Welcome Back but be cautious!!!

Like the first Pentecost last weekend was for us a new beginning as we gathered for Sunday

Worship for the first time in twelve weeks.

As I mentioned going into last weekend, I was thrilled to again gather to celebrate the Eucharist, 

but I also had reservaions that it was too soon especially if those in the more vulnerable

groupings felt 'obliged' to attend.

With the assistance of many all seemed to go well.  As odd as this is to say, because I long when 

we can all gather again, I was happy to see that many people decided to postpone their

return.  In most if not all cases this is a good decision.  For those who gathered it was a 

different experience.  Some suggested it was awkward with the taping off of pews, signs up and down

the aisles remind us to safe distance and only two stations for the distribution of Communion.  But

many more mentioned how wonderful it was to gather together and give thanks to God for the many

blessings that have come our way even during this very difficult and challenging time.

As we go forward I am sure that there wll be missteps along the way but I intend to follow any 

further directives that come our way from the Commonwealth, the City and the Archdiocese as

we continue through the next several phases.  My sense is that the "new normal" will be with us

for a while.

If you have any questions, concerns or observations, please feel free to call or email anytime.

It is Good News that we can gather once again and to give praise and honor to the God whose 

love sustains us! Alleluia!

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