In response to Governor Baker’s plans to reopen Massachusetts, we are presently planning to reopen Saint George Church for Mass beginning on Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost Sunday. It is perhaps fitting that we begin our reopening process on the “birthday” of our Church.
While we recognize that we are allowed to open for Mass beginning May 23, because of the significant preparation involved in meeting all state-mandated and Diocesan requirements we will not be prepared to do so until May 31. This is a date by which we believe we will be fully prepared to open safely while adhering to the above-mentioned requirements. Fully opening Saint George to meet the schedule we held prior to our closure in March will be a process rather than an event.
O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering
for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church
for our sick brothers and sisters
and deliver us from this time of trial.
Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son:
Be not afraid, for I am with you always.
Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants;
give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour,
that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church, delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen