St. Stanislaus Kostka

 Roman Catholic Church 

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As the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic further plays out around the world, here’s the latest information from the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston about what is happening – and not happening.

In accordance with the guidelines issued this afternoon by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in response to the public health crisis, we will be suspending all activities including the public celebration of the Holy Eucharist, until further notice. He does this in sadness, of course, but recognizes it is the right thing to do to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. He expressed his closeness to all the people of the Archdiocese in prayer in these anxious days.

• I will, however, continue to offer Mass daily for the glory of God and for the good of the people of God each day at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel at Christ Our Light. Though I will do so privately, you and your intentions will be in my prayers, and I invite you to join me in spiritual communion.
• The church, however, will remain open for personal prayer and individual devotion from 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. only. Gatherings in the church of groups with more than ten people are strictly prohibited. While in the church for personal prayer, please observe social distancing.
• The office will remain open for regular business hours. You can still call and email the office. Fr. Eli is still accessible via phone (936-873-2291) and email (lopez.eli68@gmail.com)  and will still visit the sick and dying.
• The Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be discontinued indefinitely out of concern for many of our adorers who are in their 60s. Individuals are of course welcome to spend time with the Lord before the Blessed Sacrament in the Chuch from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., after which access to the church and the facilities will not be allowed.
• Reconciliation is available by appointment only.
• Finally, communion is reserved ONLY for the sick and the dying.

 
I encourage you to pray the Common Prayer of the Church, the Liturgy of the Hours, in the morning and in the evening. This time might also be a good opportunity to spend time with the word of God in Scripture, allowing that Word to nourish and comfort us; after all, we do not live by bread alone but from every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Please know that despite the physical absence from the liturgies, the Holy Spirit continues to guide us in the communion of love that is found in our Trinitarian God. Let us pray for increased strength, faith and hope during this growing health crisis, confident that the comfort of our loving and healing God will dispel all our fears and anxiety. St. Stanislaus Kostka pray for us! St. Roque pray for us!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Eli

 Mission Statement
To provide and promote an environment for the spiritual well-being and growth of all our parishioners.