Rev. Fr. Michael Mugomba, Administrator, 804.484.2806

Even though the Diocese is allowing us to attend Mass beginning this Sunday, there are a few things you will need to know before you come to church,   Here's what you need to know:

ARRIVE EARLY:  You will be met by ushers before entering the church and will be asked three simple questions pertaining to health.  Because this new process will take some time, you are asked to plan on arriving around 8:00.  Once Mass begins, the ushers will go inside.  No late-comers will be admitted.

WATCH FOR GUIDANCE FROM THE USHERS: From entering the church to the Communion process and even leaving after Mass, new procedures have been put in place to maintain social distancing.  Ushers will direct you where to sit and will fill the church from front to back.  Couples and families should enter with all members of your group at the same time. Wait for the Usher to direct you to Communion as well as to exit the church after Mass.   

KEEP YOUR FACE COVERED:  Face coverings are required for all persons over the age of 10 years.  There will be no exceptions. 

NEW COMMUNION PROCEDURE:  Rows will now exit from the side aisles. With your face coverings on, you will exit the pew towards the outside, walk towards the back of the church, then come up the center aisle to receive communion.   All while keeping at least a 6 foot distance between yourself and the person in front of you. After Father Michael or Deacon Paul hands you a host, please keep it in your hand and step to the side where you will see the tape on the floor in the shape of a cross.  That is where you should stand, face the altar, remove your face covering, and consume the host.  Then put your face covering back on and walk back to your pew.  

MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.  Be sure to keep 6' from yourself and other folks not in your family group.  This applies to where you sit and how closely you follow others.  Parents, please keep your children with you at all times.