IMPORTANT NOTICE – CONFIRMED COVID CASE

Dear Parishioners,

Happy New Year! I would like to thank all of you for your assistance in helping us to implement health protocols as we celebrate safely together.

Over the past 24 hours, we have learned that two members of our music team have tested positive for Covid-19. They were last present at the parish during the New Year Masses including Sunday January 2, 2022. The individuals were wearing masks and appropriately distanced throughout their time at church, following our health and safety protocols. They are currently in a period of self-isolation at home.

While the cases present a low risk of transmission, I wanted to be transparent with all of you. More than ever, especially with the very contagious Omicron variant, if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms, please stay at home and limit contact with others. Anyone experiencing symptoms should consider a rapid antigen test, PCR test or consult with your family doctor. At this time, we ask that all parishioners continue to self-monitor for symptoms.

A self-assessment tool can be found by visiting: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/. You can also ask York Region Public Health any Covid questions that you may have. Their phone number is 1-877-464-9675.

Let us continue to pray for all those who are sick and those who are caring for them. Be assured of my prayers for the good health of all as we begin a new year. May God continue to bless you now and always.

Rev. Mark Van Patten Pastor

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PLEASE NOTE: WITH THE RISING NUMBERS OF COVID PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR NOTICES OF POSSIBLE CHANGES TO OUR MASS DATES AND TIMES VIA:

1. OUR WEBSITE;
2. MY PARISH APP; OR
3. EMAIL (IF YOU'RE ON OUR MAILING LIST)

We look forward to welcoming you back to church! Due to capacity restrictions for gatherings in Ontario, we invite you to register for seats for Sunday Mass. Families from the same household may sit together, but one ticket is required per person.

Please note that every reasonable precaution has been and will continue to be taken by the Archdiocese of Toronto to protect your health and safety. However, there can be no guarantees of complete protection as there will always be risks of contracting viral infection through large gatherings.

Please do not enter the church if you have a temperature, feel ill or have been in contact with a COVID-19 positive individual over the past two weeks.

Additional information:

• Masks or face coverings are mandatory.
• Please look for signs marking the proper entrance door.
• Washrooms are Closed
• Sanitize your hands upon entry.
• Please maintain physical distancing at all times. Stay 2 metres (or 6 feet) away from others.
• Please follow the direction provided by ushers/volunteers for seating.
• You will be required to be seated in the church at least 15 minutes before mass begins or the seat will be released to those waiting in line