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The Latest Details on Returning To Mass
Here is the information we were given on returning to Mass. This email was approved by Father Stephan and is specific to our parish. This information differs slightly from the green ‘Top 10 Things To Know about Returning to Mass’ above. Our parishes are to *remove/adjust your mask and remove gloves prior to approaching communion.*Public Masses resume at St. Rose of Lima on Wednesday, May 27th at 8:30am. We know that Mass is going to look very different. One of the changes will be in how we receive Holy Communion with a mask.Reception of Holy CommunionHoly Communion is to be distributed only under the Species of the Sacred Host. The Precious Blood is not to be distributed at this time.
The faithful have the right to receive either on the tongue or in the hand, according to the discipline of the Church
Holy Communion may not be received in the hand if someone is wearing a glove. Instead, proper and diligent hand hygiene should be observed before and after distributing and/or receiving Holy Communion.
The faithful should remove/adjust masks and remove gloves as they approach the minister.
If possible, the reverence and the verbal exchange should take place 6 feet away: Bow The Body of Christ Amen then step forward to receive.
Reception in the Hand: For those receiving in the hand, please approach the priest (or deacon or EMHC), placing your dominant hand under your less dominant hand creating a sort of throne upon which to receive the Lord. After receiving Jesus in your hand, step to the side, and place the Host gently in your mouth, making sure to consume any particles of the Eucharist that remain in your less dominant hand, as even the smallest particle is still Jesus. Then, simply replace your mask and return prayerfully to your seat.
Reception on the Tongue: During this time, it might be better to consider receiving in the hand; however, if you choose to receive on the tongue please adhere to the following: approach the priest (or deacon or Eucharistic Minister). Please allow time for the Host to be placed safely on your tongue, and for the one distributing to remove his hand, so as to avoid contact. After receiving, replace your mask and return prayerfully to your pew.
Please remember that the dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend mass is granted to all the faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo through September 6, 2020. Additionally, those at higher risk may likely need to continue to stay at home and participate in broadcast Masses at this time. People who care for vulnerable persons are encouraged to attend weekday Masses as there are fewer people there. -
Additionally, Bishop Bradley has a message for us on how to receive Holy Communion during Phase One of Reopening. Thank to Mike Teixeira for sharing this with us:https://www.facebook.com/catholicdioceseofkalamazoo/videos/245317683409134/This week, Mass will be held on Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 am and a communion service on Thursday at 8:30 am. There is no pre-registration requested for weekday Masses.The Centers for Disease Control has a description of those who are considered to be at higher risk for COVID-19. You may view this description at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html.If you believe that you will attend Mass this weekend, please email which Mass you will be attending and how many from your family will be attending to strosemassattendance@gmail.com.Please stay safe, stay healthy and pray for our parish family as we reopen this week.Sent on behalf of St. Cyril of Jerusalem Parish and St. Rose of Lima Parish
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FRAUD ALERT
Please be aware that we have been notified that a fraudulent email and text account has been created in the name of Father Stephan Philip. These people have been requesting that parishioners purchase gift cards and/or send money. Please do not answer or respond in any way to these fake requests. Father would never ask you to send money or purchase gift cards through an email or text. Father will never make a request to a parishioner for any reason through this form of communication. If Father needs to speak to you he would do so in person. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you do receive any false requests they should be reported to the local police. Also, please pass this information onto your family and friends so they may also be aware of this fraudulent act.
