St. Matthew Catholic Church

On August 1, we resume our Saturday, 4PM mass at St. Matthew.

Beginning August 2, there is 1 mass on each Sunday morning at St. Matthew. The mass is at 8:30AM rather than 8:00AM.

On Sunday, August 9th , we resume Sunday morning mass at St. Martin’s Chapel. This mass is at 7:00AM rather than 7:30AM.

On Sunday, August 23 rd , we resume Sunday morning mass at St. Kilian’s Chapel. This mass is at 7:00AM rather than 7:30AM.

Archbishop Listecki extended the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation through September 6, 2020.

The following applies to all masses:

1. Attendance is limited to 25% of the church’s capacity as we must maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing between pews. Attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once we reach capacity, we have to send people home.

2. YOU MUST WEAR A FACE COVERING TO COMPLY WITH EMERGENCY ORDER #1.

3. You must sit only in the open pews. We closed 3 pews between people. A family (that is those who live together) may sit together in an open pew. There must be 6 feet minimum distance between others attending mass.

4. The only ministries are a musician and cantor with a minimum of 6 feet between them. There are no sacristans, no lectors, no servers, and no communion distributors until further notice. The priest is the only one handing out communion - unless the priest is unable to do so because of age/health - then one designated person distributes for the priest.

5. Because of the spreading of germs, there are no books or cards in the pews. Prayers are said from memory along with the songs. YOU MUST WEAR YOUR FACE COVERING WHILE SINGING.

6. Offering baskets are placed at the entrances and the ushers carry the baskets to the sacristy after mass. There is no passing of the basket or a handled basket for the collection as we need to keep our 6 foot distance. Please place your monetary offering in the collection basket before mass starts.

7. Ushers should also wear gloves.

I know attending Mass is one of our most important practices for our faith but at this time we need to move forward with extreme caution. Remember, just because we can attend Mass does not mean the danger of Covid-19 is over. Extreme caution must be followed. I am asking for everyone's cooperation during this transition.

Thank you and God's Blessings, Fr. Mark