Sign up for Sunday Masses is suspended at this time

November 27, 2020

My dear Parishioners and Friends,

In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling which determined that an increase in restrictions for the number of worshipers in a church runs contrary to their First Amendment Rights, we have decided at this time to refrain from our initial instruction that parishioners would be required to sign up online for weekend Masses at St. Ann’s Church. This being said, we will continue the present practice of allowing no more than 100 persons in the church for Mass.

However, because of the anticipated larger numbers of persons desiring to attend Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we are informing you and will continue to remind you that sign-up for Christmas Eve Masses (2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm) and Christmas Day Masses (7:30am & 11:00am) will be required in order that we do not exceed the 100-person capacity restriction and avoid having to turn away persons at the doors. That sign-up will be live in coming weeks. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Sincerely yours,

Rev. Msgr. James D. Watkins

SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAILS TO RECEIVE MASS SIGN-UPS HERE: stanndc.org/email

YOU CAN SIGN UP TO HELP US KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN:
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

Dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day obligation remains in effect. Many options are available for participating in Mass when we cannot be present at the liturgy. As always, if you feel sick, please stay home.

Weekly Mass Schedule:
5:00pm Saturday Vigil for Sunday
(Music/No Congregational Singing)
7:30am Sunday (No Music)
11:00am Sunday (also Livestreamed,
Music/No Congregational Singing)
7:00pm Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing)

12:00pm Noon Daily Mass - Monday through Friday

The 9:00am Mass is temporarily suspended to allow volunteers to properly sanitize the church between all Masses.

4:00 to 4:45pm Saturday Confessions, in the Holy Family/Cry Room off the vestibule of the church

Church Hours:

MONDAY-FRIDAY: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SATURDAY: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
SUNDAY: 7:00 to 8:30 AM,
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM,
and 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Parish Office Hours:

TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays & Federal Holidays

Public health and safety precautions remain in effect.

General Guidelines:

1) The only entrance for all weekend Masses will be the Yuma Street side door in order to control the number of people entering the church, which cannot exceed 100 persons at this time. The handicapped ramp is open for use for those who need it, as well.

When that capacity is reached, additional persons will be instructed to attend another Mass. We apologize in advance; we cannot exceed 100 persons at this time.

2) Bring your own hand sanitizer to use upon entry.

3) Wear a face mask at all times while inside the church.

4) Sit in the designated pews (3 persons per pew). Family units may sit together.

5) Maintain 6 feet of distance from others in the pews.
(Family units may cluster.)

6) Only the priest distributes Holy Eucharist.

7) Maintain a 6-foot distance from others in line.

8) It is strongly recommended to receive Holy Communion by hand. Steps are: Receive the Host by hand, step 6 feet to the side, remove your mask, communicate the Host, replace your mask, and return by way of the side aisle to your pew.

9) Please depart the church immediately following Mass so that volunteers can sanitize the church in preparation for the next Mass.

10) Please refrain as much as possible from touching pew surfaces. If possible, pre-wipe and post-wipe the area where you were sitting as an extra precaution.

11) Refrain from gathering in groups after Mass in order to allow all parishioners to smoothly exit the church. The other church doors may be used for exiting.

12) Congregational singing has been suspended, and all Hymnals and Missalettes have been removed from the pews in accord with proper health guidelines. Mass readings are published at usccb.org. You may use an electronic device to access them during Mass.

13) Please refrain from using the church bathrooms as much as possible, so that we can minimize the necessity of cleaning them after each use.

The Pastor will review these guidelines at each of the Masses during the coming weekend Masses, as we all adjust to this new experience at St. Ann's.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation and kindness during these challenging times!

In order to make this happen,
WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!

VOLUNTEER NOW, SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER PUBLIC MASS OBSERVING ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES!

We need able-bodied volunteers, so we can

maintain open doors to the public.

Please extend a hand, and thank you!

Sign Up to Volunteer


We will continue to livestream the 11:00am Sunday Mass

for the benefit of all.

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