Safety & Security

: Over Christmas, we had eliminated some of the pews on the Main Street Side for mask-wearing so that we could fit more people inthe church. Several parishioners have expressed the desire to reinstate those pews for mask-wearing, especially during these winter months.

We have listened and reinstated the pews and we will continue to keep this until the need arises for more seating.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

What is the parish doing to prevent the spread?

• We have hospitality ministers at all Masses to assist people in knowing where to sit and in moving about the church for Communion. 
• We have hand sanitizer available at the entrances of the church.
• We have a section of the church that is reserved for people who want to continue wearing masks and social distancing. 

We want everyone to feel welcomed and comfortable as they enter the church, so that their hearts are fully open to receive Jesus Christ who gives us the hope and the strength we need to endure our challenges.

Pray for people who are infected with COVID-19 or facing quarantine

Jesus, during Your ministry on Earth You showed Your power and caring by healing people of all ages and stations of life from physical, mental, and spiritual ailments. Be present now to people who need Your loving touch because of COVID19. May they feel Your power of healing through the care of  doctors and nurses.

Take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation from people receiving treatment or under quarantine. Give them a sense of purpose in pursuing health and protecting others from exposure to the disease.  Protect their families and friends and bring peace to all who love them.

PRAYER IN TIME OF PANDEMIC

O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial.
Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: 
Be not afraid,
for I am with you always.
Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants;
give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour,
that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church, delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.​​​​​​​