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The offices of MQOA will be closed on Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day.

On Memorial Day we remember the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we could live in the freedom and safety we enjoy.  The weekend also unofficially kicks off the summer season. We are not perfect, but our country was founded on democratic ideals, and we continue to strive towards them with the hope that one day all will have the opportunities and promises written in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Men and women died for these ideals, and it is our responsibility to do the best we can so that their courage and noble sacrifice are not wasted.

The Salem Board of Heath recently recommended that residents consider wearing masks when gathering indoors. We want to be part of the solution in lowering the cases of Covid in our community.

After reflection, investigation, and experimentation, I have decided that we will move confessions and adoration to Monday nights. A parishioner has volunteered to come and offer intercessory prayer for the parish, and I want to encourage all to come.

This month, we have been celebrating first Communions and this weekend we will be having the sacrament of confirmation. And, we have been baptizing many babies and young children this past year. It is a blessing so many families are coming to these wonderful moments in the lives of their children.

Happy Mother’s Day to all those who are mothers, have been nurtured by a mother figure and who are remembering their mothers. I have many memories of my own mother, some of them fond, some of them comical and other moments that were filled with “Mom wisdom”.