COVID-19 Case among the Pastoral Team

Communication for Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Etobicoke

January 6, 2022

Dear Parishioners,

Happy New Year! I would like to thank all of you for your assistance in helping us to implement health protocols as we celebrate safely together.

Recently, a member of our pastoral team tested positive for Covid-19. The pastoral team has been self-isolating and are not seriously ill. Parishioners have not subsequently reported positive Covid tests, so the risk of transmission seems quite low.

Masses will continue at the parish this weekend with a visiting priest, who has not had contact with the pastoral team.

While the case presents a low risk of transmission, I wanted to be transparent with all of you. More than ever, especially with the very contagious Omicron variant, if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms, please stay at home and limit contact with others. Anyone experiencing symptoms should consider a rapid antigen test, PCR test or consult with your family doctor. At this time, we ask that all parishioners continue to self-monitor for symptoms.

A self-assessment tool can be found by visiting: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/. Toronto Public Health is operating a call centre dedicated to only COVID-19 enquiries, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Call 416-338-7600 if you have any questions.

Let us continue to pray for all those who are sick and those who are caring for them. Be assured of my prayers for the good health of all as we begin a new year. May God continue to bless you now and always.

Rev. Valentin Batic
Pastor