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For the celebration of Mass, face coverings will continue to be required but social distance
between individuals and households can be reduced to 3 ft. Note: We'll continue to keep the seating configuration of every other pew, but allow more seats in each occupied pew.
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The congregation can now sing indoors and be led by a maximum of two cantors and one accompanist. Larger choirs will be permitted after June 15. Note: We'll have music books back in the pews shortly.
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Reception of communion shall continue to be limited to the Body of Christ, received only in
the hand. There shall be no distribution of the Precious Blood until the First Sunday of
Advent. Note: Processional communion is already in place.
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The congregation is encouraged to continue exchanging a no-contact socially-distanced sign of peace.
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The offertory collection and the presentation of the gifts can return to normal pre-covid practice. Note: We're already passing the collection baskets and will invite the faithful to present the gifts soon.
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The use of cry rooms is left to the discretion of each parish if they deem it is safe to do so. Note: This is already in place. Wave to the families as you go by.
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Every parish is encouraged to implement safe practices for the celebration of the sacrament
of reconciliation. Note: Already in place at STL.
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Baptism fonts and Holy Water fonts should not be filled until September.
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