St. Francis Xavier Tottenham ON News and Updates

March 17th, 2020
Coronavirus COVID-19:

Given the present situation and in light of the declaration of a state of emergency by the Ontario Government, the following measures are now in place:

Holy Mass: All celebrations of Holy Mass are cancelled, both on Sunday and weekdays. Archbishop Thomas Cardinal Collins grants the faithful dispensation from their Sunday obligation.

Perpetual Adoration: continues normally for individual prayer.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Anyone who wishes to receive the sacrament should contact the pastor. The sacrament will not be celebrated in the confessional but rather in another location, where confidentiality may be ensured and where the distance required by the health officials can be maintained.

First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation: postponed for the duration of the emergency.

Meetings and events: all are cancelled at this time including CWL & KofC.

More information: Here is a link to Cardinal Collins's full message including where to watch Mass online or on TV, arrangements for other sacraments and celebrations, and the comforting note that all priests of the archdiocese will celebrate Mass every day privately for the intentions of the people. Please click here to read.

SCAM ALERT: Unfortunately there are some unscrupulous people who are taking advantage of the current situation and the Archdiocese is aware that some parishioners are receiving requests, purportedly from the pastor, for gift cards. Please exercise caution and check with the parish office if you wish to verify any call, text or email.

Posted: 21 March 2020