G A T H E R I N GA G A I N P L A N

A p l a n f o r C h r i s t t h eK i n g t o b e g i n m e e t i n g

i n p e r s o n b e g i n n i n g  S u n d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 2 0

Christ the King(845) 256-8480

info@newpaltzchurch.org

S E L F L E S S N E S S

B E S T M E D I C A L P R A C T I C E S

C A R E O F T H E B O D Y

Our Lord Jesus said to us, “I give you a newcommandment, that you love one another.”(John 13:34). These words remind us thatgathering again is about loving him and lovingeach other. The act of gathering again is a sign ofour love for God. The way we gather will be afulfillment of the commandment of how we loveone another.  The first principle of gatheringagain is “Selflessness”. “Just as you did it to theleast of these who are members of my family,you did it to me.” (Matt. 25:40).

“No longer drink only water, but take a littlewine for the sake of your stomach and yourfrequent ailments,” St. Paul tells Timothy(1Timothy 5:23). Wine was thought to be somegood medical advice of the time. We, too, willfollow the best medical practices because theyare a gift from God to us. As the shepherds ofour flock, we are constantly trying to keep upwith the best information from public healthofficials to make sure we are selflessly caring forthe needs of everyone at Christ the King.

“If a brother or sister is naked and lacks dailyfood, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace;keep warm and eat your fill,” and ye you do notsupply their bodily needs, what is the good ofthat? Faith without works is dead.” (James 2:14-17).  As we can see from St. James’ injunction,loving each other involves caring for oneanother’s bodily needs. This virus demands thatwe care for the needs of those who are the leastof these. We need to care for the bodily needs ofthose who are in high risk categories.

G u i d i n g P r i n c i p l e s

T E M P O R A R Y H O M E C H A P E L SD I S C O N T I N U E D

Temporary Home Chapels will be discontinuedexcept for those who are  in the highest of riskgroups and cannot venture into groups. Anyonewho is in a CDC high risk group, may request thattheir  Temporary Home Chapel be Continued.Please email Fr. Mark at:frmark@newpaltzchurch.org

S M A L L E R M A S S A T T E N D A N C E , B U T D A I L Y M A S S E S

In order to meet the guidelines that call for us tohave smaller gatherings and to meet the worshipand sacramental needs of the people, we willopen the Daily Mass to in-person attendancewith reservations. In addition to the regularschedule of Masses, we may add additionalMasses in the future (TBD). All Masses will bewithout music, except for the principal Mass at10am Sundays.

R E S E R V A T I O N S

We will have to limit the number of people whomay attend Mass per the guidelines of publichealth officials. We will use EventBrite online foryou to reserve a spot at a Mass. You may attendany Mass during the week, except WednesdayNoon Mass which is reserved for those over 70or in a high-risk group. We have a maximumcapacity of 43 persons besides presider, deacon,ushers, musician, and tech ministers.

U S H E R S W I L L G I V E D I R E C T I O N

Fr. Mark has given the ushers authority toenforce the policies and procedures. Listen totheir directions so that everything goes smoothly.

W h a t T o E x p e c t

W E A R E D O I N G A L L W E C A N T OM A K E I T T H R O U G H T H I S H A R D T I M E .

T H A N K Y O U   F O R Y O U RU N D E R S T A N D I N G .

W h a t t o B r i n g

M A S K

Masks will be required for entry. Ifyou forget one, don't worry - wewill have extras at the door. We dohave a limited supply, so please bringyours if you can.

B I B L E

To avoid creating high-touchsurfaces, Bibles have beentemporarily removed from the seats.Please bring yours from home.

S M A R T P H O N E

Bring your smartphone to use yourfavorite Bible app, or to make yourtithe donations through the CTK app.

T I T H E / O F F E R I N G

If you prefer, you can bring aphysical tithe and leave it in theoffering basket near the door.

Y O U R F A M I L Y !

Our goal in establishing theseguidelines is not to discourageanyone, but to allow everyone to feelsafe, welcomed, and free to gather.

E N T E R I N G

Park in every other parking space, to leave adistance between your car and others'.

Your temperature will be taken before youenter the Church building with a touch-freethermometer.

Masks are required. You must have a mask onto enter the Church. If  you arrive withoutone, one will be provided and you areexpected to  wear the mask except when youplace the Lord in your mouth at Communion.

Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entry.Hand sanitization is required upon enteringand exiting the church.  

Please place your tithe and offering in thebasket as you enter the church.

You will be escorted to your seat. Familiesmay sit together without social distancing. A6 foot social distance perimeter is requiredfor all other people in other sections.

If you need to use the restroom, pleasesummon an usher who  will accompany youto the outside door. Only one person may goto the restroom at a time, unless it is a childaccompanied by a parent.

Children must remain with their families atall times. There will be no flags permittedduring Masses for the duration of theCOVID-19 pandemic.

P r o c e d u r e sT H E M A S S

Greetings and Passing of the Peace must bedone without physical  contact. (a wave, anod, a smile are good for now).

You are asked to not sing during Mass. If youmust, do so quietly so that your mask can bemost effective.

The hosts will be consecrated in a coveredciborium (chalice-like container) and youwill receive the Eucharist “in one kind”. Thismeans only the Body and not the Blood untilthe COVID-19 pandemic is done.

When you receive the Eucharist, your familyor section will be  escorted by an usher to thecelebrant.  Please place your hands flat  withpalms up, left hand on top of right hand. Thiswill allow the  celebrant to place the Lord inyour palm without coming into contact  withyou.

When you receive the Lord at Communion,please return to your seat, remove your masktemporarily, and consume the Lord there.Replace your mask on over your face.

When Mass is over, you will be escorted byan usher out of the church building.  Therewill not be any coffee hour, nor will anycongregating in the parking lot be allowed.

The Church will be regularly sanitized. Eachweek there will be a deep clean per CDCguidelines. After each Mass, the seats andcommonly touched areas will be sanitized.