St. Michael Parish

PUBLIC MASS TO RESUME AT SAINT MICHAEL CHURCH
STARTING MONDAY JUNE 15^th WITH 12:05 p.m. MASS 

After consultation with State and local officials, Cardinal Tobin has granted permission for all parishes in the Archdiocese of Newark to resume public celebrations of weekday and Sunday Mass, as well as Baptisms, weddings , funerals and other liturgies, beginning Monday June 15^th. 
  
The first public Mass in three months at Saint Michael Church will be celebrated this Monday,  June 15^th,  at 12:05 p.m. With that,  we will resume the Mass schedule in place here before the pandemic: Mass at 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday; anticipated Mass at 4:00 p.m. Saturdays, and Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. (Vietnamese), 10:30 a.m. (English) and 6:30 p.m. (English).
     
While we are overjoyed to be able to worship together once again, we must continue with many of the precautions we have all been taking to avoid spread of the coronavirus. Everyone coming into Saint Michael Church will be required to wear a mask or face covering at all times except when receiving Holy Communion.  Because some people feel it is more difficult to breathe in a hospital-type mask and because our church does not have air-conditioning,  visitors to Saint Michael Church may want to use an all-cotton bandana or scarf as a face covering when visiting here.
     
To maintain social distancing, sections of our pews will be cordoned off. Also, as an additional precaution against spreading germs, we will not be allowed to provide the missal booklets that were previously available for use at Mass. Individuals, however, will be welcome to bring in their own prayer books or e-devices for personal use during liturgies.
     
At Mass, the Holy Eucharist will be distributed only under the form of the Host; the Precious Blood will not be administered. At the Sign of Peace, we will refrain from physical contact.
    
Hand sanitizer dispensers will be placed just inside the church entrance for all to use. 
     
Please remember, if you don’t feel well, stay home and take care of yourself. Moreover, Cardinal Tobin has announced that, due to continuing concerns about covid-19, until further notice the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays or on Holy Days of Obligation is suspended for all the faithful in the Archdiocese of Newark. 
     
We are grateful to all who have continued to support Saint Michael Church with their prayers and resources during this time. Contributions can still be made to the parish by regular mail or online here: /giving.  
     
Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have regarding this “new normal” for our parish life.

 
Father Tom Quinn, Pastor
fathertomquinn@gmail.com; 201-653-7328, ext. 101
 
Roxanne Clark, Pastoral Associate
rdcsing@yahoo.com; 201-653-7328, ext. 100
 
Angelique Quinones, Director of Religious Education
Aquinones26@yahoo.com; 201-653-7328