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Based upon the good reports from around the Archdiocese today (Tuesday) with the reopening of weekday Mass, baptisms, weddings and funerals, Cardinal Dolan would like to announce that, in the Hudson Valley counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester, Sunday Mass will resume on June 14, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, including the anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 25% of the capacity of the church provided that physical distancing and other guidelines are followed. All precautions must be taken (wearing of masks, maintaining a six-foot distance, no physical contact except for communion, frequent washing of hands, and sanitizing surfaces). Our first priority is the safety of the clergy and people, and self-care of all ministers. The second priority is to resume in person worship. Entry to church will be through one door only (from the large parking lot). A greeter will be present to count the faithful as they enter and sanitize your hands. Strict cutoff for entry will be when 25% of the church capacity is reached (150 parishioners). Our parishioners are reminded that for now there is no requirement for them to come back to Mass once churches are open. Those who are at a greater risk of COVID-19 (those older than 65 or who have underlying health conditions) are cautioned not to come to church for Mass. They may join us only when they feel safe and comfortable to do so. His Eminence has dispensed us from an obligation to attend Sunday Mass at this time. As an alternative, Mass may be viewed live-streamed online from the parish website or on TV, and the act of spiritual communion may be used instead of receiving the Eucharist.
How appropriate that we should be returning to Sunday Mass as we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ which is the “source and summit of our faith”.
Weekend Masses are Saturday evening at 5 pm and Sunday at 9 am, 10:30 am and 12 noon.
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus---a Heart of Mercy and Forgiveness. Cardinal Dolan has asked that all parishes celebrate the sacrament of confession on that feast June 19. Confessions will be heard here June 19 from 10 am to 12 Noon in the Church (not the confessional) using safe distancing (6 feet) and face covering.
WELCOME BACK!
-Fr. Bill