Catholic Community of Epiphany Parish
Immaculate Heart of Mary 
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St. Joseph the Worker​​

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Dear Parishioners, 
     I want to update you about some things that impact the Catholic Community of the Epiphany at Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Joseph the Worker.  
     We are actively working with the diocese to evaluate the damage to the SJW rectory/office due to the basement fire.  For those who did not hear about the Fire it started about 9:30am in the basement on Sunday morning.  The Fire was contained to the Basement.  Water, smoke, soot is throughout the structure.  We will share information about that situation as it becomes available.   
     We are working on the logistics of planning to restart Masses.  The county health department has defined stipulations that must be met to hold Masses.  At the moment, we can only have 10 people in the church and 50 percent of the parking lot, if we decide to celebrate Mass outdoors.  Our goal is to have an acceptable plan in place so that we can hold Masses by the weekend of June 6/7, 2020 (tentatively).  Our plan must be approved by the Diocese. We will keep you informed about their status as the plans continue to evolve.
     Frequent changes in CDC and health department guidelines due to changes in the status of the of the COVID-19 pandemic make planning difficult. We thank you, in advance, for your patience and understanding.  Our first priority is the health and safety of our parishioners.
      At this time, we plan to continue to pre-record weekend Masses and will have the link available on Saturday afternoons.
     Please be aware that Bishop Lucia has declared that Catholics still have dispensation from attending Mass in person and recommends that people over 65 take precautions and stay home.
    This coming Sunday, May 31st, between 11am until 1pm, Deacon Steve will be on the St. Joseph’s campus to offer blessings to anyone who wishes.  Please remain in your Car.  
    Thank you all, 
     Fr “O”
     Rev. Daniel J O’Hara, Pastor
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     We will be open for personal prayer Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.   
      Mass offerings from our faithful parishioners are encouraged - as they are able - to continue supporting our parishes financially.  Electronic offering is a very convenient way to give.  For  registered SJW parishioners click here or for IHM parishioners click here.  You may drop off or mail your Sunday offering to the parish office.  Please prayerfully give what you can during this difficult time.

See below for link to the Noon Daily Televised Mass by Bishop Lucia.                                                                                                                            ~  Fr. O'
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mary's Pantry Hours
​Phone #: 315-457-5787
 Monday 12-2, Tuesday 2:30-4, Thursday 2:30-4
Please contact Terry by emailing ihmoutreach@ihmsjw.org
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​SJW Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Hours
​Phone #: 315-399-6023
Monday 12-3pm, Tuesday 1-3pm,
Wednesday 3-5pm, Thursday 12-2pm