the CDC - Centers for Desease Control and Prevention.

 the WHO - World Health Organization

 the Rockland County Dept. of Health

 the Hudson NYSDOH

 the NYSDOH - NY State Dept. of Health

 the HHS - (Fed) Health & Human Services

 the Presidential Recomendations - Covid.gov

SYMPTOMS

the CDC guidelines for Houses of Worship

 Home made mask guidlines.

Other sites offering patterns:
   Happy DIY Home
   Joann's Fabrics
   

God Will Save Me

     A terrible storm came into a town and local officials sent out an emergency warning that the riverbanks would soon overflow and flood the nearby homes. They ordered everyone in the town to evacuate immediately.

     A faithful Christian man heard the warning and decided to stay, saying to himself, “I will trust God and if I am in danger, then God will send a divine miracle to save me.”

     The neighbors came by his house and said to him, “We’re leaving and there is room for you in our car, please come with us!” But the man declined. “I have faith that God will save me.”

     As the man stood on his porch watching the water rise up the steps, a man in a canoe paddled by and called to him, “Hurry and come into my canoe, the waters are rising quickly!” But the man again said, “No thanks, God will save me.”

     The floodwaters rose higher pouring water into his living room and the man had to retreat to the second floor. A police motorboat came by and saw him at the window. “We will come up and rescue you!” they shouted. But the man refused, waving them off saying, “Use your time to save someone else! I have faith that God will save me!”

    The flood waters rose higher and higher and the man had to climb up to his rooftop.

     A helicopter spotted him and dropped a rope ladder. A rescue officer came down the ladder and pleaded with the man, "Grab my hand and I will pull you up!" But the man STILL refused, folding his arms tightly to his body. “No thank you! God will save me!”

     Shortly after, the house broke up and the floodwaters swept the man away and he drowned.

    When in Heaven, the man stood before God and asked, “I put all of my faith in You. Why didn’t You come and save me?”

       And God said, “Son, I sent you a warning. I sent you a car. I sent you a canoe. I sent you a motorboat. I sent you a helicopter. What more were you looking for?”

...So please, He has sent you good doctors, with good advice: Stay safe, stay smart, follow the guidlines - Trust He has you in His hands.

Dr. Henry is the Provincial Health Officer for British Columbia, the first woman in this position. She is also an associate professor at the University of British Columbia. She has a background in epidemiology and is a specialist in public health and preventive medicine . She is also from PEI (Prince Edward Island).
The Wisdom of Dr. Bonnie Henry

1. We may have to live with COVID-19 for months or years. Let's not deny it or panic. Let's not make our lives useless. Let's learn to live with this fact.


2. You can't destroy COVID-19 viruses that have penetrated cell walls, by drinking gallons of hot water you'll just go to the bathroom more often.

3. Washing hands and maintaining a two-meter physical distance is the best method for your protection.

4. If you don't have a COVID-19 patient at home, there's no need to disinfect the surfaces at your house.

5. Packaged cargo, gas pumps, shopping carts and ATMs do not cause infection. If you wash your hands, live your life as usual.

6. COVID-19 is not a food infection. It is associated with drops of infection like the 'flu. There is no demonstrated risk that COVID-19 is transmitted by food.

7. You can lose your sense of smell with a lot of allergies and viral infections. This is only a non-specific symptom of COVID-19.

8. Once at home, you don't need to change your clothes urgently and go shower! Purity is a virtue, paranoia is not!

9. The COVID-19 virus doesn't hang in the air for long. This is a respiratory droplet infection that requires close contact.

10. The air is clean; you can walk through the gardens and through parks (just keeping your physical protection distance).

11. It is sufficient to use normal soap against COVID-19, not antibacterial soap. This is a virus, not a bacterium.

12. You don't have to worry about your food orders. But you can heat it all up in the microwave if you wish.

13. The chances of bringing COVID-19 home with your shoes is like being struck by lightning twice in a day. I've been working against viruses for 20 years — drop infections don't spread like that!

14. You can't be protected from the virus by taking vinegar, sugarcane juice and ginger! These are for immunity not a cure.

15. Wearing a mask for long periods interferes with your breathing and oxygen levels. Wear it only in crowds.

16. Wearing gloves is also a bad idea; the virus can accumulate into the glove and be easily transmitted if you touch your face. Better just to wash your hands regularly. 

Immunity is weakened by always staying in a sterile environment. Even if you eat immune boosting foods, please go out of your house regularly to any park/beach. Immunity is increased by EXPOSURE TO PATHOGENS, not by sitting at home and consuming fried/ spicy/sugary food and aerated drinks.

Be smart and stay informed! Live life sensibly and to the fullest.
Be Kind, Be Calm and Be Safe!
Dr. Bonnie Henry

OLDER POSTS:

June 30, 2021
Year of Saint Joseph

Dear Family of the Archdiocese of New York,

May I raise two points with you today?

First, as we approach the Independence Day weekend, allow me to wish all of you an enjoyable Summer. It is my hope that, after the trials and difficulties of these past 16 months, you will have an opportunity for some much-needed rest and relaxation. I am very much looking forward to spending some time with family and friends that I have not seen for more than a year!

Second, let me remind you that there is still a sacred obligation to attend Sunday Mass, even if you are on vacation. Unfortunately, there has been some confusion recently over whether or not a “dispensation” from Sunday Mass has been in effect. Here in the Archdiocese of New York, there has never been a dispensation from Sunday Mass, because no man can “dispense” or set aside a Divine (as opposed to man-made) law. The Third Commandment says, “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day,” and I can no more say that this no longer applies than I can say that we can forget about “Thou shalt not steal” or “Honor thy father and thy mother.” To deliberately miss Mass is a sin.

Of course, the Church has always held that there may be some justifiable reasons why a person can miss Mass, including old age, illness, and infirmity; this is still the case. During this pandemic, public Mass was not being celebrated for several months, and when Mass resumed, there was still a possibility of catching or spreading the coronavirus, and individuals could, after carefully consulting their conscience, decide not to return to Mass right away. However, now that vaccination rates are up, Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, and people are returning to a more normal way of living, this excuse cannot be said to exist any longer. If you’re going to the mall, having dinner out in restaurants, heading to the ballgame, visiting the hairdresser, and the like, then you should also be at Mass!

Please be assured of a remembrance in my Mass and prayers during these Summer months. Might I ask for a remembrance in yours?
 
A blessed Summer.

Faithfully in Christ,

Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York

     As of this posting, NY State and the Archdiocese have lifted all emergency Covid-19 restrictions on our normal operations of the Parish.  While masks and social distancing are no longer "required" those wishing to continue the pratice are welcome to do so.  We have still set aside a section to the right, [while facing the Altar] near the Baptismal Font for those who wish to observe the practice of masks and distancing.  [Please respect their wishes and use the rest of the available seating, mostly these fellow parishioners will be people with immune issues and potentially compromised health.  We would like to encourage everyone's participation in the Mass and services, so we are simply trying to make everyone as comfortable as possible.]  Thank you.

SAINT AEDAN CHURCH COVID 19 UPDATE

                                                                                                            May 26, 2021

Dear Parishioner,

     I hope that this letter finds all of you and your loved ones both happy and healthy.  From all of the news reports, it would seem that the “light is at the end of the tunnel” in our ongoing quest to overcome the Coronavirus and get back to more normal living.
     The CDC (Center for Disease Control), NYS and the Archdiocese have all issued guidance on the updated protocols for those who have been fully vaccinated vs. those who remain unvaccinated against the Covid 19 virus. FULLY vaccinated means an individual who has received both Moderna or Pfizer doses, or the Johnson & Johnson single dose and for whom at least two weeks have gone by since receiving the second dose.
     We have been advised that, under certain circumstances, fully vaccinated individuals, who are in close contact with other fully vaccinated individuals, (indoors or outdoors) will no longer be required to wear masks or socially distance.  Seating capacity has also been extended to 100% for businesses and houses of worship.

     The Archdiocese of New York recommends its parishes continue the following practices when updating their local parish Covid protocols.

1. Continue to engage in enhanced cleaning of the Church.
2. Refrain from the traditional handshake/contact exchange of peace (gesture only).
3. Holy Water fonts should continue to remain empty.
4. Communion from the chalice should not resume right now.  They urge Communion in the hand rather than on the tongue.
5. Because many of our young ones (especially under age 12) are not vaccinated, the children’s liturgy should not resume at this time.

     Here at Saint Aedan’s, the following will be in effect as of May 29^th.
*The recently installed air purification system will continue to purify the air in the Church, which destroys 99.4% of the airborne mold, bacteria and viruses (including Covid 19).
 

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*Hand sanitizers will continue to be available upon entering or departing the Church.
*The Church will provide for both OPEN as well as RESTRICTED seating.
*OPEN SEATING will be for those who declare themselves to be FULLY vaccinated (honor system).  Those who are FULLY vaccinated may sit anywhere they wish in the OPEN sections without spacing.  Masks will be optional in that section.
*RESTRICTED SEATING seats will be reserved for those who, for whatever reason, are not yet fully vaccinated or who may, for now, feel more comfortable in the restricted seating.  Those in this section will be required to social distance and wear masks.
*Ushers will continue to wear masks and assist with seating upon your arrival at Church.  At Communion time, the Celebrant, Deacon and Eucharistic Ministers will continue to wear masks and to hand sanitize both before and after they distribute Communion to the restricted seating individuals.

     I would strongly urge all who are eligible to receive the vaccine, including 12+ children, to be fully vaccinated.  (If you have not had the virus during the past 90 days and your doctor does not advise you against getting it.)
     As a parish family, we have all be on this unfortunate journey together.   We have all worked together to get ourselves and our loved ones through this pandemic; while, at the same time, conducting our lives and practicing our faith in a healthy and safe manner.  The “televised” Mass which has provided such a valuable link to our homes will continue for a little while longer but will be, at some point, discontinued as we continue to see more and more return to normalcy in our community and society.
     Right now, it is time for us to “follow the science” and, with proper prudence, further our efforts to return to a more normal life style.  It is time for everyone to “come home” to our in-person Sunday Masses and parish activities.
     I thank all of you who offered your ongoing financial support of our beautiful parish throughout this past year.  I realize that many of you continue to struggle and I pray that you will soon experience much better times.  I thank everyone for their patience, perseverance, understanding and prayers over these past fifteen months.  I truly look forward to seeing your smiling faces at our Sunday and weekday Masses.  Saint Aedan, pray for us.

Prayerfully in Christ,
Msgr. Emmet Nevin
Pastor

     I wish I had a better way to share this with you, without saying "Just Click on the Link" - but, seriously, just click on the link!

http://ventrella.com/covid19/?fbclid=IwAR29d51CB5L4G8uiLTnTgpUYldnI312QUD86-pYFdyS0dKdOOnayQHlKLqM

    A very good friend of mine shared something that a friend of his actually designed.  It is a great visual display of what the concept of Social Distancing Real-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-ly means.  It might be a great thing to share with the kids, or stubborn people who just think it doesn't matter!