Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Holy Mass:
As we move beyond the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and access to the COVID-19 vaccine has become more widespread, the time has arrived for the good of all the faithful when the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is no longer necessary.
Together, the Bishops of Ohio have decided that the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is to be reinstated.  This will take effect in each of the Dioceses of Ohio the weekend of June 5-6, 2021.  As has always been the case, those who have a serious reason are exempt from attending Mass. Click here to be directed to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
For those who have been away from the Eucharist, we look forward to worshipping with you in person once more.

Seating in church:
Given Governor DeWine’s recent announcement and directives sent from the Archdiocese we are increasing the seating capacity of our church.  Parishioners who would prefer to be socially distanced, should sit in the side section to the left as you enter church, this area will remain socially distanced.  The other area of the church will be returned to full capacity subject to need. 
So, what does this mean?  When you come to church, please continue to follow the color code for the particular Mass you are attending.  If you want to sit socially distanced, please be seated in the section of chairs to the left of the aisle.  If you are not concerned about social distancing, still be seated in the correct color-coded rows in the center of the church knowing that if there are more persons than can be accommodated then the “in between rows will be filled in.” 
Please remain vigilent in washing your hands.  Thanks for your cooperation!

SPECIFIC GUIDELINES TO BE OBSERVED

• Water in baptismal and holy water fonts should be refreshed regularly.

• Hymnals and missalettes may again be placed in pews.

• The ministry of choirs, ensembles, and wind instruments may gradually be restored, but may need to continue in a reduced capacity for the foreseeable future.

• The gifts of bread and wine should be kept from public areas, brought directly from the credence table to the altar.

• No collection baskets may be passed from hand to hand; consider a monitored collection point (i.e. an usher monitoring a single basket near the main doors of the church) to minimize contact.

• The bread to be consecrated for the Communion of the faithful may be placed on a corporal at the edge of the altar, not directly in front of the priest celebrant.

• There should be no physical contact between members of other households during the Our Father or the Sign of Peace.

• Discreet use of hand sanitizer by ministers of Holy Communion should continue.

• No Holy Communion from the chalice by the faithful;

• Holy Communion in the hand is strongly encouraged.

• Vessels should be cleansed after each Mass with hot, soapy water.

• Other than as Viaticum to the critically ill, Holy Communion should, whenever possible, be given in the context of Mass. If however this is not possible, Holy Communion may be given outside of Mass, according to the approved rites.

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