Discussion Question: What is God doing in your life in this time of pandemic?
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updated March 25 at 3 PM
Decree Prohibiting Mass Gatherings of 10 People or More
Decree Suspending the Public Celebration of Mass
Masses
Per Bishop David Ricken: Effective Friday, March 20, the celebration of public Mass in the Diocese of Green Bay is suspended through mid-April. Catholics are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the length of this suspension. We want to assure you all that not attending Mass during a national health emergency like this is not sinful.
Diocese of Green Bay COVID-19 Response
Churches Open for Private Prayer
Having Churches open enables our parishioners and guests to pray privately before the Blessed Sacrament present in the tabernacle.
Monday - Friday
St. Patrick: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Denis: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Fr. Michael available for confession or spiritual discussion
Saturday
St. Patrick: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Denis: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Fr. Michael available for confession or spiritual discussion
Sunday
St. Patrick: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Denis: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Fr. Michael available for confession or spiritual discussion
The Diocese of Green Bay has received guidance from the Wisconsin Catholic Conference of Bishops and, together, have both identified that our parishes qualify as “Organizations that provide charitable and social services.” and thereby qualify as an “Essential Business” and “encouraged to remain open.” This means that “provided that employees comply with Social Distancing Requirements, to the extent possible” our parishes are able to carry out the “minimum necessary activities” to keep our buildings and grounds preserved, ensure security, process payroll and employee benefits or for related functions.
Office
Our office Staff are monitoring phone calls and e-mails:
[email protected]
920.757.5090
After hours emergency line: 920.986.3369
Faith Formation Classes
All in person child and adult faith formation classes are suspended during the public health crisis.
"Last Sunday was the first time our family was unable to attend Mass due to the coronavirus. In an attempt to maintain a reverent attitude toward our Sunday privilege of Mass and also to try and keep things as normal as possible for the kids, we began the day with our usual routine: we ate at our usual time (keeping in mind fasting rules/time)and dressed up in our Sunday best. We selected a Mass that we could watch together on television and set up our family room using the kitchen table benches arranged like pews. Before beginning, we all blessed ourselves with holy water from church and then took our seats. From there, we tried to fully participate in the Mass: singing, sitting, standing, kneeling, and responding to the priest. The little ones were only allowed the few items they have with them when we attend Sunday Mass. During communion, we read the Spiritual Communion prayer aloud. We kneeled after the Recessional and said our usual prayers. Much to my children's dismay, I did not have any donuts on hand after we were finished! We all agreed that doing these practices made the experience of television Mass feel more interactive and gave us a sense of having participated. It was also fun to see the inside of a new church: St. Joseph's Cathedral in Sioux Falls!" -Allison
Watch Mass Digitally
Sundays
10:30 a.m. on the local CBS affiliate, WFRV Channel 5, Celebrated by Bishop Ricken for the duration of the suspension of public masses
9:00 a.m. livestream from the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier in Green Bay
7:15 a.m. with Bishop Robert Baron
9:00 a.m. with Fr. Mike Schmitz: Ascension Presents YouTube Chanel livestream
7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. on EWTN: TV or livesteam
5:30 a.m. on the local ABC affiliate WBAY Channel 2 every Sunday morning
8:00 a.m. on CW14
9:00 a.m. on Relevant Radio: 1050 AM or App
Weekdays
7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. on EWTN :TV or livesteam
7:15 a.m. with Bishop Robert Baron
During these challenging times, we need God in our lives more than ever. Please make use of these resources with your family.
Resources
Green Bay Diocese at Home Resources
The Liturgy Guys Podcast: How to Pray at Home
Magnificat: complimentary access to help people pray from home
How to Pray Divine Mercy Chaplet
Blog: COVID-19 is an opportunity for the domestic church
Virtual Lenten Retreat with Cardinal Sean O'Malley
Ascension Presents: Answers to common questions about our faith
Public Masses are suspended for the time being.
Saturday
4:00 p.m. Mass, St. Denis
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Mass, St. Patrick
10:30 a.m. Mass, St. Denis
Public Masses are suspended for the time being.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Adoration, St. Denis
6:00 p.m. Mass, St. Denis
Thursday
6:30 a.m. Mass, St. Patrick
7:00 a.m. Adoration, St. Patrick
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Adoration, St. Patrick
9:00 a.m. Mass, St. Patrick
During this public health crisis, Fr. Michael is available for confession at St. Denis:
Mon- Fri 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Regular Confession
Saturday
3:00 p.m. St. Denis
Sunday
7:30 a.m. St. Patrick
Lenten Confession
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
5:30 p.m. St. Denis
Saturday
9:30 a.m. St. Patrick
Father Michael is regularly available
after Masses or by appointment.
During the public health crisis, we are not anticipating celebrating Holy Week liturgies publically.
Palm Sunday Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. St. Denis
Palm Sunday Masses
8:30 a.m. St. Patrick
10:30 a.m. St. Denis
Holy Thursday Mass
7:00 p.m. St. Denis
Good Friday Service
3:00 p.m. St. Denis
Holy Saturday Vigil Mass
8:00 p.m. St. Patrick
Easter Sunday Masses
8:30 a.m. St. Patrick
10:30 a.m. St Denis
Divine Mercy Sunday Masses
8:30 a.m. St. Patrick
10:30 a.m. St Denis
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Each person has an inherent dignity as a beloved child of God. The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to providing a safe environment in our parishes, in our schools, in our Faith Formation programs, and in all of our ministries, especially those that serve children, youth and individuals at risk. If you want to learn more about the programs and resources available through the Diocese of Green Bay to live out this commitment, please click on the following link: http://www.gbdioc.org/ministry-formation-portal/safe-environment.html.
