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February 26, 2022

Given our current situation, and taking into consideration CDC guidelines, the following additional safety measures are being put in place. They should be implemented as much as is feasible for this weekend and by no later than next weekend.

1. We urge that masks be worn by everyone (over the age of 2) at any indoor gathering or public space, including the liturgy. We especially urge priests, deacons, and other ministers to set a good example in this regard.
a. At the liturgy, masks must be worn by those distributing communion.
b. If any gathering consists only of those vaccinated, masks may be omitted.
2. Parishes should return to social distancing measures, in a manner that works best for their community.
3. Congregational singing is temporarily suspended. A single, masked and vaccinated cantor may be used.
a. If the liturgy is celebrated outdoors, masked members of the assembly may also sing.

We hope that these changes will be short-lived. The pandemic seems to be exhibiting an up-and-down pattern, so it is hoped that this surge will peak soon and start to decline. However, it may be that large events and the return to school may prolong this wave. We just have to wait and see. But, as soon as it is possible, we will relax these precautions.