Mass Attendance Requests

Reminder: We will be accepting requests to attend Mass this weekend (May 16 & 17) until Wednesday morning. Any requests submitted after the cutoff will be added to the following week.
The Mass Attendance Request Form is below.
https://holyredeemersj.com/contact/mass-attendance-request/

Please remember, to attend Mass in person you must enter into the draw.
You also must be able to answer “No” to all items on the province’s COVID-19 checklist, available below.
https://holyredeemersj.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ScreeningEF.pdf

Mass Attendance Requests

  • Due to the limit of 10 parishioners per Mass, the fairest method is to use a lottery system to select those who can attend.
  • You must be able to answer NO to everything on the province’s COVID-19 checklist. (AVAILABLE HERE)
  • Parishioners are asked to fill out the online request form linked below if they wish to attend a Mass.
  • If you know someone who does not have internet access, we ask you to let them know that they may call the parish office (653-6830) to participate in the draw. However, we encourage everyone who has internet access to apply online to simplify things for parish staff.
  • Please do not apply for anyone other than those living in your immediate household.
  • You only have to submit your information using the form ONCE. Your household will stay entered in the draw system for future weeks.
  • Only one application per household please.
  • Please only apply for one Mass time.
  • Once a household is drawn to attend Mass, they will not be eligible to have their name drawn again until everyone on the waiting list for that Mass has had an opportunity to attend.
  • Draw for the upcoming weekends’ Masses will be held on Wednesdays and those selected will be informed that day.
  • Those selected will receive an email from the parish (or a phone call for those without internet access) which will also include additional information such as which entrances to use, and seating arrangements.
  • Only those selected for a given Mass will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, your name will remain in the draw for the following weeks. Please DO NOT call the office if you don’t hear from us.

Mass Attendance Request Form

Reopening Plan

St. Pius X Church / Holy Redeemer Parish Reopening Plan

The following is the First Stage of our reopening plan:

  • Weekend Masses will resume at their regular times on Saturday May 16, at 4 pm; and on Sunday May 17 at 9 am & 11 am. For the moment, weekday Masses are not resuming.
  • Masses will be limited to a MAXIMUM of 10 parishioners.
  • If you are unable to answer NO to all items on the province’s COVID-19 Checklist (AVAILABLE HERE), you will not be permitted to attend Mass.
  • Social distancing is required.
  • During this initial phase, we will be using a lottery system to randomly select who is able to attend. (Details to follow.) This is to ensure that everyone gets a fair chance to attend Mass if they wish.
  • Only parishioners who request in advance to attend a Mass will be permitted to enter the church.
  • For those who are unable to attend Mass, we will continue to make Mass available online on Sunday mornings at 9 am. Tuesday Novena will also continue online.
  • Communion will be made available in the parking lot to those unable to attend Mass. (Details to follow.)
  • The church heating system has been turned off for the season, and will remain off, so those attending Mass in person should dress more warmly than normal. The church is cool, but not freezing cold.
  • No taxi service will be provided by the parish at this time.
  • The parish hall will continue to remain closed to all activities until further notice.

Please note: The points listed above are subject to change if the situation warrants. Any changes will be posted online.

Ushers

As we begin the first phase of the reopening process, there will be a need to have ushers at each Mass to help guide parishioners to their seats and to the correct exit after Mass. If you are able to assist in this area, please email us (holyredeemersj@gmail.com), including your name and Mass that you normally attend. Ushers will be asked to bring their own masks with them to Mass.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

This Sunday we proclaim with the Church that Jesus Christ is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Guided in faith by the Word of truth, we may receive the gift of life in Christ (Benedict XVI, Regina Cæli address, Fifth Sunday of Easter 2011).

Stained Glass renderings of Jesus' I AM statements from the Gospel of John
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6)
– Saint Pius X Church Sanctuary stained glass window renderings of Jesus’ I AM statements

This Sunday’s Gospel commands a twofold yet singular act of faith, to believe in God and believe also in Jesus Christ (John 14:1). Those who believe in Christ will do the work of God (John 14:12). Our good work brings us dignity and fulfillment (CSDC §2). Being humanly-at-work enables us to fully express our God-given gifts and talents, and to enjoy our job well done with an appreciative community (Kass, Leading a Worthy Life).

At this time, as quarantine measures ease and we are allowed to gradually resume our work, “we pray the Lord will grant to His people, all of us, the grace of prudence… so that the pandemic does not return” (Pope Francis, Homily, April 28, 2020).

This Sunday is also Mother’s Day. May Mary, Queen of Heaven, Mother of the Church, and Mother of Jesus, protect and support our mothers.