In May, Bishop Zubik directed us to begin making plans for re-opening our parish for private prayer and the resumption of publicly-attended Masses. He told us that we could reopen no earlier than June 1, and that we should set our “start date” in a way that allowed us to plan sufficiently and prepare appropriately before we resumed publicly-attended Masses. He specifically advised each parish to set their own date for the re-opening based on each parish’s ability to plan and prepare for this resumption.
Since May, we at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish have been diligently planning for our re-opening.  At present, we’ve already resumed private prayer at two of our church buildings (St Bernadette at 11am-1pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; and St Susanna at 5pm-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays).  We continue to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Bartholomew on Saturdays at noon.

We’re not quite yet ready to resume publicly-attended Masses (although we’re getting close!).  But, in the meantime, Bishop Zubik has given permission for Communion Services and distribution of the Eucharist on Sunday, until such a time as we are able to open our doors for Masses.  As a result, with much joy, we are able to make the announcement that,  on Sunday, June 7, at 11am, we will be having a distribution of communion at St Bernadette and St Susanna.  (We made this announcement on our website, our Facebook page, and on our phone system earlier this week.  As always, please check these communications channels for up-to-the-date information!)
Please note that this is not Mass, but a communion service with distribution of the Eucharist only.

This distribution of communion will take place outside, at the entrance to the churches. We are asking that you remain in your car. A lot attendant will direct the flow of traffic, and will invite you to pull up in front of the church, get out of your car, approach the priest or deacon who is distributing communion, and then return to your car after you have received communion.

We hope to continue making the Eucharist available in this manner on Sunday until we are able to resume publicly-attended Masses at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish!
We also hope to have an announcement in the near future regarding the resumption of publicly-attended Masses at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish.

If you have any questions for us, please send us an email at  [email protected] or leave a message at the parish office at 412-373-0050.

Please continue to keep the people of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish in your prayers!