Prince of Peace Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church of Jefferson County

 

Masses to be broadcasted: Sundays 10 AM, Tuesday 5:30 PM, and Friday Noon.  (Broadcast will not take place on Tuesday, June 30 and Friday, July 3 as staff is on vacation.)

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Prince of Peace Church,

Most Sorrowful Mother of God

& Saint Patrick Chapel

 

Reopening Plans and Guidelines

 Father Chris Craig, Pastor 

Prince of Peace, St. Patrick Chapel, Most Sorrowful Mother of God, and Catholic Community Center reopening plans and guidelines 

Most Sorrowful Mother of God

Due to social distancing, MSMOG will remain closed until further notice.

St. Patrick Chapel

• Open Mon-Fri for personal prayer from 11 AM-6 PM Please place provided cards in the pew you use, for cleaning purposes.
• Closed Saturday and Sunday
• Mass on Tuesday, 5:30 PM, Wed.—Friday Noon. Broadcasted LIVE on our Facebook page, Tuesday and Friday.
• Sacrament of Reconciliation beginning May 26 on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00 at the shelter house behind the Catholic Community Center 305 W State ST Madison, Please use a mask if available. 
• Please sign in as you enter the church, this is in the event that someone has COVID or tests positive at some time and we have to contact trace. Please take a clean pencil and place the used pencil in the marked holder
• Sign up sheet in the back of the church for volunteers to open the church, close the church and sanitize. Sanitizing needs to happen in the mornings before 11 AM.
• Max 75 people at one time, every other pew with 6 people to a pew
• Sanitizer is available, please use it entering and exiting.

Prince of Peace

• Closed Mon-Friday
• Masses begin May 30, Vigil 4 and 6 PM, May 31 - 8, 10, and Noon (Hispanic, in Spanish).
• Max 168 people in the church at a time, every other pew, 6 to a pew. If the church is full when you arrive, you will be asked to leave and return to another Mass or watch Live.
• Please sign in as you enter the church, this is in the event that someone has COVID and we have to Contact trace. Please take a clean pencil and place the used pencil in the marked holder
• 10 AM will be broadcast Live from the POP Facebook page and uploaded to our YouTube channel.
• Sanitizer is available, please use it entering and exiting.

 Catholic Community Center

• Will reopen on July 6 with summer hours of 9AM - 2PM
• Contributions can be made by dropping them in a locked box on to the left of the front door.
• Acceptiva for online giving. Click giving at the top of this page and follow directions. This is such a convenient and easy process. If you have questions, just call Beth at the office… 812-265-4166 ext 237 and she will walk you through it

Please note the following taken directly from the Archdiocesan Guidelines.

“Those who are 65 and over and those with high-risk health conditions should remain at home.  This is the population that is most vulnerable to the Coronavirus.  Of course, those who are symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19 should not enter a Church until released to do so by their health care professional.”

“The dispensation from the obligation to participate at Mass on Sundays is extended in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and throughout the State of Indiana until August 15, 2020”.  

If you are over 65 years old and decide to attend Mass, you will not be turned away but please consider your health risk.  The Sunday 10:00 am Mass will continue to be live-streamed on Facebook and later downloaded to YouTube for those who are not physically able to attend Mass.

Before, during, and after each Mass, there are many other guidelines and restrictions that will be communicated to you via the parish website and parish Facebook page. 

Times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will soon be announced.  We are also in the process of determining future dates for those in the RCIA to enter the Church and for the celebration of the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. 

 

Video from the state click here

 

Confirmation

The Archbishop has rescheduled the Sacrament of Confirmation, to be held here at Prince of Peace, to 2:00 pm Sunday, November 8, 2020.  Further information regarding sacramental preparation will be sent out once the school calendars have been determined. 

RECONCILIATION  

Due to social distancing, Reconciliation will take place on Tuesdays, beginning May 26 at the Shelter behind the Catholic Community Center from 3:30-5:00 pm EST. Or by appointment by calling the office 812-254-4166 ext 241.

 

First Communion Announcement

 

 If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Father Chris, Mrs. Guetig, or Mrs. Belt.  

 

 

Weekly Contributions (green envelopes) can be made by doing one of the following.

• We have installed a LOCKED drop box on the outside of the Catholic Community Center, you may place it in there. It is checked daily before dark.  
• You may give online by clicking Giving at the top of the page, and following the directions. If you have any issues, please call Beth at 812-265-4166 ext 237. Please leave a message if she does not answer and she will get back with you. 
• You may mail it to 305 West State St Madison, IN 47250