St. Perpetua Church

Mass Schedule
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. church
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. church
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Dear Members of St. Perpetua Community (6/15/21)
We received the following directives from the Diocese of Oakland and the Bishop’s office regarding the re-opening of our churches and the celebration of the Eucharist:
“As a result of the improvements in the public health situation and the rising numbers of people getting vaccinated, we are able to adapt our safety protocols for worship accordingly. Starting June 15, the main change is that if you have been vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask for indoor worship.  If you have not been vaccinated, you are asked to wear a mask indoors for your own protection.  There are no more restrictions on social distancing and seating limits for indoor worship. We can take down the ropes and taped closures of pews.  If parishes wish to continue having a Mass outside, no one is required to wear a mask at all…. The faithful are encouraged to return to participating in the Sunday Mass if their health permits.”
In light of these new guidelines we will adjust our worship schedule at St. Perpetua beginning this weekend (June 19/20). Mass will be celebrated in the church building on Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be livestreamed for now (accessible at our parish website). At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday we will continue an online Service of the Word followed by sharing Communion outside the church at 12:00 Noon. We will continue the online service for a few weeks throughout the summer especially for those who are ill, vulnerable or not ready to attend in person. We will NOT celebrate a Sunday evening outdoor Mass.
After the long time that we as a parish community have been dispersed, it will take some adjustment mentally, spiritually and even emotionally to re-enter a physical space and “heart” place comfortably and without anxiety. The best assurance we have for that to happen effectively is for everyone to be vaccinated. That will be our gift and duty to ourselves and to one another. I believe that this can be a time for all of us to reinvigorate our faith and reengage with one another – a time of new beginning, fresh start and unique opportunity to be the Church of God and the Body of Christ. Let’s gather to give thanks that Our Lord has guided us through the raging storm and brought us safely to shore.

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