Reopening
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We are excited to open the doors of our churches in our Family of Parishes. In order to ensure the safety of the staff and parishioners, we have developed a process to assist us in returning to the Eucharist.
Please remember that returning to Mass in-person is optional.If you are uncomfortable attending Mass at this time, please remember that a dispensation from obligation to attend Mass remains in place granted by Bishop Fabbro.
Please read the following carefully before attending Mass in-person.
The following people must stay home:- If you have a temperature
- Anyone with COVID-19 or who lives with someone with COVID-19
- Anyone who has been exposed to soemone with COVID-19
- Anyone who is sick, including those with even the slightest symptoms of illness, especially respiratory or flu-like symptoms
Register for Mass:
Attendance will be limited in order to meet social distancing guidelines. You must sign up in advance by calling the Parish office (519-734-8044). When you phone the office, you will be asked to provide the following:- First and last name
- Your contact phone number
- Number of people in your household who will attend Mass. Only family members who live in the same household will be allowed to sit together.
If you need to receive communion in your pew, please advise the secretary when you call to register.
You will be given a time frame at which you can arrive to the church for Mass. This will help ensure that we have a nice, steady flow of traffic into the building for the arrival process.
When you Arrive for Mass:- Your temperature will be verified before you check in with the volunteer taking attendance
- You must complete a health self-assessment
- You will be given a seating assignment
- Collection baskets will be provided near the entrance. Collection will not be taken during Mass.
- You must sanitize your hands
- You will be led to your pew by a volunteer
Please Note:- Masks are not mandatory but very strongly encouraged. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, you must bring your own. They will not be provided.
- You will be asked to remain in your pew the entire Mass. Special instructions will be given at Mass BEFORE you proceed in the Communion line.
- Washrooms will be for emergency use only
- Please remain 6 feet away from others at all times
- No lingering before or after Mass. Please enter and exit the building as instructed by volunteers.
Your cooperation will allow us to celebrate safely and our appreciation is extended to everyone -