Our Regular Weekend Mass Schedule follows:

Saturday: Confessions from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Mass at 5 p.m.
Sunday: Masses at 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 a.m., and 6 pm.
Weekdays: Mass at 8:00 a.m.

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 will be lifted beginning the weekend of  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.

• Procession at the beginning of Mass and recession at the end of Mass may be restored.
• The celebrant will greet parishioners after Mass, but shaking hands should be avoided.
• The offertory Procession of the Gifts will be restored next week.
• The Sign of Peace is restored with the use of a gesture, such as a bow or wave, but shaking of hands should be avoided.
• The distribution of the Precious Blood remains suspended until further notice.
• Distribution of Holy Communion – The priest will be at the foot of the altar in the center and the left and right side aisles, front to back, will come around to the back and up the center aisle and return to their pews.  The center aisle will receive last, back to front, and return by the side aisles.
• The use of masks by priests and extraordinary ministers while distributing Holy Communion is still required (as is the requirement to sanitize one’s hands prior to the distribution of Holy Communion. Holy Communion on the tongue continues to be discouraged, but allowed. If a minister distributes Holy Communion on the tongue, he or she should still sanitize his or her hands after the distribution to each individual on the tongue.
• 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.
• Collections once we have enough ushers again we will resume taking up the collection. Ushers will need to wear mask while taking up the collection, as it requires leaning into the pews.

We continue to livestream Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays.   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 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.