GUIDING PRINCIPLES To open Churches

• We are to follow the NYS EXECUTIVE ORDERS, CDC, ESDC, and OSHA COVID 19 guidelines at all times. 
• All persons coming to church for Mass must wear masks and gloves at all times.
• We must follow Practical and orderly COVID - 19 ushering at all times. 
• A maximum of six feet of social distancing must be observed and maintained at all times. 
• Divide Sanctuary space into sections of singles, couples or families with three or more members
• Follow guidelines for each section for singles, couples, or families with three or more members. 
• Skip one pew for seating for singles 
• Pew sections for two or more persons sitting together must skip two pews
• Church to be filled from front to back 
• Pews to be filled from both ends to avoid anyone crossing someone else's path
• Allocate a minimum of two feet per person when seated
• Maintain six-foot distance between strangers while seated 
• If side or back aisles next to the wall are eight-foot or more, we can use folding chairs while maintaining a six-foot social distancing between them. 

 
We can use Vestibules for additional seating with folding chairs while maintaining six-foot social distancing between them. Remember, this is all about Common sense and our Faith. Continue to be patient, we shall all gather together as one to celebrate God’s love for us. The Archdiocese is developing a protocol for the careful reopening of our churches so that we can all be on the safe side of this pandemic. Stay safe! God bless!