May 27, 2020
 
Dear Parishioners,
 
            The latest information we have about re-opening our church for Sunday Masses, is that NY State considers churches to be in the last phase of re-opening, which - for the mid-Hudson - would place us in mid-to late June.
 
            The Archdiocese and the other nine NY dioceses are petitioning to be upgraded to inclusion in Phase Two, which would be about two to two-and-a-half weeks from now.
 
            I will keep you informed.
 
            An attachment to the latest information from the Archdiocese contains an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci in which he states that -- as both a Catholic as well as a health professional - he believes that, when we do re-open, we will not be able to distribute Communion in any form whatever. I am sure that Archdiocese will be appealing that proposal as well.
 
            Longing to see you all again,
 
                                                                        Fr. Pete