June 7, 2020

Dear Parishioners, 

Bishop Brennan has informed us that beginning the weekend of June 14th, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, we will be able to gather as a community to celebrate the Eucharist, although with some modifications and limitations. Please understand that the dispensation from Sunday Mass remains in place indefinitely and there is no obligation to attend Mass. Attending Mass in person is an option for those who are healthy and would like to do so.

We will begin with a limited number of Masses during this gradual reopening; the Mass schedule will be expanded in the future as guidelines change. State of California re-opening rules provide that the number of people allowed at one time is limited to 25% percent of the normal seating capacity, or 100 persons, whichever is lower. In our case the limit will be 100 in the Cathedral and 50 in Cathedral Basement, 95 in Singleton hall, including the celebrant and liturgical ministers. In order to help us be better prepared to welcome you safely, and to ensure that we have space for all who attend, we have concluded to hold Mass in these 3 locations with the exception of Live-Stream Video in the Cathedral basement.

Please call the parish office to RSVP a seat to attend Mass (559) 485-6210 Monday through Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm 

Commencing June 14, 2020, Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ we will hold Mass simultaneously in Cathedral, Singleton Hall and Live-stream Video in Cathedral Basement at 7:00 am Spanish, 9:00 am English and 11:00 am Spanish. 

There will be three main mandatory safety components for those choosing to attend Mass in person:

1) Observe proper social distancing of six feet radial distance at all times.

Ushers will seat persons in an orderly manner to ensure distancing protocols are followed. Please respect the seating directives of the ushers. Family members living in the same household may sit together without the six feet of separation. 

2) Face masks are required at all times for adults and children over 11 years of age (please bring your own). 

You will not be allowed to enter without a face mask; the mask must remain on at all times.

3) Sanitation (individuals must sanitize their hands before Mass)

Sanitizer will be provided at the entrance. The church, church basement and hall will be sanitized before each Mass.

Temporary Directive
There will be temporary liturgical changes until further notice.

• During the Mass, the formal procession will not take place. 
• We will not have instrumental music. 
• No holding hands during the Lord's Prayer, and no exchange of the sign of peace.
• Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass, and on the hand only. 
• Everyone will be asked to make their way to their cars immediately after Mass.
• Socializing before or after Mass is not permitted for everyone’s safety.  

Please remember that we express our love for one another by observing safety protocols. Those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or flu-like symptoms, are not feeling well, or are in higher-risk groups because of age or underlying health conditions, are encouraged to please stay home and participate in our live-streamed Mass.

I wish to express my gratitude for your sacrificial gifts in support of the parish, and also for your patience and understanding during this challenging time.

I look forward to welcoming you back.

Sincerely, 

Fr. Sal Gonzalez, Rector