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The following publishers have generously made their resources available to support prayer during these difficult days. We thank them for their generosity and pastoral concern.
- Liturgical Press: Give Us This Day. . .
- Magnificat: English. . . | Spanish. . .
- Bayard: Living with Christ. . .
- The Word Among Us: English. . . | Spanish. . .
- GIA Publications. . .
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. . . (for parents) - RENEW International. . .
- Loyola Press. . .
- Oregon Catholic Press. . .
- Liturgy Training Publications (LTP). . .
- Our Sunday Visitor. . .
- Sadlier. . .
- RCL Benziger. . .
- Pflaum: Resources for Families. . .
- Catechist.com Resources. . .
- My Catholic Faith Delivered. . .
Find more resources from Association of Catholic Publishers. . . members
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Links
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Resources
Covid-10 Mental Health Support Line
(Texas Health and Human Services)
Speak with a mental health professional for help dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief or worry 24/7. Help is available!Catholic Charities Fort Worth
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Steps when attending Mass
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Act of Spiritual Communion | Comunión Espiritual
- St. Joseph Parishioners are invited to the Mass beginning (May 2-3) with some important things to know. Most importantly, be respectful of others. In addition, only 500 people (including liturgical ministers and volunteers) will be allowed in Church, so arrive early.
Maintain Physical distancing - Be respectful of the space of others.
- Those who are sick, should stay at home.
- Families will be allowed to sit together at Mass. One family per pew.
- Maintain spacing during Communion.
- Do not gather in groups/crowds before or after Mass.
- Do not linger or ‘hang around.’
- Maintain spacing when entering and exiting the building.
Masking, hand hygiene and surface cleaning- Everyone must wear a mask or cover their faces.
- No handshakes or other embraces outside your own household.
- Church will be sanitized in between Masses.
Communion- Parishioners are asked to maintain spacing when coming for Communion.
- Lower your mask AFTER the Communion Minister or clergy places the Host in your palm.
- Step to the side to consume, put your mask back on and return to your seat
Confessions- Noon- 1 p.m. in the breezeway.
- Wear a mask.
- Wait in your vehicle until turn.
- Maintain physical spacing and privacy.
ObligationEveryone is dispensed from attending Mass on Sunday. (Papal plenary indulgences)Weekday Mass- Live stream will continue of all Masses.
- Attendance in the Chapel is limited to the first 45 guests
- Temperatures will be checked before entering the Chapel
- Do not linger or ‘hang around.’
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Annointing of the Sick will continue; call the office for details.
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Latest news from the Diocese
Governor’s Executive Order
UPDATED: To comply with the current CDC’s ban of gatherings regarding COVID-19, and to control the possible spread of the Coronavirus yet maintain our ability to worship,ALL events and activities at St. Joseph Parish are canceled until further notice.
Link to recorded and live Masses from St. Joseph.
Bishop Michael F. Olson has issued pastoral letters to all priests, deacons, seminarians, religious men and women, and faithful laity of the Diocese of Fort Worth.Complete pastoral letter (4-17-2020)
Complete pastoral letter (4-2-2020)
Complete pastoral letter (3-24-2020)
Lá Thư Mục Vụ (3-24-2020)Previous Diocesan Adaptations
Pastoral Letter (3-19-2020)
Thư mục vụ (3-19-2020)
Pastoral Letter (3-18-2020)
Pastoral Letter (3-13-2020)
Pastoral Letter (3-12-2020)
Complete statement (3-3-2020)
Complete statement (1-10-2020)Helpful Resources
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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Tarrant County: COVID-19 Testing Process Clarified
Pandemic Plan for Families
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Anointing of the Sick will continue as necessary
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Complete pastoral letter
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