Starting on May 23, we are able to once again have the public celebration of Mass at our parish. However, we are only able to do so with certain restrictions and requirements for cleaning and disinfecting.
In order to safely do this, for the time being we will not have Mass at 7:30am at St. Stephen on Sundays, and we will not have the 8:30am morning Mass on Mondays. This Mass schedule will be reevaluated as restrictions and guidance changes, probably in the fall.
The Lord's day Mass (weekend) is still not an obligation, so if for any reason you do not feel comfortable coming to Mass or feel you are more vulnerable, we encourage you to stay home and continue to watch the live stream or recordings of the 11:00am Mass.
The following guidelines are in place for parishioners at this time:
  - There will be signs guiding you to the entrance doors. Not all doors will be open.
  - Everyone must maintain a social distance of at least six feet apart. Immediate families may sit together.
  - All parishioners must wear a face mast at all times except when receiving holy communion.
  - Use hand sanitizer upon entering the church and when asked to do so.
  - Follow the directions of the ushers.
  - Dontations will be placed in one central basket, no passing collection baskets.