Dear Parishioners + Friends, ДОКУМЕНТ НА УКРАЇНСЬКІЙ МОВІ
Due to the accelerating epidemic of the COVID 19 virus, by order of Bishop Bryan Bayda on March 20, and in compliance with the most recent orders from Public Health Authorities, the following directives are effective immediately for all churches of our Eparchy:
Liturgical Services
All Public Services in our churches as well as all social events and gatherings are cancelled until further notice. Here at St. Elias, at the usual time of services, anyone coming here will find the church doors closed. Parishioners are dispensed from their Sunday and Holy Day obligations and MUST STAY HOME.
Please note that Divine Liturgy and select services will continue with ONLY priest, deacon and cantors in attendance. Those present will comply with all present liturgical and social directives.
These Liturgies and select services will be streamed live and available to watch on the HERE and Facebook. * In addition to the livestreamed services, remembering that the first Christians worshipped in homes, all are encouraged to establish a regular routine of prayer at home establishing a Domestic Church there. Examples of how this may be done will be provided in further communication from this office.
Stay informed by opening parish e-mails and checking the website regularly as things may change. Bulletins from the Chancery Office will be forwarded to you as they arrive.
Parish + Community Financial Needs
The financial needs of the parish continue. In the following weeks your regular donations will be even more important. Hopefully our mortgage obligations will be eased.
Consider using this time to sign up for direct deposit (email the office and you will be sent a form)
Remember your friends and neighbours who might need your help right now, consider a donation to one of your local food banks and check in with the elderly.
Administration/Operations
Please call or email the office if you have questions or special needs.
Fr. Roman is available for FaceTime sessions. Phone and video chats are a welcome distraction.
Resources and communication will be sent out regularly so we can all stay in touch and updated.
FINALLY- remember, these directives are temporary. The crisis will pass and things will get back to normal. Please God, - soon.
Fr. Roman- Pastor
*As noted above Saint Elias will Livestream Liturgy this Sunday March 22.
Bishop Bryan Bayda will also serve a Liturgy at St. Nicholas in Toronto and that service will also be broadcast live as well.
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