Beginning this Sunday, May 17^th, Bishop Paprocki has given permission for the distribution of Holy Communion outside of Mass. Distribution will be offered at Holy Family (3 stations) and Ss. Mary & Mark (1 station) from 10:45-11:15 at the main entrances of church, just inside the vestibule. Holy Family Church will be open for private prayer but Ss. Mary & Mark will still be closed due to the repairing of the church floor. Once the work is finished then the church will be open during distribution time. I thank everyone who has been patient (or like me, not so patient) with the way life is going during this Pandemic. I am edified by the love you have for the Church, the parish and your longing for Mass and the joy of receiving Jesus in Holy Communion. I am also grateful for your evident remembrance to monetarily support the parish which helps us pay the bills that come into the office. God bless you all and I can’t wait until we can celebrate Holy Mass together once again in person!

Guidelines for Receiving

• To prepare oneself for reception of the Sacrament, if possible, you should have virtually viewed Holy Mass on our Facebook, parish website or another source.
• For safety reasons, children who have not yet received their First Communion are to stay home or remain in the vehicle accompanied by a responsible individual.
• Those who are vulnerable and at high risk are asked to stay home. Bishop Paprocki’s dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass remains in effect.
• You must be physically present to receive Holy Communion.
• No one is permitted to take Holy Communion from the church to anyone, including nursing homes, homebound or hospital.

Procedure:

• Form a line with mandatory social distancing at the entrance to the door. Please keep a reverent silence while in line. This is not the time for idle chit-chat.
• You must wear a mask! If you are not wearing a mask, you will be asked to leave. There will be an usher to help with directions.
• After receiving Holy Communion, step to the side, temporarily move your mask aside and consume the Host. Bishop does allow for Communion on the tongue.
• A Prayer of Thanksgiving card will be available to pray either in church or in your car.
• You are not to congregate with others so please return to your vehicle and leave the premises.
• Please share this information with others who might not have access to social media or the internet.