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Magdalene, sinner, knew forgiveness when she began to love.
- Emmanuel d'Alzon
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By Fr. Peter Precourt, A.A.
Hello! Remember me? In early March I had returned to Massachusetts for a series of meetings. Upon my returned to El Paso on March 20th I encountered the newly mandated “stay at home” decree for the city of El Paso. All the churches, schools and non-essential businesses were closed. I was fortunate to be invited by the Bishop to concelebrate with him at the daily televised Mass at the seminary. Living directly across the street from the seminary made it very easy to attend. Monday through Friday, Mass is live-streamed for the diocese from this location. On Saturdays I join the Bishop at the cathedral for the Sunday vigil Mass at 4 pm. This Mass is live-streamed for the diocese and offered again on Sunday mornings by a local television station at 11 am. Often times at the celebration of the Mass, the Bishop introduces me to the people. There are many in the diocese who now know me even though I have not met them.
I remain here alone most of the time. I go out weekly for my groceries and daily for my 4-mile walk. Generally, I also take a brief walk in the evening around sunset. When I returned in March, spring had already begun in El Paso. I will include some pictures at the end of this letter.
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 May 2020 15:55 |
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Paul F. St. Jean, age 73, lost his life from complications of COVID 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
He was born February 22, 1947 in Brunswick, ME, son of the late Fernand and Laurette (Robitaille) St. Jean. Paul grew up in Holyoke and was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Seminary, Casadaga, NY and Assumption College, Worcester. He enjoyed reading, music, playing cards, sports and being with his family. Paul was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 May 2020 17:01 |
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You are also invited to participate in the Daily Mass online at worcesterdiocese.org
The following can be prayed alone or with family members in your household.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son (+),
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
PENITENTIAL ACT
Brothers and sisters,
let us acknowledge our sins.
A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula of general confession:
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Graciously grant to your Church, O merciful God, that,
gathered by the Holy Spirit,
she may be devoted to you with all her heart
and united in purity of intent.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
READINGS (click for readings of the day)
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
For all our pastors, that they may remain faithful in keeping watch over the flock that has been entrusted to them.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church, that all might put aside division and strive to live the unity that was Christ’s prayer to the Father.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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You are also invited to participate in the Daily Mass online at worcesterdiocese.org
The following can be prayed alone or with family members in your household.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son (+),
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
PENITENTIAL ACT
Brothers and sisters,
let us acknowledge our sins.
A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula of general confession:
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Grant, we pray, almighty and merciful God,
that the Holy Spirit, coming near
and dwelling graciously within us,
may make of us a perfect temple of his glory.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
READINGS (click for readings of the day)
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
For the Church, called to missionary discipleship, that like Paul, we may serve the Lord with humility and courage.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all essential workers who serve their brothers and sisters without counting the cost, that they may be richly rewarded.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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