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A SIMPLE REQUEST

This global health crisis we find ourselves confronting every day has altered our lives in one way or another. For some this change is more dramatic than for others. Even though there is currently no state or diocesan mandate, I strongly encourage you to war a face mask at Mass. Presently, our world, and in particular, our nation is undergoing a surge of the coronavirus. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has noted that scientific research has demonstrated that the wearing of a face mask lessens to some degree or another the transmission of this highly contagious virus. As your pastor, I believe I would be remiss in not offering you a safe and healthy environment in which to worship. Let us do all we can to help one another and to protect one another throughout this pandemic. Thank you for your attention to this most important matter.
Fr. Mike McDermott

SUMMER PICTURES TO SHARE

The Parish Outreach Ministry Team would like to invite the parish to take part in taking pictures through out the community. These pictures will then be made into a collage and displayed at the SRMC Extended Care and Sloan Estates in hopes of lifting up the residents spirits during these difficult and lonely times.
Some ideas of pictures to take would include wheat harvest, gardens, flowers, children playing, sunsets, any icons of Sidney and surrounding communities, etc..
All pictures can be e-mailed to outreach@sidneystpats.com or pm@sidneystpats.com.
We thank you in advance for taking part in lift spirits throughout our community!

Diocesan Directives for Public Mass remain in place

General

Dispensation from Sunday Obligation. A general dispensation will remain in effect.
Risk. There is still a risk for anyone who attends a public Mass, even with the best health practices and strict social distancing.
Limited attendance and social distancing. Families are asked to remain in their family group and maintain a six foot separation from others. Be prepared to wear a mask.
Travel. Do not travel to another area to attend Mass.
Patience. This is a sad and unfortunate way to celebrate Sunday Mass. Please remember the sacrifices we make are in the best interest of everyone.

Specific
-Those in the following high-risk categories are asked to stay home:

the elderly,
people with underlying medical conditions,
family members who live with elderly or those who are at risk,
people who have access to those at risk in hospital, nursing facilities, or assisted living,
people who have upper respiratory or flu-like symptoms,
people who live with someone with upper respiratory or flu-like symptoms,
people with COVID-19 or those who live with someone with COVID-19,
people exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Other specific considerations

families are asked to remain in their pew throughout the entire Mass, with the exception of Holy Communion.
children must remain with their families at all times.
restrict restroom visitation if at all possible.
only a general collection.
no children's collection.
sign of peace eliminated.
Holy Communion under one species (bread only).
Holy Communion is to be received in the hand.
please stagger your departure following Mass.
no social interaction before or following Mass.

Coronavirus Response Lesson for Families

To help parishes provide continuity for their students and be constructively proactive no matter where children are spending their days, Loyola Press has created a special lesson as a companion to Growing with God: Safe and Sacred™ child safety and Catholic family living program.
This Coronavirus Response Lesson helps educators, catechists, or parents discuss the COVID-19 virus with children and teach them valuable skills. This lesson offers prevention and mitigation techniques based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and includes a faith component to remind children of God’s unconditional love for them.

We hope these resources offer your family some comfort and hope during the current situation. For the most current information on the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit the CDC website.

Growing with GOD Coronavirus Response Lesson – Student Worksheet | en español

Growing with GOD Coronavirus Response Lesson – Teacher/Catechist/Parent Pages | en español

Growing with GOD Coronavirus Response Lesson – Lesson Resource | en español

Leccion en respuesta al coronavirus

www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/child-safety-and-catholic-family-living/growing-with-god/program-overview/coronavirus-response-lesson/

Faith and Family

Here is another free resource to share with our families, " Faith and Family" from Franciscan Media! Click here!

Caring for the Environment!

To learn more about "Caring for the Environment" a Family Faith Sharing Guide, click here!

Catholic Digest Faith and Life

To find Catholic family activities, and prayer, click here!

Holy Heroes presents a free Summer on-line Catholic Vacation Bible School!

Everything you need for an unforgettable, fun week. Summer Faith Adventure is the thoroughly Catholic program to teach about the Sacraments, the Church, and the Bible!
Click here to sign up for this fun, free, Faith Adventure!
Have a Blessed week!

Building Better Families!

Go to Formed.org to watch a sixteen part video series "Building Better Families!" This series encourages families to build a great foundation for working together to build character strengths that increase the positive , intentional environment in your home!

Faith Formation Update for 2020-2021

As families begin to prepare for the upcoming school year, we at the parish office are also working on our upcoming Faith Formation year. We know many of you have questions on how the program will look for the 2020-2021 school year. There are many moving parts to which we do not have answers yet. We anticipate our first classes starting in October. This will allow us time to receive direction from local health officials, our diocese, and see how the local school systems are handling return to school. As more information becomes available we will share with all. Announcements will be made via email, in the bulletin, on our website, our Facebook page, as well as our parish app. If you have any questions, please reach out to Joan Falcon or Amy Colerick at the parish office at 308-254-2828.

Church Support

Some have inquired as to how to make their financial contribution to the parish in light of the absence of masses and other liturgical celebrations.
This current global health crisis has, of course, generated a great deal of anxiety and fear as well as created significant financial and economic hardship. Obviously, these concerns have overwhelmed many of us, and justifiably so. Nevertheless, if you are able to make your financial gift to the parish, please make it in one of two ways:

electronic giving, (see green box above),
mail - St. Patrick's Catholic Church, PO Box 99, Sidney, NE 69162

I am so thankful for your financial support and your generosity in these unsettling times as we pay attention to the day to day operations here at St. Patrick's.
Please know of my daily prayer for you and your familes.
Fr. Mike McDermott

The Daily Word with Fr Mike - August 9th

For previous messages from Fr, Mike go HERE

Augustine Institute Resources

St. Patrick's has new books and CD's on the Augustine Institute Stand. Lots of excellent material. The church doors are open from Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday's 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Click on the image to get more information about Safe at Home Parenting in a Pandemic.

St. Patrick's Parish Mission Statement

Saint Patrick's Parish is a community empowered by the Spirit of God to love, serve, and welcome all to Christ.
As a family of common faith, we encourage stewardship by living out our baptismal call.

Welcome to St. Patrick's Parish, we have a great parish family!

Mass times:
Daily Mass is celebrated in the chapel
(no daily mass if a funeral is scheduled)
Monday - no Mass
Tuesday - 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday 7:15 a.m.
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m.

Reconciliation:
By appointment only. Call the Parish Office 254-2828