We do not recommend using the restrooms. It is not possible to social distance.
6 ft social distancing will be kept at all times for people from different households
Everyone attending will wear a mask throughout Mass - only taking it down to receive
Communion - and please bring your own hand-sanitizer to use before Communion
Congregational singing temporarily discontinued
Hands will not be held during the Our Father between people from different households
Holy Communion will be distributed in the hand
Avoid gathering in church before or after Mass - please take social distanced conversations outside so parish staff can clean and prepare for next Mass
Parishioners are asked to leave from the church starting with the back row so that crowding doesn’t happen
Please follow all door signs and instructions given during before, during and after Mass
Precautions we’ve taken:
Hand sanitizer will be available all over church
Holy Water fonts and Hymnals were removed
Offertory baskets have been removed – boxes are available in the back of the church. You can drop in your offering or go online to elcatholics.org/giving to donate.
Every other pew is roped off - please leave these ropes in place
The floor is marked to keep 6 ft. distance between communicants
Anyone distributing Holy Communion (including priests) will be required to wear face masks while distributing Communion and use hand-sanitizer if one’s hands become compromised during Communion distribution
Distribution of the Precious Blood will be discontinued until further notice
Parish staff will monitor the doors to make sure 25% capacity is not reached
Sign of peace will be given from the altar, but not between parishioners
Restroom use is discouraged. (Social Distancing is not possible in our restrooms)