Our Lady of Good Help & St. Theresa's

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

PUBLIC MASSES RESUMED THE WEEKEND OF MAY 30/31st. DAILY MASSE ON MONDAY, JUNE 1st. However, there will be restrictions and limits on the amount of people for Mass (25% capacity).

The weekend Mass Schedule (Beginning 5/30) 4:30 PM Saturday Vigil @ St. Theresa. (Confessions 3:30 until 4:15 @ St. T) Sunday: 8 AM & 10 AM @ OLGH, 11:30 AM @ St. Theresa. Daily Mass (Monday- Thursday) 8:30 AM @ St. Theresa.

**Regarding on-line Mass: We are doing our very best to continue this important service, since the majority of our parishioners cannot be present for weekend Mass. Due to complications posed by the reopening of public Masses, we are still trying to navigate how to do this consistently, as it is more complicated than it appears! The goal on our end is to stream Sunday Mass @ 10 AM, but now it is difficult to guarantee this for the next few weeks. Please be patient as we work out the kinks, as our videographer's schedule has changed, and we are facing other complications regarding the technical side. Thank you!

**INFORMATION REGARDING REOPENING PROCEDURES.**

Catholics will continue to be dispensed from Sunday Mass and Holy Day Masses for the foreseeable future. While public Masses will resume, vulnerable populations, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions are asked to follow the most up to date health regulations and remain at home. There are many who might feel uncomfortable returning to Mass. They, too, have legitimate reason to remain at home. **IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS (NOT ALLERGIES), YOU MUST STAY HOME. **

Access to Mass will be limited in order to prevent risk of infection. Based on state law, attendance at Mass is limited to 25 % of the church's capacity as specified in the fire code. This means the limit at OLGH is 100 and at St. Theresa 70 per Mass. We will be using the “First come first serve” model. (A reservation system is impractical and presents many complications.) Pews will be cordoned off in accordance with the “six feet social spacing” requirements. Only designated entrances in both churches may be used.

HYGIENE: Both churches will be sanitized after every Mass or event. To ensure everyone's safety, parish staff or volunteers will sanitize commonly touched surfaces and pews before and after every celebration of Mass. Parishioners will be expected to sanitize their hands immediately upon entry to the church. (Hand sanitizer station will be located as you enter the main body of the church). Likewise, masks are strongly encouraged to be worn. (Please note, the diocesan regulations prohibit the priest from wearing masks during the Mass). The priest will sanitize his hands before distributing Holy Communion. The use of Extraordinary Ministers will be suspended for the foreseeable future. Communion may still be received on the tongue (which is more sanitary), but those who wish to receive in this manner should wait until the end on the communion line. Also, individuals are NOT required to receive the Eucharist at every Mass. One can refrain from receiving Holy Communion and make an act of spiritual communion instead. **The guidelines state that masks and gloves are NOT to be worn when receiving communion!

Please note a few other liturgical adaptations; The offertory gifts will not be brought forward by the family and the sign of peace will no longer be offered at Mass. Pew missals will be removed as will Holy Water from the fonts. However, blessed bottles of holy water will be provided for parishioners. The weekly collection will be taken in a safe manner. Collectors will be required to wear masks and gloves. However, parishioners are encouraged to utilize online giving or “mail-in” their offerings to the parish office as much as possible.

OTHER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR PARISH! MASS WILL BE STREAMED ON THIS WEBSITE AND THE "SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER" FACEBOOK PAGE & YOUTUBE CHANNEL. LIKE OR SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PAGES!

**The weekly Parish Bulletin can be found by clicking on the "More" tab at the top of this webpage. Religious Ed. Registration forms for 2020-21 are posted in the religious education page, which can be found by clicking the "more" tab /parish information at the top of this webpage.**

OLGH SVDP Food Pantry Update: For the foreseeable future, the food pantry will be open on the first Saturday of the month between the hours of 9 AM and 10 AM. Food will be packaged and delivered to your car and we ask everyone stay in their vehicle. This will take the place of the regular Tuesday openings. The SVDP Clothing bins are closed until further notice.

FINANCIAL IMPACT ON OUR PARISH: We are still dependent on your support, as our bills don't cease! Please consider mailing your budget envelopes to the parish office or use online giving, with the link on this page.

God bless and stay safe! St. Theresa of the Child Jesus and Our Lady of Good Help, Pray for us!

Our Lady of Good Help Parish & St. Theresa Shrine. Burrillville, RI.

Our Lady of Good Help Parish & St. Theresa Shrine. Burrillville, RI.

Weekend Mass - 10 AM Premiere

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

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Shrine Pilgrimages

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"Grateful For God's Providence"

"Grateful For God's Providence"

Our Lady of Good Help Parish & St. Theresa Shrine. Burrillville, RI.

Our Lady of Good Help Parish & St. Theresa Shrine. Burrillville, RI.

Weekend Mass - 10 AM Premiere

Donate to support our parish weekly with online giving.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Shrine Pilgrimages

"Grateful For God's Providence"

Shrine Pilgrimages

Mass Times

"Grateful For God's Providence"

Shrine Pilgrimages

"Grateful For God's Providence"

"Grateful For God's Providence"

"Grateful For God's Providence"

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