Mass Reservations

Following the guidelines our Masses are offered indoor and outdoors or live streamed through You Tube or Facebook. Please remember that Sunday Masses require a reservation for contact tracing purposes. Please note that Masses will be cancelled in the case of  changes to the Stay At Home order.

 

We will continue to live stream Mass on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and Daily at 8:30 a.m. to encourage those in vulnerable states to attend Mass from home.

Please remember that we must follow the guidelines when attending Masses, including:

• Everyone must wear a face mask at all times.
• Please bring a hand sanitizer and sanitize before receiving Communion.
• Reservations and check in are required for Sunday and Holy Day liturgies.
• Social distance of at least 6 feet at all times.
• Singing is not permitted inside the church building.

Remember that those in vulnerable states are encouraged to not attend an outdoor Mass and instead enjoy our beautiful live stream Masses. Thank you.

• 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass sign up ahead of time is not necessary.
• 8:30 a.m. M, W, F are outdoor (weather permitting); and Tu, Th, Sa are indoor Masses.
• Daily Mass attendees are signed in at the Check in Table outside the main entrance. An email or phone number is taken for Contact Tracing purposes in case of a Covid-19 occurrence.
• Check in is required for all Masses:  daily, weekend and Holy Day Liturgies
• Reservations are required for Weekend and Holy Day Liturgies

 

Daily Mass Information – Monday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday – outdoor Masses (weather permitting)
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday – indoor Masses

It is not necessary to make a reservation for our regular daily Masses.

All daily Mass attendees are required to sign in at the check in table outside Spooncer Hall or the main entrance.  An email or phone number is requested for contact tracing purposes in case of a Covid-19 occurrence.

Guidelines for Masses

It is necessary for us to observe County directives, and those of the Diocese of San Jose, in order to ensure we protect the health and safety of our parishioners wishing to gather for Eucharist. We will require everyone in attendance to follow these guidelines as we come together for our outdoor celebrations.

Live-streamed Masses will continue and we highly recommend those who are sick or vulnerable stay home for Mass. There is no obligation to attend Sunday Mass and you are welcome to stream our Mass from home until you are ready to return. 9:00 AM Sunday and Daily 8:30 AM Masses are available of Facebook and YouTube 

 

• All persons over the age of six are required to wear a face covering.
• Face coverings are required in all locations of our property, outside and inside, including the parking lot. Please place face covering on before leaving your car.
• All persons are required to distance 6 feet from others outside their household.
• Hands must be sanitized before entering the worship space and before receiving communion. If possible, please bring your own hand santizer.
• Please do not attend Mass in person if your temperature is above normal or you are feeling ill/have symptoms of any kind.
• Please only use the public restrooms in the church building during Masses. All other buildings are closed.

 

Before Mass:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before Mass. Park in the front parking lot and use the Rectory side sidewalk to get to the gathering area in front of the church. Put your face covering on as you leave your car. Proceed to the check in table in front of the parish center. As you wait to check in please observe 6-foot distances.
• Check in area will have hand sanitizer, extra masks, gloves if you prefer, and a collection basket if you are not participating in online giving. After checking in, please use sanitizer (provided at table or your own) and proceed to the seating area.

 

During Mass:

• Singing is not allowed by congregation during indoor Masses.
• Please use hand sanitizer before receiving Communion.
• Indoor attendees- please process up to altar, section by section as invited by Presider/Usher keeping a 6 feet distance. Fully extend your arms and hold out your hands to receive the Body of Christ.  Please do not lower your face covering to consume the Eucharist until you have stepped away.
• Outdoor attendees – please stay at your seat. The Presider or Eucharistic Minister will come to you.  Fully extend your arms and hold out your hands to receive the Body of Christ.  Please do not lower your face covering to consume the Eucharist until he/she has stepped away.

 

After Mass:

• We may not congregate and visit after Mass.   Please sanitize your seat or pew with the provided disinfectant wipes.  Used wipes should be placed in the garbage at the street side exits of the church or at the sides of the seating in the outside worship area.
• Please exit at the two street side exits, not the vestibule.
• Please leave the worship areas quietly, keeping a 6 feet distance between your household and others.
• The chapel is not open for praying at this time.
• Please do not linger and socialize after Mass.

Thank you for your attention to these details. We look forward to seeing you soon.