I have not once been able to keep up free from mortal sin for as little as a week. When I desperately want to confess, I will have to wait until Friday or Saturday. Because Fr. Samuel from St. James the Less is currently ill, the inconvenience persists.

For the faithful in Perris, CA, the availability of reconciliation and confession is a cornerstone of spiritual well-being. The current schedule only allows us to seek reconciliation on Fridays or Saturdays, which can be limiting and, at times, impossible for those of us who need spiritual guidance and forgiveness earlier in the week.

By implementing reconciliation hours on Wednesdays or Tuesdays, churches in Perris or Moreno Valley, such as St. James and St. Christopher, can offer their congregants the opportunity to seek guidance, reflection, and peace more frequently. This schedule change could directly benefit many community members who find themselves in situations similar to mine, needing the comfort and forgiveness of the sacrament earlier in the week.

Fr. Samuel's current unavailability has highlighted the necessity for more flexible reconciliation times. We must support these changes not only for personal spiritual growth but also to foster a stronger, more resilient community of faith in Perris where there is opportunity to sense God's grace.

I urge the churches and clerical administration in Perris to consider this modification seriously. Such a change will address not just personal concerns but also help maintain the spiritual health of our community at large. On days there is no weekday mass, occupy it as a confession day. Please sign this petition to encourage our local churches to adopt more flexible reconciliation hours, ensuring continued spiritual support for everyone who seeks it.