Guidelines for public Mass at St. Jude during reopening of the state after the coronavirus shutdown

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has issued new directives in light of the CDC's announcement that fully vaccinated people may resume activities without masks or social distancing, inside or outside.  The directives are attached below as a PDF file. More information to come as the clergy and parish leaders meet to discuss formal implementation of these directives at St. Jude.

GENERAL POINTS

• The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation is re-instated as of August 15, 2021.
• Please stay home if you are sick.
• Please stay home if you are at higher risk of severe illness with COVID-19. If you are uncertain about your risk status, please consult your doctor and also the CDC Guidelines at the link below.
  • Click here to read the CDC Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html 
• The 4:30 pm Vigil and the 10:30 am Sunday Mass will continue to be available via live-stream. Visit the Live Stream page to view streamed Masses, which are also recorded.