HEALTH PRECAUTIONS AT CHURCH

/ From the Pastor, Parish Life, Philadelphia, St. Valentine / By

  • The church will be open for Sunday Mass as long as the government authorities will limit public gatherings.
  • Please don’t sit together in groups in the pews, rather please keep yourself separated from each other.
  • Please keep distance from other parishioners when you receive the Holy Communion.
  • No handshaking, kissing and hugging as a peace sign during Mass. Instead, a wave, a peace sign ‘V’, a smile can be substituted.  
  • Greeting the clergy with a handshake at the doors after Mass will no longer take place. 
  • Coughing and sneezing into your elbow and arm instead of uncovered into the air around you will be appreciated by everyone and reduce the risk of infection.
  • Parishioners who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms should remain at home from Mass until they are fully recovered from their illness.
  • The clergy will continue to wash their hands before Mass as they always do. Additionally, they will use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after distributing communion.
  • We will observe these precautions as long as necessary.

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