Dear Parishioners,

Because of the Coronavirus, the Diocese of Manchester has taken a drastic and unprecedented step to restrict the celebration of Mass for the general public, as we are now prohibited from gathering in groups of more than 10.

Please know that I will continue to celebrate a private Mass in order to satisfy the intentions that have been requested for each Mass.

With this extraordinary move, we are fulfilling the directive of our bishop that Masses and the Eucharist continue to be celebrated for the intentions of all the faithful, and, remain compliant with the guidelines set forth by our President and the CDC to limit the number of people in any one gathering to 10.

While no one will be able to attend Mass, everyone, including the home bound and hospitalized, will be included in my prayer at each Mass. Know that I am praying for you, your families and our whole parish, community, country and world. Please let us pray for one another.

The obligation to attend Mass is suspended during the time of these unfortunate circumstances.
The church will remain open as much as possible for individual and private prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle.  (At Mary Queen of Peace during regular office hours by entering through the office, and at St. Joseph Church from 8:00am until 2:00pm through the front doors.) 

Please check back frequently to know when the church will be unlocked for public masses again. Thank you for your patience as we deal with this difficult and humble situation. Our God is Alive!

Please note: Effective immediately, the daily Mass is suspended. St. Joseph, patron of the Diocese and our parish, protect us!

Fr. Vincent

Bishop Libasci letter May 2, 2020

Bishop Libasci letter March 17, 2020

Redirect to Diocesan Website here

Redirect to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention here