Sacred Heart is doing its part to show support for the communities front-line health care workers.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started and the 7 p.m. shows of community support started in South Delta, Father Francis Galvan along with Sacred Heart parishioner Gus Getz have been in charge of pulling the bell ropes in the Augustinian Monastery every night at 7 p.m. – seven times. It’s a way to thank all the front line workers, first responders and all those giving of their time as well as sending prayers to heaven for an end to COVID-19.
According to Sacred Heart, the bell has been a symbol to bring the faithful together to pray.
Historically the bell has been rung throughout the world to drive demons away and now can be rung to drive the pandemic away.
Gus told the Optimist that he rings the bell twice a week, while Galvan rings the bell the other five days.
“It’s just our way of saying thanks,” said Gus. “I’ve talked with a few people who said they have noticed it or heard the bells and they have said that it was a nice gesture.”
Like all local churches, Sacred Heart has cancelled all services during the COVID-19 pandemic, but continues to livestream its masses.
