If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 (shortness of breath, fever, or cough) you must not attend.  We will continue to live-stream the Sunday morning 9:00 Mass, and post it on-line for those who would like to participate later. 

We have been carefully preparing new procedures with the guidance of the Diocese and the state to ensure the safety of all our parishioners.  With that being said, there is always some risk involved when attending public functions.   Please read the following policies completely and carefully. 

• All parishes may now implement a mask-optional policy at Masses and sacramental events (weddings, baptisms, funerals, confirmation, and First Holy Communion). The option to wear a mask or not extends to all individuals (including priest celebrants, ministers, ushers, servers, musicians, and all in attendance).
• We are also permitted to resume the Sign of Peace provided there is no physical contact between cohorts (physical contact within families is fine). 
• In addition, all parishes may also implement a mask-optional policy in its church buildings, offices, workplaces, parish halls, meeting spaces. This includes ministry meetings such as RCIA classes, Religious Education classes, etc. 
• Effective today, February 23, 2022, St. Mary will have a mask-optional policy for our building (including for Masses, sacramental gatherings, and all meetings).

 
I understand that some of our people may still desire to use a face covering and maintain social distance in order to safeguard themselves from any risk of contagion. If you wish to continue to wear a face covering you are more than welcome to do so. In a spirit of Christian charity, I ask that everyone at St. Mary respect each other's individual decisions in this matter.
 
We all continue to pray for an end to the pandemic, and for safety for all.  God bless you and keep you always!

In Christ,
Fr. DiTomo