STE Mass October 25, 2020

In-Person Liturgies

Personal Risk/Personal Responsibility - There are varying data, practices and opinions on the risks associated with engaging in communal life during this pandemic. We have done our very best to respond to this situation. At this time, our precautionary practices for attending public Mass are still restrictive and maintain very low risk tolerance. That said, you attend at your own risk and agree to take personal responsibility for following our guidelines. If you are uncomfortable, or not ready to return to church, please remember that Bishop Johnston has dispensed the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass and we continue to livestream our Mass each week.

Masks - Still Required. The simplest rule to follow is this: if you’re in your pew and Mass has started with the Opening Song, you may remove your mask if necessary. It is strongly encouraged that masks remain on at all times (unless you are exempt under the Mayor’s order) but you may remove it briefly.

Moment / Movement	Mask Status
Parking Lot to Church Doorway	Mask Required
Moving to your Pew	Mask Required
From Opening Song to completion of Closing Song	Mask Recommended and Strongly Encouraged
Communion Process	Mask Required
Consuming the Eucharist	Mask Off
Dismissal/Leaving the Building	Mask Required
In your car / on the public sidewalk	Mask Off

Restroom and Narthex - We are limiting movement in and out of church during Mass, but if there is a true need to move to the Narthex or church restroom, those areas are now open. But please do so only if necessary. If you do use the restroom, please observe the courtesy of cleaning the space as instructed.

Receiving Eucharist - We have returned to a procession of the faithful for the reception of communion with modifications.

Please note: to minimize the need for Fr. Greg and the extraordinary minister to sanitize their hands during our reception of the Eucharist, and to honor responsible mask practice, it is strongly advised that you (only) receive Eucharist in your hand.

Continuation of other restrictions:

All enter church after check-in thru west doors
You must remain in the pew in which you are seated
Everyone must use one of the three sets of 75th St. doors to exit
Maintain at least 6’ social distance, even in masks