IMPORTANT:  Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass  Cardinal Gregory has announced that the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation has been lifted beginning  -  June 26-27, 2021.

WELCOME BACK PARISH!
YOU KNOW LONGER NEED A RESERVATION TO ATTEND MASS.

Welcome Back Procedures and considerations - Chapel Point  Please remember,  just because the pandemic is winding down, it does not mean that there might not be a new wave.  Nearly half of Charles County residents over 18 years old have been fully vaccinated, as have 80% of those over age 65. Some of you are anxious to be rid of the masks and social distancing; some of you might be very uncomfortable around people without masks or distancing.  We are trying to accommodate all within the guidelines passed down by the Archdiocese.

Modifications on the Church environment

• The Holy Water fonts and dispenser for Holy Water bottle will return.
• Hard copy bulletins and other printed liturgical materials are back.
• We will still have hand sanitizer in the back of the church.
• Reservations -- No longer required.  Thank you ushers for the great work you’ve done with this.
• Masks   Those who have not been vaccinated should wear masks out of regard for others who are also not vaccinated.  People who are at high risk from infections should also feel comfortable wearing a mask.
• Seating Those who prefer to be more secure through distancing as we have been doing, should sit on the left side of the church as you enter. We will continue to have alternate row seating there. 
• Those who have been vaccinated and feel secure without distancing may sit on the right side as you enter, where the ribbon dividers have been removed.

We continue to livestream Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays-at least for the time being.   Visit our Facebook page or connect to it below.
 

ARCHDIOCESE RESOURCES:      The Archdiocese of Washington webpage provides times and links to its YouTube channel which will be livestreaming Masses.

CHURCH ACCESS   Remember the Church is open for private prayer.  

                                               

The Year of Ignatius 2021-2022       What was your Cannon Ball Moment?

                From now until July 31, 2022, the Feast of St. Ignatius, we will be celebrating an Ignatian Year. It began on this year in March, on the anniversary of Inigo’s encounter with a cannon ball in the Battle of Pamplona.  Why begin with a tragic event? It was one of several moments in Ignatius’ life where he adjusted his focus in life. When he discovered that he could love God and that God could love him.  The Society of Jesus, founded by Ignatius is truly world wide, so there is a world wide website.  You may find the section “ And What Was Your Cannonball moment ? a good place to start. https://ignatius500.global/

   
              THE BULLETIN:

WE ARE  USING FLOCKNOTES TO SEND OUT THE BULLETIN VIA EMAIL FOR THOSE THAT REQUESTED THE BULLETIN SENT TO THEM.  IT WILL BE IN A PDF AND WORD FORMAT.  IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE A FLOCKNOTES EMAIL WITH THE BULLETIN, PLEASE CONTACT BRENDA CANTER IN THE PARISH OFFICE OR CLICK HERE.  YOU CAN ALSO ACCESS THE BULLETIN HERE ON THE WEBSITE.  WE ALSO HAVE BULLETINS IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH.