Bishop Kulick celebrates ‘Mass around the Diocese’ in Monessen
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Diocese of Greensburg Bishop Larry J. Kulick celebrated Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, in Monessen on Saturday, as he nears the end of his “Mass around the Diocese” tour.
Throughout these pastoral visits, which conclude June 26, Kulick has celebrated Mass each weekend since April at a different parish in the Diocese.
This has given him the opportunity to connect on a local level with parishioners and communities around the Diocese.
Saturday’s Mass was streamed on the diocese website, www.DioceseofGreensburg.org.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish as I continue to engage the faithful in the wonder of God’s mercy,” Kulick said. “Our churches are permitted to have full attendance again and with each parish I’ve visited, it has been a sacred experience to share these Masses with even more members of our diocese community. With each stop along the way, I have been blessed to reunite with parishioners and pray together, whether in person or virtually. That is truly a miracle.”
The dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains in place. But when that dispensation is lifted, and as COVID-19 cases lessen, Epiphany of Our Lord Pastor Michael J. Crookston encourages parishioners to consider coming back to be physically present for services.
“It has been inspiring to see more of our parishioners returning each week. I look forward to Bishop Kulick coming to celebrate Mass with us, as well as every opportunity we will have in the future to gather together and share in the word of the Lord,” Crookston said. “There may be no greater miracle than receiving the Body and Blood of Christ and experiencing his glory.”
Pandemic protocols have been revised to allow for a more traditional gathering at the parishes. The use of all pews is permitted once again and individuals are not required to wear face masks. Those who are not fully vaccinated are strongly urged to wear masks in church, both for their protection and the protection of others.
“As the pandemic passes, I pray that your desire for Communion with the Lord through the Eucharist and in-person worship remains strong,” Kulick said.
