Dear Parishioners,
Welcome home! It is our pleasure to notify you that Masses will again be celebrated in our Churches.
Weekday Masses will resume on Monday, June 8, 2020. Weekend Masses will resume on June 13 & 14, 2020, the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
While the well-being of our parishioners is of utmost importance, there are guidelines we must follow. We will consistently post any changes as we receive them Listed below are the guidelines as of today’s date.
The weekday Mass schedule is Monday. Wednesday & Friday at 7am in St. Agnes Church, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 8am in OLPH Church. Weekend Masses will follow the regular schedule.
Weekday Masses are limited to 25 persons, while weekend Masses are limited to 150 persons, as we must have no more than 1/3 occupancy on the weekends according to the Diocese of Trenton. Masks must be worn in the churches.
There will be no missals or publications of any kind in the Churches at this time.
There will no collections taken by the ushers until further notice. Labeled receptacles for parish offerings will be located in the front and back of each Church.
No public gatherings or greetings before or after the Masses at Church entrances/exits or on parish property are permitted. Priests will not receive or gather the faithful at the Masses.
There will be the usual Communion lines with social distancing (6 feet) between communicants in line.
Hand washing with soap & water or hand sanitizer is required before and after distributing the Eucharist.
Celebrants should not wear a mask while offering the Mass, but only while distributing Holy Communion.
Confession is available as needed; confessionals will not be used. Outdoor confessions are encouraged. Masks are to be worn by priest and penitent.
We ask for your patience and understanding during this time, and we want you to know that we have missed you all and are looking forward to seeing you soon!
In Christ,
Fr. Jarlath
Fr. Jarlath Quinn
Pastor

