Church of St. Richard of Chichester Barnesville, PA

Updated Guidelines: effective Immediately (7/1/2021)

Updated Covid Guidelines:

Effective Immediately (July 1st, 2021)

As we begin this new month of July, all liturgical restrictions that were remaining as of Pentecost Sunday are lifted effective immediately, with the exception of the distribution of the Precious Blood to the faithful and the exchange of the Sign of Peace.

These two normal flu season precautions will remain in place for the coming months.

No one is required to wear a facemask on diocesan property. Those who wish to continue to wear one are free to do so as well.

The Diocese will continue to update on matters of this nature as information is available.

1. No one is required to wear a facemask on diocesan property. Those who wish to continue to wear one are free to do so as well.

2. NO CAPACITY LIMITATIONS will be required in parishes and institutions within the geographical territory of the Diocese of Allentown.

3. Weekday Mass and Sunday Mass attendees may enter and exit the church using both the ramp and front doors 30 minutes before the scheduled Mass.

4. The Distribution of Holy Communion is to return to the proper place in the liturgy in the Church only. It is no longer permitted to distribute after Mass.

5. Holy Water: All fonts and stoops will return to being filled.

6. Votive Candles: Parishioners may now light votive candles. Please hand sanitize before and after lighting the candles.

7. Altar servers, Lectors, and Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers are permitted.

8. The Exchange of the Sign of Peace is not permitted.

Diocese of Allentown

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator::

Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A.,NCC, LPC– Direct Phone: 800-791-9209

victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org

Diocesan Secretary for Youth Protection & Catholic Human Services

Pamela Russo, MSW, MS - Phone: 610-871-5200 Ext. 2204

prusso@allentowndiocese.org

The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish. Parents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited & encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for more info about this program. The fullness of compassion should be extended to these victims by the Church. To lean more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Youth Protection

Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, & Code of Conduct, please visit www.allentowndiocese.org & click on “Youth

Protection” in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Sacraments

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Marriage

Baptisms are usually celebrated on a Sunday afternoon. Parents need to be registered parishioners and attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic for a valid reception of Baptism and also obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from

their parish.

Sacrament of Marriage

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date to begin pre-nuptial instructions. Please call the parish office for more information and schedule an appointment with the Pastor.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays @ 4:45-5:15 pm or call the rectory to schedule an appointment.

Sponsor Eligibility

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Certificates of Eligibility for Baptism and Confirmation require the sponsor to be a registered & active member of the parish, and if married, in a valid marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.

Please call the parish office for additional information.

Church of St. Richard of Chichester Barnesville, PA

Mass Schedule

Updated Guidelines: effective Immediately (7/1/2021)

2021 Mass Intention Request Form

Diocese of Allentown

Sacraments

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sponsor Eligibility

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation

About Saint Richard

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