New Weekend Mass Schedule For Our ‘Family of Parishes’
Beginning June 3rd and 4th, 2023
A Letter from Fr. Dan
Since we have begun our Road to Renewal as a Family of Parishes in mid-February, one of the first things we have had to address is the fact that our four parishes, which had been served by three priests, would have to accommodate the fact that, going forward, we would only have two priests assigned to the parishes within the family. We recognize that it is impossible to maintain the previous weekend Mass schedule of eight Masses on a weekend amongst the four parishes, celebrated by two priests. The Liturgy Pillar Group was tasked with developing a new Mass Schedule to address this situation.
We were fortunate to have Father Bryan Zielenieski, who graciously volunteered to cover the Masses in Arcade and East Arcade, while a new Mass Schedule could be worked out. Initially, Fr. Bryan committed to being with us until the beginning of May, which was our goal to implement the new schedule. We soon realized that the beginning of May brought First Communion Celebrations, Mother’s Day, and later in the month, the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of Father Alfons Osiander’s Priestly Ordination. We felt it was prudent to wait until after these events to alter the Mass schedule and Fr. Bryan has graciously agreed to extend his commitment through the end of May.
The Liturgy Pillar Group has proposed the following Mass schedule for our Family of Parishes, and Fr. Al and I have agreed to it.
Beginning on the weekend of June 3rd and 4th [2023], the Masses will be as follows:
Saturday evening (starting June 3, 2023):
- 4:00 pm at St. Aloysius, Springville
- 5:00 pm at St. Jude, Sardinia
Sunday morning (starting June 4, 2023):
- 8:00 am at St. John the Baptist, West Valley
- 9:00 am at St. Mary, Arcade
- 10:30 am at St. Aloysius, Springville
- 11:00 am at St. Mary, East Arcade
We realize that the new schedule will require an adjustment for many parishioners, and we want to give you time to decide which Mass will accommodate you and your family. Please be assured that you are welcome to attend Mass at any of our worship sites and envelopes placed in the collection basket at each site will be forwarded to the parish for which it is intended. Liturgical ministers are also welcome to serve at any of our Masses you attend, regardless of whether it is at your parish worship site or another worship site.
Thank you for your support of our Family of Parishes and your patience and flexibility in our Road to Renewal!
Happy and Blessed Easter! Father Dan Fawls
Based on the bulletin of April 16, 2023. Slight formatting changes; date & year indications added.
