Welcome to San Ignacio Catholic Church!
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the members of the Roman Catholic community of San Ignacio Parish live in the heart of Martineztown. United in our Eucharistic worship, we strive to do all for the "Greater Glory of God", by reaching out to our community through our parishioners.
In the tradition of our patron saint, San Ignacio de Loyola and under the protection of Our Blessed Mother, Maria Santisima, Mater Dei, we continue the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ, through our faith in action.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline: 1.855.600.3453
(for all questions regarding health and testing)
1.833.551.0518
(for all non-health issue questions regarding schools,
businesses, childcare, food, supplies, etc.)
Please click COVID-2019 Resources for more resource information.
The parish office onsite will not be staffed
until further notice.
We have opted to monitor the office needs remotely,
please call (505) 243-4287 and leave a message.
Messages are being checked frequently throughout the day and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding during these
challenging times.
until further notice.
We have opted to monitor the office needs remotely,
please call (505) 243-4287 and leave a message.
Messages are being checked frequently throughout the day and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding during these
challenging times.
Reiterations on some of the current restrictions:
- Communion to be received in hand only.
- Mass remains at 25% capacity in the church, with NO congregational singing.
- No choir; only one cantor for singing.
- No groups (prayer, study) over 5 persons, and attending persons should be masked and socially-distanced. (Exception is Mass and blood drives--each at only 25% capacity under same preventive restrictions)
- Anointing of the sick should be delayed unless serious danger of death exists.
Last rites for non-COVID patients can be celebrated, but we should minimize the time spent so as to minimize possibility of cross-infection.
- Graveside services may be held as long as no more than 10 persons at a time--masked and socially-distanced--are at the grave at one time.
The Archbishop reminds us that the promulgated restrictions are NOT OPTIONAL, but clergy are under obedience to follow them without casuistry.
(Casuistry = Doing what you want in spite of what you are told and twisting old rules or ideas to justify it.)
The Archbishop also would like to emphasize:
- Communicants receive in hand with mask on, move aside several feet away from others, bring mask down and then consume. This will hopefully minimize risk of spreading infection.
- Those receiving Holy Communion should offer private prayers of thanksgiving afterwards--outdoors, in their vehicles, when they arrive home, etc.
- Fiestas are to be minimized (or cancelled in our case) this year because of danger of infection, limited to Masses under the then-current restrictions. No food sales, large transfers of materials (auction tickets, etc.)or group gatherings.
- While this may create a financial hardship, the focus must be on protecting life and health and recognizing the reality of the pandemic and its dangers
- Communion to be received in hand only.
- Mass remains at 25% capacity in the church, with NO congregational singing.
- No choir; only one cantor for singing.
- No groups (prayer, study) over 5 persons, and attending persons should be masked and socially-distanced. (Exception is Mass and blood drives--each at only 25% capacity under same preventive restrictions)
- Anointing of the sick should be delayed unless serious danger of death exists.
Last rites for non-COVID patients can be celebrated, but we should minimize the time spent so as to minimize possibility of cross-infection.
- Graveside services may be held as long as no more than 10 persons at a time--masked and socially-distanced--are at the grave at one time.
The Archbishop reminds us that the promulgated restrictions are NOT OPTIONAL, but clergy are under obedience to follow them without casuistry.
(Casuistry = Doing what you want in spite of what you are told and twisting old rules or ideas to justify it.)
The Archbishop also would like to emphasize:
- Communicants receive in hand with mask on, move aside several feet away from others, bring mask down and then consume. This will hopefully minimize risk of spreading infection.
- Those receiving Holy Communion should offer private prayers of thanksgiving afterwards--outdoors, in their vehicles, when they arrive home, etc.
- Fiestas are to be minimized (or cancelled in our case) this year because of danger of infection, limited to Masses under the then-current restrictions. No food sales, large transfers of materials (auction tickets, etc.)or group gatherings.
- While this may create a financial hardship, the focus must be on protecting life and health and recognizing the reality of the pandemic and its dangers
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEK AT MASS
Arrival
Expect
Arrival
- Seats will be available on a first come basis.
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early for Mass
- Enter through the side doors of the church (it will be propped open before Mass to prevent the spread of germs on the handle)
- Door will be closed once the limit of people has been reached. No one else will be admitted once this limit is reached.
- Sit every other pew. Maintain social distancing of six feet.
- Communion will be distributed after the dismissal and on the hand only. (English Mass only)
- Leave by the front doors in order to received communion, (English Mass only)
Expect
- No holy water
- No sign of peace
- No hymnals or singing
- Donations can be dropped in the boxes at the entrance of the church or you can donate online.
- The cry room area will be closed
- Freshly sanitized surfaces in the bathrooms and pews after each Mass.
- We will ask you to respectfully dismiss immediately after Mass so that we continue to observe social distancing regulations
- Must wear mask at all times during the mass, this includes children over 3 years old.
Reopening Our Churches
Directives for the public celebration of the Eucharist:
200514 News Release: Archbishop John C. Wester Announces Directives for the Public Celebration of the Eucharist Beginning May 17, 2020 More>
Directives for the Public Celebration of the Eucharist
Please find below the directives for the public celebration of the Eucharist as we cautiously begin to resume normal operations step-by-step beginning this weekend, May 17.
"It is of paramount importance to be reminded that the Church values everyone's safety and well-being. Life is sacred and we are taking every precaution to protect our people from the coronavirus."
Archbishop John C. Wester
Please find below the directives for the public celebration of the Eucharist as we cautiously begin to resume normal operations step-by-step beginning this weekend, May 17.
"It is of paramount importance to be reminded that the Church values everyone's safety and well-being. Life is sacred and we are taking every precaution to protect our people from the coronavirus."
Archbishop John C. Wester
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