The following are a summary of the Diocesan Guidelines and Directives for the re-opening of parishes as they relate to our parish here in Netcong.
1. The dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday and Holy Day Masses remains in effect until further notice.
2. Those who are particularly vulnerable, those sixty (60) years of age and over, and especially those with one or several underlying medical conditions, should stay at home.
3. A person with a cough or fever of any kind should stay home to protect the health of others.
4. No group for any celebration of the Mass, sacraments, and funerals should be larger than 25% of the total seating capacity within the Church; for our parish it is seventy-five (75) persons.
5. All hymnals and missalettes should be removed from the church pews.
6. Hand sanitizers will be available at the entrance into the church.
7. All persons over the age of 2 should wear face masks.
8. Restrooms are to be closed and should only be used in case of necessity so please plan accordingly before coming to church.
9. Only one entrance/door should be open for each building; please use the door closest to the chapel.
10. All people inside the church must practice social distancing by keeping 6 feet from other persons. People in the same household do not have to follow the social distancing guidelines, but must keep 6 feet from all those not in their household.
11 There is to be no offertory procession. Collection baskets will be at the entrance of the church.
12. The Exchange of Peace is to be shared without human contact.
13. Social distancing should be maintained by the faithful when they approach to receive the Eucharist at Communion time. Please allow six feet between each person in the line going to receive the Eucharist.
14. The Body of Christ should be placed in the hands of the communicant.
15. The distribution of the Precious Blood from the chalice is discontinued for the foreseeable future. The Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ is received under either species.
16. The Sacrament of Reconciliation, the confessional is not used. Confessions will be in front of Saint Joseph statue.
As of February 22, we are allowed to have 50% capacity in the church. For us it means 140 persons.
Welcome Home Confessions
Mondays during Lent
7-8:30pm
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent
7pm English & 8pm Spanish
Daily Mass
10am
Weekend Schedule
Saturday Vigil
5:00 pm
Sunday
7:00 am in church
9:30 am in church
11:30 am in church and live stream
1:30 pm in Spanish in church and live stream
9am-3pm Mon-Thurs
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