Out of an abundance of caution, and despite our best efforts to slow this rapidly spreading coronavirus down, the Archbishop has SUSPENDED ALL PUBLIC MASSES IMMEDIATELY. We have not seen a contagion of this magnitude in our country for 100 years and it is important that we take it seriously. There will be additional communication forthcoming as the situation unfolds.
The Archbishop has a video where he expresses his concerns
CLICK HERE.
The Archbishop has made it clear that THIS IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION BUT A DIRECTIVE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP out of care and love for all of our people throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle. While the greatest concern is currently in Pierce, Snohomish and King Counties, please know that this decision was made with all of you beyond those three counties in mind as well. All the scientific data we have leads us to believe that it is simply a matter of time before COVID-19 hits your parishes down south, on the peninsula and up north. Take this new mandate as an opportunity to enact preventative measures that King, Snohomish and Pierce County parishes did not have the benefit of doing.
Effective immediately all Masses and Confessions will be suspended at Sacred Heart to follow the Archbishop’s directive.