RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR:
Sunday, March 21, 2021 (Lent V, 9:00 AM)
Sunday, March 28, 2021 (Palm Sunday, 9:00 AM)
Thursday, April 1, 2021 (Maundy Thursday, 7:00 PM)
Friday, April 2, 2021 (Good Friday, 12 Noon)
Sunday, April 4, 2021 (Easter Sunday,
8:00 AM Rite I, 10:00 AM Rite II)

Please call 239.936.1000
or email: office@sainthilarys.org
PLEASE INDICATE WHICH SERVICE
ON EASTER SUNDAY YOU WISH TO ATTEND

NOTE: THE OFFICE IS CLOSED
GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY

FOLLOWING IS A REMINDER OF COVID PROTOCOLS:

COVID-19 update from the Rector
 
I understand the so-called COVID-19 exhaustion and the desire to get out from under the restraints that we are being asked to endure. I understand that others in our community are ignoring the guidelines totally, including our Governor DeSantis. I understand that the masks are uncomfortable and restrictive.
 
Nevertheless, here are the current CDC’s mask guidelines:

  •  Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19

  •  Face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and physical distancing, can help slow the spread of the virus.

  • Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin

  • Medical masks are suggested for individuals who are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, such as people in their 60s and older, and people of any age with significant health problems.

  • Masks should be worn by people two years and older

  • Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance

The Vestry and I have pledged to the entire congregation and our Bishop that we would attempt to keep our congregation as safe as possible from COVID-19 and various variants. 
 
To accomplish this safely we invite everyone who is comfortable to attend church in person – WHILE following the rules we have used successfully for 12 months:
  •     Just because you have gotten a series of approved vaccinations does not mean that others will not contract COVID-19 from YOU.

  •       Wearing a mask as part and parcel of LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR as yourself

  •       Only you are protected from contracting COVID-19 not others in your vicinity.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT ALL of us must follow the guidelines below:
  •        Reservations are required for in-person attendance at church.

  •        Hands are to be cleansed upon entering the narthex.

  •        No physical contact even if it has been a long time since you have seen a person, friend, or clergy member.

  •        6-foot social distance as marked in blue tape on the floor is required within the sanctuary.

  •        Face Masks are MANDATORY on the campus except when consuming the sacred body of Christ.

  •         NO SINGING except Lester who is singing from the sanctuary.