Mass Schedule, Capacity, and Masks

We are following our regular Mass and Confession schedule in Church. Phase 3 permits 75% occupancy in Churches which allows St. Catherine of Siena to have 750 people at each Mass.  Wearing a mask is REQUIRED at all Masses.
 

Dispensation from the Archbishop

The people of the Archdiocese are still dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.  If someone is vulnerable and not feeling well, they should not celebrate Mass in church with other people.
 

General Guidelines for SCS Mass Attendance:

• Wearing a mask is mandatory at all Masses.. 
• Every fourth pew in the Church will be roped off.  
• Every household should sit 6 feet away from the other household.
• Be mindful of social distancing, and maintain six feet of distance from others at all times.
• The collection baskets will not be passed throughout the Church.  Two baskets will be placed at the foot of the sanctuary for anyone who wants to make an offering before Mass or during the offertory of Mass.
• The sign of peace may be expressed by means of a smile and/or a nod of the head. No physical sign of peace will be exchanged.
• When Mass is over, please do not gather in groups in the Narthex and continue to maintain social distancing. 

Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion:

• Please bring hand sanitizer to use before receiving Communion.
• During Communion, please maintain social distancing in the line by spacing out six feet from the person in front of you.
• Communion will be distributed by means of the sacred Host only. There will be no distribution from the chalice.
• Out of consideration and concern for others, we ask everyone to receive Communion in the hand rather than on the tongue. 
• When approaching the priest/minister for Communion, place your hand flat atop your other hand.  The minister will place the Host on your hand and then let go of the Host to avoid any contact with your hand.

We look forward to worshiping our Lord with you!
 

SUNDAY MASS LIVE-STREAM

For those who cannot attend or should not attend Mass this weekend, we will still live-stream Mass from SCS on our YouTube Channel at 9 am.  If you have not already done so, please subscribe to our SCS YouTube channel:  www.youtube.com/c/stcatherineofsienaparish.  If you miss the broadcast, you can watch the recording of the Mass anytime throughout the day.  If you prefer to watch the livestream from our website, you can do so on the following page: www.scschurch.com/live.  

If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Tim in the parish office.