• Masses will be limited to 25% capacity or around 150 people per Mass (based on the configuration of our building.  The RSVP link for the upcoming weekend Masses is open Monday morning through Friday, at 4:00 p.m. 
• The praying of the rosary prior to daily Mass will need to be refrained.

• Wash your hands. 
• Face masks are required while in the church.
• Please bring your own hand sanitizer or wear gloves.  
• Please do not bring items that contain bleach into the sanctuary as this will damage the pews.

• Only the Gathering Space glass doors will be open, please plan to enter there.
  • The Thayer Road doors will not be open at this time.
• Masks should be worn as soon as you exit your vehicle.
• The church doors will be opened 20 minutes before Mass.
• There will be no admittance in the church once Mass begins. 
• Social distancing in the Gathering Space and church will be monitored.
• Someone from our Parish staff will seat you similar to boarding an airplane (front to back).
• The cry rooms and meeting rooms are closed at this time. 
• The Sacristies are open for Mass ministers only.  No visiting.  Thank you.
• Every pew will be marked for seating with blue tape and we will use only every other pew.
• You may share a pew with your household, but 6 ft. distance is required between households. 
• There will be no seating or standing in the Gathering Space, aisles, or cry room.
• Only one person will be allowed in each restroom at a time.  Wash hands for 20 seconds before returning to your seat.
• The holy water fonts will remain empty.

• Masses will be conducted as you have seen on the Live Stream.
• There will be no altar servers, acolytes or choir.
• Parish staff will serve as ushers until further notice. 
• Please keep your face mask on for the duration of Mass. 
• The gifts of Bread and Wine will not be processed.
• Offertory Baskets will not be passed.  You will be able to place your weekly gift in a basket in the Gathering Space before or after the Mass.  We thank you for your support and encourage you, if you have not done so already, please consider online giving through “Our Sunday Visitor.” 
• No physical contact at the sign of peace or hand holding during the Lord's Prayer.

• Communion will be distributed by priests, deacons and staff only at this time.
• Archbishop Vigneron has announced Holy Communion may be offered in the hand, or on the tongue.  OLV has asked that for your safety, and that of the Minister, you refrain from receiving on the tongue at this time. 
• The Precious Blood (Cup) will not be offered to the congregation.
• Clergy and staff will wash their hands and use sanitizer before distributing Holy Communion.
• The Communion Ministers will come come in a single line down the center of the main aisle, and will offer you Communion by walking through the alternating empty pews.  You need not move—we are coming to you!
• Face masks must be worn.  The Communion Ministers will wear a mask to give Communion.  It is very important that they do not touch the hands of the person receiving Communion.
• After reception in your hand please respond, “AMEN” before removing your mask.  As the minister moves to the next person, consume the Eucharist and re-mask.  If you wish to return to a sitting position after reception you are welcome to do so.

• After the final blessing pews will be dismissed starting from the front of the church-–much like exiting an airplane.  Please do not leave before being prompted, nor “linger” afterwards.  
• Due to the cleaning of the building that must take place between Masses we ask that all leave the building after Mass using the main Gathering Space glass doors.  
• Baskets for the Offertory will be in the Gathering Space, if needed.  Thank you.   
• Sorry, but clergy will not be able to greet or shake hands in the Gathering Space.
• Please do not linger near vehicles in order to allow the next Mass to start on time. 
• If you would dispose of your mask and gloves in your garbage at home that will be appreciated.

• We will continue to implement cleanliness and sanitization practices, including disinfecting pews between every Mass.
• Disinfecting bathrooms, door handles and other frequently touched surfaces occur throughout the day and after each Mass. 
• Parish staff will be required to wear face masks, wash hands and will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms.

DISPENSATION:  Please note that there is no obligation to attend Sunday Mass or holy days for any Catholic in the Archdiocese of Detroit at this time.  This dispensation is in effect through Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  Please remember that for the safety of all that if you are sick, have a fever or cough, have underlying health conditions, or if you have been exposed to someone who is sick (anyone in an “at-risk” category, or uncomfortable in a group setting), please remain home.   It is also recommended that anyone older than 65 years of age (the age group most prone to contracting the virus) remain at home and watch Mass being Live Streamed, or on TV.  

CONFESSIONS are in the annex area of the Gathering Space on Friday mornings, from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and on Saturday afternoons from 3:00-4:30 p.m..  You must wear a mask.  The Confession area will be set up for social distancing.  Please be conscientious of others waiting in line, as well as for the priest’s health and time. 

PRIVATE PRAYER is still available in the Kateri Tekakwitha Chapel 24/7.  Please no more than 5 people be in the chapel at any given time, and know that social distancing will be required. 

Sacraments:

• Weddings, baptisms and funerals will be scheduled as needed and must adhere to the above protocols.