Concerns and Cautions in Regards to the Virus

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The Bishop has directed the following precautions for Masses

  • He has granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days to the following persons most susceptible to the effects of the Corona virus/COVID 19:
    • Those 60 years of age or older
    • Those with chronic illness, and
    • Those with immune system deficiencies
    • The dispensation is also extended to those caring for people who are presently ill or who assist those in the three groups indicated.
  • Cease distribution of the Precious Blood (Christ is full present under both species of the Blessed Sacrament
  • Refrain from shaking hands during the Sign of the Peace (bow or verbal gesture is appropriate)
  • Remove Holy Water from Baptismal and Holy Water fonts.
  • Additional information for Individuals

Additionally, based on our meeting this morning, Fr Oscar directs the following are in effect for our Parish (OLBS) until further notice:

  • No Children’s Liturgy
  • No Sunday School classes
  • No Youth Group this Sunday
  • No movie night next Tuesday
  • No Rosary or Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings
  • No receiving of the Blessed Sacrament on the tongue (must receive in the hands)

Additional information about our diocesan efforts can be found and will be frequently updated at www.richmonddiocese.org/coronavirus. Further resources are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Virginia Department of Health.

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