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DECREE LIFTING DISPENSATION
In March of 2020, all Catholics of the Diocese of Dallas were dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other Holy Days of Obligation (canon 1247) as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
After consultation with the priests of the Diocese of Dallas, and in light of the greatly improved conditions of the Diocese and the nation, I intend for this dispensation to be lifted on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Feast of the Assumption.
Therefore, I hereby revoke the March, 2020 dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other Holy Days of Obligation, effective Sunday, August 15, 2021.
The faithful are reminded that for a just cause the pastor of a parish can dispense in individual cases the faithful of the parish and anyone actually present in the parish from the obligation to attend Mass or may commute the obligation to some other pious work (canon 1245).
The faithful should also remember that all who are incapable of attending Mass are excused from the obligation, as we can never be required to do the impossible.
All other requirements of the Decree of April 21, 2021 remain in effect.
Given on July 15, 2021 in the Diocese of Dallas.
Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Dallas
Gregory Caridi Chancellor
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Capital Campaign & Building Plans Update
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PLUS Campaign Announced
PLUS: Please Let Us Start
We are grateful to all those who have made a pledge. We thank those who have fulfilled, or begun to fulfill, their pledges to this important project. We are very close to starting construction on our new Sanctuary and appreciate your generosity. Thank you for loving your parish.
However, additional resources will be needed to complete the project as our community desires it to be done. In order to complete the entire project we will need additional pledges of $4 Million. Therefore we are announcing the the PLUS campaign. No pledge is too small - or too large! All will be appreciated!
Click Here to find out more about PLUS and Pledge!
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If you would like to learn more about the Building Our Future project and view past presentations CLICK HERE...
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PLUS Campaign Update 7-16-21
To date we have received $1,701,505 in pledges toward the P.L.U.S. Campaign. These pledges represent 198 families who have increased their original pledges and 22 families who are first time supporters. We thank all who have pledged and hope others will prayerfully consider a gift. PLEASE LET US START with everyone’s help. Every contribution helps us reach our goal no matter how small or large, it all adds up and is appreciated!
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Message from the Desk of Bishop Greg Kelly, Auxiliary Bishop
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you may know, the proposed federal budget for the coming year seeks to eliminate the Hyde Amendment. This amendment, in place for 45 years with bipartisan support, has prohibited the use of federal funds for abortion. The Hyde Amendment is credited with saving the lives of millions of children. Many in Congress are now calling for the elimination of this Amendment and the implementation of a policy that would designate substantial taxpayer dollars for elective abortions.
Pope Francis has said, “it is troubling to see how simple and convenient it has become for some to deny the existence of a human life as a solution to problems that can and must be solved for both the mother and her unborn child.” He notes that abortion “is not a primarily religious issue but one of human ethics.”
Would you consider signing the petition opposing the elimination of the Hyde Amendment? The link is given here: www.NoTaxpayerAbortion.com. If you would also make your parishioners aware of this and ask them to add their name to the petition? The link provides additional information about the Hyde Amendment and also a place to sign the petition.
Thank you for your attention to this.
Bishop Greg Kelly VG
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The Latest Livestreamed Masses Link
Even though Sunday Mass is available, the Faithful remain dispensed from any obligation to attend Mass on Sunday. Livestreaming of the Sunday and 8:30am Daily Masses will continue so you may continue to celebrate the Mass at home.
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