Shalom: Thoughts For Prayer (April 2020)
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- Praying with the Church
- How to pray with Shalom
- Daily Reflections for April 2020 (to be updated/replaced each week)
Upcoming Livestreams (Holy Week & Easter)
Previous Livestreams (9:30am)
Catholic Diocese Updates
- 2020/04/05: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord @ 9:30am
- 2020/04/09: Thursday of the Lord's Supper @ 6:00pm
- 2020/04/10: Stations of the Cross @ 10:30am
- 2020/04/11: Friday of the Passion of the Lord @ 6:00pm
- 2020/04/12: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord @ 9:30am
Previous Livestreams (9:30am)
- 2020/03/29: 5th Sunday of Lent (Livestream) (YouTube)
- 2020/03/22: 4th Sunday of Lent (Livestream) (YouTube)
- 2020/03/15: 3rd Sunday of Lent (Livestream) (YouTube)
- 2020/03/08: 2nd Sunday of Lent (Livestream) (YouTube)
- 2020/03/01: 1st Sunday of Lent (Livestream) (YouTube)
- 2020/02/23: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Livestream) (YouTube)
- 2020/02/16: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Livestream) (YouTube)
Catholic Diocese Updates
- 2020/03/28: Pastoral measures in connection with Covid-19 pandemic. (Text) (Sunday Examiner)
- 2020/03/27: New arrangements for the opening of churches to the faithful. (Text) (Sunday Examiner)
- 2020/03/25: The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong has announced that Masses during Holy Week and Easter are now cancelled. (Text) (Catholic Diocese)
- 2020/03/25: Pope Francis has called on all Christians around the world to pray The Lord's Prayer ("Our Father") at noon on the Feast of the Annunciation (Wednesday, 25th March 2020) in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Text) (Sunday Examiner)
- 2020/03/15: Sister Teresa Yuen Sau-mei (阮秀美), born in 1944, of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) and appointed Editor-in-Chief of Kung Kao Po and Sunday Examiner in 2005, has passed away. May she rest in peace. (Text) (The Examiner)
- 2020/03/11: Pope Francis donates USD 100,000 to Hong Kong's poor and underprivileged (Text) (Sunday Examiner)
- 2020/03/05: Pope Francis invites all to pray for the Church in China to persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and to grow in unity. (YouTube) (Vatican News)
- 2020/03/03: Pope Francis tests negative for Coronavirus (Text) (Rome Reports)
- 2020/03/01: Please note RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is postponed to Pentecost (31 May 2020).
- 2020/02/28: Message from Lenten Campaign Organising Committee 2020 (Text) (Sunday Examiner)
- 2020/02/25: Public Masses are further suspended (no time period given) (Text) (Chancery Notice)
- 2020/02/20: Special arrangements for Lent and Easter (Text) (Sunday Examiner)
- 2020/02/13: All public Masses suspended until 28 February 2020 (PDF) (Catholic Diocese)
- 2020/01/30: Prayer for Deliverance from the Epidemic (Text) (Sunday Examiner)
Guidelines for Holy Week under the Epidemic for the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
(ef. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Decrees, In time of Covid-19 (I) and (II), 19 and 25 March 2020')
In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, communal celebration of the Holy Week liturgy in church is not feasible. The faithful are nevertheless encouraged to take part, individually or with their family, in the Liturgy of the Hours, the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Way of the Cross, the recitation of the Rosary or the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, or to meditate on the liturgical text or the Scripture, or to prayerfully unite themselves to the liturgies of the Holy Week through live broadcast. Through meditating on the Death and Resurrection of Christ, the faithful can renew themselves and respond to the signs of the times as manifested by the pandemic.
(2020/04/05) Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Parishes are advised to expose at scheduled times the Blessed Sacrament for private adoration by the faithful. It is advisable to read and meditate on the Gospel of the Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem (Mt 21:1-11) and His Crucifixion (Long Form: Mt 26:14–27:66; Short Form: Mt 27:11-54).
Alternatively, say Rosary - the five Sorrowful Mysteries.
(For private Mass, the priest should follow the "Holy Week Liturgy: Passion Sunday" of the Roman Missal: adopt the Simple Entrance (Third Form), then Mass usual.)
(2020/04/09) Holy Thursday -- the Lord's Supper
The Chrism Mass in the morning will be participated by the members of the Diocesan Curia and the Deans only. At the designated time in the evening, parishes are advised to expose the Blessed Sacrament for private adoration by the faithful. (The Blessed Sacrament should be transferred to another tabernacle outside the Church before midnight.)
It is advisable to read and meditate on the Readings of the Mass that evening:
Alternatively, say the Rosary - the five Luminous Mysteries.
After midnight, there should not be any Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The altar is stripped.
(For private Mass, the priest should follow the "Holy Week Liturgy: Lord's Supper" of the Roman Missal: omit the Washing of Feet; at the closing of Mass, omit the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, but simply transfer the Blessed Sacrament to another tabernacle outside the Church.)
(2020/04/10) Good Friday -- Passion of the Lord
Fasting and abstinence is obligatory.
In the Church, set the Holy Cross in front of the altar so that the faithful may meditate, pray and adore it. (The Blessed Sacrament is not kept in the Church.)
It is advisable to read and meditate on the Gospel passage of the Passion of the Lord (Jn 18:1–19:42) and to pray for the salvation of humankind. Perform the Way of the Cross in private, or say the Rosary - the five Sorrowful Mysteries.
(For private celebration of the Passion of the Lord, the priest should follow the Roman Missal: abstain from kissing the Cross, but revere it by simple genuflection or bow. In the Solemn Intercessions, add an intercession for those who find themselves in distress, and for the sick and the dead.)
(2020/04/11) Holy Saturday – commemorate the burial of Christ
Say the Rosary - the five Sorrowful Mysteries. Alternatively, meditate and pray the Way of Our Sorrowful Mother (Via Matris).
For the Vigil, parishes are advised to light a lasting flame (a burning oil lamp or the Paschal Candle) in front of the altar inside the Church, so that the faithful may pray in private.
It is advisable to read and meditate on:
Alternatively, say the Rosary - the five Glorious Mysteries, or meditate on the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) and the Prayer for Blessing of Baptismal Water.
(For private Vigil Mass, the priest should follow the “Holy Week Liturgy: Easter Vigil" in the Roman Missal with the following adjustment: At the beginning of the Vigil, omit the lighting of the Fire, the candles, and the Procession, but simply light the Paschal Candle and recite the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet), then the Liturgy of the Word. The Renewal of Baptismal Promises follows, and then the Easter Eucharist. It is advisable to consecrate new hosts and replace the big host for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.)
(2020/04/12) Easter Sunday
It is advisable to set the lighted Paschal Candle in the sanctuary.
At the designated parishes are advised to expose the Blessed Sacrament for private adoration by the faithful.
It is advisable to read and meditate on Mass Readings:
Alternatively, say the Rosary - the five Glorious Mysteries; Or recite and meditate on the Creed.
(NOTE: During the Holy Week, it is advisable that live broadcast of private liturgy held by parish priests should take place after the live broadcast of the liturgy held at the Cathedral. This highlights that the liturgy presided over by the bishop takes precedence over the parish liturgy. The faithful should be informed of the broadcast schedule, so that they can prayerfully unite themselves to the online liturgy wherever they are.)
Released by the Hong Kong Diocesan Liturgy Commission
Imprimatur: Cardinal John Tong,
Apostolic Administrator of Hong Kong
26 March 2020
Links:
(ef. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Decrees, In time of Covid-19 (I) and (II), 19 and 25 March 2020')
In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, communal celebration of the Holy Week liturgy in church is not feasible. The faithful are nevertheless encouraged to take part, individually or with their family, in the Liturgy of the Hours, the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Way of the Cross, the recitation of the Rosary or the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, or to meditate on the liturgical text or the Scripture, or to prayerfully unite themselves to the liturgies of the Holy Week through live broadcast. Through meditating on the Death and Resurrection of Christ, the faithful can renew themselves and respond to the signs of the times as manifested by the pandemic.
(2020/04/05) Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Parishes are advised to expose at scheduled times the Blessed Sacrament for private adoration by the faithful. It is advisable to read and meditate on the Gospel of the Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem (Mt 21:1-11) and His Crucifixion (Long Form: Mt 26:14–27:66; Short Form: Mt 27:11-54).
Alternatively, say Rosary - the five Sorrowful Mysteries.
(For private Mass, the priest should follow the "Holy Week Liturgy: Passion Sunday" of the Roman Missal: adopt the Simple Entrance (Third Form), then Mass usual.)
(2020/04/09) Holy Thursday -- the Lord's Supper
The Chrism Mass in the morning will be participated by the members of the Diocesan Curia and the Deans only. At the designated time in the evening, parishes are advised to expose the Blessed Sacrament for private adoration by the faithful. (The Blessed Sacrament should be transferred to another tabernacle outside the Church before midnight.)
It is advisable to read and meditate on the Readings of the Mass that evening:
- Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
- 1 Cor 11:23-26
- Jn 13:1-15
Alternatively, say the Rosary - the five Luminous Mysteries.
After midnight, there should not be any Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The altar is stripped.
(For private Mass, the priest should follow the "Holy Week Liturgy: Lord's Supper" of the Roman Missal: omit the Washing of Feet; at the closing of Mass, omit the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, but simply transfer the Blessed Sacrament to another tabernacle outside the Church.)
(2020/04/10) Good Friday -- Passion of the Lord
Fasting and abstinence is obligatory.
In the Church, set the Holy Cross in front of the altar so that the faithful may meditate, pray and adore it. (The Blessed Sacrament is not kept in the Church.)
It is advisable to read and meditate on the Gospel passage of the Passion of the Lord (Jn 18:1–19:42) and to pray for the salvation of humankind. Perform the Way of the Cross in private, or say the Rosary - the five Sorrowful Mysteries.
(For private celebration of the Passion of the Lord, the priest should follow the Roman Missal: abstain from kissing the Cross, but revere it by simple genuflection or bow. In the Solemn Intercessions, add an intercession for those who find themselves in distress, and for the sick and the dead.)
(2020/04/11) Holy Saturday – commemorate the burial of Christ
Say the Rosary - the five Sorrowful Mysteries. Alternatively, meditate and pray the Way of Our Sorrowful Mother (Via Matris).
For the Vigil, parishes are advised to light a lasting flame (a burning oil lamp or the Paschal Candle) in front of the altar inside the Church, so that the faithful may pray in private.
It is advisable to read and meditate on:
- Gen 1:1-2:2
- Ex 14:15–15:1
- Rm 6:3-11
- Mt 28:1-10
Alternatively, say the Rosary - the five Glorious Mysteries, or meditate on the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) and the Prayer for Blessing of Baptismal Water.
(For private Vigil Mass, the priest should follow the “Holy Week Liturgy: Easter Vigil" in the Roman Missal with the following adjustment: At the beginning of the Vigil, omit the lighting of the Fire, the candles, and the Procession, but simply light the Paschal Candle and recite the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet), then the Liturgy of the Word. The Renewal of Baptismal Promises follows, and then the Easter Eucharist. It is advisable to consecrate new hosts and replace the big host for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.)
(2020/04/12) Easter Sunday
It is advisable to set the lighted Paschal Candle in the sanctuary.
At the designated parishes are advised to expose the Blessed Sacrament for private adoration by the faithful.
It is advisable to read and meditate on Mass Readings:
- Col 3:1-4; or 1 Cor 5:6b-8
- Jn 20:1-9; or Mt 28:1-10;
- Or Lk 24:13-35 (in the evening)
Alternatively, say the Rosary - the five Glorious Mysteries; Or recite and meditate on the Creed.
(NOTE: During the Holy Week, it is advisable that live broadcast of private liturgy held by parish priests should take place after the live broadcast of the liturgy held at the Cathedral. This highlights that the liturgy presided over by the bishop takes precedence over the parish liturgy. The faithful should be informed of the broadcast schedule, so that they can prayerfully unite themselves to the online liturgy wherever they are.)
Released by the Hong Kong Diocesan Liturgy Commission
Imprimatur: Cardinal John Tong,
Apostolic Administrator of Hong Kong
26 March 2020
Links:
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Fasting & Abstinence during Lent
(From 26 February to 10 April, 2020) Fasting (Ages 18 to 59) Only on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26) and Good Friday (Apr. 10)
Abstinence (Ages 14 to 59) Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26), Good Friday (Apr. 10), and all Fridays.
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Discovery Bay Status
- 2020/03/29: Hong Kong introduces a ban from Sunday, 29 March 2020, making it illegal for a group of more than four people to gather in public places, offenders punishable by HKD 25,000 fine and six months imprisonment. The ban will be in effect for two weeks (until 11 April, 2020) (Text) (RTHK)
- 2020/03/28: CUHK Prof. David Hui Shu-cheong (許樹昌) estimates there may be as many as 700 silent carriers in Hong Kong spreading Covid-19 in the community. (Text) (RTHK)
- 2020/03/28: Hong Kong orders six types of establishment venues to close for two weeks starting 6:00pm Saturday, 28 March, 2020. (cinemas, fitness, sauna, party, games, amusement) (Text) (RTHK)
- 2020/03/27: A 60 year old male DB resident (Case 461) residing at Twilight Court (Peninsula Village) has tested positive for Covid-19 (arrived from Brisbane, Australia on 23rd March) and is being treated at Princess Margaret Hospital.
- 2020/03/27: D'Deck, DB Plaza and North Plaza shops are offering take away and home delivery services, up to 20% discount. (Text) (D'Deck)
- 2020/03/25: McDonald's suspends dine in option after 6:00 pm (at all 235 outlets), only accepting take away orders to protect employees. (Text) (RTHK)
- 2020/03/25: Recreational clubs (DBRC, Club Siena, DB Golf Club) are suspended until further notice.
- 2020/03/23: A 28 year old male who stayed at Discovery Bay Auberge (Case 396) has tested positive for Covid-19. He had travelled to London, UK; Dubai, UAE; and Delhi, India from 7-18 March before showing symptoms on the 19th. He had travelled with 50 year old male (Case 354) who also tested positive. (Chinese) (Apple Daily)
- 2020/03/22: A 30 year old male DB resident (Case 279) residing at Woodland Court (Parkvale Village) has tested positive for Covid-19 (arrived from Bangkok, Thailand on 16 March) and is being treated at Tuen Mun Hospital. (Text) (Discovery Bay Transportation)
- 2020/03/22: Hemmingway's announces temporary closure to protect staff against risk of infection. (Text) (Hemmingway's)
- 2020/03/14: CHP confirms at least ELEVEN people (Case 191, 233, 237, 253, 258, 259; Case 217, 233, 250, 295, 332) have tested positive for Covid-19 connected to each other from contact with those who attended an open-air wedding banquet at the White Chapel at Discovery Bay Auberge Hotel in DB North Plaza on 14 March, 2020. (Text) (RTHK)
- 2020/03/12: 16 households in Discovery Bay are under home quarantine under Cap. 599C passed 2020/02/08 for arrivals to Hong Kong from abroad. In total, there are 13,228 households in Hong Kong under home quarantine:
- Pavilion, The Lustre (Chianti)
- Joyful Mansion & Siena Two (Siena Two)
- Neo Horizon II
- Greenery Court, Greenwood Court (Greenvale Village)
- Seahorse Lane (Beach Village)
- Elegance Court (Hillgrove Village)
- La Costa, Costa Court (La Costa)
- Twilight Court, Cherish Court, Coastline Villa (Peninsula Village)
- Woodgreen Court (Parkvale Village)
- Wednesdays: 8:45pm Evening Mass on Wednesdays continue to be held at 1D Glamour Court.
- Due to the unavailability of DBOC Multi-Purpose Hall and DBIS venues, there will be no mass on Saturday and Sunday for the month of March 2020.
- Fr. Mietek Drozd is in charge of Discovery Bay. You may contact him at 6850 0089 for any urgent enquiries.
- Forum (comments page) has been added (experimental) for online communication with parishioners. Please let us know how we can improve the website or any questions you may have regarding the Holy Trinity Chapel.
Health Tips
Sources:
Symptoms: Fever; Cough; Sore throat; Shortness of breath
1. Good Hygiene
2. Social Distancing
Sources:
- Centre for Health Protection (CHP) Hong Kong
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Health Service (NHS) United Kingdom
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) United States
- Department of Health Australia
- Government of Canada
Symptoms: Fever; Cough; Sore throat; Shortness of breath
1. Good Hygiene
- Wash hands with soap for 30 seconds.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
- Clean hands with alcohol-based sanitizers (70% alcohol content).
- Clean and sanitize frequently used objects such as phones, wallets, keys.
- Regularly clean and disinfect surfaces.
2. Social Distancing
- Stay 1.5 metres away from others if possible.
- Wear a face mask when outdoors (especially in a crowd, public transport, market, queues, etc).
- Avoid crowded areas if possible.
- Stay home if not feeling well.
- Seek medical attention if you have flu-like or worsening symptoms.
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Schools
Travel
Cash Handout
Other
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Hong Kong SAR: 641 cases; 4 deaths; 13,649 home quarantine (2020/03/29)
Media: HKFP, News.gov.hk, RTHK, SCMP, The Standard Tracker: CHP (Hong Kong only), JHU CSSE, SCMP, Tencent, Worldometer Health: CHP, Gov.hk, Hospital Authority |
News & Activities
For news and activities within Discovery Bay and Tung Chung, please retain and refer to the newsletter distributed during Mass or check the Facebook page.
For news and activities within Discovery Bay and Tung Chung, please retain and refer to the newsletter distributed during Mass or check the Facebook page.
Family Visit Services (by appointment)
Our parish priests and deacon provide family visit services including blessing of the house, delivery of Eucharist, anointing of the sick, pre-marriage blessing, etc. We are now encouraging parishioners to make use of these services by filling in the relevant form or contacting our secretary, Ms. Ida Lam (3590 8017), for arrangement.
Forms are available at the entrance during Sunday Mass.
Our parish priests and deacon provide family visit services including blessing of the house, delivery of Eucharist, anointing of the sick, pre-marriage blessing, etc. We are now encouraging parishioners to make use of these services by filling in the relevant form or contacting our secretary, Ms. Ida Lam (3590 8017), for arrangement.
Forms are available at the entrance during Sunday Mass.
Parish Plan For 2020
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Mass Times
All public Masses suspended until further notice (2020/02/15 to April).
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Daily Mass
1D Glamour Court Tuesday 8:15pm Evening Rosary 8:45pm Evening Mass Wednesday 8:15pm Evening Rosary 8:30pm Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 8:45pm Evening Mass Thursday 9:00am Morning Mass |
Anticipated Mass
Discovery Bay Office Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Saturday 6:00pm Anticipated Mass Sunday Mass
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) Note: For the month of Feb. 2020, Sunday Mass will be relocated to the Discovery Bay Office Centre (DBOC) Multi-Purpose Hall Sunday 7:20am Rosary (2nd, 3rd, 4th Week) 8:00am Sunday Mass 10:30am Sunday Mass 10:30am Sunday School |
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Phone:
3590 8017 (Ms. Ida Lam) 6850 0089 (Fr. Mietek Drozd) Email: info@dbtrinitychapel.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-Chapel-Discovery-Bay-Visitation-Parish-365105404290932/ |
Address:
Holy Trinity Chapel, 1D Glamour Court, Hillgrove Village, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, N.T., Hong Kong |
