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Dear St. Anthony Community,

We are operating under a 50% capacity limitation, but depending upon seating selection, maintaining social distancing will dictate how many can actually be accommodated in the main church and Fr. Pondant Hall. 

Entry to the Church and hall will be through entry points indicated by the red arrows in the diagram below.

Once the church is filled, overflow will be directed to seating in

Fr. Pondant Hall.  Once capacity is reached in Fr. Pondant Hall, no others will be permitted to enter.  All Masses will continue to be streamed so those unable to attend may watch on personal computing devices.  Communion under single species will be offered in the church and Fr. Pondant Hall.  All persons receiving communion are asked to receive on the hand.  Ministers of holy communion will remind those attempting to receive on the tongue to please do so on the hand.  I realize this may upset some people, but this is a courtesy to ensure your saliva does not get transmitted to the person behind you.  Those who insist on receiving on the tongue, I ask again as a courtesy to please come at the end of the communion line.

Please know that all Catholics of the Diocese of Dallas remain dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass “on Sundays and other holy days of Obligation” (canon 1247) and remain dispensed until further notice, even after public Masses begin.

I continue to ask for your patience as we do our best during these challenging times to implement responsible procedures for our public liturgies.  We will adjust these procedures as best we can in the coming weeks to accommodate all parishioners while following local and diocesan requirements and guidelines.  Given the procedures outlined above, I encourage those who choose to come to Mass to arrive at church early and follow the guidance of our ushers.  I appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we negotiate all of this together.

God’s Blessings,

Fr. Tony

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26 de julio de 2020

Estimada Comunidad de San Antonio,

Estamos operando bajo una limitación de capacidad del 50%, pero dependiendo de la selección de asientos, mantener el distanciamiento social determinará cuántos pueden ser realmente alojados en la iglesia principal y en el Salón Padre Pondant. 

La entrada a la Iglesia y a la sala serán puntos de entrada electrónica indicados por las flechas rojas en el diagrama de abajo.
 

Una vez que la iglesia esté llena, el desbordamiento se dirigirá a

el Salón Padre Pondant. Una vez que se alcance la capacidad en el Salón Padre Pondant, no se permitirá la entrada de otros. Todas las misas seguirán siendo transmitidas para que los que no puedan asistir puedan ver en dispositivos de computación personal. La comunión bajo especies individuales se ofrecerá en la iglesia y el Salón Padre Pondant. Se pide a todas las personas que reciben la comunión que reciban en la mano. Los ministros de la santa comunión recordarán a los que intentan recibir en la lengua que, por favor, lo hagan de la mano. Me doy cuenta de que esto puede molestar a algunas personas, pero esto es una cortesía para asegurar la salud de la persona detrás de usted. Los que insisten en recibir en la lengua, pido de nuevo como cortesía que, por favor, vengan al final de la línea de comunión.

Por favor, sepa que todos los católicos de la Diócesis de Dallas permanecen dispensados de la obligación de asistir a la Misa "los domingos y otros días santos de obligación" (canon 1247) y permanecen dispensados hasta nuevo aviso, incluso después de que comiencen las misas públicas.

Sigo pidiendo su paciencia, ya que hacemos todo lo posible durante estos tiempos difíciles para implementar procedimientos responsables para nuestras liturgias públicas.  Ajustaremos estos procedimientos lo mejor que podamos en las próximas semanas para acomodar a todos los feligreses mientras seguimos los requisitos y pautas locales y diocesanas.  Teniendo en cuenta lo descrito anteriormente, animo a aquellos que decidan venir a misa a llegar a la Iglesia temprano y seguir la guía de nuestros ujieres.  Agradezco su comprensión y cooperación mientras negociamos todo esto juntos.

Bendiciones de Dios,

Padre Tony

Letter from Fr. Tony - July 26, 2020 - PDF

NEWS FROM ST. ANTHONY
 

We will be practicing social distancing with no more than 50% occupancy. We encourage masks to be worn for the safety of others as well as yourself.

Practicaremos el distanciamiento social con no más del 50% de ocupación. Alentamos que se usen másca-ras para la seguridad de los demás y de usted mismo.

There will be No Wednesday 6:30 pm Mass

No habrá misa los Miércoles a las 6:30 pm.


We invite you to continue to join Fr. Tony and Fr. Alvarez for our live streaming Mass on Sundays by going to the St. Anthony website. Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. (English) and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish).

Te invitamos a seguir uniéndote al Padre. Tony y el p. Alvarez visitando el sitio web de St. Anthony. La misa comenzará a las 10:30 a.m. (inglés) y a las 12:30 p.m. (español).  

Please join Deacon Hawley Monday thru Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for a daily Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

Fr. Tony 
Pax et bonum, Rev. Anthony M. Densmore Pastor St. Anthony's Catholic Church 404 N. Ballard Ave (972) 442-2765
email: frtony@me.com

Statement from Bishop Edward J. Burns Concerning Reopening of Sunday Masses

July 3, 2020

The decision to resume Sunday masses was made weeks ago well before the spike and warnings that have come as a result of the coronavirus statistics that we are seeing at this time. We continue to place the safety and well-being of our parishioners as a priority.

In heeding the messages of civic officials and medical personnel to slow down the process of re-opening, and after consultation with the diocesan priest council, I have decided to ask the individual pastors to determine for their parishes whether or not they should resume Sunday Masses at this time. We recognize that the nine counties of the Diocese of Dallas face different realities with regard to this coronavirus, and the pastors are in a better position to individually decide what is best for their parishioners and for their parish communities.

The celebrations of Sunday Mass are bound by all the requirements laid out in the Phase Three Decree released on June 17, 2020, and any obligation to attend Sunday Mass continues to be suspended at this time. While it is our hope that we can all be together to celebrate the Holy Eucharist, we continue to pray for all of our families during these difficult days.

Thank you so much for your understanding and please continue to join us for our televised and online Masses. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Stay well, be healthy, and remain faithful.

With prayers,
Bishop Edward J. Burns

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Bishop Burns made a new decree in which he gives parishes guidelines for reopening.  This will include several phases, please see below.


https://www.cathdal.org/

"Bishop Edward J. Burns - at this time, in consultation with local authorities, and out of a desire to help combat the virus and limit the flock from exposure or risk, aware that many events by their nature attract large numbers of people - I hereby decree the following:."


COVID-19
Updated: 06/17/2020

The Diocese of Dallas has released a decree outlining the way in which its 77 churches will incrementally open to welcome back the 1.3 million Catholics in the 9 counties it serves. Taking into consideration the recent guidance of civil and health authorities, and with the unanimous support of the bishop’s priest leadership council, the Diocese of Dallas will begin the process of opening in phases, allowing for the ability to re-evaluate the process as necessary in order to ensure the health and safety of the community. This process will occur in four phases, with each phase building upon the last.

May 8, 2021
Decree from the Diocese of Dallas 
DECREE FROM THE DIOCESE OF DALLAS

Introduction 

On June 17, 2020, I issued a decree which continued to the third phase of the diocesan reopening plan. As indicated at that time, the opening of the Diocese is to occur in four phases. While this decree does not begin Phase Four, it does replace the initial Phase Three decree issued on June 17, 2020. These guidelines are subject to change, specifically if there are concerns over increased cases of infection in the Diocese.

Phase Three UPDATED

• It is left to the discretion of pastors to determine the proper gathering and seating requirements for Mass celebrations. Pastors are to be cognizant of the needs of their parishes and should be mindful of the concerns of the Faithful. While there is no specific capacity requirement (either minimum or maximum), nor is there any requirement to leave every other row empty during Mass, pastors should establish a space (either a separate Mass time or a separated space in the church) that provides a fully socially-distanced environment for those with concerns about gathering.

•  Mass schedules are determined by the pastor, taking into consideration the needs of his community. Sunday Masses and other devotions will continue to be livestreamed. In addition to parishes, the Diocese continues to broadcast live Masses and recorded events on the Diocese of Dallas website and local television. During such Masses, there will be an act of spiritual communion.

•  Hymnals, worships aids and other papers, such as contribution envelopes or visitor cards, may be distributed during Mass at the discretion of the pastor, but sheet music should remain available for those requesting it.

•  Holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer is not encouraged, especially between different family units.

•  The Sign of Peace remains suspended at this time.

•  Cry rooms and nurseries may be utilized.

•  The collection basket may be distributed, and gifts may be brought up in procession, but collection baskets may remain available at entrances and exits. Individuals are encouraged to donate online if possible

• The Faithful (especially members of vulnerable populations) who are present at these liturgical celebrations are free to forego reception of Holy Communion and make an act of spiritual communion.

• All vessels must be sanitized before celebration.

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are permitted to distribute Holy Communion at this time. Pastors should be aware of the needs and concerns of all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

• Distribution of the Precious Blood remains suspended at this time.

• Priests should sanitize their hands before approaching the altar prior to the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Deacons and installed acolytes should sanitize their hands before distribution.

• Those distributing Holy Communion should strongly consider wearing face coverings during distribution of Holy Communion.

• Those receiving Holy Communion are strongly encouraged to receive communion on the hand.

• Individuals should remove face coverings and gloves before approaching to receive communion.

Most Reverend Edward J. Burns
Bishop of Dallas
Gregory Caridi
Chancellor


 

If you know of someone who has a serious condition or is having surgery and you would like to have their name put in the bulletin for prayers, please contact Debbie at the church office at 972-442-2765 or email debbie@saint-anthony.com   Please note:  Your request will only be fulfilled for the following week's bulletin.  If you would like your request to appear again, you will need to resubmit your request each week by noon on Monday.  Saint Anthony will make every effort to meet all parishioners prayer requests.

The Homebound Ministry brings the Eucharist to our parish members and other Catholics who are unable to join our community at Sunday Mass. We bring the Eucharist to the sick in their homes, to nursing homes and assisted living. Members of the Parish, or family members, should notify Debbie at the Parish Office
972-442-2765 Ext 1001 or Felicia Fitzpatrick at 972-442-1233 to make arrangements for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to bring Holy Communion.
 

Regarding the Inability to Receive Sacramental Reconciliation:

Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, no. 1452).

Never before has the Church experienced thus the power of the communion of saints, raising to her Crucified and Risen Lord her vows and prayers, especially the Sacrifice of Holy Mass, celebrated daily, even without the presence of the people, by priests.

Like a good mother, the Church implores the Lord that humanity may be freed from such a scourge, invoking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy and Health of the Sick, and of her Spouse Saint Joseph, under whose patronage the Church has always walked the world.
 

May Mary Most Holy and Saint Joseph obtain for us abundant graces of reconciliation and salvation, in attentive listening to the Word of the Lord, which he repeats to humanity today: “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps 46: 10), “I am with you always” (Mt 28 :20).

Given in Rome, from the seat of the Apostolic Penitentiary, on March 19, 2020.
 

Until individual reconciliation is possible, please do the following for forgiveness of sins:
 

1. i) Speak to God, express your love for him and his Son, Jesus;
2. ii) Pray for genuine, loving contrition for your sins;
3. iii) Enumerate your sins silently;
4. iv) Ask for forgiveness for your sins;
5. v) Say an Act of Contrition;
6. vi) Promise with true intention to confess your sins to a priest as soon as you are able.
 

Sobre la Incapacidad de Recibir La Reconciliación Sacramental

Hasta que sea posible la reconciliación individual, haga lo siguiente para el perdón de los pecados:

ReconciliationCOVID-19.pdf

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