Sunday Mass Obligation

多倫多總教區通告 - 參與主日彌撒之本份

哥連斯樞機主教於2020年3月13日向總教區之教友發出通告，指有需要從那一週之主日開始取消公開舉行彌撒聖祭，並謂「從本週末開始，本人寬免教友參與主日彌撒之本份。」

鑑於本教區已取消實施大部份之.健康禁制措施，而教友亦可再次參與彌撒聖祭。寬免參與主日彌撒之原委亦已消失因而失效。

教會不會強人所難。假如個別人士有重大理由致未能參與主日彌撒，例如染疫之高危人士，又或正在自我隔離已免傳播病毒者，則他們可按教會之法規，獲免參與主日彌撒之本份。

經過兩年之新型冠狀疫情禁制，很多人均被剝奪參與彌撒及親領聖體之機會。我們全體均失卻參與團體包括堂區活動之機會。藉著慶祝聖神降臨之週末，我特敬邀並鼓勵教友親身參與彌撒聖祭。

Memo from the Archdiocese of Toronto - Sunday Mass Obligation

On March 13, 2020, Cardinal Collins issued a communication to the faithful of this archdiocese indicating that it was necessary to cancel public celebrations of the Eucharist on the coming Sunday, stating: “For this weekend and any other which may be required, I grant the faithful dispensation from their Sunday obligation”.

Given that most of the health and safety restrictions in our parishes are no longer in place and the faithful are able to attend the celebration of the Eucharist once again, the basis for the dispensation from the Sunday obligation has dissipated and is no longer in effect.

The Church does not obligate people to do the impossible. If individuals, based on their conscience, cannot attend Mass for a grave reason, including a great vulnerability to COVID-19 or because they are self-isolating to limit the spread of illness, then they are excused from their Sunday obligation, as the law of the Church allows.

After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, many have been deprived of the opportunity to attend Mass and to receive the most Holy Eucharist and all of us have missed the opportunity to experience community, including members of our parishes. As we come to the celebration of Pentecost this weekend, we invite and encourage the faithful to return to the practice of attending Mass in-person.