Good day, good souls, from the Church of Saint Bede where the sun is always shining except when it's cloudy outside…and we’ve certainly seen lots of cloudy this week! 

It has been a hectic week as we prepare to reopen for Masses but all the planning, training, and practicing will be worth it just to see some of your faces again. Or I should say…just to see your eyes.  We are looking forward to seeing you this weekend as much as you have been longing to receive our Eucharistic Lord.

This update will be brief to allow you time to ask your questions. We remind you to reread closely the pastor’s updates and instructions you have received from us the past 2 weeks.  If you are coming, and if you haven’t registered, please do so now .  We remind you to please come early ( about 30 minutes) and plan on being there a little longer than usual.  

May 14, 2020 Update

May 15, 2020 Update

May 20, 2020 Update and Registration for Mass

Here’s what to expect: 
  • As you make your way into the circle in front of the church, you will be warmly greeted and there we will ask the 3 questions we need to ask.  We’ll also ask you to show us your mask.
  • Someone will direct you to one of the two parking lots we will use on Sunday. One lot will be for those with mobility issues who can be dropped off and use the side entrance (near the flag pole). The other larger lot will be for the general public.
  • When you are out of your car, you will be directed into the piazza and you will join one of 2 lines or queues...one for families of 3 or more the other for singles and couples. You will remain in these lines until you are seated.
  • Once you are through the front doors and into the commons, you will be directed to use hand sanitizer. An usher will direct you or your family to your seat (just like at a fancy wedding).
  • At communion time, an usher will invite you into the communion line row by row. You will move to the masked priest or deacon who will give you the Consecrated Host. You will then return to your seat. 
  • At the end of Mass, an usher will let you out row by row (again, just like at a fancy wedding). Maintain 6 ft. distancing, drop your offering envelope into the so-designated box, use the hand sanitizer, and move through the exit doors to the parking lot and to your cars.  Unfortunately at the present time, we cannot linger in the commons. This will allow our volunteer sanitizing crew to do their necessary work of sanitizing the pews, door knows and bars, and bathrooms before the next Mass. 

I hope this helps somewhat and you won’t be caught off guard by the restrictions.  May the joy of our being around the altar again far make up for any inconvenience!


Pace e bene,

(Rev Msgr.) Joseph P. Lehman
Pastor