Letter form Fr. Benoit

Tuesday May 20, 2020

Dear Parishioners,

We are really looking forward to resuming public masses with you in Region Two beginning

with our regular weekday Mass schedule on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.! (See attached

schedule for Mass times and locations).

The Catholic faithful who reside in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati continue to be dispensed from

the obligation of attending Sunday Mass. Those who are at risk or very concerned that they

might become sick are encouraged to stay home and join the Church by viewing live-streamed

Masses available through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or other local parishes.

Those who wish to participate in Mass and receive Holy Communion can do so on a weekly

basis by attending one of the scheduled regional Masses during the week. This will help us to

accommodate our parishioners at different Masses throughout the week (not just the

weekend). Please select one of our scheduled weekly Masses to attend.

Region II’s Guidelines:

 A limited number of people will be allowed in each church building at any given

Mass time.

 We will try our best to accommodate those who arrive at any of the Masses, but

please embrace the expectation that the occupancy limit may already be

reached. Especially if arriving shortly before or after the Mass start-time. For the health

and safety of others, please be gracious if you are unable to enter due to full occupancy.

 If you are sick or exposed to someone who is sick, please stay home.

 Only one door will be open to enter each church. At Corpus Christi Church the

parking lot ramp door (Madonna Room) and the side parking lot door with the ramp at

Our Lady of Mercy Church will be used. At Queen of Martyrs, all will enter by the front

door as customary. An usher/greeter will be available to open the door for you or it will

be propped open. As always, any door in either church can at any time be used, if

necessary, as an exit.

 As you enter each church use the available Hand Sanitizer.

 Please wear a mask, if you are able, to ensure your safety and the safety of those

around you.

 Seating has been arranged and marked for the required 6-feet social distancing.

Families who live in the same household may and should sit together occupying the same

pew or more.

 At the Sign of Peace there will be no physical contact.

 At Communion please follow the directions given:

 At Corpus Christi and Our Lady of Mercy follow the markings on the floor to

maintain a six foot distance. At this time we will have only one Communion line

with Fr. Benoit distributing the Body of Christ. Fr. Benoit, the deacon, and server

will wash and sanitize their hands and wear a mask before distributing Holy

Communion.

 At Queen of Martyrs parishioners will stay in place. Father Benoit and Deacon

Skip will move through the empty rows to distribute the Body of Christ. You

may sanitize your hands with your own sanitizer before and after receiving

communion. Fr. Benoit, the deacon, and server will wash and sanitize their hands

and wear a mask before distributing Holy Communion.

 We will only have one lector to minimize contact with the microphone and books at

the ambo.

 Ushers will pass out bulletins after Sunday Masses. They will be wearing masks and

have sanitized their hands. The bulletins will also be available online at

OurLadyofGraceDayton.org and qmdayton.org

 We will sanitize our churches between each Mass so they are clean for when you

return.

 For the Sacrament of Reconciliation please call the office to make an appointment so

we can accommodate you safely.

 At this time our Choir, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Family Faith and all other

activities are on hold. The online Faith Formation will continue at Queen of Martyrs.

RCIA will be online for Our Lady of Grace.

This is all new to us and we are working hard to follow the guidelines set forth by the

Archdiocese and the State of Ohio so that we can once again worship together and do so in

safety. As we move forward and learn we will inform you of any changes and updates to

attending Mass. When attending a Mass at any of the Region Two churches please respect any

practices that may exist.

If you have any questions please call the OLG Parish Center (937) 274-2107 or Queen of

Martyrs Church (937) 277-2092 or email us at info@ourladyofgracedayton.org or

qmparish@qmdayton.org

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12

Region II

Mass Schedule (Subject to change)

SUNDAY MASSES

1st Sunday of the Month**

Sat 4:30 PM Our Lady of Mercy Church

Sun 9:00 AM Corpus Christi Church

Sun 11:00 AM Queen of Martyrs Church

Sun 5:30 PM Corpus Christi Church

2nd thru Last Sunday of the Month

Sat 4:30 PM Corpus Christi Church

Sun 9:00 AM Our Lady of Mercy Church

Sun 11:00 AM Queen of Martyrs Church

Sun 5:30 PM Corpus Christi Church

WEEKDAY MASSES

Tue 8:30 AM Corpus Christi Church

Wed 8:30 AM Our Lady of Mercy Church

Thurs 8:30 AM Queen of Martyrs Church

** A Saturday Mass falling on the last day of a month is considered a 1st Sunday Mass

Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church

Dayton, OH

Letter form Fr. Benoit