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GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTING A MASS FOR 2021

The Mass book for 2021 will open on Monday, June 1, 2020
Beginning on Wednesday, June 1, 2020-You may ONLY call the parish office at:
413-967-5913 or 413-967-4963 between the hours of9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

You can book up to 4 Masses only for a year: (2- weekend Masses - Saturday or Sunday, and 2 - weekdays Masses -Monday - Thursday and First Friday or First Saturday)
*We will not accept any Mass requests placed in the collection basket or reserved ahead of time
*You need to either call or come
*Payment is required no later than 7 days after Mass is booked.
If not received intention will be removed.
*If you have a few people that you want Mass: Just keep in mind that One Mass can be offered for a few people if booked by one family or person.

Beginning Monday, June 22, after 9:00 a.m., the Mass book will be open to anyone for as many Masses as you would like.
We ask for your patience and understanding as we try to accommodate all of your requests.

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!!!Effective May 30, 2020!!!
Dear Members of All Saints and St. Mary’s - Ware

Major Restrictions During COVID-19 Reopening Time 

Church occupancy: Allowed by state 40% 
After blocking pews and keeping 6 feet distance:
St. Mary’s: 60 - 70 people per service
All Saints: 120 - 130 people  per service 
St. Mary’s Hall: 140 people per service 
Those numbers don’t include family coming together, who can seat in one pew if they traveled by one car.
Overflow will  be asked to go to another scheduled Mass

• Church of the service, will open 30 minutes before each Mass and close right after service/s.
• Rosary: Monday - Thursday before Mass - CD Play - not by people. 
• Please bring your private prayer books 
• Whatever is left in the pew after services will be removed that is including all personal belongings
• Ushers will be at the door/s controlling traffic 
• All will be asked to keep social distance 6 feet 
• We ask that those coming to our churches bring their own hand sanitizer if at all possible
• All members of the congregation need to wear masks and they must put them on prior to leaving their vehicle, with a few exceptions: Children under the age of 2 should not wear masks.
  • Parents should judge for children between the ages of 2 and 5 whether they should wear a mask.
  • All people who claim an exemption because of health can forego wearing a mask. They do not have to provide documentation.
  • The priest and others with him in the sanctuary do not need to wear masks in the sanctuary as long as strict socially distancing is maintained. They do have to wear masks when assisting with the distribution of Holy Communion.
• Church will be clean and disinfected after each service
• Daily Masses: Only one entrance open, seats will be open only in the front section of the Church. 
• Restrooms to be use only in the case of emergency.
• Collection boxes will be located at two stations at each Church
• If possible please don’t use kneelers - just remind seating
• Omission of the Sign of Peace 
• No communion by the cup
• Communion in the hand only
• Communion will be given after Final Blessing - two help with one way traffic
• Holy Water fonts to remain empty and coverer 
• Only people allowed at the Altar: Priest, Deacon, Lector and one Eucharistic Minister 
• NO altar servers at this point
• Choir: Only Organist and One Cantor 
• Will be no entrance or exit processions 
• Even with the resumption of public liturgies, those who are most vulnerable should not attend Mass in-person; rather they should continue to watch our televised Mass the “Chalice of Salvation on Sunday at 10:00am,”.
  
  Additionally, the bishop is extending the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass even after we reopen out of an abundance of caution and concern for the most vulnerable who are most susceptible to contract this virus.”

• All restrictions are subjected to changes due to any new regulations made by: The State of Massachusetts, Town of Ware, The Diocese of Springfield. 

Please respect each other, that we can serve all and serve them well.


God bless You 
Fr. Piotr - Pastor 

During COVID-19, domestic violence is more dangerous than ever as families are asked to stay at home together 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We are asking for your help in two ways. Can you help us get the word out about local services through your newsletters, Facebook pages, services or however you think is best, and can your faith community offer prayers of healing and safety in whatever setting possible?  Below is information about local services, and a list of short prayers in case they help. 

Local services:

Advocates can talk, text, safety plan, provide emotional support and help access services. 

Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Chaplaincy Services (Ware): 413-758-0605

Trained volunteer chaplains are available. Contact the Task Force number above to connect.

SafeLink state-wide hotline: 877-785-2020 (24 hour/7 day state-wide hotline for abuse)

prayer for victims and survivors of abuse, adapted from Lesli White

Loving God (Loving One), be with all men and women who are in doubt about their intimate relationships. Give them clarity of mind and peaceful hearts so that they can make good decisions guided by Your love. Keep us all safe in our relationships. In Jesus’ name (In Your love). Amen.