In-Person Worship Resumes

In-person services will begin this Sunday, September 27 at 8:30 a.m.  We look forward to seeing those of you who will be attending and keep in mind that not all of us are ready for this step. 

When you arrive on Sunday, a greeter will mark off your name on the register for contact tracing purposes.  You will be asked to use hand sanitizer and wear a mask.  A greeter will take you to a pew and you are not to move to another space.  All seating will be clearly marked.  Service begins at 8:30; please be punctual because no one will be seated after the service begins.  All health and safety protocols will be followed.  The wardens and our Deacon have done our best to prepare for this challenging time.

Once the church service is over, everyone will be directed on how to exit the building while maintaining social distancing.  There will be no gathering or coffee time after the service just yet. 

Continue to pray for St. Catherine’s Church as we regather, remembering those people attending in person and those worshipping from home. 

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.  Matthew 18:20 

Caring and Social Distancing

In this time of social distancing we are temporarily unable to meet together as a congregation.  That doesn't mean that we stop caring about our church activities or each other - quite the contrary.  Our member Ann Blue sent the following message today:

The palm strips have arrived and due to self-distancing and staying home, I am making it my mission to make a cross for each of you.  You will have to celebrate Palm Sunday and the Passion of our Lord from home online this year.  As soon as we meet again in community we will have the palms blessed, and once again you will have one to grace your home.  We will gather them once more next year to make the ash for Ash Wednesday.

Keep well, stay safe, and “May God hold you in the Palm of his hand”