ST. CLEMENT'S PARISH
745 Duke Street,
Cambridge, Ontario
N3H 3T7
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Image credit:
THE RESTORATION OF IDENTITY PROJECT: Turtle Sculpture by Solomon King,
Anishinaabe artist and stone mason
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PARISH INFORMATION |
INFORMATION on
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS |
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Dear Parishioners and Friends,
The 2021 Clergy Pastoral Appointments came into effect on June 30th, and Father Peter Tuyen is now the Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Ancaster. For Father Peter's personal farewell message, please click here: FROM the PASTOR'S DESK. Our new Pastor is Father Mariusz Durbajlo, who comes to us from St. Francis Xavier Parish in Stoney Creek. Please pray for all priests with new appointments and for their parishes, that God may bless this time of transition. |
In response to the recent discoveries of unmarked graves on the site of former Residential Schools across Canada, His Excellency, Bishop Crosby, OMI, issued a Pastoral Letter entitled: To Inform, To Encourage, To Heal.
Please click on the image above to access His Excellency's letter, along with multiple resources including:
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STATEMENT of APOLOGY
by the Catholic Bishops of Canada
to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land
by the Catholic Bishops of Canada
to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land
MASSES at ST. CLEMENT PARISH,
CAMBRIDGE
CAMBRIDGE
July 21, 2021
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
As the Province has entered Step 3 of the Reopening Plan, we are able to accommodate as many people as possible provided that physical distancing is observed and that all Covid protocols are followed.
For details, please see below or click here: ANNOUNCEMENTS. Our Mass schedule remains the same:
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
As the Province has entered Step 3 of the Reopening Plan, we are able to accommodate as many people as possible provided that physical distancing is observed and that all Covid protocols are followed.
For details, please see below or click here: ANNOUNCEMENTS. Our Mass schedule remains the same:
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LORD'S DAY MASSES
Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. |
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m. |
COVID-19
PROTOCOLS
PROTOCOLS
VACCINATIONS and ATTENDING MASS: The Holy Father Pope Francis has suggested that it is a moral imperative that people be vaccinated so as to prevent the potential for infection and the spread of Covid-19. All Catholics (clergy and laity) are urged to obtain both doses of an anti-Covid-19 vaccine. Should a Catholic wishing to attend Mass not yet have obtained his or her vaccination, they should take all precautions to see that they do not infect others and see to it that they obtain their vaccinations as soon as is possible. Those feeling ill or showing signs of Covid-19 infection should not attend Mass and should contact their physician or nearest hospital.
The following protocols are now to be observed in the Diocese of Hamilton:
- The percentage capacity restrictions are lifted. Each church can now accommodate as many people as possible provided that physical distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) between individuals or family units is observed.
- Mask wearing remains required. Masks should be fitted properly to the face.
- Hand sanitizing, though not required, is strongly recommended for all entering the church.
- Cleaning procedures for pews, washrooms, confessionals and reconciliation rooms are relaxed so as to only require regular cleaning in accordance with pre-Covid-19 routines, with the only exception being when someone with suspected or known Covid-19 has attended, in which case the space should be disinfected as per the previous pandemic requirements.
- Churches should be ventilated where possible. This involves opening windows and utilizing fans to exhaust air from the church.
- The use of holy water is still not permitted at the entrances of the church.
- Hymnals, missals and prayer books may be returned to pews; singing is permitted but only an Instrumentalist and Cantor are permitted to lead the singing. Choirs are not permitted at this time.
- Bulletins, envelopes, pamphlets and newspapers may again be distributed.
- Votive light stands may be reopened, subject to notices requiring appropriate distancing of 6 feet (2 metres).
- Crying rooms and small chapels/devotional areas may be used again as long as 6-foot distancing per persons or family groups is maintained.
- Confessionals may be used. However, mask wearing will be required. Priests should employ double masking or use of the N95 mask so as to prevent contamination in closed confessionals. Confessionals should be aired out after each use.
- Collections may again be taken up using baskets in the traditional fashion. All Ushers involved in taking up collections should ensure that they wear masks while undertaking this task and use a collection basket with a long handle to maintain the 6-foot (2-metre) distancing. The passing of baskets is discouraged. The collection of offerings at the doors of the church may continue for the time being.
- Liturgical ministries (Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Lectors, Altar Servers) are to be reintroduced as per pre-pandemic practice, as long as they maintain the 6-foot (2-metre) distance.
- The priest and ministers of Communion must sanitize their hands before and after distribution Communion.
- The individual dialogue with each communicant (The Body of Christ / Amen) is restored. (Both ministers and communicants must wear masks.)
- Only the priest (and concelebrants) are permitted to receive Communion from the chalice.
- Communion on the tongue is again permitted, however only the priest shall be permitted to dispense Communion in this fashion. The congregation is to be informed prior to distribution of Communion that those who wish to receive the Eucharist on the tongue may approach the priest for Communion after all others have received. Should the priest make accidental contact with the communicant's tongue, he shall immediately cease distributing Communion, step back, apply hand sanitizer, and then return to continue to provide Communion.
- The cleansing of vessels takes place in the same fashion as prior to Covid-19.
- It is recommended that the one-way movement for church entry and exit be retained.
- The dispensation from the Sunday Obligation remains in place.
- The celebration of the Sacraments can now take place as prior to Covid-19.
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MASS SCHEDULE
LORD'S DAY MASSES Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAY MASSES Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m. ONLINE MASSES
for those unable or unready to return to Church at this time of pandemic The National Catholic Broadcasting Council presents DAILY TV MASS on Vision TV (Rogers ch. 27):
at https://dailytvmass.com/ Salt + Light TV (Rogers ch. 240) broadcasts:
RECONCILIATION
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PARISH OFFICE
Phone - (519) 653-6123 Email: stclements@rogers.com OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Mariusz Durbajlo In Residence: Rev. Edward Hinsperger SUPPORT STAFF Parish Secretary: Mrs. Franki Baumtrog Bookkeeper/Assistant: Danguolė (Dee) Donahue Custodian: Mr. Andrew Blaszczuk |