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Sunday 10:30AM-12:00 noon
Monday-Wednesday-Friday
8:00-9:30AM
The following pertains to PHASE 1 OPENING at SAINT MARY, Closter. Note: these hours and procedures are subject to change based on directives from the Archdiocese and civil authorities and the experience at Saint Mary’s.
1. In accord with national, state and local health directives, those who show symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to an infected person are not permitted to enter the church for 14 days, i.e. when they have competed quarantine.
2. Individuals and families of different households must maintain social distancing (six feet) between each person while in the church.
3. Sections of the church and even specific pews will be marked specifically for sitting. Other sections will be roped off. The door by the convent/ramp will be open. All others locked.
4. All entering the church are required to wear a mask and sanitize hands at the doors of the church. We will do our best to keep sanitizer handy. Doors will be propped open to cut down on people touching surfaces
5. Visitors are asked to sit or stand only in designated areas. Please do not touch surfaces if you can avoid such, i.e. statues, altar rail, window handles, a pew that you may not be sitting in, etc. Please do not leave anything behind: tissues, prayer books, prayer cards, etc.
6. Bathroom will be closed.
7. The church will be wiped down and disinfected after each opening and closing.
8. There will be a staff member in the church during these times. Thank you for offering them complete and cheerful cooperation. -
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Gn 11:1-9Responsorial Psalm Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30Reading 2 Rom 8:22-27Gospel Jn 7:37-39
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Gradual Opening of St. Mary's Church
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered by appointment only by calling Father Joe, at the parish office. Further details beyond the following will be discussed:
a. Confessionals are not to be used.
b. Social distancing must be maintained by those waiting for the sacrament and attention be given to maintaining the seal of confession.
c. Masks must be worn by confessor and penitent.
. The Parish office remains closed. Grace, our secretary, and staff are checking email and phone messages.
The obligation to participate in Sunday Mass remains lifted.
The Parish will continue to live stream Holy Mass on Sundays at 9:30 am. Please do not come to the church at this time. Watch on St Mary's FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/stmarycloster.org
The specific date for the commencement of Phase Two will be announced. Consideration will be given to the policies of state and local authorities.
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Fr. Joe take on additional ministry
The Pastor of the Church of Saint Pius X, Old Tappan, New Jersey, has been assigned to a new pastorate. Saint Mary’s Pastor, Father Joseph Scarangella, has been appointed by Cardinal Tobin to serve as temporary administrator of Saint Pius X Church until a new Pastor is named. Father Joe remains the Pastor of Saint Mary’s.
We pray for the parishioners of Saint Pius as they await a new Pastor and for Father Joe in his ministry at Saint Mary’s and Saint Pius. Pray and act for genuine vocations to the priesthood! -
PANDEMIC INTERCESSIONS
By Sister Barbara Ann Webster, OSF
Prayer is foremost. Help me Lord to turn to you in my need .
Allow me, Lord, to adjust to my current situation with hope in your divine love.
Never let me stray from my faith in you.
Distancing is hard. Help me to be conscious of it.
Everyone is in this. Let me think of others, including them in prayer.
May my trust in you, Lord, never waver.
Isolation creates loneliness. Help me find ways to bring hope to others.
Create in me, Lord, a loving and generous heart.
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