St. Damian Church

The Archdiocese of Chicago will be following the

Restore Illinois Phase 5 directives beginning Friday, June 11.

Due to newly released guidelines, the information contained in the Parish Email sent 6/9/21 and published in the Parish Bulletin for 6/13/21 is no longer correct.

St. Damian Church will be implementing the following changes 6/11/21.

Capacity

• 100% capacity is resumed.
• Mass Sign Ups are discontinued immediately. The Sign Up currently in use for
   June 12 & 13 is not binding.  There will be no Registration check-in.
• Proof of vaccination will not be required for attendance at any liturgies.

Masks

• Masks are not required for vaccinated persons.

Social Distancing

• Social Distancing is not required for vaccinated persons.
  • Social Distancing up to 6 feet is recommended for unvaccinated persons.
• The section of pews in front of the lectern (ambo) will be reserved for
  vulnerable individuals  desiring six foot distancing.
• The same section of pews immediately behind the aisle will be reserved for
   unvaccinated persons requiring  three foot distancing.

Hand Sanitizing

• Hand sanitizer will be made available for use when entering the building.
• Additional sanitizing is no longer required before receiving the Eucharist.

Other Changes:

• Holy Water is back!
• Choirs and congregational singing may resume; worship aids may be used.
• The Sign of Peace may be restored with prudence.
• Receiving Holy Communion from the cup remains suspended.
• The Presentation of the Gifts is back.

For a printable Phase 5 document click here.