REGARDING CONTAGIOUS DISEASES such as the flu and the Coronavirus
If you are experiencing any symptoms—please exercise your best judgment about attending Mass or parish events
If you are sick, please stay home and know that you are not obligated to attend Mass when you are ill.
If you are reluctant to shake hands during the sign of peace—you are not required to do this
the Bishop has not issued a diocesan-wide mandate to cease the use of the Communion Cup or the Sign of Peace and, as of this time, is leaving this decision up to each pastor
as of this time, I see no need to suspend the use of the Communion Cup or the Sign of Peace and leave it up to the discretion of each parishioner to choose whether or not to receive from the Cup or shake another’s hand during the Sign of Peace
encourage everyone to be vigilant with
the washing of hands and a regular basis
covering your mouth with your inner elbow coughing or sneezing