St. John Chrysostom

July 30, 2020

Dear parish community:

You are all in my prayers as this terrible pandemic continues unabated. The disruption and toll have  been longer, deeper and broader than any of us could have imagined in March. We continue to pray for the tens of thousands of lives lost, the hundreds of thousands who have fallen ill, the millions suffering economically, and for all who serve those affected.
I want to remind you that your health and safety remain our parish's top priority. As some institutions (including some churches) relax some of their COVID requirements, St. John Chrysostom will continue to take an extremely cautious approach, and we appreciate your cooperation in joining us. A few reminders:

• There is still no obligation to attend Mass in person. We continue to livestream, post and email Masses at 8 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Just tune into our YouTube Channel at 8 for Mass or any time for previously recorded Masses.

• Persons at high risk of illness should continue to worship remotely.  

• Distancing between families and masks or face coverings are required in church at all times, except to receive Communion. This includes funerals and weddings at the church.

• The Parish House remains closed to visitors without appointments.

• Frozen meals for St. John's Hospice or Aid for Friends remain in great need and may be dropped off without contact at the Parish House front door from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.

• Nonperishable food, toiletries, diapers and baby toiletries are also greatly needed and may be dropped off in the church vestibule any week day from 9 to 3 or during weekend Masses. These items support a half-dozen partner organizations serving the people of Chester.

Fr. Ed Hallinan, Pastor

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