May 27
Reopening will not mean an immediate return to all of our practices prior to the suspension of public Masses. Your patience, understanding, and cooperation are appreciated. Kindly refer to the new protocols for Mass that will soon be posted on your diocesan webpage. Under the new protocols for Mass:
- Anyone experiencing a fever or symptoms must remain at home and not attend Mass.
- Parishioners may receive Communion only in the hand.
- Practice strict social distancing of 6 feet apart from members of different households.
- Parishioners must wear masks.
- Mass will be of shorter duration.
Safety measures are employed, not out of fear, but out of love for neighbor and concern for the vulnerable. The dispensation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect. Livestreaming of Masses will continue, and to maintain social distancing the numbers of parishioners permitted to attend a single Mass will be limited. As we reopen our churches for Mass, we know that these measures are temporary and will be updated over time. We are implementing safety measures to protect the health of our community and care for the vulnerable. We trust in the Lord, and we look forward to the day when we may all attend Mass together.
see the letter from the Bishops here.