Face Masks Now Mandatory

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Starting Friday July 31st, facemarks will be mandatory for all indoor parish activities. 

Please click on the following link to see our diocesan policy:

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Diocesan Policy Regarding the Mandatory Use of Face Coverings

Some highlights of the policy: 

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• The wearing of face coverings is mandatory for those 5 years of age or older who enter the church for any public gathering including Masses, funerals, weddings (excluding the bride and the groom) and other liturgies. 

• Those who declare an exemption are not to be denied entry.  The law does not require you to disclose the reason for an exemption. No one will be denied entry if they fail to comply 

• Hospitality ministers must wear face coverings 

• Face shields are not an adequate form of face covering

• Masks will be provided if you don't have one 

• Face coverings are to be removed for communion 

• "Any individual...who does not comply with the diocesan policy and the mandatory face covering law will be solely responsible for any penalty or fine that might be levied by the municipality or county for non-compliance."