As you prepare to come to Mass be aware of these protocols.

 

• Bishop Walkowiak has dispensed all Catholics from the Sunday obligation. He reminds all that we must still find ways to keep the Lord’s Day holy and encourages us to attend Mass when able.
• If you are in a “high risk group”, (60+ yrs. of age), and/or with serious underlying health issues, please refrain from attending at this time.
• If you cannot wear a mask for an hour, please consider remaining home for now.
• Those not attending/without reservations are encouraged to continue to attend the Mass through one of the livestream options.
• We may not be able to accommodate your particular reservation; please be flexible and choose another Mass or reserve for a weekday Mass]

1. Make your reservation by doing so online (If no internet, call office. If you know parishioners without internet access, please share this information with them.).
2. Make sure all members of your party, 2 yrs. of age and up, have and use a facemask for the entire Mass.
3. Arrive early (preferably 30 mins early.)
4. Maintain min. of 6ft social distancing
5. Cooperate with the check-in process
6. Sanitize your hands upon entry.
7. Follow the usher, who will seat you.  (Do not seat yourself.)
8. There will be NO congregational singing.
9. Use the center of the aisles, in single file, for Communion. 
10. Upon approaching the priest for Communion:

• Stop 6 ft from priest/distributor.
• Keep your mask on when initially receiving communion from Fr. Wayne Please
• After you say “AMEN”, Receive the Host, Step Aside 6 Feet, Remove Mask and consume.
• Avoid physical contact.
• After you consume the Host, replace your facemask.
• Return to your pew.

1. The assembly will be dismissed section by section, from back to front.
2. Use sanitizer on way out.
3. Leave church immediately to facilitate the sanitation of church for the next assembly.
4. Maintain social distancing at ALL times.

God bless you all!

Fr. Wayne