SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
OF PADRE PIO

My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
 I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I am not able at this moment to receive You sacramentally, I ask that you spiritually enter into my heart.

I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

 Amen.

Public Masses have returned to Assumption!

However, in order to preserve the health of the community, a number of procedures must be followed:
 
1.     The obligation to attend the Sunday Mass remains lifted indefinitely. Livestreamed Masses will continue at www.assumptionlive.com. Anyone who is ill or showing symptoms of the Coronavirus, who has been in contact with someone with COVID-19, who is vulnerable due to preconditions, or over      60 years of age are asked to remain at home and participate via livestream.

2.     Due to the St. Louis County guidelines that go into effect on November 17, we are only allowed to be at 25% building occupany. At the time being, that limit is 125 worshipers. 

3.     To maintain “physical distancing,” masks are required for all children 2 and above and for all adults. We have a limited supply of masks for those who do not have their own. Individuals/families are asked to sit at least six feet from others and every other pew will be available for seating. Church doors will be propped open, holy water and hymnals have been removed, and hand sanitizer is available throughout the church. At our fuller Masses, an usher may instruct you where to sit. Following Masses, we ask that some parishioners remain behind to apply sanitizer to the pews and other surfaces for the next congregation.   

4.     Monitored baskets will be placed around the church for collection envelopes and cash donations. Online Giving is encouraged. Click HERE to sign up for Online Giving.

5.     The Offertory Procession, Sign of Peace and Communion Under Both Kinds will be omitted.
 
6.     Communion Procedure: Communicants are asked to approach the priest/deacon in a single file line leaving six feet from the person ahead of you. When you arrive at the priest/deacon, temporarily remove your mask, carefully receive Holy Communion and replace the mask after receiving. Update: Communion may be distributed on the tongue again but only by Fr. Keller or Fr. Weber. Making a Spiritual Communion remains a prudent option.

Funeral Guidelines:

Other: 

- Baptisms are permitted.
- Marriages must follow Mass guidelines.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and cooperation during this difficult time, as we all navigate this temporary situation together!

For the most current mandates, directives, & information
from our Archdiocese, please go to:
 https://www.archstl.org/coronavirus 

Meeting Reservations:

 The parish calendar are open for reservations once again! The Outdoor Classroom and the School Courtyard are currently available for evening meetings (please bring your own chairs.) Keys can be picked up between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Rectory. Please contact the parish office to make reservations (see below).
 
  Requests for meetings at the parish should be in writing, email preferred.
 Please send to reservations@assumptionstl.org or call 314-487-7079.
1.     Rooms can be scheduled up until a year in advance.
2.     The leader’s contact information must be provided.

Room Capacity Limits:
 
 
Church  = 125 (25% of total capacity)
Church Lower Level = 30  (25% of total capacity)
Fatima Room CLL = 6 (total capacity of the room to allow social distancing)
Lourdes Room CLL = 6 (total capacity of the room to allow social distancing)  
Rectory Basement = 6 (total capacity of the room to allow social distancing)


Parish Meetings can resume again as long as the room capacity is not exceeded. 
  
- Note: Potluck meals may not be served yet, but catered food can be served, as long as it is individually wrapped or served by a person who has taken proper sanitary precautions.

Connecting with Assumption
during the COVID-19 Epidemic:

During this epidemic, our normal worship schedule is being live streamed.
Please join us in prayer during this difficult time.

If for some reason our Assumption livestream is having technical difficulties,
please go to https://www.archstl.org/coronavirus to find a listing of all
other local, recorded or livestreamed Masses.