In light of the ending of the pandemic restrictions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and new guidelines set forth by the Diocese of Worcester, we want you to be aware of the following:

Beginning May 29, 2021:

1. Vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks nor physically distance in church.  However, per CDC guidelines, non-vaccinated persons are still encouraged to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing.  For these persons and for anyone who still might be sensitive to their surroundings and desires to be socially distant, please inform our ushers of your intentions and they will be sure to seat you in a location in the church where you will feel more comfortable.
2. The cleaning of most commonly touched surfaces will be reduced to once a week.
3. All church doors will be reopened; parish bulletins and other related materials will be available at the conclusion of Mass as you leave the church.
4. Congregational singing of hymns and acclamations has been restored.
5. Holy Water will once again be available in our fonts.

Beginning June 5, 2021, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ:

1. Bishop McManus restores the obligation to take part in Mass on Sundays & Holy Days of Obligation.
2. The processions at the beginning, offertory, and closing of Mass will be restored.
3. Reusable worship aids such as hymnals and missals return to the pews
4. The offertory collection with the passing of the collection baskets will be restored.
5. The use of the reconciliation room will return to its pre-covid use for confessions.
6. The restricted use of non-liturgical space such as the church hall and parish center will be lifted.
7. Coffee Shoppe will return after consultation and discussion with the St. George Coffee Club. Stay tuned for updates.

 Beginning Fall 2021 (exact date TBD):

1. The Sign of Peace as we are accustomed to exchanging it will be restored.
2. Choir singing will be restored.
3. Communion under both species will be restored.
4. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be restored.

For the foreseeable future, as long as there is only one priest to serve our parish, the Mass schedule will remain as follows:

1.    3 weekend Masses

a.    Saturday @ 4:00 P.M.

b.    Sunday @ 8:00 A.M.

c.    Sunday @ 10:00 A.M. 

2.    3 Weekday Masses – Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 8:00 A.M.