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Letter from the Editor of the Diocesan Observer
Dear Readers,
During this difficult time of seclusion and isolation caused by the coronavirus it is more important than ever that we stay connected as a family of faith.
To help you be spiritually nourished and kept up-to-date on diocesan directives during this time, The Observer Catholic Newspaper will be accessible FREE OF CHARGE online at http://observertoo.rockforddiocese.org/ .
During this pandemic you can now find The Observer on your computer, tablet, laptop or mobile device. The Observer staff will do everything possible to keep the Catholic faithful in our 11-county diocese up-to-date with special prayers being offered by the Holy Father Pope Francis, Bishop David Malloy and other initiatives offered as the world combats the coronavirus. We will continue offering insight from all our local columnists including Bishop Malloy as well as local inspiration from people living their faith.
We value our faithful subscribers who make our work possible with their $28 annual subscriptions and will continue to mail our print editions to them. We pray for a swift end to this terrible health crisis and when that happens, we will again have the newspaper both print and digital exclusive to those who pay for it.
However, at this extraordinary time for all of us, it is vital for us to be united in as many aspects of our faith as possible.
Thank you and may God guide you and keep you from all harm.
Sincerely,
Penny Wiegert
Editor
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Bishop Malloy's Holy Week Schedule
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Letter from Fr. Jacobs on March 27, 2020
To my St. James Parishioners
You and I know that we are in a difficult time due to this Coronavirus-19. This pandemic has affected many aspects of our life, economically, socially and even our normal spiritual activities.
For two weeks now you have not been able to avail the Sacrament of the Eucharist and all the things related to the Lenten Season – Stations of the Cross, Holy Hour, and Communal Penance. Bishop Malloy with close coordination with Federal and State instructions has extended the dispensation through Easter Sunday.
I think of you. I pray for your protection from this virus and also for all in the medical field, armed forces as I celebrate the Eucharist privately every day.
God is with us and He will not abandon us.
Fr. Jacobs
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Formed Program
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 42:1-7Responsorial Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14Gospel Jn 12:1-11
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Mass Times
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Adoration Times
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
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Confession Times
- Friday: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
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