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What is the Mass?
As Catholics, we celebrate the Eucharist during the liturgy of the Mass. The Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith. (CCC 1327)
The Sunday celebration of the Lord's Day and the Eucharist is at the heart of the Church's life. "Sunday is the day on which the paschal mystery is celebrated in light of the apostolic tradition and is to be observed as the foremost holy day of obligation in the universal Church." (CCC 2177)
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Who Can Attend Mass?
EVERYONE!
If you are a practicing Catholic, a Catholic who has not come to Mass in years, if you are not Catholic, or if you are not even Christian, we invite you to come celebrate Mass with us.
Come! Come find out what we believe and how we live our Faith! Come join in the praise of God with us! Come!
Because we believe that the Eucharist is truly the body and blood of Christ, and therefore sacred, only those who have
1) made their First Communion in a Catholic Church and 2) are not in a state of sin should recieve Holy Communion. (Guidelines for the Reception of Communion)
If you do not meet either of these criteria, we still encourage you to attend and participate in Mass without recieving the Eucharist.
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Public Masses have been suspended until further notice
COVID-19 Advisory from Bishop Boyea, March 17, 2020
Bishop Boyea has cancelled all public Masses, events, and gatherings:
"After consultation with the priests of the diocese, who were of mixed minds on this matter, and out of deep concern for the health of all our folks especially our elders, and with due deference to medical and government authorities, it has been decided that all public Masses, events, and gatherings will be cancelled throughout the Diocese of Lansing beginning tomorrow morning (March 18, 2020) lasting, for now, through Wednesday of Holy Week (April 8, 2020). We will see at that time whether these plans will have to change."
Please read the full letter for more information by clicking here.
Reconciliation is still available at St. Elizabeth Parish, but only by appointment (parish penance services and regular Saturday private confessions have been cancelled because of COVID-19).
Call the Parish Office or email the Parish Secretay at Steliz50@aol.com to schedule an appointment.
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Stay Involved Despite COVID-19
Do not lose hope! There are still ways to stay involved in this Lenten season.
Visit our Lent 2020 Homepage to see how.