The coronavirus and the steps we are taking to limit its spread in our community have presented both of our parishes with many challenges and opportunities.  
My first priority is to care for you and your families and to minister to you in every way possible at this time.

As you know, we have suspended public celebration of Mass at both of our parishes along with all of the parishes in the Diocese of Nashville until April 3, 2020.  
Please visit the Diocese of Nashville website to review updates and learn more:          https://dioceseofnashville.com/ILLNESS

We are actively exploring new ways to reach out and to minister to Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Michael Parish Families during this strange time.  Please review the following strategies and help us get the word out to all parishioners by sharing this email and the information provided.

1)  We are sending out more email messages to all Parishioners so please be sure to sign up for Flocknote. Or send us your email address and we will sign you up for Flocknote.  We will also be sending out Text Messages so please enter your cell phone number so you will be sure to receive those Text Messages.

2)  We are ramping up our presence on Facebook and Instagram and I encourage you to visit us there for the latest parish news and information.

3)  We are scheduling a time for Confession on the following dates at Our Lady of Lourdes:  
Saturday, March 28 from 4:00-5:00pm.
Tuesday, March 31 from 6:00-7:00pm.
Wednesday, April 1 from 6:00-7:00pm. 

The front doors to the Church will be open for Adoration on these days and during these specific times, but we will have to limit the number of parishioners allowed in the Church at the same time so please stay tuned for updates.

Please know that I am praying for each and every one of you!   I am also praying we will remain financially secure at both of our parishes during this challenging time of social distancing.  I am humbly asking every family to do what they can to support our parishes by mailing in their donations to the church office at 103 Golf Club Lane, Springfield, TN 37172 or you may contribute through our secure website with a check or credit card payment: https://ollsm.com/online-giving