We welcome you to join us for Holy Mass!
We ask all who attend a public Mass at St. Catherine of Siena to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by following the procedures outlined here.
Thank you for helping us worship both safely and prayerfully.
SHOULD I COME TO MASS?
You should not come to Mass if:
- You are feeling sick, have a fever, of if a family member at home is sick.
- You have been in contact with someone who is, or has recently been, sick.
- You have a current diagnosis, or have tested positive, for COVID-19.
- You have been advised by a medical professional to self-quarantine or self-isolate due to COVID-19 potential exposure.
- You have been in close contact with someone with a current diagnosis or positive test for COVID-19.
Aside from the above categories, each person must decide what is best for themselves and their family. We kindly ask you to stay at home and tune into our livestream or watch our Mass on demand if:
- You are a caregiver of a vulnerable person.
- You have been traveling or have been in large crowds.
- You are at risk because of preexisting conditions or are over the age of 60.
- You are anxious about returning to public gatherings.
Please note that the Sunday obligation to attend Mass in person continues to be dispensed by Bishop Caggiano. No one is required to attend Mass in person during this time of pandemic.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Masses in the Church:
Saturday - 4:00pm
Saturday - 7:15pm
Sunday - 7:30am
Sunday - 9:00am
Sunday - 11:00am
Daily Mass in the Church
Monday-Friday - 7:30am
Reservations not required
Seat Reservations are no longer required for Mass Attendance. Everyone is welcome!
DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND MASS?
- Yes. It is necessary to register online for any weekend Mass one wishes to attend.
- Registrations for each weekend will open the prior Tuesday at 10:00am.
- Links for registration will be available on our Parish Website.
- Registration for daily Mass is not required at this time.
- Technical questions? Email support@stcatherinetrumbull.com.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR MASS?
Weekend Mass
- Visit our Parish Website anytime after 10:00am on Tuesday for a weekend Mass.
- Locate and click on the Mass Reservation link on the homepage.
- Find and click on the "Reserve Your Seat Now" button.
- Find the Mass time you wish to attend.
- Click on the link for that Mass event.
- Click on the “Register” button.
- Select how many members of your family - yourself included - will be attending Mass.
- Entrance will not be permitted to those who do not have a face mask.
Daily Mass
- Reservations are not required for Daily Mass
WHAT IS DIFFERENT NOW?
- For the foreseeable future, Mass will be limited to 200 persons on our campus, inclusive of clergy, musicians, Welcome Team members and other volunteers.
- There will be no choir or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the time being.
- Holy Water fonts will remain empty.
- Hymnals have been temporarily removed.
- The Offertory Basket will not be passed during the Preparation of Gifts. In the interest of a “touchless” offertory, we ask that everyone continue to mail in their offertory envelopes or continue with Online Giving. For information, click here.
- The Sign of Peace will be omitted.
- At Masses with music (4:00pm on Saturday, 9:00am and 11:00am on Sundays), congregational singing is temporarily suspended. All singing will be done by the cantor only.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE LEAVING HOME?
- Wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
- Bring your face mask. They’re required for everyone age 5 and over at all times while on our campus, inside as well as outdoors.
- Bring hand sanitizer. You’ll use it when you enter the church, and before & after receiving Holy Communion.
- Do Not bring items that contain bleach into church, as this will damage the pews.
- Plan to arrive at St. Catherine's 15-20 minutes before Mass begins.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WHEN I ARRIVE?
Please note that we are mandated to follow the guidelines from the State of Connecticut and the Diocese of Bridgeport.
- Put your mask on as soon as you exit your vehicle. (everyone ages 5+). Entrance will not be permitted to those who do not have a face mask.
- Arrive 15-20 minutes before Mass begins.
- Please sanitize your hands upon entering the church.
- Every other pew will be open. All other pews will be taped off. Please do not sit in the pews that are taped off.
- You may share a pew with another household, if and only if a minimum of 6 foot social distance can be maintained between the households.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO DURING MASS?
- Pray. Relax. Be at peace. We are glad you are with us!
- Keep your face mask on during Mass, except for the moment when you receive the Body of Christ at Communion.
- Maintain 6 foot of distance from others who are not from the same household.
- Kindly do not hold hands during the Lord’s Prayer.
HOW WILL THE RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORK?
- Use of personal hand sanitizer before Holy Communion is strongly encouraged.
- Remember to keep 6 foot of social distance.
- The aisle will be marked with blue tape in 6 foot intervals.
- Face masks should be worn in the Communion line.
- Household units can come up as a group in the Communion line.
- Hand sanitizer will be available.
- When you reach the blue star on the floor, between the first two pews, stop and bow.
- Father will present the Eucharist, saying “The Body of Christ”
- You respond “Amen.”
- Remove your face mask.
- Step forward.
- Receive the Eucharist without saying anything.
- Step aside. Consume Jesus in the consecrated Host.
- Put your mask on.
- Return to your pew.
- Please consider receiving Holy Communion in the hand. Though we encourage reception of Holy Communion in the hand, reception will not be denied to those who choose to receive on the tongue.
- Do not wear gloves when receiving Holy Communion in the hand.
- For the safety of the priest or clergy member, they will give you Holy Communion without touching your hands. We ask for your cooperation in avoiding any contact during the distribution of Holy Communion.
- All clergy will sanitize their hands before and after distributing Holy Communion.
- There are two Communion stations at the Prayer Rails on either side of the Sanctuary.
AT THE END OF MASS
- Private prayer is not available after weekend Masses to allow the church to be sanitized and prepared for the next Mass.
- We ask that you exit the church in an orderly manner, respecting the 6 foot distance, following instructions from the Welcome Team.
- In the interest of a “touchless” offertory, we ask that everyone continue to mail in their offertory envelopes or continue with Online Giving. For information, click here.
- Please do not congregate after Mass either in Church or in the parking lot. Instead, head directly to your vehicle to allow the next Mass to start on time.
CHURCH CLEANING PROCEDURES
- A cleaning crew will sanitize all common contact surfaces in between every Mass: pews, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Parish staff and all volunteers will wear face masks and wash hands frequently.
WHAT WILL THE MASS SCHEDULE BE?
- Saturday at 4:00 and 7:15pm
- Sunday at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00am
Online reservations for the weekend Masses will open each Tuesday at 10:00am.
Daily Mass will remain at 7:30am Monday-Friday in the Church only.
WHAT ABOUT OTHER SACRAMENTS?
Confessions
Tues: 6:00-8:00pm, in the Memorial Chapel in the Church
Social distancing and privacy provided
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tues: 6:00-8:00pm, in the Church
Thank you for following social distancing guidelines and wearing a face mask at all times.
Private Prayer
The Church is OPEN Mon-Fri, 8:15am - 1:00pm
Thank you for following social distancing guidelines and wearing a face mask at all times.
Baptism, Anointing of the Sick, Weddings and Funerals: Please call the Parish Office at (203) 377-3133.
First Communion and Confirmation: Contact reled@stcatherinetrumbull.com for more details.
ONE LAST THOUGHT
This has been a difficult time for everyone. Please remember to be patient and kind.