WE ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC MASSES THIS WEEKEND.

6 August 2020

Dear People of St. John the Evangelist Church,

I was notified yesterday that an individual who was in our Church this week between Monday 3 August--Wednesday 5 August 2020 is suspected to be positive for COVID-19. This individual is receiving the appropriate medical attention.

Following government and diocesan protocols, we have notified local health officials and our diocesan officials to make them aware of the situation.

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and diocesan guidelines, the church was closed immediately and remains closed until it can be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

Out of care and concern for everyone, I urge you if you were in the church building on the dates indicated above, to contact your primary health care provider immediately if you feel ill.

Please join me in praying for this individual and all who are affected by COVID-19 at this time.

Peace.

Fr. Rolo

Help us fulfill our mission to proclaim the Gospel & serve our neighbor.

Live-streamed Vigil Mass on Saturday @ 5:00 PM (but not Sunday 8:30 or 11:30 AM) / Weekday Mass (Tuesday-Friday) @ 9:00 AM.   Click photo below.

No live-streamed Mass on Tuesday 11 August.

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PATIO AREA ON SATURDAYS FROM 3:30-4:30 PM; AND AS ALWAYS BY APPOINTMENT.

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JOIN US (the good deacon and me) this Friday 31 July @ 7:00 PM. The previous video is available until noon of the next update by clicking the photo above.

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PUBLIC WEEKDAY MASSES (TUE & THURS) BEGIN 18 & 20 AUGUST. SIGN-UP OPENS SUNDAY & TUESDAY AND CLOSES AT 6:00 PM THE EVENING BEFORE.

WEEKEND MASSES: SATURDAYS @ 5:00 PM / SUNDAYS @ 8:30 & 11:30 AM.

IF YOU SIGN-UP TO ATTEND MASS, YOU AGREE TO ARRIVE FOR INTAKE SCREENING AT LEAST A HALF HOUR BEFORE MASS STARTS. OUR SAFETY TEAM VOLUNTEERS DO NOT NEED THE ADDED STRESS OF YOUR LATE ARRIVAL.

THE DOORS WILL BE LOCKED WHEN MASS BEGINS.

Click on the selected link above to attend. 12 single seats and 14 family/group seats (allowing attendees from the same household, living at the same address for 2 weeks) available. Sign-up opens WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM and closes SATURDAY AT 12:00 PM (for Saturday Mass) / 6:00 PM (for both Sunday Masses).

PUBLIC Weekday masses begin Tuesday 18 & Thursday 20 August @ 9:00 AM. Sign-up opens 2 days before and closes at 6:00 PM the evening before. The church will NOT BE OPEN for private prayer on days when public masses are offered.

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THE PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. CONTACT PASTOR / STAFF BY PHONE OR EMAIL.

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Sunday Mass with Bishop Barry Knestout each Sunday. Click on the photo above.

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***ALL GATHERINGS & MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED.***

Do not enter the building for any reason even if you have a key in compliance with state & diocesan restrictions. Otherwise, please speak first with the parish office.

STAY INFORMED. TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS.

CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. LOVE IN WORD & DEED.

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News & calendar in observance of the Bicentennial of the Richmond Diocese.

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NEW VIDEOS & PHOTOS

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Our plan for the acquisition of New Patrimony (Liturgical Furniture & Art) for our new church. Please contact the Parish Administrator for more information.  

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CYBERCRIME is hitting dioceses nationwide. If you receive an email or text message from the pastor or any priest requesting you to purchase a gift card or transfer funds by wire, be forewarned, IT IS A SCAM. NOBODY DOES THAT. Parishioners should contact the parish office to verify the legitimacy of any suspicious request received through email or text.

DO NOT REPLY TO THE ORIGINAL EMAIL OR TEXT NO MATTER HOW PERSUASIVE.

All cybercrime should be reported to the FBI at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. It is up to the victim of cyber-crimes to file complaints.

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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will be available in the patio area on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30 PM or call for an appointment. 

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FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES ONLY CALL (540) 324-3146. For parish business, please contact the parish office during regular office hours.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

When Waynesboro City Schools are closed, the Parish Office is closed & ALL church activities are cancelled. 

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Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities.

Call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1 (833) 454-9064, and reach out to the Acting Director, Office of Safe Environment, Jennifer Sloan at 1 (804) 622-5175.

Click on the graphic below to see the Richmond Diocese's response in support of healing and reconciliation for victim survivors of sexual abuse.