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Masses Reopened
Dear St. Bridget’s Parishioner,
WELCOME BACK! What a joy it is to welcome you back to the celebration of public Masses in our church and know how deeply the staff and I have missed you over these nearly three months! While we have enjoyed recording the video Masses for you, and plan to continue to do so, there is no substitute for praying with a present assembly to share the Eucharist. That being said, it is our desire to allow us all to worship in both a prayerful and safe atmosphere as the corona virus pandemic continues.
Enclosed with this mailing you will find the NEW MASS SCHEDULE (OVER) and several other sheets to help inform and prepare you for the changes in procedures and protocol that you will experience when you return to Mass. They can be summarized by three important concepts:
SOCIAL DISTANCING, SANITATION, AND USE OF MASKS.
Initially, we will not require advance registration, but we may quickly need to change that policy if seating capacity becomes an issue. The Social Hall will be available if necessary for overflow seating. The Church space is marked for social distanced seating (2 of every 3 pews roped off and parishioner seating 6 feet apart – families are an exception). Given these requirements the Church’s usable seating is reduced to roughly 83.
Especially at first, we advise you to try to arrive 30 minutes in advance. Because of the vulnerability of the elderly and concern for their health, it is strongly recommended that those 65 or older continue to watch the Mass from home for now. It is also strongly recommended that all attending wear face masks, use a restroom at home, and bring their own hand sanitizer.
You will be greeted as you enter and asked to register so that we would be able to contact you to alert you to any future health threat from a Covid positive person at the Mass. The ushers will direct you to your seat, so please follow their instructions. We will fill the church from front to back. During the Mass we ask that you keep your mask in place and refrain for now from congregational singing. No collection baskets will be passed, rather we ask that you drop your envelope/offering in the basket (near the St. Bridget statue) as you enter or exit. Thank you – your continued financial support is greatly needed and appreciated.
Communion will be after Mass in three lines as you exit, with further specific instructions given beforehand. Please wait for the usher to dismiss your pew. After receiving, we ask that you not congregate in the Narthex but rather move on immediately to the parking lot.
Thank you so much for your faith, your patience and understanding, your attendance and your support of St. Bridget’s. May God bless you and keep you healthy in His loving care.
-Fr. Dave
NEW TEMPORARY MASS SCHEDULE
(EFFECTIVE June 13, 2020)
WEEKENDS:
Saturday:
Confessions: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (Social Hall)
Mass: 5:00 PM (Church)
Sunday:
Mass: 9:00 AM (Church)
(Return to 8am & 10 am Mass times as attendance warrants)
WEEKDAYS:
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday: Adoration begins at 9:00 AM
Mass – 12:00 Noon
Benediction – 4:45 PM
Confessions – 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Church)
Wednesday: Mass – 9:00 AM (Church)
Thursday: Mass – 9:00 AM (Church)
Friday: Mass – 9:00 AM (Church)
1st Saturday: Mass – 9:00 AM (Church)
(5:00 Saturday & all Weekday Masses recorded for internet viewing)
You can find the "What to expect..." document HERE
You can find the "Safely Returning to Mass" document HERE
You can find the "Safely Retruning to Communion" document HERE -
Parish Office CLOSED
The Parish Office is currently CLOSED due to the Coronavirus and the "Stay Home" executive order. We will still be available through our Facebook page, our website, our myParish app, phone and email. We are all in this together and we continue to hold each and everyone of you in our prayers. God bless, The St. Bridget of Sweden Staff
You can read Archbishop Bernard Hebda's statement about the executive order, click HERE -
Covid-19 Resources
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul Coronavrus Updates
St. Bridget of Sweden Facebook Page
Center for Disease Control Announcements
Minnesota Department of Health
Chisago County Alerts and Information
City of Lindstrom Facebook Page
Chisago Lakes School District
