Outdoor Mass this Sunday
Limited, Public Mass to Begin
We are pleased to announce that St. Vincent de Paul Parish will celebrate outdoor Masses on Sunday, June 7
th
at 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Mass attendance is limited to 100 people, in accord with state and local directives. Attendance will be by reservation only. Reservations may be made on line at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DADAC29A46-reservations
Starting next week one may also call the parish office Mondays or Tuesdays between 10:00 AM and 12 noon. One may not attend Mass without a confirmed reservation.
During this extraordinary time, a general dispensation from the obligation to participate in Mass continues for the faithful. PLEASE remember, we are doing everything in our control to provide a safe environment for Mass, but ultimately, anyone attending Mass does so at his or her own risk. Vulnerable, at-risk and otherwise concerned persons should remain home. We will be live streaming the 10:30 AM Mass for those who are unable to attend in person.
Each person attending Mass should do a self-screening for COVID-19. In order to successfully pass screening, a person must be able to answer “No” to each of these six questions. A “Yes” to even one question is a failed screening, and you may not attend Mass in person.
In the last 14 days, have you:
1. Traveled internationally?
2. Been exposed to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 without the correct PPE?
3. Had a temperature at least 100.0° F?
4. Had new or increased shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?
5. Had a new cough?
6. Had at least two of the following symptoms together:
Chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, or New loss of
taste or smell
Mass will be held in the courtyard in front of the church. Cars may enter the south gate next to the school playfield (not the main gate) and circle around to park in the lot north of the church. A host will confirm your reservation.
Parishioners should arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of Mass. Gates will be closed ten minutes before Mass begins and latecomers will lose their reserved spot and will not be allowed to enter.
Ushers will direct people to their seats. One may not choose where one would want to sit. . All must follow the direction of the ushers.
Physical distancing must be observed from the time people drive onto campus to the time they get into their cars when Mass is over.
Parents with small children must ensure their children observe social distancing.
A facemask or face covering is required.
Mass will be held rain or shine. Bring an umbrella or rain poncho.
-Fr. Bill
