Further Measures to Address Covid - 19

The Following are excerpts from a letter we received from Cardinal Collins on Tuesday March 17th:

Mass – In view of the requirements of the Government of Ontario, during this medical emergency, beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, I instruct that all public Masses be cancelled, both during the week and on the weekend. 
The faithful will be able to watch, via livestream, a Mass which will be celebrated every day at 7:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, which will be followed by the Angelus and the Rosary.

St. Mary's Church will be open for personal prayer:
Mondays: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Confessions in the Sacristy at 6:00 p.m.)
Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 – 6 p.m.)
Sundays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all day - 
Praise and Worship music 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.)

First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation (including preparation meetings) will be postponed for the duration of the emergency. New Dates will be available after the state of emergency is over.

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Communal celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation are not allowed at this time. 
All those who wish to receive the sacrament should contact the parish office to speak with a priest.
The sacrament is to be celebrated not in a confessional but rather in another location, where confidentiality may be ensured and where the distance required by the health officials can be maintained.
At St. Mary's Parish, the sacrament will be celebrated in the confessional - using the entrance by the Statue of Mary. 

Funerals – During this emergency, there will be no vigils or wake services. The Rite of Committal will take place with the immediate family at the cemetery. There will be no funeral Mass at this time, but we encourage the celebration of a funeral Mass at a later date when it is
possible.

Parish Meetings and Events are cancelled at this time.

While it is a painful moment in the life of the Church to take these extreme measures, we pray that they will aid in combating the pandemic that has affected so many in our own community and around the world.
Once again, we pray for those suffering and for those who are caring for the sick. We are facing many trials during our Lenten journey this year. We take these to prayer, and look for opportunities to be the face of Jesus to all those whom we encounter. 
May God continue to bless you.