St. Philip the Apostle Church

The Catholic faithful who reside in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and all other Catholics in the Archdiocese continue to be dispensed from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass. Those who are at risk or fearful that they or their family might become sick are encouraged to stay home at this time. Thus, those who wish to participate in Mass and receive Holy Communion can do so by attending Mass, any day of the week. In all circumstances, appropriate social distancing and the regulations put forth by public health authorities must be observed.
Guidelines to be observed:

• Governor DeWine has mandated that all individuals must wear facial coverings in public at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
• No gathering in the narthex before or after Masses.
• There will be no greeting of the faithful before or after Mass.
• No offertory procession.
• Sunday Collection receptacle in Narthex.
• No Sign of Peace.
• No Precious Blood from the chalice by the faithful.
• Holy Communion received in the hand.
• Hymnals and missalettes have been removed from the pews – hymns will be printed on a disposable worship aide for Sundays.
• No altar servers; one lector.
• Music minister(s) and a cantor for Sundays, no regular choir.
• Every other row will be used during Mass, The Communion procession allows for appropriate distancing.
• The faithful will be dismissed in an orderly fashion that allows for appropriate distancing.