Monitoring Coronavirus

As mentioned after all the Masses last weekend, the Archdiocese of Boston has udpated their COVID protocols for all the parishes effective September 4, 2021.  Among these protocols we wish to highlight three:

1.  All are encouraged to wear masks at all parish activities including Masses.
2. We will continue to have available a seating area in the Church for those who wish to be social distanced.
3.  As has been the case, all unvaccinated people over the age of 5 are advised to wear masks at all parish activities.

Thank you for your understanding as all of us desire to continue to worship together safely in light of the present COVID situation.

We know that many are concerned about the increasing numbers of infections of COVID 19. 
What is the parish doing to prevent the spread?

1.  We have hospitality ministers at all Masses to assist people in knowing where to sit and in moving about the church for Communion.
2.  We have signs posted at the entrances of the church and pastoral center that state that masks are encouraged for all. 
3.  We have hand sanitizer available at the entrances of the church.
4.  We have a section of the church that is reserved for people who want to continue wearing masks and social distancing. 
5.  Our clergy and Eucharistic Ministers wear masks when distributing Communion.  They also sanitize their hands after they consume their Host and after any incident of touching a person before giving Communion to another.
6.  We are not passing offertory baskets among the congregation, but have offertory boxes in the gathering area of the church, as well as electronic giving.
7.  We sanitize the family room after each Mass and the church daily.

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.