Preaching Goes Viral

Latest information on San Diego DioceseResponse to COVID-19

[don't use] In-person communal gatherings (adapted)

If during mass, the use of a restroom becomes necessary. Please follow posted hygiene and sanitation measures. Mass may be shorter than usual. Choirs will not be scheduled and congregational singing will not be possible. The offertory procession of gifts of bread and wine will not take place. There will be no holding hands during the Lord's prayer or physical exchange of the sign of peace. Communion will be available under the form of consecrated bread alone and will be distributed in the hand. After mass has ended pay close attention to communion instructions and follow the markings on the floor to ensure a safe distance from others. As you approach the minister for communion, move your mask away from your mouth and nose. After you have received the host in your hand and place it in your mouth, move your mask back into position and proceed to depart. If the minister distributing communion accidentally touches a communicans hand, he or she will use hand sanitizer before continuing to distribute communion to others, bulletins and other printed materials may be available for you to take, as you depart, they may also be available on your parish website. Clergy will not greet guests after mass, and there are to be no gatherings of people. For any reason after mass, please proceed directly to your vehicle and maintain an awareness of your proximity to others at all times.

2022-12-16

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Diego