My Dear Parishioners,
 
I thank God and all of you from the bottom of my heart for having been there for me and our parish community especially this past year. Your faith, humility, patience, understanding, prayers, smiles, generosity, friendship and support have been a source of joy, strength and hope! 
 
I would like to share with you a couple of thoughts from our Bishop Jaime Soto.
 
First is his invitation to get us all vaccinated.  
As he and his brother bishops stated in January this year, he reminds us again- “Beyond simply protecting their own health and safety, Catholics also have an obligation to protect their family, friends and community by vaccinating as soon as feasible in accordance with public health guidelines and protocols in their area. One should always consult with their doctor regarding any personal medical concerns.”
 
Second is his encouragement for us to keep the Lord’s Day holy.
“While the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass continues for now, I remind all the faithful of the moral obligation in the third commandment, to keep Holy the Lord’s Day. All Catholics physically able to attend Mass are encouraged to do so. Anyone with a vulnerable health condition, caring for someone with a vulnerable heath condition or demonstrating any flu-like symptoms should stay home. All the faithful should observe Sunday as a day holy to the Lord with traditional practices of prayer, fellowship with family and friends, and works of charity.”
 
As a friendly reminder, when coming to Holy Mass, the following health protocols remain in place – and I thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation – wearing a mask or face shield, keeping social distance, avoiding physical contact, receiving the Lord on the hand,  and washing or sanitizing of hands regularly. Registrations for Mass and temperature checks are no longer required. Just come and find your sacred place in our worship space or pray with us online at Facebook.com/HolyRosaryWoodland.
 
Life indeed has handed us lots of lemons –  but with everybody’s help, we’ve made some good lemonades out of them. And we thank God for never failing to provide the sugar!

Let us keep finding joy in suffering, my dear parishioners; keep walking each other Home patiently, and, regardless of whatever comes our way, we keep our eyes fixed on the Lord. Without Him, we can do nothing. Without Him, we are nothing. 
 
Again, thank you! Know  of my deep respect, sincere admiration, continued service, fervent prayers and special blessings for you and your loved ones. 
 
Take care and God bless you all!
 
Fr. Jonathan

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