Mass Guidelines during COVID
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Reasons to stay home and watch the Mass on our livestream:
- If you are sick or not feeling well.
- If you have experienced any of the following symptoms within the 48 hours prior to Mass: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, headache, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- If you have been in contact with someone who has contracted COVID in the past 14 days.
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Recent Updates & Guidelines
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Click here to view Mass Guidelines
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Reserved Section Added to Church
As COVID cases increase, and we see more cases of the delta variant, we want to offer an area in the church reserved for parishioners who want to both wear a mask AND sit socially distanced from others. These are five pews, starting BEHIND the handicapped pew on the sacristy-side of the church. If you choose to sit in this section, please be mindful of sitting at least 6 feet from those next to you and around you.
If this section is filled, everyone has the option of sitting in the hall, where Communion will be brought to you, or in the balcony.
Please note that masks are still optional at Mass but are encouraged for all attendees. Those desiring to wear masks are still able to sit anywhere in the church. Mask wearers will not be limited to this special labeled section. Per the State of Massachusetts, all unvaccinated people are advised to wear masks indoors.
We will continue to monitor state and federal guidance and will issue updates if necessary. Thank you -
Returning to the church | Updated Sept 1, 2021
Key Points
1. Masks are no longer required for vaccinated people in the State of Massachusetts. The State does advise that non-vaccinated people continue to wear masks.
2. The dispensation from the obligation for coming to Sunday Mass has been lifted. If you are not feeling well, or have been in contact with someone with COVID, please do not come to Mass.
3. There is a reserved section (see above) for those who wear a mask AND want to sit socially distant from others. The rest of the church is open to anyone. The hall will also have the Mass livestreamed if the reserved section fills up.
4. If the parish becomes aware that a COVID positive person has attended Mass, we will post a notice on our website and an email will be sent to our mailing list. If you are not on our email list [click here].
5. Click the picture to the left to view additional guidelines an information.
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