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WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST:

WEEKEND MASSES

5:00 pm: Saturday Evening 9:30 am: Sunday Morning 11:30 am: Sunday Morning

WEEKDAY MASSES 8:30 am Monday-Friday

SACRAMENTS Baptisms We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at 1:00 PM on the first Sunday of each month. Arrangements must be made in advance with a member of the Pastoral Staff. Please note that there are no baptisms during Advent and Lent. Marriages Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance and participation in the Diocesan Pre-Cana Program is required. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Fr. Frank who will discuss the necessary details.

Sacrament of the Sick In the event of serious illness, please call the Rectory and request the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Communion for the Homebound Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to those unable to join us for Eucharist. Please call the Rectory to make arrangements.

Confessions First Saturday of the month in the church from 4:00-4:30 PM. By appointment for all

ST. SAVIOUR STAFF Very Rev. Frank W. Spacek, D. Min., V.F., Pastor Rev. Daniel S. Murphy, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Kevin P. Cavalluzzi, D. Min., In Residence Rev. Terrence M. Curry, SJ, Weekend Presider Emily SanPietro, Administrative Assistant Sister Mary R. Walsh, CSJ, Pastoral Associate Sister Patricia M. Rutter, CSJ Pastoral Associate Geri Anne O’Beirne, Youth & Family Ministry Deacon Paul E. Norman, Faith Formation Dr. Nicholas J. Nicassio, Music Ministry

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Saturday No Office Hours Sunday No Office Hours To speak with a priest, please call for an appointment. For sick calls, phone anytime. ST. SAVIOUR HIGH SCHOOL M rs . C a r o l a n n T i m p o n e , Pr i nc i pa l TEL 718.768.4406 � WEB www.stsaviour.org ST. SAVIOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY

WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. SAVIOUR CHURCH?

Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or

mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you

elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or

out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home,

and we are your family!

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July 5, 2020

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn can re-open for Weekday Mass on Monday, June 29, 2020. The celebration of Sunday Mass can begin with the Saturday Vigil Mass on July 4, 2020, and on Sunday, July 5, 2020. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place, including the requirement that all who enter a church must bring and must wear their own mask during the entire Mass and maintain proper social distancing. "Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens have been longing for the celebration of Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist. But our sacrifice and patience have borne fruit, and we did our part to flatten the curve of the terrible coronavirus pandemic. Soon we can come together to be nourished by the spiritual food we have been desperate for," said Bishop DiMarzio. In preparation for the joyous day when Mass will resume, the Diocese of Brooklyn is launching a video today in English and Spanish to give Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens an understanding of the changes they will experience as a result of COVID-19 safety protocols designed to keep everyone healthy and safe. Beyond the requirement that parishioners must bring and must wear their own mask for Mass, churches can only be filled to 25% capacity to fulfill social distance requirements of six feet between congregants. Families who live in the same household though will be able to sit together. The reception of Communion will be different. It is strongly recommended the faithful receive Holy Communion in the hand and they must leave their mask on when they approach the priest at a six-foot distance. When the communicant receives the Sacred Host, they should move to the side and consume the Eucharist immediately. Communion will only be offered in one form; the Precious Blood will not be distributed to the faithful at this time. Since each church and parish is unique, the faithful should check with their individual parishes, parish websites and social media pages for specifics about the resumption of Mass and the safety protocols in place. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass remains in effect until further notice. As such, the Diocese urges anyone who feels sick in any way to stay home. Mass will continue to be broadcast live on the Diocesan cable channel, NET-TV, and streamed online. NET-TV is available in the New York City market on Spectrum, channel 97; Optimum, channel 30; and Fios by Verizon, channel 48. "We have endured a period of great challenge, especially here in our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens, but the Lord was with us all the way. Now in just over a week, we can come together and give thanks to Him, pray for the people we lost, and those still affected by the coronavirus. And rejoice in the

The Reopening of Saint Saviour Church for Mass

Bishop DiMarzio has issued directives stating that churches of the Diocese MAY begin to reopen for the celebration of weekday Mass on June 29th and for the celebration of Sunday Mass on the weekend of July 4th – 5th. For the reopening the Bishop has is-sued the following directives that must be strictly adhered to: -ALL MASSES are limited to an attendance of 25% of the capacity of the church while still adhering to the norms of social distancing. -If you are advanced in age and have health problems please stay home*. -If you feel sick or have a fever over 100 degrees please stay home*. -If you are health compromised please stay home*. -If you wish to enter the church you must bring a mask and wear it. -You may be seated ONLY in the designated pews. -To protect you and your fellow worshippers, receive Communion in the hand. -Please do not touch or kiss any of the statues or sacred images in the church. -There are to be no group gatherings /or/ communal devotions until further notice. (*Bishop DiMarzio has absolved older adults with health problems and ANYONE with compromised health from their

Sunday, July 5, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. The People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Barbara Duffy Monday, July 6, Weekday 8:30 a.m. For Protection of Our Police Tuesday, July 7, Weekday 8:30 a.m. William Neville Wednesday, July 8, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Intentions of Josephine McNally Thursday, July 9, Weekday 8:30 a.m. The People of the Parish Friday, July 10, Weekday 8:30 a.m. For Our Priests Saturday, July 11, St. Benedict, Abbot 5:00 p.m. Hector Henry Sunday, July 12, Fiftheenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

UPDATE

Saint Saviour Parish Goal = $68,316.00

Amount Pledged So Far = $23,025.00

Amount Received = $18,227.22

Donors So Far = 36

ONLY 10% OF OUR Parish has made a pledge so far! THANK YOU to those of you who have

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