ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AZERBAIJAN – APRIL 11, 2021 – SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 11, 2021, SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY

Announcements of the Apostolic Prefecture

Activity of the Catholic Church during the next week in the situation of quarantine

The Catholic Church in Azerbaijan continues its activities during the pandemic in accordance with the current quarantine rules.
During the pandemic and the strict quarantine the public liturgical ceremonies in our churches were canceled.
However, we recommend our parishioners to continue to take care of their spiritual life through personal prayer, Bible reading, personal meetings, and receiving sacraments according to actual possibilities.
Every Sunday at 11:00 we broadcast the Holy Mass in Russian language from the bishop’s private chapel.
For all questions about the visit of the church, receiving sacraments, Holy Masses and other celebrations, services and needs, you can contact our priests.

Dispensation from the duty of personal participation at Sunday Mass and holy days of obligation

We remind you that at the present time, due to the continuing ban on public services, the ordinary of the Apostolic Prefecture of the Catholic Church in Azerbaijan temporarily exempts faithful Catholics from the obligation of personal participation at Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation. This exemption is valid until further notice.

Liturgical calendar for the next week

13 April, Tuesday, Optional Memorial of Saint Martin I, pope and martyr

18 April, Third Sunday of Easter