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July 2, 2020

04/25/2024

July 2, 2020

Dear Fellow St. Boniface Parishioners,

The green phase for Erie County continues. Unfortunately, so do the existing restrictions for celebrating Mass (1/3 church capacity, wearing masks, etc.). When and if the Bishop relaxes those restrictions, I will let you know. For now, we just need to be patient, support each other, and persevere, as we have done for these past few months.

  • As per the bishop’s instructions, we have removed all hymnals and Mass aids from the church. For those who like to follow along with the readings during Mass, as well as for assistance with the Mass parts, the phone app “Laudate” has all of that and more. For those who would like to go over the readings before Mass, usccb.org, the official website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has access to the daily Mass readings right on the front page.
  • The 7:30 AM Sunday Mass will be livestreamed and recorded each week for those who are unable or who choose not to return to Mass at this time. Please use the link below to livestream.

Meeting ID: 957 1341 3958

Password: 2VU5FN!

  • With the green phase, regular office hours have resumed. The office is open 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday – Friday. Thank you for your patience these past months with our altered hours.
  • We are pleased to introduce an exciting new faith formation opportunity for parishioners to enjoy from home on your favorite electronic device. We have subscribed to the online streaming video service Formed. You can read all about it on our bulletin, website, and our Facebook page, and you can join us for a short Zoom session on utilizing the service on Thursday, July 16, by clinking the below link:
    • You can join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
      https://zoom.us/j/99954507077

      You can also dial in using your phone.
      US: +1 312 626 6799, +1 646 876 9923, +1 301 715 8592, +1 669 900 6833, +1 253 215 8782, +1 346 248 7799, +1 408 638 0968
      Meeting ID: 999-545-07077
  • Plans for the summer festival have been finalized. Unfortunately, there will be no chicken dinner this year. We will still have a raffle and basket auction, the details of which can be found on the attached flyer and letter. Please stay tuned to these emails, the bulletin, the website, and follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bonifaceparish/#) for more information.
    • Tickets for the summer raffle can be picked up at the church as usual. We are also offering a completely new way to participate in the raffle for those who because of COVID-19 are concerned about coming to church to get your tickets – you can purchase them online! This can be a great way too for friends and family who have moved out of the area to still participate, so please reach out and let them know about it. More information on this exciting new option is coming soon!
    • We are also looking for baskets for the basket auction. For those who are able, we ask you to please assemble a basket of a $40 value and bring it to the office as you normally would. Thank you to the members of the committee for their creativity, and thank you in advance to all of you for supporting our new vision for a summer festival like we have never done before.

That’s all the news for now. Hope everyone is hanging in there as we continue to journey together through this strange time, and please let me know if I can be of help to you in any way.

God bless!

Fr. Marc

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