- All Priests, Deacons, Altar Servers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must wash their hands before Mass begins and use an alcohol based anti-bacterial solution before & after distributing Holy Communion.
- This will be done while maintaining the reverence of the Mass.
- All vessels used at Mass, once purified, are thoroughly washed with soap and hot water after each use.
- During all Masses and liturgies, the faithful are asked to temporarily refrain from:
- Physical contact during the Sign of Peace (note: the Sign of Peace can be exchanged without physical contact).
- Holy Communion via the chalice.
- Holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer.
- Using Holy Water fonts.
- Given the frequency of direct contact with saliva in the distribution of Holy Communion on the tongue, every
consideration should be given by each individual to receive Communion reverently in open hands for the time being. - If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms of sickness, you are not obliged to attend Mass, and even out of
charity you ought not to attend. Catechism 2181 allows for missing Sunday Mass for serious reasons like illness.
- Finally, please join in praying for all those who are sick!