GENERAL GUIDELINES

  • Families will be allowed to sit together – all others must sit according to social distancing expectations.
  • There will be no procession.
  • Effective July 31, in compliance with the Niagara Region by-laws, everyone in an enclosed public space will be required to wear a mask.
  • Guided entry and exit – please allow the hospitality team to assist you (and your family) with finding your place to sit.
  • Pews will be filled as people enter the doors and will go from front of the church to the back in that order. You must sit where the usher places you.
  • No collection during Mass. UPON EXITING… you are asked to deposit your offering in the baskets provided at all doorways. You might prefer to sign up for automatic deposit or etransfer – contact Ann at the office for more information.
  • No lingering or gathering in the entrance ways before or after the Mass.
  • No bulletins or handouts will be provided – stay up to date by checking out our website or Facebook page.
  • Every third pew will be populated with fewer capacity.
  • No singing – except for the choir director, assigned musician and/or cantor. PLEASE DO NOT SING.
  • All surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized before and after each Mass – thank you clean up team!
  • At this time, there is NO USE of WASHROOMS, emergency use only.
  • Hand sanitization must take place upon entry and will be available for your use.
  • Health screening for all staff and volunteers will become a regular routine
  • ALL SICK people are required TO STAY HOME – absolutely no entrance if you have a fever, sniffles, sneezes or cough
  • Spiritual Communion continues for those not able to attend in person at this time

KIDS AND STUDENTS


  • No Children’s Liturgy (weekly Gospel message with activity available online – stmichaelfe.com)

MINISTRY / EVENTS

  • ALPHA continues online- stmichaelfe.com for more info and sign-up. Next session starts in September- please participate and enjoy the discussion and friendships
  • CONNECT Groups continue (post alpha) continue to meet online – stmichaelfe.com for sign up and more info. Join anytime and enjoy the support, prayer, care and friendship
  • WE CAN HELP – REACH OUT initiatives continue and are available for anyone requiring assistance – please let us help. Check out stmichaelfe.com for the forms.
  • NO COFFEE SUNDAYS