covid-19 updates from St. julia
NEW! Thursday, February 17, 2022 - Changes to Covid-19 Restrictions
The Government of Ontario has announced changes to restrictions that took effect on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
Highlights that will affect us at this time:
The Government of Ontario has announced changes to restrictions that took effect on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
Highlights that will affect us at this time:
- Contact tracing is no longer required
- No change to capacity limitations as we do not require proof of vaccination (currently 30% capacity)
- Masks and physical distancing are still required
- For those who are sick, have a compromised immune system, or feel uncomfortable returning to church at this time, the dispensation for Sunday Mass remains from Bishop Bergie
Friday, July 16, 2021
Effective July 16th Ontario will be moving into Step 3 of re-opening which means we will be celebrating Mass with capacity limited to permit physical distancing of 2 metres. Reservations are no longer required. Please use the lower entrance of the church for counting and contact tracing.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - Mass at 25% Capacity
Effective June 30th will be celebrating Mass with 25% capacity. Reservations are no longer required. Please use the lower entrance of the church for counting and contact tracing.
Friday, June 11, 2021 - Mass at 15% Capacity
Effective June 11th will be celebrating Mass with 15% capacity which means we will be able to accomodate 135 people per Mass. Reservations will no longer be required. Please use the lower entrance of the church for counting and contact tracing.
Monday, April 19, 2021 - Reservations Required for Mass
With the provincial government announcement on April 16th, we will only be permitted 10 people per Mass, including the priest, beginning Monday, April 19. Reservations will be required from April 19 through July 5. We will also be able to assist you by calling the office at 905 684 5603 on Monday, April 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Mass at 15% Capacity
As of April 8, 2021, we continue to remain open for the celebration of Mass with our regular weekday and weekend Mass schedule as we are deemed essential for your spiritual well-being. We are blessed with a large worship space at St. Julia
and can welcome up to 135 people (our 15% maximum capacity) (FYI - our average weekend Mass attendance is 75 to 85 people at this current time, so we are able to worship safely while adhering to all protocols.) Tickets / Reservations are not required. The Live Streaming of our celebrations continue, and the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass remains.
Saturday, Apr 3, 2021 - Mass at 15% Capacity
As announced by the provincial government, effective, April 3, 2021, we will be permitted to remain open during the 28 day lock down at a maximum capacity of 15%. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the safety of all those gathering to worship with us has been my utmost concern. We are blessed with a large worship space. Moving forward during the lock down, we will continue all of our regularly scheduled Masses without a reservation or ticket. We have been averaging 75 to 85 people per Mass, putting us below the maximum capacity.
Monday, March 1, 2021 - Mass at 30% Capacity
On Friday, February 26 the Government of Ontario announced that the Niagara Region will move into the red zone beginning next week. As of Monday, March 1, at 12:01 am, our parish will resume 30% capacity indoors. This is good news indeed. As a result, registration will no longer be required for Mass. We will return to using the lower entrance only (the upstairs entrance will be locked). This will allow for counting and contact tracing.A friendly reminder: Weekdays there will be a sign-in list found in the upper welcoming space. For our weekend Mass contact tracing, we ask that you provide your name and telephone number upon arrival to church.
Effective July 16th Ontario will be moving into Step 3 of re-opening which means we will be celebrating Mass with capacity limited to permit physical distancing of 2 metres. Reservations are no longer required. Please use the lower entrance of the church for counting and contact tracing.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - Mass at 25% Capacity
Effective June 30th will be celebrating Mass with 25% capacity. Reservations are no longer required. Please use the lower entrance of the church for counting and contact tracing.
Friday, June 11, 2021 - Mass at 15% Capacity
Effective June 11th will be celebrating Mass with 15% capacity which means we will be able to accomodate 135 people per Mass. Reservations will no longer be required. Please use the lower entrance of the church for counting and contact tracing.
Monday, April 19, 2021 - Reservations Required for Mass
With the provincial government announcement on April 16th, we will only be permitted 10 people per Mass, including the priest, beginning Monday, April 19. Reservations will be required from April 19 through July 5. We will also be able to assist you by calling the office at 905 684 5603 on Monday, April 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Mass at 15% Capacity
As of April 8, 2021, we continue to remain open for the celebration of Mass with our regular weekday and weekend Mass schedule as we are deemed essential for your spiritual well-being. We are blessed with a large worship space at St. Julia
and can welcome up to 135 people (our 15% maximum capacity) (FYI - our average weekend Mass attendance is 75 to 85 people at this current time, so we are able to worship safely while adhering to all protocols.) Tickets / Reservations are not required. The Live Streaming of our celebrations continue, and the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass remains.
Saturday, Apr 3, 2021 - Mass at 15% Capacity
As announced by the provincial government, effective, April 3, 2021, we will be permitted to remain open during the 28 day lock down at a maximum capacity of 15%. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the safety of all those gathering to worship with us has been my utmost concern. We are blessed with a large worship space. Moving forward during the lock down, we will continue all of our regularly scheduled Masses without a reservation or ticket. We have been averaging 75 to 85 people per Mass, putting us below the maximum capacity.
Monday, March 1, 2021 - Mass at 30% Capacity
On Friday, February 26 the Government of Ontario announced that the Niagara Region will move into the red zone beginning next week. As of Monday, March 1, at 12:01 am, our parish will resume 30% capacity indoors. This is good news indeed. As a result, registration will no longer be required for Mass. We will return to using the lower entrance only (the upstairs entrance will be locked). This will allow for counting and contact tracing.A friendly reminder: Weekdays there will be a sign-in list found in the upper welcoming space. For our weekend Mass contact tracing, we ask that you provide your name and telephone number upon arrival to church.
Friday, January 7, 2022 - We Remain Open for Mass
With the recent announcement by the Government of Ontario, you may be thinking how will this affect us? It will not. We will remain at 30% capacity, as we have been for some time now as directed by our diocese. Masks will continue to be required for entry, and social distancing will continue. Thus, we will continue to do what we have done since day one of this pandemic here at St. Julia to ensure that we keep everyone safe, and comfortable, for those joining us for the celebration of Mass. We will continue to live stream on our YouTube channel. The dispensation from Mass continues from Bishop Bergie.
With the recent announcement by the Government of Ontario, you may be thinking how will this affect us? It will not. We will remain at 30% capacity, as we have been for some time now as directed by our diocese. Masks will continue to be required for entry, and social distancing will continue. Thus, we will continue to do what we have done since day one of this pandemic here at St. Julia to ensure that we keep everyone safe, and comfortable, for those joining us for the celebration of Mass. We will continue to live stream on our YouTube channel. The dispensation from Mass continues from Bishop Bergie.
From Father Gregory Schmidt
From Most Reverend Bishop Gerard Bergie
