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DEATH OF A STAFF MEMBER

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DEATH OF A STAFF MEMBER

Dear Parishioners,

It is with a great deal of sadness that I inform you of the unexpected death of one of our beloved staff members, Linda Gilbert, the Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation who passed away early Sunday morning. Her passing has deeply affected us all. Linda had a profound impact on many parishioners, as well as the students she taught over the past 27 years. She was a devoted Catholic who truly lived her faith and supported St. Mary’s by the Sea in numerous ways. She is survived by her two sons, Justin and Blake. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

A fund has been created to help her family with funeral expenses. If you would like to contribute, please contact the Office at (714) 536-6913, x-0. Leave your name and phone number and someone will contact you as soon as possible. Thank you and God bless!

Yours in Christ,
Fr. Quang Chu – Pastor

Mass Outside Starting July 14

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Dear Parishioners,

Great news! Fr. Pascal is now home. Thanks be to God!

On another note, even though the Governor has temporarily closed churches, this is only for seating inside. St. Mary’s by the Sea will continue to hold confessions (Saturday from 3:00-4:00pm), daily Mass and weekend Masses (excluding the Latin Mass until further notice) in the Courtyard. Please bring your own chair in the event of overflow. We will still wear masks and practice social distancing, with the exception of families who are able to sit together.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Quang Chu – Pastor

Daily Mass Resumes July 14

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Dear Parishioners,

Good news everyone!!

1) Father Pascal was moved out of ICU late yesterday (Sunday).

2) My test for Covid19 came back negative! Therefore, we will resume Daily Mass beginning tomorrow morning (Tuesday, 7/14/20).

Thanks be to God and to everyone for your prayers!

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Quang Chu – Pastor

Church Closed July 11-13

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Dear Parishioners,  (see update below)

I wanted to give you an update on Fr. Pascal. As of yesterday evening, Father said his doctor was happy with his progress. He will transfer him out of ICU into a regular room in the next few days.

On another note, up until now, I have been fine. I do not have a fever nor any symptoms of the Covid virus. Unfortunately, I still have not received the results from my test. According to my doctor, all the labs are behind schedule. He did say next Monday or Tuesday for sure, maybe sooner. My doctor also suggested that we should close the Church this weekend and a few days after for the safety and health risks of others. So, I have decided to do this. I apologize, but the Church will be closed this weekend, and next Monday.

Dear Parishioners,
Good news everyone!!
1) Father Pascal moved out of ICU late yesterday (Sunday).
2) My test for Covid19 came back negative! Therefore, we will resume Daily Mass beginning tomorrow morning (Tuesday, 7/14/20).
Thanks be to God and to everyone for your prayers!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Quang Chu – Pastor

 

Message from Father Chu

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Dear Parishioners, I would like to update you on the health status of Fr. Pascal Nguyen, O. Praem (who is the celebrant for our 11:30am & 1:30pm Latin Masses). He came down with a fever last week and was tested … Continue reading →