Saint Peter Catholic Church

St. Peter Catholic Church
South Beloit, Illinois
Guidelines for Attending Mass

In order to adhere to the directives established by Bishop Malloy for the return to public Mass, and also to protect everyone’s safety, please follow these procedures:
 

• Sign up to let us know that you will be attending Mass.  This can be done through the Sign-Up Genius link on our parish website, or by calling the parish office during business hours.  We only need a contact name and phone number, and the number of people who will be attending in your group.
• Upon arrival, check in with the usher to ensure that we have the basic contact information for your group.  Then, sit only in the non-taped pews, at a proper distance from any non-family individuals in the pew.
• Use the available hand sanitizer when entering the church, as well as before the reception of communion (if you are receiving communion in the hand).
• All attendees three years and older must wear a mask during their time in the building, except when they are receiving communion.  The mask should cover the nose and mouth.
• Respect a 6-foot distance between non-family individuals when entering and leaving the church, or when waiting in the communion line.
• For the reception of communion: any stations with Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are for communion in the hand only.  Those who wish to receive on the tongue should utilize only the station so designated (offered by a priest or deacon).
• Proceed out of the church after Mass and a brief prayer of thanksgiving, allowing the church cleaners to begin their work.  There is often limited time to complete this task, and so the cleaners must begin immediately following the liturgy.
• No one should congregate or socialize in the narthex after Mass.  Anyone who wishes to socialize after Mass should do so in the parking lot, away from the church’s entrances.

These directives may be adjusted or added to in the future, depending on instructions from the bishop’s office.  Please be attentive in following these directives for the health and safety of all.  Thank you for your patience and attention to these instructions.

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