A New Pentecost: Transitional Protocols & Guidelines

Dear Parishioners,

As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to give even greater witness as a Catholic community of believers. During the pandemic we the faithful of Immaculate Conception have made every effort to exercise charity and compassion while safeguarding the health and welfare of one another. These actions have included separation from one another and limits on how many of us may gather for the liturgy.

Along with the adjustments to the mask mandates and social distance guidelines, Bishop Luis Rafael has provided new Diocesan guidelines for our weekend services. Beginning this Pentecost Sunday, May 22 & 23, we will observe the following:

  • Bishop Luis Rafael continues to dispense the faithful from their Sunday obligation. It is continued primarily for the elderly, sick, those with pre-existing health conditions or other vulnerable people.
  • All of those attending liturgies are to continue to utilize their personal hand sanitizer.
  • You are no longer required to make a reservation to attend any of our weekend liturgies.
  • A head nod, bow, or similar non-contact gestures will be used at the Sign of Peace for individuals not in the same household.
  • Distribution of the Precious Blood continues to be suspended at this time.
  • A section of seating in which strict social distancing and mask wearing protocols is in place to accommodate non-vaccinated or other vulnerable people during this transitional time.
            May our continued return to Liturgy provide us with even greater awareness of the beauty and wonder of our faith and the importance of our relationship with one another as the body of Christ.
 
In the Spirit of St. Francis de Sales,
John McGee, OSFS, Pastor
Alfred Casinelli, Director of Music
Tracey Kruger, Secretary & Bulletin Editor
Marie Marshall, Youth Minister
Claudia Sing, Office Manager

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UPDATED 06/07/2021