Resurrection of the Lord

 May 22, 2020

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ:
 
We look forward to welcoming you back to the church campus beginning the weekend of May 30-31, 2020 for the Solemnity of Pentecost! We have been busy completing the renovation of the narthex, cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing to celebrate Mass safely with you and your family.  
 
Because the COVID19 virus remains a concern, we have put the following procedures in place to reduce the risk of infection and protect all who attend:
 

• Those who are sick, especially with any respiratory symptoms (fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat) should recuperate at home and not attend Mass. If someone in your home is sick with these symptoms, you should also isolate at home.
• Those who are 65 and older, those with compromised immune systems, and caregivers of vulnerable persons should consider staying at home for your protection and those in your care.  The 9:30 AM Mass will be livestreamed and the Bishop’s dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains in place for those who cannot attend Mass and those who fear exposure to infection.
• Our weekend Mass schedule will remain the same with Masses on Saturday, 5:15 PM, and Sundays at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 6:00 PM. 
• The weekday Masses, Monday – Friday, will be at 6:00 PM to better accommodate those unable to attend on the weekend.  The Saturday morning Mass will resume at a later date. 
• Confessions will resume at the usual Saturday, 4:30 PM time, but they will be heard outside by the grotto with priest and penitent wearing face coverings.
• Attendance at Mass will be limited to those we can accommodate with the required 6 ft. physical distancing (120 people). 
• To manage attendance, you will need to create a ticket on Eventbrite.com. Families need a ticket for each person attending. There is no cost for a ticket. Please print the ticket or take a picture of it with your phone and bring it with you to Mass and show it to one of the ushers.  Only those with tickets will be allowed to attend. 
• Reservations for Mass on Eventbrite will be open on Tuesday, May 26, 12 PM..
• Face coverings are required on the campus at all times for everyone age 3 and older.
• Ushers will escort you to the pre-arranged seats.  Only members of the same household may sit together. 
• Singing will be limited to the cantor.  Congregational singing is discouraged. There will be no printed Orders of Worship or missalettes.
• There will be no Entrance Procession, Offertory Procession, or Recessional.
• The collection baskets will not be passed.  Tithes and offerings may be placed in the designated basket near the gifts table in the center of the church.
• The Sign of Peace is suspended until further notice. 
• Ushers will direct the Communion Procession.  Please maintain 6 ft. between you and the person in front of you.
• When you come forward for Communion, wear your face covering.
• Only the Body of Christ will be distributed. It is strongly encouraged that Communion be received in the hand to protect you, those who receive after you, and the minister.  Please speak to Fr. William if you have a concern about this.
• When you receive Communion in the hand, make your hand flat so as not to touch the minister’s hand.  Then step to the side, remove your face covering, consume the host, and cover your face again.
• At the conclusion of Mass, ushers will dismiss the assembly by rows.
• Coffee and fellowship after Mass remains suspended.
• High-touch points and restrooms will be sanitized after each Mass.

 
While these precautions may seem burdensome now, they are in place to protect your health and the health of others around you.  I’m sure in time we will adapt to them. 
 
Let us continue to pray for an end to this pandemic, and for the healing of all who are still suffering from it. 
 
Sincerely in the Lord,
 
Fr. William
 
 
 
 

Sunday Eucharist

    Online: 9:30 AM (link from Home                         Page)     
    Saturday, 5:15 PM (Vigil)
    Sunday, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM,  6:00 PM

Weekday Eucharist
    
     Suspended until June 1
     Monday - Friday, 6:00 PM
     (except First Friday, then 6:00 PM)