Public Masses are 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.     We are now able to fit our normal congregation size into the church for Mass while following St. Louis County guidelines, so sign-ups have been discontinued. Feel free to just "show up" for Mass!

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 .