Mass at Lourdes

As of September 2, 2021

Public Masses at Our Lady of Lourdes will follow the protocols outlined below.  As we navigate through the pandemic, we will continue to monitor health requirements and will adjust our protocols accordingly.

• Registration is not required to attend Mass
• Masks are strongly encouraged during all indoor liturgies and indoor activities at Lourdes
• Beginning the first weekend of September, communion will be distributed in opposite directions – with one aisle beginning in the front and the other in the back of church
• Parishioners and friends, not of the same family, are asked to maintain social distancing throughout liturgy, including when receiving communion
• Any parishioner or friend attending Mass who is concerned about social distancing will be shown seats in areas of the church that are more open, if available 
• The start of the choir season will be delayed until October
• Baptisms within Mass will be delayed until further notice
• The re-filling of holy water fonts will also be delayed until further notice
• Communion will only be given in the hands until further notice
• Parishioners and friends are strongly encouraged to become fully vaccinated
• Please do not attend Mass if you are not feeling well, are Covid-19 positive, or have been in contact during the last 14 days with someone who is Covid-19 positive. 
• If you or a member of your party test positive for Covid-19 within 14 days of attending a Mass, please call Our Lady of Lourdes at 612-379-2259.