St. Kevin's

&

St. Joseph's

PARISH OFFICE HOURS 

Regular Office hours are Monday - Thursday
9am - 12 noon   &   1 - 5 pm

WE ARE CLOSED ON FRIDAY'S
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INCREASE IN NUMBERS ALLOWED AT MASS

Effective Saturday, April 17th the maximum number of people at each Mass has increased.  Due to social distancing regulations maximum numbers may vary at each Mass.  
Church doors for weekend Masses (not weekday Mass)  are open 45 minutes before Mass.  
Please note that masks must be worn at all times, even while seated.

VERY IMPORTANT

Starting this weekend people of the designated color will only be guaranteed their seat if they arrive 10 minutes prior to Mass.  After this time, doors will be open to all colors on a first come first serve basis until maximum capacity has been reached.  



The designated color for this weekend's Masses
April 17th & 18th

Saturday, 5pm at St. Kevin's  -  PINK
Sunday, 9:30 am at st. Joseph's  -  RED
Sunday, 11 am at St. Kevin's  -  PURPLE


We appreciate your patience, understanding and kindness towards others at this time.
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ST. KEVIN'S CHURCH OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER

St. Kevin’s Parish will be open to the public for private prayer from 1 - 3 pm Monday - Thursday.

There will be a sign up sheet at the table when you enter.

1. Please use one of the pens on the table to enter your                      name and phone number on this sheet.  
2. When you are finished with the pen please place it in the                Container provided.  

Social distancing must be adhered to at all times and masks must be worn even while seated.  We also ask that you please remain seated in your pew while in the church. 

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The Divine Mercy  -  are you wondering what this feast
is all about?
Visit the link below for a beautiful explanation.
https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/divine-mercy-sunday-whats-feast-all-about-anyway
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Update from the Archbishop
regarding the Mount Cashel Judgement

Dear People of the Archdiocese of St. John’s:

     As you know our Archdiocese is actively working to address the claims of abuse at the
Mount Cashel Orphanage in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, for which the Newfoundland and
Labrador Court of Appeal has held us vicariously liable.
     As a Catholic community, we are called to provide an environment of compassion to victims
who have experienced abuse and to do all we can to bring healing to the victims, their loved
ones and the entire community of faith.
     Presently, we are working with a team of advisors on a major restructuring plan to provide
a resolution of the victims’ claims. This plan will involve consolidation and downsizing at
both the diocesan and the parish levels. While the resolution of these claims will have
significant implications for the parishes and parishioners of our Archdiocese, we must
remember that the Catholic faith is not based on bricks and mortar. It is a faith based on a
belief in a God of love and mercy who invites us to trust in Him and to share His love with
one another. If we remain firm in this belief in God’s goodness, and if we seek to reflect it in
how we deal with our present situation, we can be assured that God will be with us in our
efforts and that the final result will be a blessing to us all.
     Over the coming weeks you may expect to see some properties listed on the real estate
market. There may also be discussions at a parish level around potential changes that may
come. We ask you to have patience throughout this process. We are still very much in an
information gathering stage and when decisions are made we will communicate those
directly. For now, we must do the necessary work to evaluate all aspects of our archdiocese.
     I am convinced that if we journey together through this process with trust, patience and
goodwill, we can help address the pain of the past and lay the foundation of hope for the
future.
     As we move forward with this process, I ask that you please join with me in praying for
God’s guidance, healing for the victims, and understanding, compassion and patience for us
all.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
+Peter Hundt
Archbishop of St. John’s

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Email Addresses  - We are asking parishioners to please let us know your email address.  This information would not be shared with anyone.  It is strictly for parish use in providing parishioners with information.  
 

If you would like to continue giving your weekly donations during the Coronavirus outbreak you can do so the followig ways:

1.  Call the Parish Office to set up monthly direct giving by deduction directly from your bank account

2.  Place your donation in your church envelope (or other envelope with your name and address on it)
     and place it in the mail slot of the Parish Office door.

If you have any questions, please all the Parish Office between the hours of 9 am - 12 Noon.