Some specific guidelines regarding Masses:
The following guidelines are in effect for public Masses beginning June 6 & 7, 2020
NOTE: There is no obligation to attend.
If you have a cough, are sick, or believe you have come into contact with the virus, or believe you are at risk, Stay home!
Limited number of 125 permitted in the Church /no exception for just showing up. Church locked at maximum 25% capacity.
Restricted use of restrooms.
Hand sanitizer used upon entering church.
Ministers spread apart in Sanctuary.
Singing discouraged in general; Cantor only instead of choir.
No taking up collection
No offertory Procession.
Sign of peace by symbol or only family.
No gloves may be worn by either the priest or the recipient of Holy Communion. Hand hygiene is effective against the virus.
Communion distribution restricted to social distancing spacing; no formal lines.
Communion to be taken in the hand or wait till the end of the distribution. Minister is to use hand sanitizer after person takes it on the tongue.
Orderly dismissal by families or individuals at end of Mass. No congregating in the Church.
Social distancing is the norm.
The following guidelines are in effect for public Masses beginning June 6 & 7, 2020
NOTE: There is no obligation to attend.
If you have a cough, are sick, or believe you have come into contact with the virus, or believe you are at risk, Stay home!
Limited number of 125 permitted in the Church /no exception for just showing up. Church locked at maximum 25% capacity.
Restricted use of restrooms.
Hand sanitizer used upon entering church.
Ministers spread apart in Sanctuary.
Singing discouraged in general; Cantor only instead of choir.
No taking up collection
No offertory Procession.
Sign of peace by symbol or only family.
No gloves may be worn by either the priest or the recipient of Holy Communion. Hand hygiene is effective against the virus.
Communion distribution restricted to social distancing spacing; no formal lines.
Communion to be taken in the hand or wait till the end of the distribution. Minister is to use hand sanitizer after person takes it on the tongue.
Orderly dismissal by families or individuals at end of Mass. No congregating in the Church.
Social distancing is the norm.