Our church doors are open!
We are eager to announce that starting this Saturday, June 6th, we are able to have Mass with 25% capacity. Due to our small community, only on Christmas and Easter do we usually exceed 25%. Even large churches are not expecting big crowds this weekend. Currently, there is no obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Bishop Jenky will inform us when that changes.
While reopening our community is exciting, we need to stay current with guidelines set by medical professionals and the diocese. In our diocese, the pastor fills out a one-page checklist for reopening.
Changes in our parish include the following:
- Holy water fonts are to remain empty.
- We will be placing a bottle of hand sanitizer in the back of the church, however, it is a good practice to bring your own personal bottle.
- Please remember to keep a distance from other families as best as you can.
- We will be taping off every other pew to allow for appropriate spacing.
- Please stay 6 feet back when coming forward to receive Holy Communion.
- You are encouraged to receive Holy Communion in the hand at this time.
- Face masks are encouraged when you are close to others for an extended time.
- We are to skip the Sign of Peace, however, you can still smile at your spouse!
- Please socialize outside after Mass.
- Everyone can take a missalette home and put your name on it.
- As always, leading a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent illness.
Everyone needs to be reasonable and patient as we adjust and update things each week. As you calculate risk factors, please realize that riding in a car or on a tractor is still more dangerous than entering a church. We encourage those who are elderly, immunocompromised or those who are caregivers to stay home and celebrate Mass online with us. Finally, as always, if you are feeling ill or fear you have been exposed to any illness, please stay home to protect our parish. While we are returning to our regular Mass schedule, we will continue streaming Mass on Facebook.
Our schedule is as follows:
Monday no public Mass
Tuesday 5:15 pm at St. Dominic, Wyoming
Wednesday 7:30 am at St. John the Baptist, Bradford
Thursday 8:00 am at St. Dominic, Wyoming
Friday 7:30 am at St. John the Baptist, Bradford
Saturday 4:30 pm at St. Dominic, Wyoming
Saturday Confessions: 3:30-4:15pm
Sunday 8:00 am at St. Dominic, Wyoming
Sunday 10:00 am at St. John the Baptist, Bradford
We look forward to seeing you all again!
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