Dear Brothers and Sisters,

All our priests tested negative and we were able to move forward with public Masses as of Wednesday, July 22. 

Reminder to all the faithful of the archdiocese that Sunday obligation to attend Mass is dispensed until further notice. No one is obligated by church law to attend Mass during this time. Thus, please stay home if you feel ill and if you are in the high-risk category .
The following points outline your opportunities to view anPaymentsd/or attend Masses at SVdP:

• We will live streaming the 5:00 pm on Saturday, the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, and the 12:10 PM Mass Monday through Friday via YouTube. Our YouTube channel is St Vincent de Paul Houston, TX. 
• You are now able to participate in the Mass within the church building. We are celebrating Mass publicly seven days a week. We are limited to only 275 persons (25% capacity).
  • Monday through Friday at 6:45 am and 12:10 pm (streamed)
  • Saturday at 8:15 am
  • Saturday evening anticipatory Mass at 5:00 pm (streamed)
  • Sunday at 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am (streamed), and 5:00 pm
    • You no longer need to sign up to attend Masses. 

• The staff and volunteers have organized and implemented a consistent and thorough cleaning protocol.
  • After each Mass all pews are cleaned with an approved cleaning solution.
  • All doorknobs and door handles are sanitized with an approved solution.
  • All restrooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

• In order to achieve the goal of offering celebration of the Mass within the guidelines provided by local authorities we need your help in the following areas.
  • You must enter the church via the west side (large parking lot) narthex doors, i.e. the gathering space. All other doors will be locked from the outside. All doors may be used for exiting.
  • Please wear masks in the church. All clergy and liturgical ministers will wear masks throughout the Mass, except when lectors are proclaiming the Word, the deacon or priest proclaims the Gospel, and the priest delivers the Homily.
  • If you wish, bring gloves; they must be removed to receive the Eucharist in the hand.
  • Please use the hand sanitizer provided for you as you enter the gathering space.
  • Seating:
    • If you wish to have a specific seat, you must arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the Mass celebration beginning.  After that point, please, in charity, comply and take the seat assigned.
    • Please cooperate with the ushers.
    • Every other pew will be used.
    • Members of the same family may sit together in the usual manner. Others please maintain proper distance, 6 feet.

• The Most Holy Eucharist will be distributed only by the priests and deacons.  
  • Reception on the hand has been strongly requested by our bishop.
    • Maintain social distance of 6 feet while in the procession to receive Holy Communion.
    • Reverently bow while the person in front of you receives the Most Holy Eucharist.
    • Approach the priest or deacon with your arms extended and your hands open providing a flat surface on which the most precious Body of Christ will be placed.
    • Say “Amen” when the priest proclaims, “The Body of Christ.”
    • Keep your mask on until after you receive the Eucharist.
    • After reception, step to the side, carefully lower your mask, careful not to drop our Eucharistic Lord, consume the Host, and then return to your pew.
      • Be sure to consume the Host in the sight of the priest. Do not return to your pew without consumption.

• As you might expect, the collections for the parish are lower than usual. We appreciate your continued support during this difficult time. Here is as outline of the giving opportunities we provide at SVdP:
  • The ushers are taking up the collection at the usual time during Mass.
  • If you prefer a digital means, I encourage you to use our online giving program. You can use the link on our website to go directly to the program.
  • Some parishioners have set up a recurring payment through their online banking. They set up SVdP like a bill they pay weekly, or monthly and the bank mails the checks to the parish. This is done at no cost to the parishioner or the parish.
  • Some are mailing their donations to the parish address. The donations received throughout the week are deposited on Monday each week.
  • You may also drop your donation in the mail slot by the parish office. This drop box is opened daily and the checks received are deposited on Monday each week.

Please know that any way you choose to give is greatly appreciated.

When Mass is over, please do not congregate and visit. Remember to maintain proper social distancing.

Your continued collaboration is greatly appreciated.  

Pace Bene,
MB

The Parish Offices -  Apostolic Center - Located on the Holcombe Blvd. side

The office is open Monday through Friday
9:00 am through 4:30 pm

Please leave a message at 713-667-9111.

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