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Beginning June 1, 2020 a partial re-opening of our Parish will begin.

First Public Mass is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 at 9:30 AM for our parishioners. Restrictions will be in place. Please call the Rectory Office if you will attend, seating will be limited. See below for procedures/restrictions.

Note Change in Time:  Sunday Mass will continue to be live-streamed on Sacred Heart’s Facebook Page beginning June 7 at 9:30 AM.

Mass attendance will be voluntary in the Yellow Phase. Those who do not feel safe or who have comprising health conditions should not attend.

The dispensation from the Mass obligation will remain in place throughout the Diocese until the Green Phase.

Procedures for Mass During Yellow Phase:

Less than 25% of total occupancy is permitted at any time in a space.  Signs will be posted to that effect. For our Church, total of approximately 80 people.

Mass attendance will be voluntary in the yellow phase. Those who do not feel safe, or who have compromising health conditions, should not attend. The dispensation from the Mass obligation will remain in place throughout the Diocese until the Green Phase.  Online livestream Masses will continue.

Sanitizer will be available at entrances and for Clergy distributing Holy Communion. Note: Only 2 entrances will be used: the door near St. Joseph’s Altar from parking lot and the Ramp Glass Door off of Lafayette.

Pews will be marked off for 6′ social distancing requirement. Families are not expected to observe this among each other. Faithful must wear face masks during Mass, except for the Lector while proclaiming the Readings and the Cantor when leading song.

NO Offertory Procession. We will continue using the donation box in Church, online giving, mail-in or other means for receiving offerings.

NO Sign of Peace and NO reception of the Precious Blood.

Faithful may receive Holy Communion on the tongue or in the hand as always.  Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass.  Directions will be announced.

Gloves will not be worn at any time by clergy.  Faithful cannot wear them to receive Holy Communion.

Clergy will wear face masks during Mass only during distribution of Holy Communion.

NO Altar Servers and NO Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at this time.

There will be increased sanitization of surfaces (including door handles, pews, railings), for which we have purchased a special cleaning solution. If individuals wiped spaces with their own home-brought sanitizer wipes, we would be most appreciative. If you would be available to volunteer to help sanitize after Mass, please call the Rectory.

Hymnal racks are emptied and their contents set aside until further notice. We will use printed programs when needed.

We have covered the Stewardship book kiosk and material should not be taken until further notice. Please do not leave any material of any subject anywhere in our Church.

Public may not light votive candles, but Father, Deacon or staff will light upon request.   Call the Rectory Office with your request.

The Crying Room is closed.

The Choir Loft is restricted to only the Musician and Cantor.

The Petition Book is unavailable until further notice.

CONFESSIONS:  By appointment only. Call the Rectory Office to schedule.

EMERGENCIES: Call the Rectory Office.

HOLY COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND: Only Father or the Deacon will give Holy Communion to homebound in emergency situations, upon request.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Children who have been preparing for First Holy Communion and are properly prepared will be notified of 2 options:  Group Reception (date to be determined) or individual reception.

WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS:  Any wedding or church funeral that might fall within this phase must observe 25% seating capacity and follow all Yellow Phase and Church guidelines. No viewings will take place in Church.

BAPTISMS:  Baptisms will take place for individual families, observing 25% seating capacity, within or outside Mass as deemed appropriate and follow all Yellow Phase and Church guidelines..