Message From Fr. Golas

2020 will be remembered as the year that changed so many aspects of our lives. The pandemic really stopped us from our ordinary routines and activities.  As a parish, we stopped having public Mass in March and would not resume having people at daily Mass until mid-June. In July, we began scheduling public Masses on Sundays with defined conditions: 100 persons per Mass with social distancing, hand sanitizing, wearing masks and a cleaning protocol after each Mass. Yet we continue as a parish to gather for Mass and Devotions, with the school and Religious Education program operating.  All other parish events and activities have been suspended for now.

I am grateful for all who have continued their financial support of the parish by mail, dropping off their envelopes in person, and by giving online.  It is a blessing that helps keep the parish going.  

As for the 2020 Annual Report, it does show a deficit which was offset from the parish savings. We did some major repair projects that were already in the planning stages.  It was a challenging year, but we look forward to improvements in 2021 and our readiness to respond as the situation changes.  

Thank you for your dedication to St. Jeanne Jugan Parish.

God Bless,
Fr. John Golas