Greetings as we prepare to enter into this joyful and hope-filled season of Advent. I have some important news to share, which impacts our Masses.
Our bishop has published a decree stating that, beginning this weekend, screens and projectors may no longer be used during Mass. The new policy and a Catholic News Herald article are linked below.
Upon receiving the decree at the end of August, I spoke with the bishop and consulted with parish leadership to fully ascertain the implications of this change and to prepare an appeal. Our desire was to be granted an exception to the new policy or an extension for compliance, until the summer (the end of the ministry and fiscal year).
Today, I received word that no extension or exception is granted. In keeping with the policy, we will comply.
For future Masses, we will prepare song sheets to assist with your continued joyful participation.
Let us fully enter into Advent with the heartfelt desire to make room for Jesus, who is our Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). I look forward to seeing you at Mass this weekend.