Our Community of Trust and Faith
Lifting COVID restrictions implies that we trust one another, since, for the most part, taking advantage of the new freedoms depends on being fully inoculated. This means that gathering with others, say, in church, means trusting each other to be honest--in public-- about something that is essentially a private, personal choice.
It's easy for me, from my sanctuary viewpoint, to trust. From your in-the-pew viewpoint, maybe not. For the record, we will not be checking anyone's documentation -- that's an attitude with too many other consequences.
Trust is always a big deal in a community. Maybe now more so than ever, with much at stake. I hope you're considering this while we reopen, and I'm praying with you that we'll all be able to live up to it.
Beginning June 11, 2021, the following guidelines will be observed:
Restrictions Lifted
- The faithful continue to be dispensed by the Archbishop from attending Mass on Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation until further notice
- Social distancing will not be required
- Masks are optional for those who are vaccinated
- Capacity limits are no longer in place during Mass or other church gatherings
- Ushers, Greeters, Altar Servers and Eucharistic Ministers are welcome to serve
- Disinfecting of pews and other high-touch surfaces is not required
- Holy Communion may be received on the tongue
- Live-stream of 9am Mass will still be offered, though those who are heathy and able are encouraged to join in-person
Remaining Restrictions
- Masks are strongly recommended for those not yet vaccinated
- The Blood of Christ, the wine, will not be offered at this time
Look forward to seeing you in the House as we celebrate the Holy Mass in-person together, safely, and respectfully.
Peace,
Fr. Bill Grogan
See complete letter from the Office of Divine Worship here.