Church of the Good Shepherd

 
You are encouraged to sign up for the Mass you wish to attend.
The link will be available on Thursdays.

Link for Masses on June 6/7:    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CACAA2EABFD0-gscmasses
 

SIGN UP CLOSES 2 HRS PRIOR TO MASS TO ALLOW STAFF TIME TO PREPARE. 
Please follow guidelines regarding social distancing, sanitizing and wearing a mask.  
Remember that the dispensation for attending mass is still in place, meaning if you are over 60, have lung issues, diabetes, immunodeficiency or do not feel well, please refrain from attending Mass.  
These slots are guaranteed until 10 min prior to mass then they will open to walk-ins.

 

 

Mass Schedule for Week of June 1 -- 7

In the Directive from the Diocese (see below), the first directive is:
The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass issued on March 12,
2020 remains in place for the Diocese of Wilmington. 
If you are elderly, have an underlying condition, etc. you are encouraged to stay home and stay safe!


IMPORTANT LETTER FROM FR. JAY
MAY 21, 2020

May 20, 2020

Dear Friends:

First, I am writing to say a sincere note of gratitude to everyone who has continued to support our parish and school during this difficult time. THANK YOU! 

Second, I have received a letter and the diocesan guidelines for reopening our church(es). I am attaching those documents for your consideration. We will STRONGLY adhere to these guidelines. At this time, the only church that will re open for private prayer and reconciliation will be Good Shepherd. St. Agnes and St. Teresa’s will remain closed. We are planning to Sanitize and disinfect GSC Thursday May 21, 2020. There are 10 great folks willing to help clean the church from top to bottom. That is the maximum that can be in the church as of today. GSC will be open for private prayer and reflection from 9am- 2pm every day. The sacrament of reconciliation will be available from 9:30am -- 11:30am every day as well.

Third, every other pew will be roped off. There will be sanitizer at each entrance way . Only two entry points will be open at this time, the main entrance and the handicap ramp. The Aiken Ave. door will remain locked but exiting by that door is permissible.

Fourth, a staff member will be taking an hour to spend in church each day to insure adherence to social distancing, no social gatherings, masks worn, gloves etc . The Breaking Bread books will be gathered and wiped down with disinfectant and will be available for you to take home. Please take your temperature if you can at home, we will not be able to do this right now. Non contact thermometers are nowhere to be found right now in our area. I have them on order but will take a while to arrive…currently Amazon says May 28 -- June 2, 2020.

Five, if you have been exposed and are not at that 14 day mark, please do not come to church. Be mindful of other health concerns, diabetes, over 60, lung and heart conditions, other immune health issues and do not come to church.

Six, when we begin to hold mass ( Monday May 25, 2020 9am ) I will continue to Live-stream from the condo to accommodate those who can’t attend personally. The current schedule will be Tues, Thurs, Sat. (for Sunday) will continue. The parish office will remain CLOSED at this time. If you come to church please know that I have placed a wall-riser in the sacristy. The traffic flow should simply be in and out
through that doorway. If you have something of a business nature with me and have documents, please place them on the vesting case, I will retrieve them at some point.

Seven, as you enter church , please sanitize your hands. Upon leaving take a paper towel, please put some sanitizer on the towel and wipe down the pew, the frontwall of your section (basically the back of the pew in front of you) and the kneeler, please discard the towel in the trash can provided. Please exit quietly and discreetly.

Last, again let me assure you of my prayers and we will move through this difficult time together. If you have any needs for food or other basics, please let me know.

Practice social distancing, wash your hands and stay safe!
 

Prayerfully,

Fr. Jay

Rev. Jay R. McKee
Past