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Updated Protocols for Mass & the Sacraments

 

For those who are sick,

our parish will continue to live stream the Sunday 11:00 Mass.

Sunday Parish Mass: 11:00 AM

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Updated Protocols for Mass & the Sacraments

Prepared for the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony from directives approved by the Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, CM, Bishop of Trenton.

From Msgr. Gervasio:

Masks are no longer mandatory. However, wearing a mask remains an option for those who wish to do so.

Thanks to all for your kind understanding and cooperation!

Introduction

The bishops of New Jersey have ended the dispensation from the obligation to assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation effective June 5-6, 2021, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The faithful are to return to the practice of participating at weekly celebration of Mass in church. As is always the case, the obligation does not apply to the sick, those with underlying health conditions, and those who remain fearful of COVID-19 transmission.

Effective May 28, 2021 the Governor lifted the mandates requiring the wearing of masks and social distancing. Yet, recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic remains active, wearing a mask is an option for those who wish to do so. The clergy and faithful should use their best judgment to protect their own health and the health of their neighbors.  Moreover, those who are not fully vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. Limits on church capacity to pre-pandemic levels will be lifted on June 4, 2021.

In light of these developments, the protocols regulating the celebration of Mass and Sacraments in effect since June 2020 are greatly modified, if not ended. The following guidance is provided to facilitate an orderly and careful return to parish life. No one is to be refused the sacraments due to vaccination status.

General Information

• •All doors may be utilized for entrance and exit of church.
•  Barriers, tape, cords to maintain social distancing may be removed the weekend of June 5/6
• •Sanitizing of pews and other furnishing after each Mass may be discontinued
• Hand sanitizers will continue to be made available:  table at front center pew (OLS)  Side Altar Railings (SAC)
• •All restrooms will be available 
• •Blessed Water will be placed in fonts.
• Parishioners will retain personal copies of hymnals. Copies available at elevator entrances for those who need them: 
• Bulletins will be distributed.
• •Livestreaming of the 11:00 am Mass will continue  for the benefit of the homebound

Celebration of Mass   

• Liturgical ministers are invited to resume their ministry.
• •All ministers of Holy Communion will wear masks while distributing the Holy Eucharist.
• •Receiving Holy Communion in the hand continues to be strongly encouraged although Holy Communion may be received on the tongue as well.
• The procession for Holy Communion (lines in aisle) will resume the weekend of June 5/6
• •The usual procession of ministers to and from sanctuary will resume.
• •Music Ministers and choirs are invited return to their usual ministry.
• •Ushers may take up collection as in the past.
• •The presentation of the gifts (bread & wine)  by the faithful will resume
• •The use of separate chalices for concelebrants and deacons is encouraged for the time being.
• •Reception of the Precious Blood from the chalice  is not permitted at this time.  Holy Communion will continue to be  distributed by the sacred host only.
• •The Sign of Peace will resume.
• •Greeting people at the church door will resume.
• •Washing the sacred vessels with warm water and soap after each Mass will continue

 

Reconciliation

• •Effective February 5, the use of the Confessionals in our two churches is reinstated. It is strongly recommended, however, that penitents wear a mask for confession.
• •Sanitizer and masks should be available and used by the priest and the penitent.

  

Parish Meetings/Socials

•Parish meetings and socials may resume. Refreshments may be served observing local health protocols.  


 

Mass Schedule

Note that additions or reductions to the Mass schedule are subject to attendance.

All those attending Mass should use the entrance associated with the elevator, in either church.

Weekend Masses, effective August 8, 2021

The 8:00 AM Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church will be included on the schedule from August 8 through October 28. If attendance remains adequate, the Mass will remain on the schedule.

Day	Time	Location
Saturday	4:00 PM	St. Anthony
	5:00 PM	Our Lady of Sorrows
Sunday	8:00 AM	Our Lady of Sorrows
	9:30 AM	St. Anthony
	11:00 AM	Our Lady of Sorrows (also live-streamed)
	12:30 PM	St. Anthony (Creole)

 

Weekday Masses, effective May 3, 2021

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
Thursday, 6:15 PM, Creole Mass, Our Lady of Sorrows Church
 

Mass Schedule for Holy Days of Obligation

7:00 PM Vigil Mass, St. Anthony Church
9:00 AM Mass, Our Lady of Sorrows
12:15 PM Mass, St. Anthony Church
7:00 PM Mass, Our Lady of Sorrows

This schedule may change.
Please check the bulletin issued before the week of the
Holyday of Obligation for the Mass times and churches.
              Weekly Bulletins.....  

The Sacrament of Penance 

Schedule, Effective July 18, 2020

Effective on February 5, the use of the confessionals in our two churches is reinstated. It is strongly recommended, however, that penitents wear a mask for confession.

The Diocesan directives and more information are included on the Corona Virus Updates page. Please know that these directives are not made in a vacuum or impulsively. Many factors had to be taken into account and parish leaders provided advice. Above all, remember that the arrangements are temporary.

 

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