AMENDED COVID 19 PARISH DIRECTIVES

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 11, 2021

WEARING FACE MASKS OR COVERING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED: ALTHOUGH, THE WEARING OF FACE MASKS IS LEFT TO THE INDIVIDUALS DISCRETION. EVERY OTHER PEW WILL BE MARKED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING. PLEASE KEEP ABOUT 2 OR 3 FEET APART WHEN GOING TO HOLY COMMUNION. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

APPLICATION for Director of Religious Education (DRE)

Online Registration for Classes

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FATHER PAT HIGGINS HAS MADE A DECISION THAT ONLY SACRAMENTAL CLASSES WILL BE HELD IN PERSON THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID CASES IN OUR AREA. OTHER STUDENTS CAN REGISTER TO RECEIVE A TEXTBOOK FOR AT-HOME FAMILY INSTRUCTION (MUST REGISTER ONLINE FIRST).

CCE CLASSES HELD IN PERSON, IN THE HALL, INCLUDE: FIRST COMMUNION I & II (EVERY OTHER WEEK SCHEDULE, 11:15am to 12:15pm), CONFIRMATION I (EVERY WEEK - 7pm to 8:30pm), RCIC CLASS (7pm to 8:30pm every Wednesday) and RCIA (7pm to 8:30pm every Thursday). PLEASE REGISTER FIRST, AND ONCE REGISTERED YOU WILL BE INVITED TO JOIN A CLASS IN THE GROUPME APP ... WHICH WILL SHARE ALL INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW. THANKS! 

BINGO

BINGO HAS BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE OF COVID NUMBERS. 

  ROSEMARY WILL BE IN THE OFFICE TO TAKE ANY CALLS, MESSAGES FOR FR. PATRICK AND TO SCHEDULE MASS INTENTIONS. PLEASE WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING UPON ENTERING THE PARISH OFFICE.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY CONTINUE MAILING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS OR DROP THEM OFF AT THE OFFICE OR ADORATION CHAPEL IN THE BOX PROVIDED.

FORMED.ORG - LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH @ HOME

NEW! - OLOA Parishioners now have access FREE of CHARGE to FORMED.org, a resource for learning and growing in the Faith at home! CLICK HERE, or click the image below, to download the app or visit the website.

PARISH NEWS & UPDATES | COVID-19 

 As of May 20, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new state guidelines that those who are fully vaccinated can resume activities that they did before the pandemic without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal,or territorial laws, rules, and regulations. The Diocese of Corpus Christi has released notice that public Mass may resume at 100% capacity,with, responsible distancing. Holy Water fonts will be used and will be cleansed after the Sunday mass. Wearing face masks or covering is no longer mandatory during Mass. Every pew may now be utilized. Hand sanitizer will be available upon entering the Church. Proper sanitizing of the pews must be done at least once a week. Distribution of the Precious Blood to the congregation is still suspended.  Missalettes and hymnals are now permitted and may be placed in the pews.  Gatherings in parish halls are permissable.  Classrooms can be utilized. Overnight retreats will follow each retreat center guidelines.

 ATTENDING MASS VIRTUALLY All of the faithful who are at risk because of underlying health issues and those who are elderly are strongly encouraged, for their own health,  to attend Mass by watching on TV or online. Mass from the Corpus Christi Cathedral is being televised at 9.30 a.m. each Sunday. Coverage is available on KDF-TV. You may also tune into the Mass on KLUX. 

PARISH ACTIVITIES: The Tuesday Bingo is still suspended until further notice. Gatherings in parish halls are now permitted.  Classrooms can be utilized.  Overnight retreats will follow each retreat center guidelines. Due to the COVID-19 Health Emergency, Fr. Patrick's pilgrimage to the Shrine of Italy and Medjugorje (formerly scheduled for June 22, 2020 to July 3, 2020) has been postponed. We will reschedule when it is safe to do so. 

ADORATION CHAPEL: Our Adoration Chapel is open for Adoration and Prayer.  Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance of the chapel.

DIOCESAN NEWS & UPDATES | COVID-19

Bishop Michael Mulvey continues to release information and guidance regarding COVID-19 for all parishes and families in the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Please CLICK HERE to view the latest information from Bishop Mulvey.

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VOLUNTEER/EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Volunteers and Employees at Our Lady of the Assumption are asked to watch the Defensive Driving Video the CMG link below as part of the requirements to volunteer or work in this parish.  There are other videos available that may pertain to the type of volunteer work or employment you may be interested in.  These training videos do not expire.