As the state re-opens, as a precautionary measure we will be doing phased re-opening. Following directives are effective for the month of June

We will be continuing to stream the weekly Holy Mass.

Relaxing the pe-registration requirement to attend the Holy Mass.

Mask Advisory

Though not mandatory, we advise the members to wear the mask while inside the church.

However, non-vaccinated members expected to wear the mask at all times (per the State mandate).

Social Distancing

Seating downstairs will be relaxed and alternate aisle will be opened for seating.

Balcony reserved for Non-vaccinated parishioners and parishioners who prefer social distancing.

Cleaning/Sanitizer/Disinfecting

Wiping down pews We will continue the existing process of parishioners wiping down pew weekday and Saturday masses.

Disinfecting For Sunday mass Church will be sanitized by Volunteers assigned by family unit assignment.

Sanitizer We have placed auto dispensing hand-sanitizers in the main foyer of the church. Please apply first for you, before you help the young kids in sanitizing

Liturgy

When giving “Peace” please do so from a distance.

During Communion, please remain in your pews. Priest will bring Communion to you. Please stand and receive the communion in your hands.

During feast on your way out, when venerating the saints, please offer so without touching.

Church Facility Rental

Rental of the church facility continues to be on-hold.

As we are exercising caution in the reopening the church, we would encourage our Parishioners to follow the guidelines when you do plan to attend Qurbana in the church

• All who wish to attend the Qurbana or service in church will have to be registered

• If you or anybody in your family exhibits any of the COVID-19 Symptoms, we request you to please remain indoors

• Please do notify the Parish Office parishoffice@smcboston.org if you show symptoms of COVID-19 and have tested positive atleast a week after last attending a service in church

• The Church Alter, Tabernacle, Sacristy, tand the side rooms along with the space used by choir is open only for specific church staff and would request the Parishioners to please refrain from crowding in and around these space.

• As usual, please refrain from crowding at the Church Entrance, Exits and the Rectory areas. Also please minimize socializing among non-household members within the Church premises

• Please continue to use the restrooms in the Rectory. We hope to complete the basement bathrooms shortly

• Please always wear your masks within the church

• Please be seated on either side of the pews with appropriate distance. We also encourage the use of the Church Balcony as additional space to be used during the Qurbana

• When giving “Peace” please do so from a distance

• During Communion, please remain in your pews. Father will bring Communion to you

• Please remain standing and receive the communion in your hands as Father comes to your pew

• After the final blessing, please do remain in your pews for the Usher to guide you towards the exit

• Before leaving, please use the paper towel and sanitizing sprays near the window to clean the space you used. This is for added caution.

• Please exit the church only through the door on the left of the church (by the Tabernacle) which leads directly to the parking lot

• Please maintain 6 feet distance as you approach the exit. The stops are marked on the floor as guidance to maintain the distance

The basement is closed for renovation so access to restrooms will be restricted. Restroom in the rectory is to be used

We hope that you all understand that in this time of the pandemic, we cannot socialize within the Church Buildings. Thank you for your consideration