THE PARISH OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
COVID-19 PROTOCOL UPDATES

 FROM
REV. KYLE L. DOUSTOU
Pastor

Friends in Christ, for the last 14-months we have struggled through a global pandemic that has changed our lives in so many ways. After more than a year of lockdowns and restrictions, it is now time for us to emerge and to begin interacting with the world and with each other in authentically human ways again. In accord with the guidance from the United States Centers for Disease Control, the Maine Center for Disease Control, the executive orders of the Governor of Maine, and the directive of the Bishop of Portland, I am pleased to share with you that, effective Monday, May 24th, we will observe the following in all of our parish churches and on all of our properties: 

• there will be no capacity limits in any of our spaces
• there will be no contact-tracing whatsoever
• there will be no social-distancing enforced
  • although there will be spaces available for people who wish to continue to remain socially-distant
• there will be no enforcement of mask-wearing
  • unvaccinated persons should continue wearing masks
  • vaccinated persons who feel unsafe may certainly continue wearing masks
  • parish staff and volunteers may not inquire about the vaccination status of any individual

 In the coming weeks, the Bishop’s office will offer additional directives for changes to the celebration of Mass, the dispensation of the Sacraments, etc. In the meantime, I ask for your respectful adherence to these new changes. And please continue to follow to safety practices: sanitize your hands, stay home if you’re ill, etc.
A reminder that the Sunday Mass obligation continues to be dispensed for all people in the Diocese of Portland, so anyone who feels unsafe may stay at home without burdening their conscience. Our live-stream Masses will continue to be broadcasted each day. Please stay tuned for more information as time unfolds and let us continue to pray for an end to the pandemic and for God’s consolation on all those affected by it.
 

MAY 2021 UPDATE

In accord with Governor Mills’ most recent executive order,
indoor seating events are permitted at 50% of the building's capacity.
Thus, depending on household size and the need to continue social distancing,
we can accomodate the following numbers in our churches:

Holy Family Church, Old Town – 150+ people

St. Ann Church, Bradley – 50 to 75 people

Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Orono – 75 to 100 people

St. Ann Church, Penobscot Nation – not currently open
(The Tribal Administration continues to enforce strict regulations for Penobscot Nation.
Until these restrictions are eased, we will not be able to have Mass at St. Ann’s Church on Indian Island.)

Registrations are no longer necessary for Mass.
Attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please Note: