Fr. Bob CHOREY

May 25, 2020

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of the Snows,

Plans are being made for the reopening of churches for public worship on a Diocesan and Parish level. I write to your household so that all will know the overall basics and can begin to plan as well. “Love God and love your neighbor as yourself” is the theme for this plan, because the safety of others (Love of neighbor) is the most important aspect.

So when we gather again please know the following. The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains dispensed by Bishop Calvo. Therefore, along with CDC guidelines, we ask that any person stay at home if he or she is considered vulnerable or compromised. This includes any person 65 years of age and above; any person that has someone else in the household who is vulnerable or compromised, or cares for someone who is vulnerable; any person in the household is ill; and/or any person who does not feel safe.

As well, everyone must wear a facemask during the mass. Only 82 persons can be seated at each mass so that we can maintain the required six feet of distance. This will mean that more than likely we will set up a reservation system for the weekend masses.

I will be sending out more information as we move along and when we have a solid date to open. I will send out all the necessary adaptations we will make.