St. Francis of Assisi Church

At this time (March 17, 2022) as we experience a reprieve from afflictions caused by the Corona virus pandemic, the following shall constitute our current COVID-19 Protocol during worships and gatherings:

• The use of facemasks is generally optional. However, its use, especially by vulnerable persons or to protect vulnerable persons, is encouraged.
• Properly ventilate public spaces.
• Social distancing between individuals at Mass and gatherings whenever possible.
• Washing hands to reduce chances of passing on contagion.
• To protect vulnerable persons, wearing facemasks and social distancing are required at the 5:00 PM Masses.
• People who are not vaccinated but wish to volunteer in public ministries are strongly encouraged to use facemasks. (Those in ministry with minors should be vaccinated.) 
• Fully vaccinated as well as unvaccinated individuals who are immune compromised, including those undergoing transplant or cancer treatment, should seek the guidance of their clinical care team before discontinuing mask use.
• People who are vaccinated and develop symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested for COVID-19.  Volunteers who develop symptoms of COVID-19 should withdraw from service until they obtain a negative COVID-19 test and are symptom-free.

• Liturgical processions and recessions with the casket and pall bearers will resume.
• There will be no limit to number of attendees per family.
• Viewing in the church will resume.
• There will be NO presentation of gifts (bread and wine) by family.

Weddings:  Sunday Mass protocol will be followed.
Quinceañeras: Sunday Mass protocol will be followed.
Baptisms: Sunday Mass protocol will be followed.
First Holy Communions:  Sunday Mass protocol will be followed.

Thank you very much for your understanding and compliance.

Sincerely yours in Christ Jesus,

Fr. Samuel Jandeh, VC
Pastor