St. Francis de Sales Church, Norton Shores, MI

Diocese of Grand Rapids

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Bishop Walkowiak issues the following directives for parishes and schools in the diocese, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, in harmony with these government guidelines:
* All public Masses and all other liturgical and devotional services through Easter Monday, April 13, in the Diocese of Grand Rapids have been canceled.
* All Catholics within the territory of the Diocese of Grand Rapids are granted a dispensation from their obligation of attending Sunday Mass through April 13.
* Mass will continue to be livestreamed from the cathedral for those who wish to view it. It can be viewed on FOX 17, on the diocesan website https://grdiocese.org/diocese/televised-mass/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofGrandRapids/
* Catholics are encouraged to make a spiritual Communion, pray the rosary, or meditate on Sacred Scripture to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
* Individual confessions will remain at St. Francis on Saturday from 3:30-4:30 PM and as well as on the evening of Thursday, March 26th from 5-8 p.m.

Parish offices are closed to the public. The diocesan offices are closed until Tuesday, April 14. Diocesan staff members are working from home to the extent possible and can be reached via email.

These guidelines are in addition to those issued by Bishop Walkowiak earlier in March. These measures are intended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Diocese of Grand Rapids will continue to be in consultation with other state and federal health officials. Further guidelines will be issued upon their recommendations.

As people of faith, let us pray for all affected by this virus, especially those who are sick or who have died as well as for all health care workers who are working diligently to protect us in this time.

You can read more at the Diocese of Grand Rapids website https://grdiocese.org

After the recent stay at home orders for the State of Michigan,  starting Tuesday, March 24 the parish office will be closed until Monday, April 13.  We will still be working from home with access to voicemails and emails.   Thank you for your prayers and patience as we all make necessary adjustments for the safety and well being of everyone in our parish community.

We still urge everyone to continue to use your contribution envelopes by mailing to the parish office.