July Mass Intentions

Ministry Schedule: July 2020

Celebration of the Mass with a Congregation

{ as per the diocesan directive issued by Bishop William Wack}

• Dispensation in Effect - Dispensation of the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday will continue, since it will not be possible for everyone to attend on Sundays.
• Vulnerable Parishioners - If a person is sick, has a persistent (new) cough, or is vulnerable to infection; or if they live with or care for someone who is vulnerable, they should stay home.
• Live Streaming Mass - This will continue until the dispensation is lifted.

What to Expect in Signing Up...

We're excited about praying with you together. Following the diocesan directives on social distancing and limited seating available, here is how this will roll out for Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church:

• Online sign-up for Mass attendance (for the following weekend) will post Sunday afternoon. It will be open for 48 hours.
• Online sign-up will close on Tuesday at 4:00 PM CST.
• Only sign up if you are going to actually attend.
• After you have submitted your form, you will receive an email thanking you for your submission.
• All limited seating will be assigned.
• Seating assignments will be emailed to you. The email will contain a Seating Pass for your party.
• Bring a copy of the seating verification email with you to Mass. It will be confirmed by ushers.
• The church will not open it doors until thirty (30) minutes before the beginning of Mass.
• Social distancing zones will be marked off outside the entrance of the church with orange cones.
• If you are not able to attend after receiving assigned seating, please call 850-398-5424. We will offer the relinquished seats to someone on the waiting list.

What to Expect When You Arrive...

• When you arrive, present your seating pass for verification.
• If you use a wheelchair, a walker, or a cane (and need assistance), please arrive thirty (30) minutes before the beginning of Mass.
• Once verified, place your offertory in the basket at the entrance of the narthex. Place your can goods or dry goods for the Catholic Care Center in the green wagon by the Jesus and Children statue.
• Put on your face mask. (If you have forgotten your mask, one will be provided to you.)
• Sanitize your hands before entering the Sanctuary.
• Ushers will escort you to your seat.
• Remain in your assigned seating.

Expectation of the Communicant during the Celebration of Mass

• Social Distancing - Since seating will be limited, pews are marked to ensure the required social distancing as best suits the layout of our church.
• Worship Guides - All hymnals, missalettes, envelopes, and other loose items have been removed from the pews. Feel free to use your electronis devices to follow the readings and the Mass.
• Assigned Seating - Families will be seated together in the same pews without observing distancing between family members.
• Face Mask - All parishioners attending Mass or other liturgical functions should wear protective face masks.
• Sacred Music - The Music Director will provide the music for the celebration in order to maintain social distancing. Children’s Liturgy of the Word  is suspended until the health emergency has passed.
• Hand Sanitizers - are provided at the entrance of the Sanctuary. You may bring your own sanitzer. Sanitize your hands after masking your face before entering the sanctuary. If you must used the lavatory, you must santize your hands before entering the Sanctuary. (Escort small children to and from the lavatory.)
• Communion - Social distancing should be observed in the communion procession. Ushers can assist by directing one pew at a time to line up for Communion. Alternately, in some settings, the priest may instead bring Communion to the people who will remain in their pews. Wait at the white line until the person in front of you has received Communion and departs.
• Reception of Communion - Communicants are strongly urged to receive the Host on the hands as an act of charitable consideration for the health of their fellow parishioners.

What to Expect When You Depart...

• The Sending - After the deacon sends the faithful off, depart the church for your transports, using social distancing.
• Sanitizing the Sanctuary - The liturgical team, immediately after the Mass, will commence cleaning the sanctuary for the next service.
• Sanitizing the Narthex and Bathrooms - There will be no gathering in the Narthex before or after Mass at this time.

• Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church's Facebook page
• Vatican News Live Streaming Pope Francis’ Masses   
• San Fernando Cathedral San Antonio – Mass in Spanish
• Word On Fire Daily Masses 

Due to the spread of COVID-19, many people have had to make significant changes in their daily routines, including suspending publicly celebrated Masses. Recognizing these changes likely leave us even more in need of God’s grace, The USCCB and other Catholic partners have generously made resources available to support prayer during these difficult days.
We invite you to visit these pages and share the resources provided to pray for each other and stay connected to our faith during this time of social distancing.
https://catholiccurrent.org/covid19/
http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/usccb-president-reflection-and-prayer-during-coronavirus.cfm

We could not sustain this ministry without the generosity of our parish faithful. Your spiritual, ministerial, and financial commitment to the mission of Christ in our parish community and our Diocese has made a profound difference. Our online giving portal is available for use during the Coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for being there for the benefit of many...