My Jesus, 
I believe that You are present 
in the Most Holy Sacrament. 
I love You above all things, 
and I desire to receive You into my soul. 
Since I cannot at this moment receive You 
sacramentally, 
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there 
and unite myself wholly to You. 
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

Got questions about the COVID-19 vaccines?  Click here for a guide from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to learn more.  

AS OF MAY 22/23, 2021, RSVP'S ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR MASS ATTENDANCE.  

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
+ Sign-ups will no longer be required for Masses or Liturgies.
+ Ropes and signs on pews will be removed.
+ Pews will no longer require sanitation.
+ Holy Water will be returned to the fonts.
+ Capacity and social distancing limits will cease. 
+ Masks need not be worn.
(If you have not been vaccinated or if you feel uncomfortable you are encouraged to still wear your mask. The parish will not ask nor check anyone’s vaccination status)
+ Parish groups and social events are to return as normal.
+ Singing is permitted.
+ Extra-Ordinary Ministers to the sick may resume visiting the homebound with caution.


HOWEVER:
+ The sign of peace as well receiving from the chalice will still be omitted at this time.
+ The dispensation from attending Sunday Mass STILL REMAINS in place for those who may feel uncomfortable. We will still continue to live-stream our Masses
until this dispensation is lifted.
 + Please use common sense by washing your hands, covering your mouth,
and using sanitizer.
+If you feel sick, please stay at home.

Dialog article regarding  COVID guideline updates: 
Diocese of Wilmington releases guidelines that allow most activities to return to normal as of May 21

WORSHIP AIDS FOR MASS
In the absence of hymnals in our churches, you are encouraged to download one of the many apps for your smartphone that will allow you to follow along with the readings at Mass (one very popular and useful one is Laudate).  You may also choose to purchase a subscription to Magnificat or another prayer book (www.magnificat.com).   And, Breaking Bread, the hymnal that we traditionally use at our parish, now has an app that can be downloaded to your iPhone or Android for just $4.99.  Click here to learn more.  

BEPARISH YouTube Channel - We encourage you to visit www.youtube.com and subscribe to the BEPARISH YouTube channel.  Livestream videos of the 7:15a.m. Sunday Mass and other videos of interest will be posted on this channel so that you can view them from home.   

GET THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT PARISH EVENTS & LITURGIES 
To receive regular text messages and/or e-mails about life in our parish, we encourage you to signup for Flocknote if you haven’t already done so. To sign-up, go to www.flocknote.com/BEPARISHOR text the word BEPARISH to 84576 from your phone to subscribe.  

Resources in Time of Pandemic - comprehensive list of resources from our diocese for topics ranging from a list of Masses online in our diocese and at-home faith formation to links for physical and mental health support and much more

Maryland Catholic Conference Resource Hub ~  links for spiritual resources and online Masses, as well as government information and resources. 

State of Maryland Resource Page ~ for the latest data and statistics relating to our state and information regarding State mandates and financial resources.  Please continue to check https://governor.maryland.gov/marylandunites/ for important information and resources. And, for a list of the Governor's executive orders and interpretive guidance please visit: https://governor.maryland.gov/covid-19-pandemic-orders-and-guidance/. 
 

Maryland Health Connection has opened an emergency special enrollment period for uninsured Marylanders who have no insurance, recently lost insurance, loss of job or reduction in hours or change of income.  Seedco Navigators are working remotely to provide assistance over the phone. 
The Seedco hotline is 866-492-6057. Visit www.marylandhealthconnection.gov. And, the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange created a Coronavirus special enrollment period and open enrollment ends June 15. To enroll please visit: https://www.marylandhbe.com/