Indoor Mass has resumed! Effective August 1, 2021, our mass schedule will resume normal operation with Indoor Services.
Saturday
English, 5:00 PM
Spanish, 7:00 PM
Sunday
English, 8:00 AM, Live Streamed
English, 10:00 AM
English, 12 Noon
Vietnamese, 4:00 PM
From the Office of Worship:
COVID-19 Worship Guidelines Update
Effective June 15, 2021
In light of the color tier system being lifted by the State of California, the following are modifications of previously recommended liturgical practices. Although most of the state’s legal mandates are being lifted, we must continue to adhere to recommendations from the CDC and local health officials for the safety of the people.
Capacity
There is no longer a government restriction on capacity for indoor services, provided there is adequate ventilation.
Masks and Social Distancing
Effective 8/15/21: Per the Diocese and County, masks are required indoors, regardless of vaccine status.
If you have been vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask indoors. However, non-vaccinated persons, including minors, must wear masks indoors. If Mass is outdoors, no one needs to wear a mask.
Sign of Peace
The Sign of Peace should still be exchanged without physical contact, except for family members.
The Eucharist
It is strongly encouraged that the faithful receive Communion in the hand, however, provision should be made so that anyone who wishes to receive on the tongue may do so, from a priest. We are not authorizing the distribution of the Precious Blood for the time being.
Restoration of the Obligation to Attend Mass
The faithful are encouraged to return to participating in the Sunday Mass if their health permits. Bishop Barber will soon be issuing a Pastoral Letter on the beauty and centrality of the Eucharist in our lives.
The lifting of the dispensation from the Sunday Mass
Obligation will come into force on Sunday, August 15th, the Solemnity of the Assumption. The usual dispensations allowed by canon law will be explained in the bishop’s letter.