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I write to you amidst what public health professionals have identified as the peak of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron ("O") variant along with the height of the flu season in North Texas.

Tuesday, November 30: Pray with us on the vigil of a significant Supreme Court case.

The last phase of the physical construction has started!

On the seven final Sundays of the Year of St. Joseph, join in this venerable devotion of meditating on his sorrows and joys.

During the past several months I have received questions from members of the Catholic faithful in the Diocese of Fort Worth both directly and indirectly as communicated to me through our priests, deacons, and school administrators regarding other issues of morality around the vaccine for COVID-19 and the possibility of offering religious exemptions to mandates issued by employers and government offices at the federal, state, and local levels.

Unfortunately, we have had to put the Countdown to the Grand Opening on hold. Every week, the construction industry continues to see new shortages of skilled labor and materials, and longer lead times in manufacturing...

Thanks to generous donors, an antique altar is being given a new life in our church! During the summer, the altar has been carefully restored, and is now ready to be moved to the church.

Please find under cover of this letter my Decree Implementing the Motu Proprio, Traditionis Custodes, promulgated by Pope Francis on July 16, 2021.

"After consultation with our presbyteral council, college of consul tors, members of my staff, and other clinicians and medical professionals, I am writing you to foster the mindfulness of a renewed vigilance in following the protocols for Mass and other gatherings during this new infectious-cycle of the COVID-19 variant..."

We have begun the "home stretch" in construction, the last few milestones before we move in! #BuildStPhilip

As we continue the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we are excited to announce the first stained glass window for our new church!

Bishop Olson Urges Faithful to Sign Petition and Contact Congressional and Senate Representatives to Express Support for Hyde Amendment Protecting Americans from Funding Abortion

Along with updates to the safety protocols for Mass and parish events, the Bishop describes the circumstances, especially during this pandemic, when one is dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass

On May 22, 2021, I will have the duty and the privilege of ordaining six (6) men to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Fort Worth. We are blessed to have the largest number of ordinations to the priesthood in the fifty-two-year history of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Please pray for these men and for the twenty-three (23) other seminarians currently in formation for priestly ministry in our diocese.

Our diocese has released new protocols for parishes in Denton County where we are located.

St. Philip's will be offering additional Masses and overflow seating for many of our Holy Week and Easter liturgies. This year, some of our liturgies will look slightly different due to ongoing precautions, so please take a moment to review the changes in preparation for Holy Week.

The Receptionist/Communications Coordinator acts as the first point of contact for those calling or visiting the church. Requires in-depth knowledge of the church and its ministry in order to answer and direct inquiries properly. Manages the parish phone system, facilities calendar, Mass intention calendar, and other administrative functions. Assists Communications Director in preparing the weekly bulletin and maintaining online and print parish media.

Almost a year ago, we were in the midst of Lent when the pandemic struck. Our area entered lockdowns, and I learned how to live-stream Mass from my home (with more than a few mishaps!). For many of us, it feels like Lent has been going on since the pandemic started.