St. Dominic - St. Francis Xavier
Our Lady of Snows Shrine
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REVISED GUIDELINES for PUBLIC WORSHIP
With the relaxation on restrictions for public gatherings for Jackson County, we are adopting modified guidelines for our public liturgies (effective June 27, 2020). Please read them carefully.
1. DISPENSATION from SUNDAY OBLIGATION is STILL IN EFFECT. Persons with higher vulnerability to the virus are still strongly encouraged to take advantage of the dispensation and refrain from attending public Mass. Livestreaming of Masses via Facebook Live will continue for daily Masses and one Sunday Mass (10:30am, St Dominic). Families, individuals, or households are still welcome to simply choose this option if they are still uncomfortable returning to public worship.
2. DENSITY LIMITATIONS and PERSONAL BEHAVIORAL GUIDELINES. No more reserved seating and space restrictions. Sit wherever you feel comfortable. Wearing of masks are not mandatory but still highly encouraged. Sanitizers will continue to be made available at church entrances. People are also asked to avoid unnecessarily touching anything in the church (especially the hymnals).
3. LITURGICAL GUIDELINES for the CELEBRATION of MASS
(a) The following are still suspended: use of holy water fonts, congregational singing and use of hymnals, passing of collection plates, offertory procession, holding hands and other forms of physical contact with persons not belonging to one’s household (Our Father and Sign of Peace).
(b) For Holy Communion, the distribution of the Precious Blood will continue to be suspended and receiving the Sacred Host on the tongue is still discouraged.
(c) Return of liturgical ministers. We are inviting our volunteer ministers back. For our lectors, EMHCs, hospitality ministers, cantors and musicians, please let the parish office know if you are comfortable returning to your service ministry. WE NEED MINISTERS for NEXT WEEK.
4. SANITATION. While we are easing back towards some semblance of normalcy and familiarity, we are also still called to be vigilant. We need your help in keeping our spaces sanitized. You can do your own small part but we also need volunteers to take care of our sacred space. Please consider being a volunteer for our sanitation crew! -
TEMPORARY SCHEDULE
Our schedule until further notice:
DAILY MASS Schedule:
Tuesday 9AM St. Dominic (+livestream)
Thursday 9AM St. Francis Xavier (+livestream)
Wednesday and Friday 9AM (livestream only)
DAILY MASS Schedule:
Saturday Vigil 5:30PM St. Dominic
Sunday 8AM St. Francis Xavier
Sunday 10:30AM (+livestream)
CONFESSIONS and ADORATION (in-person + livestream):
Wednesday 6PM St. Dominic
OFFICE HOURS: Tueday to Friday 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Please bear with the current arrangements. God bless!
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GUIDELINES for the RESUMPTION of PUBLIC WORSHIP
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Catholic News Service
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BULLETIN - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Am 7:10-17Responsorial Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11Gospel Mt 9:1-8
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THE BIBLE TIMELINE
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
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