COVID-19 Parish Updates

Updated 5/19//2020

First and foremost, we pray everyone is well.
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Starting on May 4, the parish staff will be working from their offices; we ask you to please wear a mask/covering and stand 6 feet distance at all times while visiting a staff member or priest. We have temporary office hours at this time.  Monday-Friday, from 8:30, am to 4 pm, if you need to meet with one of our staff members, please make an appointment by calling 972-279-6581

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Mass is available on the parish’s Facebook page at 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings. Videos are saved to our Facebook page and are also posted afterward on our website. Sunday Public Masses have been suspended and by the decree of Bishop Burns, all Catholics of the Diocese of Dallas are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass "on Sundays and other holy days of obligation" (Canon 1247) until further notice. The faithful should make an attempt to view Mass online.
Daily Mass (Monday-Friday) will resume on May 26 at 9:30 am. The limited capacity of 25% is only allowed. Face coverings are required to attend Mass. The eastside entrance (chapel) door will be open at 9 am,  please line up and maintain social distancing of 6 ft apart, a staff member will take your temperature before letting you in the building.

Confessions will be on Thursday & Saturdays at 4 pm (outside), please make sure to wear a mask or covering and maintain at least six feet of distance. 

You can continue to meditate with a Crucifix, do lectio divina, or participate online with Daily Mass. You can do a daily examination of conscience. Please read what Pope Francis has recently commented on perfect contrition. You can make an act of spiritual communion. 

Pope Francis will offer plenary indulgences in response to COVID-19. Read the decree here. 

Holy Water is not available at this time and until further notice.

Tithing:  St. Michael still needs your support as we have fixed costs as a parish. We hope you may continue giving even though we are unable to have public Masses. We are still offering Mass and prayers for you! Online giving on our website makes it easy to give whether just for this week or as a recurring contribution. There is also an envelope drop box located on the West entrance (by the Faith Formation offices) to place your church envelope.

Faith Formation and Youth Ministry classes and activities have been suspended and will now be conducted online.

For the care of our community we ask that you take these everyday actions: 

• Wash your hands frequently.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Check on those who are homebound or elderly by contacting them by phone.

Our food pantry is open starting May 21 on limited days, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the moment, but we are working on a way to assist clients in a different format. We are still accepting non-perishable food donations for when we are able to open again.  In the meantime, people can go to Sharing Life Community Outreach at 3544 E. Emporium Circle, Mesquite  75150.  Please see their website for information before going:  www.sharinglifeoutreach.org.  

Please stay connected by: 
Checking out our bulletin: https://discovermass.com/church/saint-michael-the-archangel-garland-tx/#bulletins
Following our St. Michael's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Saintmichaelgarland
Following our St. Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/StMichael75043
Checking out the Diocese website: https://www.cathdal.org/precautions
Watching Mass on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP8ZLqsfBoXPLktYO7IzTjQ  
Continue growing your spiritual faith through Formed: https://stmichaelgarland.org/formed