WELCOME EVERYONE!
to Saint Joseph Parish’s here in beautiful ‘Saugeen Shores’. we started to celebrate Weekend Masses, Saturdays @ 5pm, and Sundays @ 9am at St Joseph’s Church in Port Elgin. *** However, PLEASE NOTE *** Our Church Must Open with the following Restrictions: BOOKING AHEAD and PREPARING 1.) To attend Mass, you must register. 2.) There are 14 “spots” which accommodate 2 “people” each. [** Therefore, there are 28 seats available in total, but they are divided into designated “spots” in the church. **] 3.) Exceptions are families or groups of “up to 6 people only” who need to book 2 “spots” – or 1 “pew”. 4.) You must wear a mask, so please remember to bring one. 5.) Please wash your hands and take your temperature before leaving to make sure you are well enough to attend. 6.) Please stay home if: you are not feeling well, have a compromised immune system or certain health challenges, or have been in contact with a COVID-19 positive person. 7.) It is best to use the Bathroom before leaving home. Only single, small bathroom will be available at church because of concerns re virus transmission. ARRIVING AT CHURCH 8.) Please arrive: 15 Minutes before Start of Mass. 9.) Only use the Double-Glass-Doors off Main Parking Lot. GREETER 10.) A Greeter will ask if you registered. [** If not, you will be seated only if spots available. If you can be seated, they will need to take: Your First and Last Name, Email, and Phone number for Tracing and Tracking by the Ontario Health Board. **] 11.) The Greeter will check your name off the registration list. 12.) You will be asked to put on your mask. 13.) You will be asked to sanitize your hands at a station nearby. 14.) You must maintain 6 feet physical distancing at all times. 15.) Socializing is unfortunately Not allowed. USHER 16.) An Usher will then take you to your “spot”. 17.) Please be patient as you may need to wait awhile. 18.) Again, always maintain 6 feet distancing, and Do Not socialize. MASS 19.) At this time there is NO Music and NO singing. Instrumental Music may be considered at a later date. Meanwhile, all response are Said, not Sung. COMMUNION 20.) Please listen for Father’s Instructions. 21.) Communion is Only Received in the Hand. 22.) Only lower or remove your mask to consume host after you have walked 6 feet away from priest and next communicant eg. after reaching front of the ambo or the piano. BLESSING and DISMISSAL 23.) Father will provide instructions how to recess. 24.) Wait for Usher’s directions. 25.) Maintain 6 feel physical distancing. 26.) All leave via the old, main, double-wooden doors. COLLECTIONS 27.) Offerings are Not Taken during the Mass. Instead, a “Collection Box” will be at Wooden Doors for Offerings. BATHROOM FACILITIES 28.) Only Small Bathroom available at back of Church to ensure safety from infection. 29.) It is advised to use bathroom before leaving for mass. [** Exceptions will be addressed if they arise. **] *** PLEASE NOTE *** POPE FRANCIS – SUNDAY MASS DISPENSATION 30.) Pope Francis’ “Dispensation” from our regular Catholic Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass is still in effect until further notice. Therefore, please consider remaining at home without any undo worry or concern, if you feel in any way compromised or uncomfortable or ill-at-ease about attending. Remember, the Lord is with you always, in the Tabernacle of your heart and soul, delighting in your love for him. *** ALSO NOTE WELL *** The possibility of our own “Live-Streaming Mass” is being investigated, and, if possible, may be implemented, for those who have enjoyed celebrating the Masses pre-recorded by Father Chris. Please Stay Tuned for further developments.
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