Professional sports are back at least for now. Major League Baseball though has been rattled by a number

of positive Covid-19 tests for players and staff in a number of teams which has necessitated the cancelation 

or postponement of games.  This along with a slight increase in positive diagnosis locally should cause us

to pause for a moment and take it slow.

Although we are in a better place with the pandemic it is still risky to gather in Church even with keeping

all the necessary directives from the  State, the  City, and the Archdiocese.

Please remember that the dispensation from the obligation for Sunday Mass continues and that the 

Cardinal and I encourage people to stay safe. I look forward to the day where all of us can again gather

but now is not the right time for many.

If you need anything or we can assist you in any way, please feel free to call me (617-686-0290) or Julie

at the rectory.

                                                                                                       Fr. Jack

                                                                                             617-686-0290

                              Solemnity of the  Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

                                           (not a Holy Day of Obligation this year)

                                                  Saturday, August 15^th

                                                Morning Mass – 8:00 A.M.

 COVID-19 Important Information

1.  In keeping with the directives of the  Commonwealth, we are limiting the number

of people who come into the Church. It is not toexceed 40% with additional provisions

for social distancing.

2. Mask should be worn unless one is under the age of two or have an exemption for

some medical reason. Parents should judge for  children between ages two and four.

3. Social distancing is important. Clearly family members can be close to one another.

But in other cases, try to maintain a six-foot  distance.

4. There is no Offertory Collection by basket. There will be receptacles at the doors

for the offering.

5. There will be no Sign of Peace

6. Reception of Holy Communion is only by hand. Both the minister of the Eucharist and the

 communicant will have masks on at the time of distribution.

7. Between Services the Church (including the bathroom) will be cleaned and sanitized.

8. All who attend Mass are invited to write their name and contact information so that

if we learn that someone tested positive  for Covid-19 we can be in touch with you.  If this does happen 

it will also be put on the parish website.

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