Governor DeWine has now issued a mandate requiring individual persons over the age of 10 to wear a mask while in any indoor location that is not a residence, including churches.

In compliance with the Governor's orders, parishioners and visitors to the Catholic Parishes of Sandusky will be required to wear a mask when entering the church building and during the celebration of Mass until the mandate has been lifted. 

As a reminder, the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass in the Diocese of Toledo is still in effect. Those individuals who may be at greater risk (the sick, the elderly, those with pre-existing conditions) are encouraged to refrain from attending public liturgies until such time as they feel comfortable to do so.  Mass will continue to be live-streamed on our Facebook page ( The Catholic Parishes of Sandusky) on Sunday mornings; please scroll down our homepage for broadcast times.

*Please note that this temporary policy will be reviewed each month and changes will be communicated as needed.*

Committees, Groups, & Ministries Update

• Groups under 25 people may begin to hold in-person meetings on parish campuses while observing social distancing, mask, and cleaning requirements. Please contact the parish office to schedule a meeting time and location.
• Our parishes are providing resources to hold meetings virtually via Zoom. Please contact our Communications Specialist, Chloe Batara, to learn more about our virtual option.
• Due to restrictions by the diocese, choirs and social events are not permitted to meet at this time.
• If you are scheduling an in-person meeting, please review the Meeting Location Instructions.

 

Holy Mass Update

• Parishioners will no longer need to reserve a pew or be assigned to specific pews. They may seat themselves upon their arrival.
• We will continue to utilize every-other pew (marked by blue tape). The pews where people can sit will have a cord. Simply take off one side of the cord to enter the pew. This will allow our staff and volunteers to know which pews to clean after each Mass.
• We will continue with a one, handicap-accessible entrance policy until further notice. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to Mass. Please arrive in a timely manner.

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