Queen of the

Holy Rosary, Hostyn

&

Sts. Peter and Paul, Plum

Recognizing that “entities outside the church are” returning to normal operating procedures and “allowing individuals to regulate themselves in these matters,” Bishop Cahill has decided “to return general procedures to normal as much as possible” in the parishes of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas. Hence, effective May 22, 2021, both Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in Hostyn and Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Plum will “return to normal” while observing the following recommendations of the Presbyteral Council and Bishop Cahill:

1. Hand sanitizer will remain available at the church entrances.
2. Holy water is not yet to be available in the holy water fonts.
3. No physical contact during the Sign of Peace shall remain in effect;
4. The chalice of the Precious Blood will continue not to be distributed to the people for Holy Communion;
5. Face coverings/masks will continue to be worn by ministers of Holy Communion.

Parishioner’s may continue to wear face coverings if they desire; however, the face covering should be removed BEFORE receiving the Sacred Host for communion. The parishes will no longer supply face coverings/masks. Also, since The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance (as of April 6, 2021) about using disinfectants to clean everyday surfaces saying “that simply washing surfaces and other commonly touched objects with soap and water should be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” pews and other surfaces in the church building will no longer be “sanitized” with disinfectants.

Bishop Cahill has announced that Father Bob Knippenberg is being assigned as the Pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Frelsburg and St. Roch Church in Mentz effective July 1, 2021. Taking Father Bob's place as the new Parocial Administrator for the Hostyn & Plum parishes will be Father Felix Twumasi. Father Felix has recently been serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Rose of Lima Church & School in Schulenburg and its mission churches in High Hill, Ammansville and Holman.

Welcome Father Felix!