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RETURNING TO NORMAL LITURGICAL PRACTICES, EFFECTIVE MAY 7, 2021

We have received a notice from the Diocese about changes to be made in light of the updated health guidelines by the Governor and the Rhode Island Department of Health.

THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE REINTRODUCED AT THIS TIME:

• Indoor seating capacity has been increased and physical (social)      distancing is reduced from 6 feet to 3 feet.
• The practice of making reservations should cease.
• Markings, tape, Plexiglas and other signage related to COVID      restrictions are to be removed.
• Hymnals can be placed in the pew.
• Congregational singing may resume, keeping in mind the recommended      physical distancing set forth by the RI Department of Health.
• Holy Water fonts may be filled.
• The sanitization of the church after every Mass is not necessary.

THE FOLLOWING SHOULD CONTINUE 

TO BE OBSERVED:

• Hand sanitizing upon entering the church.
• The use of a face mask is still required while indoors for large gatherings.
• Proper hand hygiene is encouraged, especially at the time of Holy      Communion.
• The distribution of the Precious Blood at Holy Communion remains      suspended.
• Allow for proper ventilation for increased airflow and HVAC      filtration.
• Avoid unnecessary crowding at the entrances of the church and in      the aisles.

Parishioners should maintain the recommended physical distance between each other with the exception for members of the same household while seated in the pews.