Happy Wednesday, Parish Family!
We're sending out a mid-week update this week to ensure that all are informed about the following:
On Monday, January 10, it was announced that Princeton Mayor Mark Freda has issued a State of Emergency Declaration mandating mask use in all public spaces.
In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Princeton, the Mayor and Office of Emergency Management have issued a Declaration of State of Emergency to all citizens and persons within the Municipality of Princeton due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Effective at 5:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 13, face coverings will be required in public indoor spaces including restaurants, bars, gymnasiums, dance studios, recreation facilities, retail stores, cafes, supermarkets, convenience stores, places of worship, commercial establishments, salons, barbershops, banks, healthcare facilities, hotels, and government buildings and facilities.
Employees and patrons must wear a face mask at all times except when actively eating or drinking, when socially distanced at least six feet apart from all others for an extended period of time, and when performing for an audience or worship service. Individuals with a medical condition that precludes the wearing of face coverings and children under the age of three are exempt from the requirement. Establishments will be required to post signage notifying patrons of the requirement. The order will remain in effect until 12:00 a.m., on January 31, unless modified or extended by further order.
Posted January 10, 2022
by the Municipality of Princeton
This mandate includes all those visiting or worshipping at St. Paul and applies to both the church building and the various offices and meeting rooms on our campus.
Please note, this mandate takes effect tomorrow - Thursday, January 12. All those planning to attend daily Mass, visit the parish offices, or have any on-campus meetings will be required to wear a mask. Our staff and volunteers are working hard to ensure that we can implement this policy with ease. We appreciate your cooperation and are grateful for your dedication to keeping our parish family healthy and safe.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
The St. Paul Parish Clergy & Staff