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Safety guidelines for the Holy Mass:
-Face-coverings/masks are to be worn by the faithful in and around the church (except for those under 2 years old).-Physical distancing of at least 6 feet apart, is to be practiced in the church and on the church property at all times.
-It is not necessary to receive Holy Communion at Mass. If you are seated in the pew with others, please come for a blessing from Father. If you are seated in the pew alone, you can remain in the seat.
-Those individuals older than 65 years of age (the recommended CDC age), with a compromised heath condition or caring for the sick in any way, are encouraged to stay home. Anyone who is ill, has a temperature, cough, etc., should definitely stay home as an act of justice to the whole community.
-Holy Water stoups will be empty.
-We will temporarily halt the use of our missalettes to reduce the risk of contamination.
-We will dispense from shaking hands during the Sign of Peace.
-The procession of the gifts will not be available at this time.
-Ministers of the Holy Communion, Altar Servers and Greeters will not be required until further notice.
Seating for the assembly:
Mindful of the imposed allowed limitations and the physical layout of our churches, we have clearly designated where seating is permitted. Those living in the same household may sit together without distancing.
Parish Offices
The Parish offices are open for phone calls, mail and email only until further notice.
Collection Envelopes/Donations
Collection baskets will not be passed in the pews. A collection basket will be provided at the back of the church for parishioners and friends. You may also continue to make your offerings via the mail, or dropping off to the rectory mail slot (SVP), make arrangements by calling parish office (OLC).
Music
Because the faithful will be wearing masks, singing on the part of the assembly might prove challenging. At this time, our choir will not be singing during Mass. We will have our organist and a Cantor only (SVP). Our cantor will not be wearing a mask.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
To help stop the spread of the virus, effective cleaning and disinfecting is essential. Hand sanitizer will be provided near the entrance of the church for the faithful. The faithful are invited to bring their own supply of hand sanitizer to use before Holy Communion.
Before and after every Mass, all commonly used surfaces in the church and hall will be thoroughly sanitized.
Dismissal and Recessional
To avoid large numbers leaving at the same time, please leave one pew/section at a time.
Confession
The Sacrament of Penance will be offered on Saturdays at 3:00pm to 3:30pm prior to the 4:00pm Mass. Individual sessions are to be kept to a maximum of five minutes to allow as many as possible to participate in the Sacrament of Penance as well as to observe social distancing and health protocols.
*All the faithful in the Diocese of Providence have been dispensed from their Sunday obligation to attend Mass since March 2020 and this dispensation will continue to remain in effect until further notice. *