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Churches Re-opening - Feb. 16 (Covid-19)
Important Update on Covid-19
Churches to Reopen:
My Dear Friends, with the Provincial Government returning to the colour coding for regions, we are able once again to open our churches for public worship beginning on Ash Wednesday. Church offices may also reopen with limitations as to the numbers attending at any one time due to colour code restrictions. You are reminded that all pandemic protocols remain in place in our churches, with social distancing, the wearing of a mask at all times, and hand sanitation at the entrances. Please limit any socialization outside to a minimum. It is good to be returning to our churches, and I thank you for your continued support of our parishes and for your patience. For those who are not yet comfortable with returning to Mass at this time, please follow our weekend masses on live-stream through your parish or through our diocesan website. Also remember that if you are feeling ill, with a cough, fever, etc. please remain home until you are fully well again.
Thank you.
Bishop Fred Colli
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Guidelines for Returning to Church
As we re-open our churches, please be aware of the following guidelines. Please download the Guidelines for Returning to the Church (Official PDF)
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Monday Memo – February 22nd, 2021
This weeks Monday Memo for February 22nd, 2021 includes the following items: St. Andrew’s Cemetery Development and Peace Adult Faith Formation Office Parish Email Update Alert (Gift Card Scam)
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Lent 2021 “And your Father will reward you” These words are taken from the Gospel of St. Matthew which we hear each Ash Wednesday.
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This weeks Monday Memo for February 14th, 2021 includes the following items: Churches to Reopen The Adult Faith Formation Office and 4 Season’s Gift Shop Virtual Marriage Preparation Course
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This weeks Monday Memo for February 8th, 2021 includes the following items: St. Agnes Online Alpha Share Love, Share Lent: Workshop Thursday, February 11th, 7pm (ET) Also please look at these documents regarding the feast day of: St. Bakhita (International Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking) and the Lent poster for 2020
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Bishop Fred Joseph Colli is the current bishop of Thunder Bay and area. The Bishop's Office oversees all day to day operations of the Diocese, the Pastoral Centre and local Catholic parishes. This also includes Diocesan Development, the webmaster, and finance offices.
Susan Nistico is the executive secretary and director of personnel to the bishop, she can be reached at bpsec@dotb.ca or by calling the Pastoral Centre.
Daily Mass available from MANY sources
Masses online and on TV, here are a few suggestions:
Internet:
www.dailytvmass.com
www.catholictv.org
www.mass-online.org
Television:
VisionTV (Bell Channel 261, Shaw Direct Channel 394, and Tbaytel Channel 675)
EWTN (Shaw Channels 292, 559. and 285)
Faith TV(Bell Channel 591)
Joy-V (Bell Channel 656)
YesTV (Bell Channel 651)