Masses | Misas 

We are excited to gather again in our beautiful Church to celebrate the mass as a community, beginning June 6-7, 2020.  Although the Governor and Archbishop have given us permission to do so, there are certain guidelines we all must follow to ensure that our celebrations are both safe and spiritually enriching.

Please be attentive to the following directives:

• Decide if it is appropriate for you and your family to return to mass at this time.
  • Are you at risk? Are you over 60 or do you have a health condition that has compromised your immune system or makes you particularly vulnerable to Corona Virus? If so, we recommend to stay home.
  • Are you a risk to others? Are you currently sick, experiencing corona virus symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with corona virus within the last 14 days?  If so, please stay home.
  • Children 3 years and younger and asked to stay home with a care taker.

 

• If you feel it is safe for you to come to mass please follow these guidelines:
  • Masks are a must! Everyone participating in the liturgy must have a mask. You will not be allowed to enter the church without a mask.
  • First-come-first-serve for seating! Seating will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
    • We do ask that all members of your household that will be seated together arrive before your group will be taken to their seats. 
  • There will only be one entrance! We request that you enter the Church through the main arched doors off the plaza.
  • Remember to stay 6 feet apart! Households that live together are able to sit and stand together, however they are required to remain at least 6 feet from other individuals and families.
    • Even when waiting to enter the church, please continue to maintain a 6 foot distance between families. 
    • We know it will be hard, but please no hugs, handshakes, or physical contact between you and other individuals outside of your household. 
  • Follow all instructions! When you come into the Church, you will be greeted and guided to your seat. You will not be able to enter the Church without being escorted. We ask that you remain in your assigned seats until the conclusion of the liturgy.  Please follow all directives give by ministers and staff.

 

• Other important details to note:
  • Things will be different! Although we are able to gather again in worship, to ensure the safety and health of everyone participating in our liturgies require that our liturgies will look and feel different.
    • There will be minimal music, abbreviated preaching, and distribution of communion at the conclusion of mass.
    • Although we are having to compromise the quality of our liturgies, we know that the same power of grace that transforms us at every mass will be just as present. 
  • Capacity will vary.  We are only able to accommodate 25% of our church capacity. With the required 6 foot distance between families and individuals, we will likely have fewer than that maximum amount permitted into the Church.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community welcomes all people to join in our celebrations of God’s Love. Haven’t been to Mass in a while and wondering where to start? Start by getting to know Jesus again through prayer. It doesn’t matter how long its been since you have been to Mass. You are always invited to encounter Jesus in the Mass here at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community.