June 2, 2020
Dear Parishioners,
It is so good to be able to welcome you back to St. Cecilia’s!   If you can join us, know that your presence is a gift to all of us!   The guidelines listed below will continue to be implemented for the foreseeable future:

Diocesan Restrictions

+ Omission of the Sign of Peace.
+ Communion in the hand only.
+ Holy Water fonts to remain empty and covered.
+ Physical distancing (6 ft. minimum) at all times.
+ Masks are required.

Additional Diocesan/Parish Guidelines
[Click Here for the Directives issued by the Diocese]

• Bishop has extended the dispensation of obligation to attend Sunday Mass at this time.
• Those who are vulnerable should not attend Mass in person.
• Masks must be worn prior to leaving your vehicle.
• The Main Street entrance to the church will remain locked until further notice.
• The Children’s Room will not be available for seating.
• Please do not congregate in the church facility.
• Please follow the usher’s directives.
• Communion will be distributed as Mass is dismissed. Please reverently exit immediately after receiving the Eucharist.
• Reconciliation on Saturdays from 3:00-3:30 PM will take place in the Vesting Sacristy.
• Bring your own hand sanitizer if possible.
• Please be patient throughout this process as it continues to evolve.
• Parish social gatherings and pastoral home visits are not allowed.

Understand that we have legally mandated occupancy numbers. Kindly know that it is not our intention to turn anyone away, however, we must adhere to these restrictions. A full list of Diocesan directives are available at www.saintceciliawilbraham.org  and www.diospringfield.org.  How blessed we are that once again we can gather as a parish family!  May our Good God bless our world with peace and healing!

Fr. John & the Parish Staff