For persons needing or desiring Social-Distanced seating, we will continue to offer our reservation system for the NORTH SIDE of the Church. In this area, Masks will be required. North side of church = Social Distanced + Masks required.
For persons who are vaccinated and choose Non-Social Distanced seating, we have removed spacing for the SOUTH SIDE of the Church, including the side seats and the Tabernacle Chapel. Vaccinated persons seated in these areas may sit next to other households and may remove their masks in those areas. [South/Tabernacle side of church = Non-Social Distanced + Masks optional.] NO Reservations for Non-Distanced Seating.
EVERYONE is encouraged to wear a mask when arriving and leaving Church, as a sign of respect and concern for one another, per Department of Health, which strongly recommends masks for all, when there is a mix of both Vaccinated and Un-vaccinated persons.
We will continue to adapt our seating areas, as guidelines from NYS and from the Diocese continue to change.
The Bishops of the Dioceses of Upstate New York – Buffalo, Odgensburg, Syracuse AND Rochester have announced that the Obligation to attend Mass – for those who are able to do so – will be reinstated, effective on the weekend of June 5 and 6.
Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we move forward.