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“I
pray you have felt the loving comfort of Christ as you awaited the day you could return to
his Real Presence in the Eucharist. And I rejoice with you and thank God today as we
move toward the gradual reopening of our parish communities.”
Archbishop Allen Vigneron
It is prudent that we prepare for a gradual “opening” of our churches for the celebration of Mass. The suggestions and guidelines
below are intended to assist pastors and parishioners in this task. The attention and cooperation of all the faithful in this preparation
process will bear fruit for the parish and allow us collectively to do our part to avoid a severe “second wave” of the virus.�
THE DISPENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS IS
GRANTED TO ALL THE FAITHFUL THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Those older than 65 years old (the recommended CDC age), with a compromised health condition or caring for the sick in
any way, are encouraged to stay home. Anyone who is ill, has a temperature, cough, etc., should definitely stay home as an
act of justice to the whole community. Clergy with a respiratory infection of any kind should avoid celebrating public Masses
or administering the sacraments . The same applies to other ministers, e.g., deacons, lectors, ushers, etc. Although the faithful
are dispensed from their Sunday obligation to attend Mass, they must observe the Lord’s Day and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on
Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection (an excellent way to do this is through participating in a broadcast of the
Sunday Mass) or participating in a spiritual or corporal act of mercy. �
Directives for Resumption of Public Masses
�Masses offered indoors will be limited in attendance. Only 200 parishioners will be allowed to enter St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy for
each mass. Once the limit is met, people will be asked to attend another mass.�
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�Cloth face coverings (masks) are to be worn by everyone approaching church and inside church (except for those under 2 years old).�
� a. The priest celebrant and other ministers need not wear masks or gloves during the liturgy given they are more than 6’ from the �
assembly during Mass. �
�Seating for the assembly: Mindful of the imposed allowed limitations and the physical layout of the church, parishes should clearly
designate where seating is permitted (such as seating people in alternating pews with a 2�pew separation or seating in different
sections for different Masses). �
� a. Those living in the same household may sit together without distancing�
� b. For the distribution of Holy Communion, new patterns of approaching the altar might need to be configured to better allow for �
proper distancing.�
� c. Those in line for Holy Communion should maintain a 6’ distance between each other and those in the pews.�
� d. To the extent possible, the priest and ministers (deacon, lector, servers) should remain 6’ apart from each other. �
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�Collection: Baskets should not be passed from person to person. Other collection points (e.g. boxes) suitable for the faithful to drop
in their offerings should be provided. �
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�Music: Music is certainly important to our liturgical celebrations as it attempts to lift the soul and express our faith. Each parish
needs to consider the following as we begin to return to Mass in limited numbers while observing the required physical distancing.�
� a. Because the faithful will be wearing masks, singing on the part of the assembly might prove challenging and ineffective.�
b. Health experts indicate that singing produces 6�10x more droplets from our mouths than recitation. Keeping singing for the �
assembly to a minimum is advised and the congregation should not remove their masks to sing.�
� c. If there is a “choir” present, it should be as small as possible with each member spaced about 10’ apart.�
� d. If worship aids are produced, they are to be used for only one Mass and then disposed of to avoid any possible contamination.�
� e. The music minister singing the entrance and communion antiphon is a good option to incorporate music in our liturgies. �
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�Distribution of the Precious Blood to the faithful is suspended at this time, nor should the lay faithful receive by intinction. �
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St. Mary,
Cause of Our Joy
MAY 24, 2020
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Parish Mission Statement �
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The Parish of St. Mary, Cause
of Our Joy, inspired by Mary’s
“Yes” and led by the Holy Spirit,
strives to be a faith-filled com-
munity, joyfully welcoming all
to witness and to celebrate the
Gospel.
If there are any names that can be removed from our Prayer List, please let us
know by calling 734-425-4421.
READINGS for Sunday, May 31�
1st Reading: Acts 2:1�11�
Resp. Psalm : Lord, send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.�
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2nd Reading: 1 COR 12:3B�7, 12�13�
Gospel: JN 20:19�23�
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