You will see some changes at St Mary as we return to a new and hopefully better normal environment in our operation and liturgies. In the weeks ahead we want to make certain that our members who feel at all uncomfortable will still have the opportunity to maintain distancing, wear masks and have a clean
space to worship.
 
  The new COVID protocols are in line with both the Ohio conference of Bishops and the Governor’s recent guidelines. First and most significant, beginning the weekend of June 5-6 the dispensation from attending Mass
is lifted. We hope to see more of our parishioners attending mass. Please make everyone feel welcome.

  In addition to the obvious things you will see ( holy water font FILLED, All pews open ) the following additional steps will also be taken:
- Specific sanitization of worship space surfaces will be suspended
- Hymnals will return to the pews
- The gradual return of alter servers
- The addition of more Eucharistic ministers – as volunteers allow.

Everyone has a part in making this transition in our worship and all parish activities successful and comfortable for everyone. We come together to worship the one God in a community of mutual respect and encouragement.