FAQs About Mass in the Parking Lot

Why are you having Mass in the parking lot?

There are two ways to answer this. First, we're having Mass in the parking lot to fulfill County orders on social distancing during worship: worshipping from the safety of your cars greatly reduces the opportunity for contagion.

Second, we're having Mass in the parking lot rather than in the church because the requirements for sanitization, social distancing while indoors, seating families vs singles, propping doors open (thus preventing the HVAC system from running), etc. were rather prohibitive. It will be easier for us to focus on the core experience of Mass rather than these regulations if we're not in the church.

May I receive Holy Communion?

Yes! By the grace of God, we are able to distribute Holy Communion during our Sunday Masses. The Communion Procession is done with masks on and while maintaining social distance. Those unable to leave their cars but who would like to receive Holy Communion should let a Parking Lot Attendant know so a Eucharistic Minister can bring it to them.

If you are watching Masses from home, our Church has a long tradition of receiving what is called "Spiritual Communion," in which one spiritually unites oneself to the Body and Blood of Christ. Here is the prayer for Spiritual Communion:

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

What time is Mass?

Masses in the parking lot will be celebrated at 8:30am and 10:30am. You may come to either one! Please note that space is limited to about 90 cars with parking on a first come, first served basis.

I'm not ready to leave my house yet. How can I attend Mass?

We will continue to livestream the 8:30am Mass on Facebook Live! This Mass will be available in realtime and will remain on our Facebook page for you to celebrate at any point on Sunday.

May I bring my offertory envelope?

Thank you for thinking of our financial support! Yes, please do bring your envelopes or whatever you usually use to make your contribution. There will be a place to drop off your contribution during the Communion Procession.

You may also switch your giving to Faith Direct, so that you needn't worry about checks, cash, or envelopes. Please click here for more information!