Incarnation’s Food Ministry has a rising need for volunteers, especially those who speak Spanish to help with distribution on Sunday! We also need volunteers to help with picking up donations from Trader Joe’s and Chandler’s Bakery on Saturday, shopping or picking up purchases from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during the week, and setting up for distribution on Sunday. If you are interested in participating, please email Jared Mach.
Justice and Peace (IMPACT) Mass & Dinner
The Justice Ministry invites all to attend The Annual Bilingual Justice and Peace Mass on Monday, February 7 at 5:30 in the worship center. Gathering to hear The Word and receive the Eucharist reminds us of our call to work for justice and peace in the world and our local community. Immediately following Mass, Justice Ministry network members will gather in the parish hall for a pizza dinner and network meeting. This is an important meeting to plan for Incarnation to have at least 275 parishioners attend IMPACT’s Nehemiah Action in March. If you are not a network member but are interested in hearing about our issue work on transportation, preschool child care, and affordable housing, you are welcome to attend. For more information and to RSVP for dinner, contact Janie Pudhorodsky at 434-825-5649.
Mask Policy Update – January 3
Update as of January 3, 2022.
The CDC and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) have revised guidance involving the wearing of masks in public indoor settings. Everyone age 2 and up should wear a mask in indoor public spaces. Virginia communities currently have high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Currently, most areas of the diocese are in substantial or high transmission, including Albemarle County.
What does this mean? Simply stated, while not mandated by the VDH nor required by Diocesan policy, parishioners are encouraged to wear masks at Mass and other appropriate public indoor settings as prescribed by the VDH. Charity and kindness towards those individuals who choose to do so or not to do so, for a variety of reasons, is paramount. We do not ask for proof of vaccination or proof of medical exemptions from wearing a mask at Mass.
While there are many and various opinions about the pandemic, this decision was made first and foremost for the health, well-being, and care of all in our communities. Thank you, in advance, for your continued understanding and support.
The 11:30am Sunday Mass requires masks for all attendees, even those who are fully vaccinated.
Virginia Department of Health Mask Recommendations
CDC Guidelines for Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
Prayer Intentions
Monsignor Keeney would like to set aside a special time to pray for you.
If you would like to send him a specific prayer intention or add to an intention you have already submitted, please visit the following link: Prayer Intentions.
Know that your intentions will be kept close and in confidence.
Thank you and may God’s blessings fall upon you.
Receive the Eucharist at Your House
If you are unable to attend Mass at this time and would like to have the Eucharist brought to you, please fill out the form using the link below, and one of our Pastoral Care team members will be in touch.
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