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Welcome to Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
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Coronavirus UpdateOn Thursday May 21, 2020 Bishop Michael Olson issued a Pastoral Letter to all the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth regarding the public celebration of Mass.
The following are parish liturgical adaptations and restrictions in accordance with
the recent Pastoral Letter of Bishop Olson.
May 22, 2020
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The faithful still dispensed from the Sunday Mass obligation until further notice. The faithful are under no moral obligation to attend Mass at this time.
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Those 60 and older and anyone with an underlying medical condition, are encouraged to stay home and watch the live stream Mass at home.
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Anyone with symptoms including cough, chills, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, fever, or known close contact to someone infected by COVID-19 are prohibited from attending.
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Those that attend Mass, or confession, must have their own face covering, medical mask, bandana, or scarf to prevent spreading the virus to others. Ushers, greeters, and guardians will also wear gloves.
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If you choose not to wear a mask you are asked to stay home or watch the mass from your car and receive communion when it is disbursed.
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Only the main front door will be unlocked to enter the church.
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Upon entering the church, please sanitize your hands.
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Follow the seating instructions of the hospitality ministers (ushers and greeters). Seating will begin at the front pews; every other row will be vacant. When shown to your assigned pew, continue to the furthest available seat.
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Those that arrive for confession only (Saturday 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM) will follow all protocols and be seated in the transept. Confessions will be heard in the sanctuary, with 6’ between confessors.
- Allowable church capacity is 50% per diocesan directives. When attendance reaches 500, the door will be locked. After the door is locked, parishioners should return to their vehicle to live stream the Mass.
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Communion station outside the church (drive up Communion) is discontinued.
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Social distancing in the narthex, pews, and during communion is crucial.
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Collection Baskets will not be passed from person to person. There will be a baskets this weekend, one for offertory on the baptismal font. Please drop your contributions into the baskets as you enter or exit.
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When your row is released for communion, keep 3’ (or 1 pews) separation from the person ahead of you. Rows will be staggered
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Communion recipients must use hand sanitizer before receiving the Blessed Sacrament. Sanitizer will be available near the front pews. Lower your mask when you are next to receive communion, then replace your mask.
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Social gatherings before or after Mass are not allowed at this time.
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Dismissal after Mass will be by row, starting at the last pew. Please remain in your seats until your row is released.
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Volunteers are needed to help wipe down the pews, door handles, and restrooms for the next Mass. If you are willing to help, please remain after Mass.
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The parish office will remain closed to the public until further notice but we are available via phone and email.
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8:00 AM Sunday Mass will no longer be lived-streamed.
Read the complete pastoral letter
For more information please visit the Diocese of Fort Worth website
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Aviso sobre el CoronavirusEl Jueves 21 de mayo de 2020 el Obispo Michael Olson envio una Carta Pastoral a todos los fieles de la Diócesis de Fort Worth sobre la celebracion de la Misa en publico.
Las siguientes adaptaciones liturgicas parroquiales son de acuerdo con
la Carta Pastoral del Obispo Olson
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Los fieles están aun eximidos de la obligación de asistir y participar de la Misa dominical.
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Las personas mayor de 60 años con condiciones medicas crónicas se recomienda que se queden en casa por su salud y participar desde su casa atreves de la transmisión en vivo de la misa.
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Si están enfermos o tienen cualquier síntoma del COVID-19 como lo describe el CDC o han estado en contacto con alguien que ha dado positivo al COVID-19 están prohibidos de atender por la seguridad y salud de todos.
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Las personas que asistan a Misa se requiere que usen cubrebocas, mascarilla o bufanda que cubren la boca y la nariz dentro de la iglesia.
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Si no desea usar una mascarilla por algún motivo, quédese en su casa o puede quedarse en su carro para escuchar la Misa que será transmitía en vivo.
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Nada más la puerta principal de la iglesia estará abierta para mantener cuenta de nuestra capacitación.
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Solamente el 50% de nuestra capacidad será permitida entrar a la iglesia. Cuando el limite de 500 personas están contadas las puertas se cerraran. Los fieles deben regresar a sus autos y participar de la misa a través de la transmisión en vivo. La comunión será distribuida a los que estan en sus autos.
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Familias deben de mantener una distancia de 3' de otra gente.
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Al entrar a la iglesia, estaciones de lavamanos estarán disponibles. Por favor limpien sus manos al entrar la iglesia.
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Por favor sigan las directivas de los ushers de los asientos de las bancas. Distancia social esta en efecto en las bancas. Cada otra fila de bancas estará vacía para mantener la distancia social.
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Canastas de ofrenda estarán disponibles por la fuente bautismal para que puedan dejar sus sobres al entrar la iglesia o al salir.
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Cuando este en fila para recibir la comunión por favor mantenga una distancia de 3’ entre la persona de enfrente.
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Lavamanos estarán disponibles en las bancas de enfrente por el altar, favor de lavar las manos antes de recibir la comunión.
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Baje su mascarilla o cubrebocas cuando le toque recibir la comunión. Al recibir la comunión póngase de nuevo su mascarilla o cubrebocas.
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Charlas sociales antes o después de misa no están permitidas en este momento.
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Al terminar la misa los fieles serán despedidos por bancas por los ushers para mantener la distancia social. Favor de seguir sentados hasta que su banca es llamada.
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Se requieren voluntarios para limpiar las bancas, puertas, y baños para la siguiente misa. Si usted gusta ayudar, favor de quedarse al terminar la misa.
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Misa Dominical de 8:00 AM no sera transmitida en vivo.
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La oficina parroquial esta cerrada hasta al publico hasta nuevo aviso, pero estamos disponibles por telefono o correo electronico.
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La Comunión afuera de la iglesia para las personas en sus vehículos esta descontinuara
Lea la carta en Español
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The Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen
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Acto de Comunion espiritual
Creo, Jesús mío, que estás real y verdaderamente en el cielo y en el Santísimo Sacramento del Altar. Os amo sobre todas las cosas y deseo vivamente recibirte dentro de mi alma, pero no pudiendo hacerlo ahora sacramentalmente, venid al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón. Y como si ya os hubiese recibido, os abrazo y me uno del todo a Ti. Señor, no permitas que jamás me aparte de Ti.
Amén.
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Pastoral Message From our PastorCarta Pastoral del Párroco
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English
Excerpt from the letter:
"Divine Mercy Sunday, reminds us that our Lord is not an unjust tyrant, but a loving, fatherly King. Jesus Christ, our King, is the very Person in Whom mercy and justice meet, and where righteousness and peace kiss (Ps 85:10)."
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Spanish
Breve parte de la carta:
"Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, nos recuerda que nuestro Señor no es un tirano injusto, sino un rey amoroso y paternal. Jesucristo, nuestro Rey, es la misma Persona en la que la misericordia y la justicia se encuentran, y donde la justicia y la paz se besan (Sal 85:10)."
Lea la carta completa de nuestro párroco a la comunidad parroquial
19 de abril de 2020
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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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Reading 1 Acts 25:13b-21Responsorial Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20abGospel Jn 21:15-19
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Primera lectura Hch 25, 13-21Salmo Responsorial Salmo 102, 1-2. 11-12. 19-20abEvangelio Jn 21, 15-19
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Mass Times
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM SpanishEspañolES
- Monday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Sunday vigil Mass
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
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Adoration Times
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Events
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Saturday, May 30, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PMAppointments can be made during the week. Please call the parish office to schedule an appointment.Read More
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Thursday, June 4, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMAll are welcomed to attend.Read More
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Read MoreFriday, June 5, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Saturday, June 6, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PMAppointments can be made during the week. Please call the parish office to schedule an appointment.Read More
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Thursday, June 11, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMAll are welcomed to attend.Read More
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