Latest COVID-19 Guidelines Update for St. Francis Borgia Parish

The Archdiocese of St. Louis announced changes to our Covid-19 policy on Friday, May 14th, 2021. The following is the statement regarding parishes: 
 

"The mask mandate now only applies to all parish faithful who have not received a vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. Following the CDC guidance issued yesterday, capacity restrictions and social-distancing measures at archdiocesan parishes will be determined by the parish pastor based on the size and construct of the parish, and what he deems is needed to provide for the safest possible environment. These changes in guidance are effective immediately; however, the timeline for implementation in each parish will be determined by the pastor based on specific needs to make a safe and appropriate transition. Changes should be implemented at all parishes no later than  Sunday, May 23.   Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski leaves in place the dispensation for Sunday Mass at this time, but will be re-evaluating the need for the dispensation in the coming weeks."

Accordingly, as of this weekend (May 15 and 16), we will open the entire Church for seating at St. Francis Borgia Parish.   Those who have been vaccinated will no longer be required to wear masks.  Washing and sanitizing of hands will continue to be strongly encouraged.  If you are ill, please refrain from coming to Church.  

The dispensation from the requirement to attend Mass has not been lifted. Therefore, if you are not comfortable attending Mass, you still have the option to virtually attend Mass via our parish livestream on Facebook Live or YouTube.  You may access those from our parish website.

I look forward to welcoming more people back to Church and gathering as the family of St. Francis Borgia Parish. Please continue to care for one another and respect the comfort level of others with regard to distance, mask usage, etc. Thank you for your continued support.