ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The general dispensation of previous decrees from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other days of precept is hereby abrogated. Individuals who are symptomatic, or who have been advised by medical doctors to avoid public gatherings, or who are otherwise ill or homebound, as well as their caregivers, are already dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass (cf. canon 1248 ยง2).
- Those who are symptomatic for COVID-19 should not be permitted to enter church properties, in accordance with national, state and local health guidance.
- The continuance of certain special protocols during the pandemic should be continued at the discretion of the pastor (the daily cleaning of high-contact surfaces and holy water fonts; the availability of hand sanitizer and use by ministers of Holy Communion; the observance of social distancing whenever possible; etc.). The wearing of facemasks is still encouraged, especially for those who have not been fully vaccinated.
- Livestreaming of parish Masses and other important events has proven to be an effective pastoral means of keeping homebound and ill parishioners in contact with their parish community. Parishes are highly encouraged to continue this service in the future.
- The offertory procession, the taking up of the collection during Mass, the sign of peace, and the offering of the Precious Blood to the faithful may resume at the discretion of the pastor, administrator, or parish life collaborator, effective immediately.
- All legitimate national, state or local health directives must be observed. Parishes and Catholic institutions in the diocese must stand ready to adopt previous pandemic protocols in the event of a surge of infections.
All other requirements, restrictions, or special allowances contained in previous decrees regarding the pandemic are hereby abrogated.
This decree is effective from 1 June 2021, unless otherwise indicated.
Anything to the contrary notwithstanding.
Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight
Bishop of Jefferson City
Please call the parish office, or emergency numbers listed in the bulletin if you or another parishioner become seriously ill and needs anointing of the sick or Holy Communion. Home visits are also available. If you know of anyone in our community who may need groceries, household items or anything else please contact the parish office. Please continue to pray.
Sunday mass is no longer being recorded.
