¨ There is no cap on maximum seating with distancing, so there is no need to sign up for Masses.

¨ We will continue to provide hand sanitizer at the doors, and holy water fonts will remain empty for now.

¨ Distancing in pews is no longer required, but physical contact is still not allowed.  We will no longer be blocking off every other pew.

¨ A sign of peace can be offered with waves and nods, but no handshakes or embraces.

¨ Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose at all times you are indoors.  Face shields alone are insufficient covering.

¨ Processions at the beginning and end of Mass are allowed, as is the passing of the basket for collections (as long as it is not hand held basket passed by the congregation), but there will be no offertory procession with the gifts for the altar.

¨ Missalettes may be returned for the congregation, and congregational singing is allowed, but always wearing a mask fully covering the mouth and nose.

¨ The congregation is still strongly encouraged to receive the Eucharist on the hand.  For those who insist on reception on the tongue, they must wait to come at the end of the line, have their mask on until just at the place of distribution, and may not speak, even to respond “Amen” without a mask. 

¨ All people who are sick need to stay home.  All immune compromised people are permitted to stay home and watch Mass remotely.  All healthy individuals are required to attend Mass in person.

Archbishop Blair has just extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Masses until Tuesday, February 16, 2021 (the eve of Ash Wednesday). While Masses will be offered in church and streamed online, there is no obligation to attend.
All those wishing to attend Mass must continue to register in advance and follow all contact precautions and directives.

 Now that the churches are reopened for public liturgies for Sundays, we will resume hearing Confessions in Church.  The Reconciliation Room is open.  Please, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before entering,  There is a HEPA filter over the grill of the screen, and the chair for face to face is 6 feet away from the priest.  Please note, you must wear a mask in the Reconciliation room and in church while there.  You must maintain six feet of distance between you and others waiting to enter.  Wait for the light to come on before entering.  We may need to wipe surfaces periodically between people.