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Testing will be in the parking lot of Shepherd of the Valley Church.  It may be in one of the modules or Hall if the air quality is poorer than 100 because of fires.   Results will be phoned to you within a few days. You can receive a $30.00 gift card by participating in the testing procedure. 

Brothers and sisters, we welcome you to Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church!! We are a warm, friendly and active church that is alive with the presence of the Holy Spirit, and we welcome you to our humble family. 
From the Archdiocese and our Parish for the link click HERE (August 12, 2021)  
 
Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Mass  
Effective Friday, July 16, 2021 Archbishop Sample rescinds the dispensation from the obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. Canon Law still allows those who are vulnerable, sick, or who have other grave reasons, to miss Holy Mass if necessary. Those unable to attend the Sunday Eucharist for such reasons are asked to honor the Lord in another way that day by watching a live-streamed Mass, praying the rosary, reading sacred Scripture, or otherwise setting aside time to be with the Lord.  
General Principles: All indoor liturgical celebrations and faith gatherings are allowed to take place without capacity limitations, social distancing, sign-up systems, or segregation between those vaccinated and those unvaccinated.
 

Pastors and their staff and volunteers are encouraged to foster the life and activities of the parish with renewed enthusiasm. This applies to all faith gatherings and parish activities, including sacramental preparation programs, faith formation, bible studies and vacation bible schools. 
 
Liturgical Practices: All previous liturgical restrictions are lifted, except for the following: 

1. The Precious Blood will not be offered to the faithful. Starting this weekend, the four sections are simultaneously forming four lines and coming forward to receive the Body of Christ only, and the same EM is given communion in the hand or in the mouth as it is requested (There is no longer an EM for the Hand and another for the tongue).  
   
   2. The Sign of Peace will not be exchanged through physical contact.  
   
   3. In our parish, after the collection is done, we are processing with the gifts and the collection as before Covid.  
   
   4. Holy water may return to fonts. It will not be ready for this weekend, but it will be ready very soon. 
   
   5. Social gatherings and funeral receptions may take place so long as sensible health precautions are taken. We are evaluating case by case as we reestablish ministries.  
   
   6. Cleaning after Masses and gatherings is no longer required.  
   
   Thank you for your prayers, support, and joyful Spirit as we are returning to normal life!!! 
   
   
   
   De la Arquidiócesis y nuestra Parroquia: (30 de junio de 2021) para el documento, haga CLIC AQUI
   
   Dispensa de la obligación de asistir a Misa 
   
   A partir del viernes 16 de julio de 2021, el arzobispo Sample anula la dispensa de la obligación de asistir a la Santa Misa los Domingos y días festivos de obligación. El derecho canónico todavía permite que aquellos que son vulnerables, enfermos o que tienen otras razones graves, falten a la Santa Misa si es necesario. A los que no pueden asistir a la Eucaristía dominical por tales razones se les pide que honren al Señor de otra manera ese día, viendo una Misa transmitida en vivo, rezando el rosario, leyendo las Sagradas Escrituras o apartando tiempo para estar con el Señor. 
   
   Principios generales: Se permite que todas las celebraciones litúrgicas en interiores y reuniones de fe se lleven a cabo sin limitaciones de capacidad, distanciamiento social, sistemas de registro o segregación entre los vacunados y los no vacunados. 

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   2. El Signo de la Paz no se intercambiará mediante contacto físico. 
   
   3. En nuestra parroquia, una vez terminada la colecta, habrá procesión con las ofrendas y la colecta como antes de Covid. 
   
   4. El agua bendita puede volver a las fuentes. No estará listo para este fin de semana pero estará listo muy pronto.  
   
   5. Las reuniones sociales y recepciones de funerales pueden tener lugar siempre que se tomen precauciones de salud sensatas. Estaremos evaluando caso por caso a medida que restablecemos los ministerios. 
   
   6. Ya no es necesario limpiar después de Misas y reuniones. 
   
   ¡¡¡Gracias por sus oraciones, apoyo y espíritu gozoso mientras retornamos a la vida normal !!! 

Updates from Archbishop Alexander Sample 
Rescinding dispensation  from Mass- English
Live Mass with the Archbishop
 

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