(This prayer to Saint Joseph—spouse of the Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus, and patron saint of the universal Church — was composed by Pope Leo XIII in his 1889. The prayer is enriched with a partial indulgence (Handbook of Indulgences, conc. 19):

Prayer

To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also.

Through that charity which bound you
to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,
and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;

O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence;

O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

Please join us in praying for all those affected by the Coronavirus. Here at the Cranberry Catholic Collaborative we are making every effort to keep us as safe as possible. Please visit this page often as we wil be updating frequently as we receive updates from the Archdiocese and as we update any cancelations. 

• Archdiocese of Boston COVID-19 Info page
• Centers for Disease Control

• Virtual Retreat by Cardinal Sean on YouTube - NEW!

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• Learn how to make a Spiritual Communion
• Spritual Communion digital prayer card

Prayers and Devotions and Scripture

• Consider viewing these perpetual adoration chapels via web cams as you worship Him at home
•  The Magnificat – free online temporarily
•  Consider a prayerful reflection on the Mass Readings
•  Scriptural commentary
•  Lectio Divina instructions
•  Liturgy of the Hours-  Universalis
•  Rosary
•  Divine Mercy Chaplet
•  Holy Heroes-Stations of the Cross

• Open normal hours.
• The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is updating their new client intake process. In order to minimize exposure of clients and volunteers, the intake area will not be manned for the duration of the Covid-19 crisis. Anyone whose income has been impacted due the Covid-19 crisis should reach out to us, especially since the income qualification requirement has been relaxed and the threshold raised to 250% of the federal poverty level. Individuals can download the new client registration form here or come to the pantry to pick one up. The individual can then call the SVDP telephone number 508-947-1717 and select Option #2, to schedule a call back from our intake group to complete their registration and have their food pantry ID card prepared. Speak clearly when leaving your name, telephone number and a good time for the call back. Any current client who needs other assistance can also leave a message at the same number and someone to get back to them as well..
• Call 508-947-1717 for questions and concerns.

• Nursing Home and Home Visitations suspended
• Food Pantry- will remain open

• Suspension and cancellation of all field trips, service trips, and youth group trips until further notice.
• Parishes should drain Holy Water from all fonts until further notice.
• Temporary suspension of distribution of communion on the tongue. (See Cardinal’s Letter of 3/12/20)
• Masses, funeral Masses, weddings, baptisms, Stations of the Cross, and similar liturgical services should proceed; however, all other social events, fundraising events, or other functions should be canceled or postponed until further notice.
• Parishes should cancel the social gathering after Mass (coffee and donuts) until further notice.
• Parishes should cancel or postpone other large gatherings that are not essential until further notice. If permitted events are to be held, please ensure you are following best practices for social distancing and food is not being served. Consider hosting large group meetings and gatherings by web or teleconference where possible.
• Extraordinary ministers will suspend services to nursing homes and private home visits until further notice.

from America Magazine
Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.

Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.

Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.

Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.