Dear Brothers and Sisters, This Advent Season, with the beginning of a new liturgical year, offers to us, in the midst of the darkness of the pandemic, the opportunity to step into the light of this season of new beginnings! It is a time to be alert and prepared for the coming of the Lord! It is a season to make straight the way of the Lord. By repenting, reconciling and reflecting upon our relationship with God and our neighbor, we, with minds and hearts renewed, will be better prepared to come and adore Jesus this Christmas. . . Click on the image to read the complete reflection.

Effective Sunday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m., Mono County (as part of the Southern California Region) will be formally placed under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Regional Stay-At-Home Order [https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#regional] (Order). The Order, which will be in effect for a minimum of three weeks, prohibits private gatherings of any size, and closes sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail in an effort to limit the transmission and spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). . .The following sectors now have additional modifications, in addition to 100% masking and physical distancing: Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only. . . Click on the virus image to read the complete press release from Mono County.

Effective December 2, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has reassigned Mono County to the most restrictive Tier 1 Widespread (Purple) of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy (Blueprint), the State’s “stringent and slow plan for living with COVID-19 (Coronavirus).” According to the latest order, "Places of Worship (are) Open outdoors with modifications". . . Click on the image to read the press release from Mono County.

The Covid-19 pandemic has marked 2020 as the year when everything changed for society, politics, healthcare, education and even parish life. Individuals, families and systems have been impacted in ways that may be forever changed. Becuase this continues to be a time of financial difficulty for many people, we want to make sure that you are aware of some important resources that Catholic Charities is able to provide between now and the end of December for families in need. . . Click on the image for more information.