The Government of Ontario announced on June 11, 2021, their "Roadmap to Reopen, Step 1." 
 
This three-step roadmap to reopen, a cautious three-step plan that will guide a safe and gradual reopening of the province and lifting of public health measures based on the provincewide vaccination rate and improvement in key public health and health system indicators.  For key highlights to the Covid-19 Road Map to Reopen, click here 

The provice will remain in each step for at least 21 days to evaluate any impacts on key public health and health system indicators.  If at the end of the 21 days, the following vaccination thresholds have been met, along with positive trends in other key public health and health system indicators, then the province will move to the next step:

• Step 1: 60 per cent of adults vaccinated with one dose.
• Step 2: 70 per cent of adults vaccinated with one dose and 20 per cent vaccinated with two doses.
• Step 3: 70 to 80 per cent of adults vaccinated with one dose and 25 per cent vaccinated with two doses.

Based on current trends in key health indicators, including the provincial vaccination rate, the government expects to enter Step One of the Roadmap the week of July 2, 2021. The province will confirm closer to the expected start of Step Two.

Dear Parishioners, 

I missed you! But praise be to God, I will be seeing more of you as we re-open for daily and weekend masses starting Monday, June 14, 2021

This time of pandemic offers a new springtime for our church. People’s lives have been turned upside down and this shift has made them vulnerable. This leaves a crack for God to enter and move heads and hearts. People who have been away from the church may give it a second chance. If they try us out, let them experience a community that notices them, welcomes them, invites them, and befriends them in the example of our Lord.

We want to thank all the parishioners of St. Patrick’s Parish for their ongoing support during this period of great uncertainty. It has been wonderful to see so many of you at Mass since we last re-opened and look forward to seeing you all again to celebrate the Eucharist as a parish community. 

We recognize these measures are extremely challenging. We are also so incredibly grateful for the efforts of our heroic volunteers and parish staff who have been faithfully welcoming parishioners and cleaning the church between services, ensuring that we can operate safely and responsibly. Your selflessness and generosity is inspiring!

So many of the faithful rely on the reception of the sacraments and our churches to find solace, peace and support during this period of pandemic. Despite these new restrictions, we will make every effort to continue our outreach to you. We also ask that you find opportunities to assist those who are vulnerable or alone among us.

We will continue to update you as the situation evolves. The most up-to-date information will be shared on the parish Website, Facebook and Instagram.

Together, let us faithfully practice the three Ws: Wash, Wait, and Wear

• Wash hands often and use hand sanitizer
• Wait patiently, keeping 6 feet of physical distancing AND always
• Wear your mask at all times

Let us be that vibrant, loving community who live for God and others and together, let us become what we were meant to be, the salt and light of the earth. We pray that you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy. May God continue to bless you now and always!

Fr. Dominic Barber
Pastor, St. Patrick's Parish Markham
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