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YouTube channel for the Diocese of Pittsburgh can be found here.
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Bishop Zubik's Letterto catholicsof the diocese
Bishop Zubik released a letter to all Catholics of the diocese on April 23, 2020. A copy of the letter can be found under "Informational Documents" on this page.
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bishop zubik'spastoral letter: the other side of coronaOn March 20, 2020 Bishop David Zubik released his Pastoral Letter: “The Other Side of Corona” in response to fears, worries, and anxieties surrounding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
In his letter, the Bishop invites people to reflect on a hope-filled definition of
the word “corona”. For
Catholics, the word corona traditionally means the crown of Mary, Mother of Jesus. “Corona is a sign that God is with us through everything we experience in life, wherever we are, whatever we do, whoever we are! We are never alone,” Bishop Zubik said.
P astoral Letter
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Reopening Our Churches
We are thrilled to be able to open up our churches and begin to, once again, celebrate the sacraments together. Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over so please keep the following in mind:
This is a fluid situation and can change at any time.
Please visit our website often, check your email for our Flocknote blasts,
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What You Need to Know
When You Pray Indoors at Our Lady of Grace- Those who are at higher risk from COVID-19 (i.e. those who are 65
years of age or older or who have underlying health conditions) should stay home. - Anyone who is showing symptoms of illness or feeling ill is to stay home.
- The faithful are to wear a mask in church and while on church property (except for those ages 2 and under).
- Hand santizer will be available, please practice hand hygiene.
- Doors will be open for airflow.
- Those who are at higher risk from COVID-19 (i.e. those who are 65
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What You Need to Know When you Come to Mass Outdoors
at St. Michael the Archangel Parish.PLEASE VIEW THE DIRECTIONS FOR OUTDOOR MASSES BELOW
UNDER "INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS"- The faithful are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass during this phase.
- Anyone who is showing symptoms of illness or feeling ill is to stay home.
- When you arrive, please follow the directions of our Pandemic Porters.
- The faithful are to remain in their vehicles. Individuals without a vehicle must maintain strict social distancing.
- We will project sound from the Mass through an FM transmitter so you will be able to hear the Mass through your car radio.
- The offertory procession will be omitted.
- There will be no sign of peace.
- The Precious Blood will not be distributed.
Instructions for the Faithful for The Reception of Holy Communion OutdoorsEach communicant is to remove any face coverings before coming forward for Holy Communion. Holy Communion may not be received in the hand if a communicant is wearing gloves. The communicant may receive in the hand or on the tongue. If the priest senses that his fingers have made contact with a person’s hand or mouth, he will use hand sanitizer. Please remember, in order to keep everyone safe, Communion in the hand is to be received by placing the non-dominant hand over the dominant and keeping one’s fingers flat to avoid contact with the hand of the minister. No reaching out to take Holy Communion. On the tongue, tilt the head back and fully extend the tongue until the Sacred Host is placed there. -
What You Need to Know
When You Come to Mass Indoors
at St. Bernard- The faithful are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass during this phase.
- Individuals/families are required to sign up to attend daily Mass indoors.
- Those who are at higher risk from COVID-19 (i.e. those who are 65 years of age or older or who have underlying health conditions) should stay home.
- Anyone who is showing symptoms of illness or feeling ill is to stay home.
- The faithful are to wear a mask in church and while on church property (except for those ages 2 and under).
- Pandemic Porters will be at the entrances of the church to help “direct traffic,” to ensure that the faithful keep six feet from each other while entering and exiting the building.
- Social distancing of six feet is required. Pews will be marked. Households will be able to sit next to each other without social distancing.
- The faithful are to maintain physical distancing everywhere on the church property (on the church steps, in the parking lot, etc.).
- The faithful are not to congregate anywhere on parish property.
- Holy water fonts will be empty.
- The offertory procession will be omitted.
- There will be no sign of peace.
- The Precious Blood will not be distributed.
Instructions for the Faithful for The Reception of Holy Communion Indoors
A Pandemic Porter will direct one row at a time to receive Communion. Each communicant is to remove any face coverings before coming forward for Holy Communion. Holy Communion may not be received in the hand if a communicant is wearing gloves. The communicant may receive in the hand or on the tongue. If the priest senses that his fingers have made contact with a person’s hand or mouth, he will use hand sanitizer. Please remember, in order to keep everyone safe, Communion in the hand is to be received by placing the non-dominant hand over the dominant and keeping one’s fingers flat to avoid contact with the hand of the minister. No reaching out to take Holy Communion. On the tongue, tilt the head back and fully extend the tongue until the Sacred Host is placed there.
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