a parish of the Diocese of Grand Rapids
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From Bishop Walkowiak and Father Dan
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UPDATE: 25 June 2021
There is nothing ordinary about what has transpired over these past 15 months. Fr. Dan, the St. Gregory-Our Lady of Fatima staff members, and many volunteers have worked tirelessly to nourish your spiritual lives while also safeguarding your physical health. Thank you for your understanding and patience when we did not do this to the best of our abilities.
As of June 22, the State of Michigan has lifted its broad epidemic orders. This is positive news, and we are hopeful that the worst of this pandemic is behind us. Daily numbers of new cases have been falling steadily. Positivity rates statewide are below 3% and have decreased 88% since their high on April 8.
Understanding that parishioners who are homebound or in long-term care facilities may be at increased risk of contracting COVID-19, ministers who are not fully vaccinated and bringing Holy Communion to individuals in these groups must wear a mask.
Other than this norm, the Diocese of Grand Rapids is terminating any remaining particular law in response to COVID-19, effective immediately. This decision aligns with guidance from public health officials and is supported by the data mentioned above.
Moving forward, the Diocese of Grand Rapids is allowing decisions regarding parish norms for COVID-19 to be made by the pastor (or administrator) and his staff. CDC recommendations for communities of faith may be found by clicking the button below.
CDC Guidelines
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No hay nada ordinario acerca de lo que ha ocurrido en estos últimos 15 meses. P. Dan, los miembros del personal de San Gregorio-Nuestra Señora de Fátima, y muchos voluntarios han trabajado incansablemente para nutrir sus vidas espirituales mientras también salvaguardan su salud física. Gracias por su comprensión y paciencia cuando no lo hicimos al máximo de nuestras habilidades.
En 22 de junio, el Estado de Michigan ha levantado sus órdenes amplias de pandemia. Esta es una noticia positiva, y esperamos que lo peor de esta pandemia esté detrás de nosotros. El número diario de casos nuevos ha ido disminuyendo constantemente. Las tasas de positividad en todo el estado están por debajo del 3% y han disminuido un 88% desde su máximo el 8 de abril.
Entendiendo que los feligreses que están confinados en casa o en centros de atención médica pueden estar en mayor riesgo de contraer COVID-19, los ministros que no están completamente vacunados y llevar la Sagrada Comunión a las personas de estos grupos deben usar una máscara.Aparte de esta norma, la Diócesis de Grand Rapids está terminando cualquier ley en particular restante en respuesta al COVID-19, con efecto inmediato. Esta decisión se alinea con la orientación de los funcionarios de salud pública y se apoya en los datos mencionados anteriormente.
En adelante, la Diócesis de Grand Rapids está permitiendo que las decisiones con respecto a las normas parroquiales para COVID-19 sean tomadas por el párroco (o administrador) y su personal. Las recomendaciones de los CDC para las comunidades de fe se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en el botón de abajo.
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Documents
- Nov. 18, 2020, Letter from Fr. Dan
- August 24, Letter from Bishop Walkowiak
- 24 de Agosto, Carta del Obispo Walkowiak
- June 23, Bishop Walkowiak Letter to Parishioners
- 23 Junio, Carta a los Feligreses del Obispo Walkowiak
- Mayo 19, Carta del Obispo a los Feligreses
- May 19, Bishop's Letter to Parishioners
- Mayo 8, 2020 Carta del Obispo Walkowiak a los Feligreses
- May 8, 2020 Bishop Walkowiak Letter to Parishioners
- April 24, 2020 Letter to Parents of Students in Sacramental Preparation
- 24 Abril 2020 Carta a los padres de los estudiantes sacramentales
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Guidelines by Liturgy
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Infant Baptisms will only be celebrated on an individual basis and outside of Mass. All present are to wear face coverings. Social distancing, 6 feet of separation in all directions, will be followed.
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Funerals are still being celebrated while following the same guidelines for Sunday mass. That said, we are not having luncheons afterwards at this time due to current restrictions on indoor gatherings.
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Bishop has given Fr. Dan permission to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation for the students at St. Gregory - Our Lady of Fatima. These are taking place on July 19, 2020 and September 6, 2020.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is still being celebrated at the normal times at St. Gregory. Father Dan asks that all penitents confess behind the screen in order to follow social distancing protocal.
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