Update on Liturgical Practices
Brothers and Sisters,
I’m glad to announce to you the
latest changes in our liturgical practices during our in-person
masses on weekends and weekday masses as well as outside services.
These changes are based on the latest updated Liturgical Guidelines
of our diocese.
Dispensation: The dispensation from
the Sunday Obligation will remain in place at this time, being
subject to change later this summer.
Face Masks: Face Masks are no longer
required for fully vaccinated individuals; however, face masks are
required for unvaccinated individuals while indoors. In outdoor
activities whenever unvaccinated individuals cannot maintain six feet
of distance from other households they have to wear masks.
Distancing: The 6 ft. safe distancing
is no longer required for indoor activities. It will still apply for
unvaccinated individuals who don’t wear masks in outdoor
activities.
Singing: Congregational singing will
now be allowed.
Distribution of the Chalice: The
Precious Blood will continue to be suspended at this time until
further notice. Bishop Danny will re-introduce reception under this
species at a later date.
Sign of Peace: The Sign of Peace can
be resumed either as a gesture or a traditional handshake.
Liturgy/Worship Aids: Missals, worship
aids and bulletins may be fully utilized and distributed.
Sanitizing: Hand sanitizing dispensers
will remain at the entrances. Sanitizing between services is no
longer required.
Holy Water: Baptismal Fonts and Holy
Water stoups may now be placed back in use.
Fraternally yours,
Fr, Roy
Pastor
