We are finally able to gather together again!

However, our ability to open our church and celebrate public Mass is dependent on following very strict guidelines from the Archdiocese. These guidelines were developed to keep our parishioners and our staff safe during the pandemic. We have been diligent in our approach and have implemented procedures at Holy Spirit to meet all criteria. 

Since the seating capacity in the church has been reduced by 75% and Archbishop Naumann has dispensed the faithful from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass, our goal is to allow those parishioners who want to attend Mass in person to do so ONCE A WEEK. If you would like to attend Mass more than once a week, please register for another Mass. But, if we reach capacity, we will give preference to those who have not had the chance to receive the Eucharist.

Here is what you need to know:

MASS TIMES:

We have adjusted Sunday morning Mass times to allow for additional cleaning/sanitizing between Masses. Our weekend Mass schedule is as follows: Saturday at 4:00 pm and Sunday at 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 6:30 pm. Daily Mass times have not changed.

YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND MASS:

 Each Mass requires pre-registration.  If you do not have access to a computer, please call the parish office.

• Start with one Mass per week. However, as long as our daily Masses do not reach capacity, you are welcome to sign up for additional Masses. If daily Mass is full, preference will be given to those who have not attended Mass that week.
• If your schedule allows, please select a daily Mass. This will give those who work during the week a greater opportunity to attend Mass. We offer Mass 16 times each week!
• Select the date and time of the Mass you would like to attend. Please select a ticket that reflects your family size (those who will be at Mass with you that day). If you cannot find a pew available that matches your family size, feel free to select the next larger pew and reserve it. Families with more than 6 people attending Mass, will need to divide between two pews
•  When you receive a ticket, you know that your registration is confirmed. After receiving your email confirmation, print your ticket and bring it with you to Mass.
• While our goal is to always welcome our visitors, due to the limited capacity we are only able to allow Holy Spirit parishioners to attend Mass at this time.

ARRIVING AT HOLY SPIRIT:

• Please use your restroom at home before arriving. We ask that you use the restroom for emergencies only.
• The cry room will be closed.
• Each member of your family is required to wear a mask.
•  Please find and use our hand sanitizer as you enter in the narthex.
• Find your pew and seats in the church according to your ticket. Ushers and volunteers are available to help you find your seat.
• When lowering the kneeler, please use your foot (not your hands).
• Once seated, please remain in your pew.

DURING MASS

• We will not have music during Mass.
• There will be no offertory procession.
• Collection baskets are around the church for people to drop their contributions and will not be passed during Mass.
• There will not be the exchange of the sign of peace.

COMMUNION

• There will be 3 communion lines: 1 on the south side, 1 in the center, 1 on the north side.
• Two sections will share the same communion line. In order to maintain proper social distancing, please do not leave your pew until the usher instructs you to do so.
• As you wait in line, stand on the blue marks on the floor to ensure 6 feet distance from other families.
• As you arrive in front of the Eucharistic Minister (6 feet away), you will be presented with the Consecrated Host. The EME will say “The Body of Christ”. With your mask on, you respond: “Amen”. Then, removing your mask, come only as close as necessary to the Eucharistic Minister to allow him/her to lay the Consecrated Host on the palm of your hand. Then step aside, consume the Body of Christ, put on your mask again, and proceed back to your seat.

AT THE END OF MASS

• After the final blessing, to minimize contact with other parishioners, you will be dismissed by pew, through the main exit and the exit next to the choir.
• Please go directly to your car. Do not gather in the parking lot or narthex.

Thank you for your patience and collaboration. It might seem like a lot to coordinate, but it’s worth it to be able to receive our Lord in the Eucharist and keep everyone safe.