sustenida.
      Mis hermanos sacerdotes y este servidor estamos dedicándonos a los preparativos para comenzar de nuevo las celebraciones públicas del sacrificio de la misa.  La fecha para levantar la suspensión de misas públicas no ha sido determinada pero hay una esperanza que sea pronto.  Mucho depende en seguir con las sensibles y prudentes prácticas personales de mantener la distancia-física y otras medidas sanitarias.  Volver a la mesa del Señor incorporará estas medidas para que la salud igual que la santificación de los fieles sean bien administradas.  Los pasos necesarios han sido delineados en la presentación, “Volviendo al Altar”.  Por favor, revisen con cuidado esta información.  Prepárense físicamente y espiritualmente para reunirse de nuevo alrededor del altar de Cristo.
      Únanse con el Mons. Weigand, este servidor, y mis hermanos sacerdotes suplicando que la misericordia divina ponga fin a esta pandemia.  Los sacrificios que hemos hecho y dolores que hemos vividos nos llevarán a una mayor comunión con el único sacrificio salvífico de Cristo.  Que el Señor tierno y clemente nos purifique más y nos prepare merecer a recibir Su Pan de Vida.

      Santa María, Madre de misericordia y Madre de la Iglesia, ruega con nosotros.  Ruega por nosotros.

      Atentamente,
      +Jaime Soto
      Obispo de Sacramento
       
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ST. MONICA PARISH
1129 West Wood Street, Willows, CA 95988

Phone: (530) 934-3314 • Fax: (530) 934-
3205 • Email: stmonicawillows@gmail.com
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