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St. Mary Church and School

 820 W Madison St.  Alexandria,IN

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      • Staff
      • Bulletins
      • Calendar
      • Parish News
      • Photo Albums
      • Contact Us
  • Liturgy/Prayer
      • Mass Times
      • Confession & Adoration
      • Ministry Schedules for Mass
      • Prayer Opportunities
      • Mass Intentions
  • Faith Formation
    • Formation
      • Formed
      • RCIA
    • Sacraments
      • Baptism
      • Confirmation
      • Reconciliation
      • Eucharist
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Matrimony
      • Holy Orders
  • Parish Organizations
      • Joseph's Helpers
      • Daughters of Isabella
  • Community Outreach
      • Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners
      • Food Collection
  • St. Mary School
      • COVID-19 Support
      • Continuous Learning Plan
      • Supply Donation List
    • About Us
      • About St. Mary School
      • Faculty & Staff
      • Academics
      • Student Life
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      • Contact Us
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  • SPIRITUAL cOMMUNION

    My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and I unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

  • Pope's Prayer  to Mary During the Coronavirus Pandemic

    O Mary,

    you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

    We seek refuge under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

  • 10/23/2020 Update

    October 23, 2020
    Dear Parishioner,

    The five Catholic bishops of Indiana, including Bishop Timothy Doherty of the Diocese of Lafayette, have extended until further notice the dispensation from the obligation to attend Lord's Day and Holy Day Masses

    The bishops recognize the special measures being taken in parishes to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. However, as the number of cases continues to increase in Indiana, they have determined that an extension of the dispensation is a prudent decision.

    Bishop Doherty reminds us all that the obligation to keep Sunday holy is still (and always is) in force, even if that does not include Sunday Mass participation. He writes: "I continue to invite each of you to prayerfully consider attending Mass to fully experience the gift that Jesus gives us in the Eucharist..."

    We are invited to consider these criteria when prayerfully making this decision:


    • Am I well and currently experiencing no symptoms of my own?
    • Am I considered to be in an at-risk group? Or caring for someone who is?
    • Am I able to comply with all the necessary diocesan safety protocols in place for my parish?

    In the parishes of the Anderson-Alexandria Pastorate, St. Ambrose, St. Mary (Alexandria), and St. Mary (Anderson), those who come to Mass are asked to wear masks, to practice social distancing, and to use hand sanitizer before receiving Communion.

    Thanks to all who continue to pray with and support our parishes during this time. Please contact your parish office if you have any special needs, whether or not they are related to the pandemic. Let's continue to pray for each other, for all those who have been diagnosed with Covid-19, healthcare professionals, and public officials in our community, state, and nation.

    God bless you!

    Fr. Tom Metzger, Pastor

    P.S. For the full statement from our diocese (in Spanish and English), go to the diocesan website, www.dol-in.org. It will also be published in the November 1 edition of The Catholic Moment, our diocesan newspaper.







     
  • Things to consider when deciding to attend Mass or not.

    1. If you cannot attend Mass through no fault of your own, no dispensation is needed. 
         (e.g., no Mass is offered, you are infirmed, or, while wanting to go, you are         prevented for some reason you cannot control {e.g., your ride did not show       up, the church was at capacity})

    2. If you are seriously ill, or if not seriously ill, your health condition will be compromised if you were to contract a communicable illness then use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
         (i.e., you have underlying conditions or are in a high risk category)

    3. If you have good reason to think you might be asymptomatic of a contagious illness then use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
         (e.g., you were in recent contact with one who contracted a contagion).

    4. If you exhibit flu-like symptoms then use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.

    5. If you are overcome by anxiety and fear of becoming ill by being at Mass, then you should speak with your pastor about this anxiety.
    (such that you will not be able to participate in the Mass in a full and active manner;)

    6. If you care for the sick, homebound, or infirmed, then you should consider their health as well as your own.

  • What to expect at Mass (Updated 8/3/2020)

     
    • Entrance to the Church will be restricted to one doorway
      • Main Entryway
    • We will follow the state guidelines concerning Masks
    • We will maintain social distancing
      • Spaced every third pew at Saturday's Mass
      • Spaced every other pew at Sunday Masses
    • Families of 4 or more - the whole pew is yours
    • Families of 3 or less - Sit at one end of a pew (so someone else can sit at the other end)
    • Please do not change seats once seated.
    • Hand Sanitizer will be available.
    • Cleaning will take place between each liturgy.
    • Bathrooms will be cleaned between each liturgy, but cannot be cleaned after each use, you may want to consider limiting liquid intake prior to Mass.
    • The collection basket will be in the entryway, there will not be a collection during Mass; thank you for your continued support.
    • There will be no congregational singing.
    • Hymnals will not be available, if you like to follow along with the readings you may consider subscribing to Magnificat ($5/3 month special) or something similar and bring it with you.
    • Priest/EMHC will be masked during distribution of communion
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