Directive from Bishop Joe Vasquez

IN RESPONSE TO A DIRECTIVE FROM BISHOP JOE VÁSQUEZ, Saint Catherine will be instituting measures and practices to help safeguard parishioners and visitors from the current threats of illness and disease being experienced in more and more places.  These measures will begin in earnest beginning on March 2^nd.  We will temporarily discontinue the distribution of Communion directly on the tongue, as well as under the form of the Precious Blood.  The Diocese has also asked that communities refrain from the practices of holding hands during the Our Father and of shaking hands at the Sign of Peace, and that holy water be removed from places where it is uncirculated and unfiltered. We will be complete implementation of the Bishop’s directives during the next week, and we ask and appreciate your understanding as we seek to do all we can to prevent the spread of illness.