A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR

As of early August, media reports have indicated significant spikes in coronavirus cases in most states and in Mercer and Camden counties in NJ.

The parish office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday @ 8:30am

The building will be open weekdays from 8:00am-4:30pm

Our Lady of Mercy Church will remain closed on weekdays

We will follow a normal schedule of Masses at both churches on weekends, but with 1/3 capacity, many safety restrictions, and potential overflow into Petri Hall

There will be no morning prayer

STM: 5:00pm Vigil, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am

OLM: 7:00pm Vigil, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am

Outdoor confessions will be offered Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm

Finally, the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation remains in effect until further notice. We do NOT want anyone to feel obligated to come if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe

• COVID-19 is still extremely contagious, especially indoors or in closed settings

• Live-streamed Mass will continue @ 11:00am

• Anyone who is sick or at risk should NOT come to church; that is NOT punitive but, rather, common sense and an act of charity toward your neighbor

• Masks must be worn (no exceptions), physical contact of any kind must be avoided, social distancing must be practiced, proper sanitation must be observed at all public, in church Masses.

Those who do choose to come will see many necessary changes:

• All missals, hymnals, printed materials & pamphlets have been removed from the churches

• Holy Water fonts or receptacles have been emptied

• Congregational singing is discouraged

• Choirs are not to be used

• The presentation of offertory gifts is prohibited

• Physical contact of any kind at the sign of peace is prohibited

• A single file, socially distant communion line will form

• Communion in the hand is strongly preferred

• An orderly exit from the church must occur, dismissal pew by pew

• Only clergy will be permitted in the sanctuary

• No public gatherings or greetings before or after Mass

• Group devotional observances, and parish social gatherings are suspended until further notice

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