Current Guidelines for Mass Attendance at St. John's
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days continues to be lifted.
Anyone feeling sick, or having a fever or cough should stay home.
Anyone in one of the vulnerable groups - older people and those with a pre-existing condition - should stay home.
No one can enter the church without a mask.
Enter the Church through the front doors (on Temple Street).
Those living in the same household can sit together. All others must maintain social distance and remain 6 feet apart. (Pews are marked off to facilitate distancing) Ushers will be present to assist with seating.
The hymnals have been removed and no bulletins will be distributed. Parishioners may bring their own copies of the readings or access them on the internet. All materials brought into the church must be removed at the end of Mass.
The collection baskets will not be passed. Instead, wicker baskets will be available at the five entrances/exits to the church for the offertory donations. Parishioners are encouraged to donate online if possible.
Parishioners may receive communion by walking down the center aisle, one pew at a time, single file, and properly distanced using marks on the carpet.
Parishioners may remove their mask to receive communion. Everyone is encouraged to receive on the hand for sanitary reasons, although communion on the tongue is still permitted, if desired.