Dec 24, 2020
Rev. John Kunz of St. John the Baptist Church celebrates a Mass during Advent in which a limited number of congregants attend in person and others join in electronically. Kunz said he will deliver a message of hope during Christmas services. The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects have made this year challenging for many churchgoers, especially those in isolation, area pastors say.
Photos by Dan Greenwood
In the weeks and days leading up to Christmas, dozens of volunteers with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church have been calling all 3,000 parishioners to let them know theyâre not alone.
Rev. John Kunzâs Christmas message, like those of many other local pastors, is one of hope, in spite of a year that has brought so much hardship, isolation and illness to so many people.