Mass at Our Lady of Lebanon Halifax

MASS TIME(S):

SATURDAY, November 21st 2020 - 6:30 PM

SUNDAY, November 22nd 2020 - 11:00 AM (St. Charbel Mass)

*** YOU ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER. STRICT NO-TICKET, NO-ENTRY POLICY***

* YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING*

Maintain 6 feet from others.

OUR LADY OF LEBANON PARISH, HALIFAX - MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH

COVID-19 Mass Physical Distancing Phase

Dear Parishioners,

Effective July 3rd, the public health protocols in Nova Scotia allow us to admit up to 200 people per Mass. Masses will be held at Our Lady of Lebanon Church – now located at 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax.

For everyone's safety WE REQUIRE ALL those attending Mass to PRE-REGISTER and we must enforce a NO-TICKET, NO-ENTRY policy. WALK-INS ARE NOT PERMITTED under any circumstances at this time. No exceptions will be made. If the Mass is "sold-out" that means we are at capacity and cannot accept anymore. You may continue to check if any spots become available due to a cancellation. If the Mass you want to attend is already full, please select a different Mass. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

* YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING*

Maintain 6 feet from others.

Please take a moment and read the following:

1.SELF ASSESSMENT: Use the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) self-assessment tool. If you have any of the following symptoms, please stay at home. Volunteers and staff reserve the right not to admit anyone exhibiting symptoms:

• fever (chills, sweats)

• cough or worsening of a previous cough

• sore throat

• headache

• shortness of breath

• muscle aches

• sneezing

• nasal congestion or runny nose

• hoarse voice

• diarrhea

• unusual fatigue

• loss of sense of smell or taste

• red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

2. REGISTRATION: Attendees are to pre-register for mass using EventBrite. Seating will be divided into 3 sections: FAMILY, COUPLE, INDIVIDUAL. All ages are required to register, including children and infants. A registration link will be distributed weekly on Wednesday to all parishioners via email and posted to the Maronites Atlantic Facebook Page. Prior to registering, please double-check the date and time to ensure that this is the Mass you are planning to attend. Please do not book more than once a week to allow others a chance to attend.

How to Register?

• Click the "Select A Date" button.

• Select the ticket for the Mass time you wish to attend.

• Select the specific number of attendees in your group, INCLUDING CHILDREN & INFANTS

• Ensure that you indicate the first and last name of EACH ATTENDEE.

• Select the appropriate section under "Attending as a..." (select the same option for each attendee in your registration):

FAMILY (more than 2 attendees)

COUPLE (2 attendees)

INDIVIDUAL (1 attendee)

• Complete the process by clicking the "register" button. You will receive your e-tickets by email.

• Print your ticket OR have it ready for scanning on your mobile device.

Need to Cancel? If you booked a ticket and need to cancel, you can do so by clicking the "view and manage your order online" link on your confirmation email, or by emailing us at ourladyoflebanonhalifax@gmail.com

3. CHECK-IN: As you enter, you will need to show your ticket to the volunteers so they can check you in (either in print or on your mobile device).

4. ENTRY and EXIT: Entry will be at the Main Church Doors - located on the Dunbrack side. Entrance will open 30 minutes prior to each Mass and closed once Mass begins. After Mass, everyone will be asked to leave through a separate exit door.

5. PHYSICAL DISTANCING: All attendees are REQUIRED to practice physical distancing – maintaining 6 feet (2 meters) from others. Please DO NOT shake hands, greet with a kiss, hug, or embrace. Families who live together are able to sit next to each other without 6 feet distance.

6. SANITIZATION: Upon entering the church, you will be asked to sanitize your hands. You will also be required to sanitize before receiving the Holy Eucharist (Communion). Church seating and high-touch surfaces will be sanitized between Masses.

7. MASKS: All attendees are required to bring their own non-medical mask and wear it. Exemptions are for: Children under 2, children between 2 and 4 whose parents are not able to have them to wear a mask, and the Priest/Cantor(s).

8. SIGN OF PEACE: At this time, there will be NO HAND CONTACT with others during the Sign of Peace. Feel welcome to share a wave, nod, bow or other acknowledgment of other parishioners at this part of the mass.

9. COMMUNION: Before receiving Communion you will be required to sanitize your hands by ushers or at a designated station. At this time, the Holy Eucharist will ONLY be given to parishioners by the hand.

10. BUILDING ACCESS: Attendees will ONLY be permitted to enter the area in which Mass will be taking place. Access to the rest of the building is not permitted. All doors will be locked during mass. We kindly ask that parishioners curious to explore the church building make arrangements with parish leadership to visit when mass is not taking place. At this time, WASHROOMS will be reserved for emergency use only.

11. SOCIALIZING: Please exit immediately after mass has finished. While greeting and socializing with our fellow parishioners is a key part of our Christian community, public health authorities have directed that under no circumstances is socializing with other families and parishioners permitted before, during, or after mass.

12. OFFERINGS: There will be a designated box for offerings placed at the entrance before you enter the church. Please arrive with an envelope prepared and place the envelope in the box. There will be no offering collections during the mass. We also encourage Parishioners to make donations using the following options:

Sign up for the Automatic Withdrawal PAR to give to the parish on a monthly basis, by completing the form and emailing it back to the parish office: https://ourladyoflebanon.org/downloads/#tab-1-2-pre-authorized

Online on the church website https://ourladyoflebanon.org/donations/

Send a cheque by mail to 111 Clayton Park Dr., Halifax, NS, B3M1M3

Thank you for understanding. These measures are being taken for safety of our community. We hope to see you soon. God Bless you all.