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Update Effective June 19/20, 2021
1. Cardinal Seán, in conjunction with most of the diocesan bishops of upper New England, will reinstitute the obligation to attend Sunday Mass as of June 19th and 20th.
2. This means that if you are able to attend Mass, it is an obligation of being a Catholic to attend every weekend. Watching the livestream does not qualify as fulfilling the obligation for those that are able to attend Mass.
3. Of course, there are many reasons why the obligation may not apply to you, such as: if you are sick or caring for a sick relative, if you are unable to get a ride, if you are homebound, if you are unvaccinated or worried about getting covid, if the heat is too much for you - to name the most obvious.
1. Cardinal Seán, in conjunction with most of the diocesan bishops of upper New England, will reinstitute the obligation to attend Sunday Mass as of June 19th and 20th.
2. This means that if you are able to attend Mass, it is an obligation of being a Catholic to attend every weekend. Watching the livestream does not qualify as fulfilling the obligation for those that are able to attend Mass.
3. Of course, there are many reasons why the obligation may not apply to you, such as: if you are sick or caring for a sick relative, if you are unable to get a ride, if you are homebound, if you are unvaccinated or worried about getting covid, if the heat is too much for you - to name the most obvious.
Update -- June 9, 2021
1. As of June 9th, we will be opening up the entire church and removing social distancing restrictions.
2. Different people will be ready to take off their masks and sit near one another at different times.
3. Anyone who wishes to continue to wear a mask may do so. Everyone else is encouraged to exercise charity and maintain social distancing from those wearing masks.
1. As of June 9th, we will be opening up the entire church and removing social distancing restrictions.
2. Different people will be ready to take off their masks and sit near one another at different times.
3. Anyone who wishes to continue to wear a mask may do so. Everyone else is encouraged to exercise charity and maintain social distancing from those wearing masks.
Key Points -- May 29, 2021
1. As of May 29, masks are no longer required for vaccinated people in the State of Massachusetts. The State does advise that non-vaccinated people continue to wear masks.
2. The dispensation from the obligation for coming to Sunday Mass has not yet been lifted, and even when it is, if a parishioner is feeling ill they should remain at home.
3. Different people will be ready to take off their masks and sit near one another at different times. St. Theresa Parish is prepared to accomodate those who are ready to take off their masks and sit near others and those who are not.
4. Anyone who wishes to continue to wear a mask may do so.
5. If the parish becomes aware that a COVID positive person has attended Mass, we will post a notice on our website. Parishioners should keep an eye on the website in case of such an announcement.
6. Click the red button below to read the full guidelines.
1. As of May 29, masks are no longer required for vaccinated people in the State of Massachusetts. The State does advise that non-vaccinated people continue to wear masks.
2. The dispensation from the obligation for coming to Sunday Mass has not yet been lifted, and even when it is, if a parishioner is feeling ill they should remain at home.
3. Different people will be ready to take off their masks and sit near one another at different times. St. Theresa Parish is prepared to accomodate those who are ready to take off their masks and sit near others and those who are not.
4. Anyone who wishes to continue to wear a mask may do so.
5. If the parish becomes aware that a COVID positive person has attended Mass, we will post a notice on our website. Parishioners should keep an eye on the website in case of such an announcement.
6. Click the red button below to read the full guidelines.
Note: Weekend Mass seating is first-come/first-served. Enter the church through any entrance. Thank you!