Diocesan Liturgical Guidelines for Reopening of Mass

Arul Rajan Peter • May 22, 2021

  • The general dispensation from attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation will be ended as of Sunday May 23, 2021 – the Solemnity of Pentecost.

 

  • Masks are optional for those who have been fully vaccinated . They are required for those who are not vaccinated.

 

  • The exchange of the sign of peace remains suspended.

 

  • Holy Communion is to be given only under one species – consecrated Hosts.

 

  • Holy Communion is to be distributed by clergy (priests/deacons) ONLY.

 

  • No social distancing will be required.

 

  • There will be a designated “social distance” section for those who are more vulnerable.

 

  • Church bulletins, as well as printed materials (books, holy cards, leaflets, etc.) are permitted.

 

  • Choirs and instrumentalists are allowed.

 

  • Altar servers are allowed.

 

  • The offertory procession and collection baskets with handles passed by ushers are permitted.