updated 3/28/2020

Dear Parishioner,

ALL PUBLIC MASSES, MEETINGS, and PARISH GATHERINGS ARE CANCELLED THROUGH EASTER SUNDAY.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Closed through April 6th.
Contact: (330)722-1180 or office@olhc-parish.com 

FOOD PANTRY: open 

At OLHC we are doing our best to stop the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 by following Diocesan and Governmental guidelines to the best of our ability. Updates and information will be communicated on this page and through the parish's Flocknote system. If you are not yet registered for Flocknotes, please do so here: OLHC Flocknotes 

All parish sites are cleaned regularly and are equipped with plenty of soap and hand sanitizer. At home, I ask everyone to engage in practical common sense measures to limit the spread of coronavirus. Some recommendations include: wash your hands often, get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, get proper nutrition, reduce stress, practice social distancing, and consult with your healthcare professional if you are feeling ill.

The Diocese of Cleveland has suspended ALL PUBLIC LITURGIES through Easter Sunday. Complete information regarding directives from the Diocese of Cleveland is linked below. 

I am confident we will weather this storm. Please, do not panic, exercise common sense measures, and last but not least, pray. Let us pray this pandemic ends soon, for all those suffering from coronavirus, and in gratitude for all healthcare workers. 

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Ed Suszynski
Pastor

Daily Mass online (live M-F at 9:30am, or watch later in the day)
St. Francis Xavier, Medina - Sunday Mass
Diocese of Cleveland TV Mass (Sunday Mass)
Daily Readings
EWTN
FORMED (FREE Catholic content for all ages)
Perspective for Catholics During the Coronavirus (from Ascension Press)
Living Bread Catholic Radio 

OLHC Food Pantry - open, call for appointment (330)722-1180
Cleveland Catholic Charities (Medina Co.)
Lodi Pantry - see below
Medina Co. Food Pantries & Support Services - see below
Shoppers & Shopping: If you are willing to volunteer to do shopping for someone who is unable to get out during this crisis please contact the parish office (330)722-1180. If you are someone in need of shopping assistance, please let us know and we will do our best to connect volunteers with those in need. 

Diocese of Cleveland: 
Guidance on Sacraments during COVID-19 (3.18.2020)
Statement on the cancelation of public Masses. (3.16.2020)
Diocese of Cleveland Coronavirus Directives site (3.12.2020)
State of Ohio: State of Ohio Coronavirus site
Center for Disease Control (CDC): CDC Coronavirus site

Confessions:
March 28th/29th - normal weekend schedule - CANCELLED
April 6th - individual Confessions, after 6pm Daily Mass, Lodi site - CANCELLED

Stations of the Cross: 
March 20th, 7pm - Lodi site *special Marian Stations - CANCELLED!
March 27th, 7pm - Litchfield site - CANCELLED

First Friday Adoration & Mass:
April 3rd, 6pm Adoration, 7pm Mass - Litchfield site - CANCELLED

Holy Week:
Palm Sunday - normal weekend schedule - CANCELLED
Tenebrae (Wednesday) - 7pm  Lodi site - CANCELLED
Holy Thursday Dinner & Mass of the Lord's Supper - 6:30pm Medina Fairgrounds - CANCELLED
Good Friday Service - 7:30pm, Litchfield site (Soup & Bread dinner 6pm) - CANCELLED
Easter Vigil - 7:30pm, Litchfield site - CANCELLED
Easter Sunday - normal Sunday schedule - CANCELLED 

• Liturgical Ministers: If you are scheduled to be a reader, server, musician, usher, Eucharistic Minister, Mass Coordinator etc., due to the current suspension of the Sunday Obligation, do not feel obligated to come to Mass because you are scheduled. If you are a Mass Coordinator or Musician, please contact Fr. Ed or Sandy Lynn a minimum of 2 hours before the Mass you're scheduled to assist at in order to help us plan adequately. 
• Practice Social Distancing if you attend Mass; please sit further apart. 
• The reception of the Precious Blood of Christ is suspended until further notice. Only the Priest and Deacon will receive from the cup per liturgical norms. 
• Baptismal Fonts will remain empty until further notice per Diocesan directives. 
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Minister) are asked to pay particular attention to washing their hands before Mass and to use hand sanitizer as necessary before distributing Holy Communion. 
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will not be visiting the jail, nursing homes and/or care facilities until further notice. 
• The Sign of Peace, it is highly recommended to use an alternative gesture for this at Mass. A couple suggestions would be either a bow of the head or wave of the hand and saying Peace be with you. 
• The Priest and Deacon will not be shaking hands after Mass to limit contact.
• Sunday Mass all public Masses cancelled through Easter Sunday.