Pastoral Team
Pastor: Fr. Paul MacNeil
I was appointed as pastor of Our Lady of the Scapular parish in November 2015 and I am delighted to be here. Before that, I was pastor of St. Ann's parish in Fenwick Ontario, a small but loving community about 30 minutes from here. I was born and raised in St. Catharines and ordained to the priesthood in 1999. Currently I am Chair of the Niagara Catholic District School Board and I'm working on my PhD in Religious Studies at McMaster University. As your pastor, my first priority is just to listen, to get to know you and understand the best way for me to serve you and to bring you closer to each other and to God through Christ.
Our Lady of the Scapular Church
6557 Thorold Stone Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J 1B2
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COVID-19 update, Jan. 3, 2022
Premier Ford's Announcement Today
Jan 3, 2022
Dear parishioners:
Today premier Ford announced additional restrictions in an effort to "blunt" the impact of the omicron variant on our hospital systems. These restrictions will remain in place for 21 days, beginning Wednesday morning (12:01 am), January 5th. These restrictions include a 50% capacity limit for weddings, funerals, baptisms and all other religious services. This should not affect attendance at Our Lady of the Scapular parish. Currently, we are only able to hold about 30% capacity (due to physical distancing requirements) and we have been able to keep our parishioners safe and comfortable.
We are waiting for further direction from the Bishop regarding the latest announcement, including the possibility of closing our office for the duration of the current 21-day restrictions.
Public health is encouraging all citizens of Ontario to get fully vaccinated, including a booster shot, and to exercise all mask-wearing and physical distancing requirements. I would like to add my own support and encouragement to get fully vaccinated and wear a mask where required.
I know this is not easy to bear, we have all been through so much. Just know that our Church is here for you. Please try your best to stay positive and remember the words of our Lord: "I am with you, even to the end of the ages."
Fr. Paul MacNeil, Pastor
Sunday Mass
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am
Daily Mass
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 pm
Parish Office
9-4, closed at noon, closed Mondays
Confession
Tuesday
After Mass (7:30 pm)
Thursday
6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Saturday
9:30 - 10:30
3:30 - 4:30
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Anytime by appointment!
with Fr. Paul
Parish Office:
905-358-7611
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Diocesan Policy Regarding the Mandatory Use of Face Coverings
Some highlights of the policy:
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The wearing of face coverings is mandatory for those 5 years of age or older who enter the church for any public gathering including Masses, funerals, weddings (excluding the bride and the groom) and other liturgies.
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Hospitality ministers must wear face coverings
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Face shields are not an adequate form of face covering
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Masks will be provided if you don't have one
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Face coverings are to be removed for communion
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"Any individual...who does not comply with the diocesan policy and the mandatory face covering law will be solely responsible for any penalty or fine that might be levied by the municipality or county for non-compliance."