Resurrection Parish

The Parish Office is open on Monday - Thursday, from 9:00am - 4:30pm and Fridays from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.  Evening hours will resume on July 27th.
You must wear a mask when entering any Parish building.  We can only accommodate one person at a time because of the small space in front of the counter.  We will tell you when it is okay to come in via the intercom.  If you have any questions call 856-461-6555.

Resurrection Parish Virtual VBS
August 10 – 14
Grades K – 5

                    Totally Catholic VBS
                Amazing Experiments
                    Creative Games
                   Incredible Music

$10 fee per child. Send or drop off registration forms and fee to the parish office by July 17.  For additional
information and questions call
856-461-6555 or send a email to trish@resurrection2.org

Frank  W. Gramlich, a long time parishioner, died on June 28, 2020 at the age of 83. His obituary may be found at burnsfuneralhome.com

Teresa (Tessie) Jankowski, a long-time parishioner of St. Casimir died on June 17, 2020 at the age of 94. 

Elmer W. Wolf, a devoted parishioner of St. Casimir and Resurrection Parish died June 1, 2020, at the age of 69. His obituary may be found on phillyburbs.com

Joseph Leusner, a long time devoted parishioner of Holy Name and Resurrection Parish died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the age of 88. 

 

The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.

If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the Diocese Abuse Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or email at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org.

The Diocee of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.  Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.

RE-ENTERING THE CHURCH
Liturgical-Pastoral Directives in a Time of Pandemic
For Limited Public Celebration of the Mass at Resurrection Parish

As you know, Bishop David O’Connell issued directives for the re-opening of church buildings throughout the Diocese of Trenton for the limited public celebration of the Mass. These guidelines are how we will implement the Bishop’s directives here at Resurrection Parish.

The Bishop proposed that public, “in church,” weekday Masses can be offered starting Monday, June 8, 2020. Weekday Masses are limited to no more than 50 people in attendance, which includes the priest. We will try to open the church at the Holy Name campus for the 9 AM Mass, but we are not sure if we will have the live-streaming equipment installed by June 8, and we are directed to continue to live-stream the Mass, so please continue to check the parish website for updates on this.

We will “re-enter” the churches for weekend Masses starting the weekend of June 13 & 14; the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. While the Bishop has directed that we can have no more than 1/3 occupancy, this is also dependent on maintaining appropriate social distancing. After looking at both churches, we have decided to have all Masses at Holy Name Church for now. This will maximize the number of people we can have attend on the weekend.  We will return to our normal weekend Mass schedule: Vigil at 5 PM, Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, and 12 noon. Only the 10 AM Mass will be live-streamed on Sundays.

Those who are hesitant or fearful because of COVID 19 concerns as well as those with a COVID 19 diagnosis or symptoms, those who may be asymptomatic carriers, those not feeling well, those with underlying health conditions or those in a high risk category should stay home and avoid any public gathering. A dispensation from Sunday/Holy Day obligation has been granted so that the faithful could “stay home” in good conscience. 

CAPACITY & SEATING ARRANGEMENTS 

As noted above, for weekday Masses, only 50 people may attend. Weekend Masses will be limited 92 people.  To minimize the possibility of being turned away because we have reached our capacity, we are encouraging parishioners to use Flocknotes "Signups" for making reservations for Mass.  See "Mass Signups" box just under the Mass times in the right hand column; you need to sign up by noon on Saturday.

• Pews will be marked off with painter’s tape. Do NOT sit on the places marked with the tape, but rather on the clear space.

• Social distance (6 feet) must be maintained.

• Children under age 10 may sit in the same spot as their parent. Children 10 years-old or older must sit in their own spot, 6 feet away from any other person.

• Our ushers will seat everyone. DO NOT SEAT YOURSELF!!!!

• The church will be seated to fill the open seats fro the front of the church to the back. NO SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR SEATING CAN BE HONORED.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

• Wash your hands.

• Anyone 10 or older are required to wear a face mask on our campuses and during Mass.

• Bring your own hand sanitizer that can be used before receiving Holy Communion

• Do not bring items that contain bleach into the sanctuary as this will damage the pews.

• Bring sanitizer wipes to clean the seat and surrounding area that you use.

MASS ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

• Masks (for ages 10+) should be worn as soon as you exit your vehicle.

• Arrive early to allow time for ministers to seat you accordingly.

• Entry at the church on the Holy Name campus will be through the doors facing the Parish Office. Entry at the church on the St. Casimir campus will be the main doors facing New Jersey Avenue.

MASS PROCEDURES

• Masses will be conducted with reduced volunteer lay ministers. They will be no deacons, no altar servers, choirs, or lay sacristans. 

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will assist the priest in the distribution of Holy Communion.

• Please keep your face mask on for the duration of Mass.

• There is to be no physical contact between households. The Sign of Peace is suspended.

• There will be no congregational singing during Mass; only the cantor will sing.

• Baskets will not be passed during the offertory. You will be able to place your weekly gift in baskets by the doors of the churches, but we strongly encourage online giving.

COMMUNION PROCEDURES

• Communion is restricted to the Sacred Host only and no chalice may be offered or shared. Communion in the hand is strongly preferred. Where Communion is given on the tongue, the priest/EMHC must sanitize hands between communicants.

• Use of personal hand sanitizer before communion is strongly encouraged.

• There will be a single communion line in the center of each main aisle. Ushers will assist in ushering each section.

• Masks should be worn in the communion line. After the priest or EMHC places Holy Communion in your hand, please step to the side, lower your mask, consume the Eucharist, and then re-mask as you head back to your seat.

MASS DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

• After the final blessing, parishioners MUST remain in their seat.

• Everyone will be dismissed in an orderly fashion starting in the rear of the churches and then moving forward.

• You must exit your seat when prompted. Private prayer is not available after Masses to allow the church to be cleaned and sanitized before the next Mass.

• All exits of the churches will be utilized during departure.

• Fr. JC will not shake hands in the narthex. He will wave as you exit.

• Please do not congregate outside, but head directly to your vehicle to allow the next Mass to start on time.

CHURCH CLEANING PROCEDURES

• We ask parishioners to bring disinfectant wipes from home to wipe the seat you used during Mass and the space in front of you.

• We will continue to implement cleanliness and sanitization practices, including cleaning the pews daily and in between Masses.

• The restrooms will remain closed at this time.

CONFESSION

• As of June 6, Fr. JC will be available for Confession from 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM on Saturdays.

• Fr. JC will hear Confessions in the atrium of the Parish Center.

• Please wear a mask to confession and maintain social distance from others in line.

• When Fr. JC is in the atrium, enter through the main door of the parish center. There will be a mark where the penitent is to stand to maintain social distance from Fr. JC.

• After completing your confession, exit through the same door you entered. Then the next person in line may enter.

 Fr. J.C. will LIVE STREAM here on the parish website, the Mass, Monday through Saturday at 9 AM, and the 10 AM Mass on Sundays:

Questions or concerns email Trish@resurrection2.org 

There are several ways to give to the Weekly, Easter, Novena & other collections:
1. mail to P.O.Box 1099, Delran
2. place in secure mailboxes at Parish Office or the Rectory at the front doors
3. join Parish Giving by clicking on the Sign Up box above.

Thank you to everyone that has sent in their contributions or have recently joined the Parish Giving Program!

The 2020 Mass Book is still open with available Masses.  If you need Mass Intention please email Mariana with your request to parishoffice@resurrection2.org.  Father's Day Novena can be sent in with your collection envelopes, if you need additional cards, please email us at the above address.  

Holy Name Church will be open for private prayer on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 PM until 7 PM.  Please see the notice below for all regulations.

There will be no Religious Education classes, confessions or Adoration. 

 The Pope has requested to say the Rosary daily for the World, the lives lost, the sick and an end
to this pandemic.

God bless and stay healthy,
Fr. J.C. and the Staff

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