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Message from Fr. Bradley, March 27, 2020

The current circumstances and problems associated with the Corona Virus are difficult. We are still moving through the quiet time of Lent as we approach the festival of Easter. We are challenged to walk with the silent and suffering Christ, and to hope in the healing and promises that only the Lord can give us.

In the midst of all our challenges, we need to seek opportunities to deepen our relationship with Christ and with one another:     

• We can spend more time with our loved ones.                                   
• We can read and reflect on our faith and perhaps become more acquainted with the Bible, especially the Gospels.                    
• We can utilize the media to enrich our Catholic faith with the various resources that are available to us such as praying with the daily Masses with Bishop Barron, our own Sunday Cathedral Mass with Bishop Burns or the Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NY. Also, click on the link at the bottom for all kinds of spiritual enrichment at our parish subscription of Formed.
• We can reach out to our neighbors who may need help.

I am still not sure what course things will take for our observance of Holy Week. Our “sheltering in place” currently remains until April 3. Hopefully we will know more next week as we approach Palm Sunday and Holy Week. Certainly we can pray and read the Bible and be refreshed in our hearts at the hope that Christ presents to us. 

Good news - this Sunday, March 29, we are allowed to have the church open for personal prayer from 9am to 12noon (limited people allowed in at one time). We are not at this time to have any special services such as a public Mass or public Confessions, or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until further notice. You are in fact dispensed from the usual Sunday or holy day obligation until March 30. After that we will know more about how as a community we will observe Holy Week and Easter.

Several weeks ago I shared this short reflection from Mother Teresa of Calcutta with a retreat group. I would like to share it with you as well:

The fruit of silence is prayer.
The fruit of prayer is faith.
The fruit of faith is love.
The fruit of love is service.
The fruit of service is peace.

May the Good Lord bless you as we near the sacred time of Holy Week. 
In Christ, -Fr. Bruce Bradley, Pastor

Important Time Sensitive Announcement about Stations of the Cross, Adoration and Mass

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

During these days of isolation, we are reaching out to the faithful of the Diocese of Dallas in ways that respect the government orders of “distancing“ so that together we can minimize the damage caused by the Coronavirus.

As your Shepherd, I am working with the priests, deacons and ministers in the Diocese of Dallas, to keep you spiritually nourished and your faith strong.  I invite you to visit our website at www.cathdal.org to find numerous resources for prayer, Scripture, reflections and liturgy.  I encourage you to gather your family together to use specific time for prayer - the rosary, scripture reading, etc. As you try to bring a routine to this time of isolation, do not forget your spiritual growth and deepening your relationship with the Lord which will bring His peace during these days.

With the good work of our managerial team at the Diocese, we are addressing the hardships that are being faced by our parishes. With the dedication of our Catholic Schools office, the program of e-learning for our students is well in place. And with the commitment of our catechetical and communications team, we have put together some programs for you and your family. Please participate in these online and televised liturgies offered this weekend.

While this is not our preferred way of celebrating our sacred liturgies with you, we are grateful that we still have a way to join together in worship and continue to support each other as members of the Body of Christ.  

We invite everyone to join us in these online and televised liturgies. This is a time for us to pray for all who are suffering at this time and ask God for mercy, wisdom and comfort. We pray that God will help strengthen and protect all our first responders and medical personnel.

Thank you for taking these moments to read this letter. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved ones. May our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe, intercede for us.

Sincerely in Christ,
Bishop Edward J. Burns
Diocese of Dallas

Scheduled Broadcasts from the Cathedral for this Weekend

Friday, March 27th

Saturday, March 28th

Sunday, March 29th

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Mass in English with Bishop Edward J. Burns from Cathedral Guadalupe

All videos are available any time after their premiere at https://cathdal.org/videos.