Please make note of the following guidelines that we will be following to ensure everyone's safety. These guidelines come from both the State of Maryland and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Dispensation from Sunday Mass obligation still in effect by Archbishop Lori. (See AOB guidelines.)

Those with underlying health conditions, concerns about their health, or if you have a cough or temperature of 100 degrees or more are encouraged to watch the live-stream Mass from the safety of their homes.

Families with small children who may not be able to maintain physical distancing, are also encouraged to watch the live-stream Mass from the safety of their homes.

Live-stream Mass will be at 10:45 am on Sunday.

We will be following our regular weekend Mass schedule at 1/3 capacity.

Face masks must be worn by ALL adults and children ages 2 and older from time you exit your car to the time you get back in your car.

You will be seated by volunteers in order for us to observe physical distancing and to adequately seat people up to our 1/3 capacity.

Maintain physical distancing if you have to wait to get into the church and to be seated. Plan on coming 10-15 minutes early so people can be directed to their seats.

Families in the same household will be seated together as one unit.

Those with limited mobility will be seated in the back and a Eucharistic minister will come to you.

Enter and exit through open doors. All other doors will be locked.

All hymnals have been removed and we ask you not to sing with the cantor or the instrumental music during the Mass. Engage and "participate" by paying special attention to and pondering on the lyrics and/or the music.

Offering baskets will be in the narthex. Please place your offering in the basket on the way in.

Everyone will need to move in the Eucharistic procession whether receiving communion or not for social distancing purposes.

Unfortunately, the clergy are not allowed to greet people before or after the Mass.

Check online for the bulletin and latest news from SJCC, saintjoseph.cc.

When leaving the church after Mass please do not congregate outside the church or in the parking lot.

Please follow all instructions of volunteer and staff.

We are doing the best we can in a difficult and changing situation. Thank you for your understanding and patience.