St. Christopher Catholic Church

Mass will be in four locations at

8:30 AM,
9:30 AM,
10:30 AM,
11:30 AM,
12:30 PM, and
4:00 PM.

Dear Friends in Christ,
We have added a second weekday Mass on Monday through Thursday at 6:30pm in addition to our 9am Masses Monday through Friday. Sunday Masses remain the same in four locations at 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 4:00pm. Since we are only allowed 25 people at each Mass, we are asking everyone to use the buttons above to reserve a spot for the Mass they would like to attend. This will help us comply with the directive set by the Diocese  If you are not comfortable using this new tool, you can still call the parish office at 408 269-2226 and leave a message with your name, phone number, the day and time of the Mass you wish to attend by Friday at noon. 

Our first Sunday Mass back will be on June 21, 2020, which is Father’s Day. We will celebrate four Masses simultaneously, each with only 25 participants permitted, in four outdoor locations in our property:

• Two Masses will be in the main parking lot, one by the side door to the Church and one near the gate to Presentation.
• One Mass will be in the Kindergarten courtyard
• One Mass will be behind the Nano Nagle center.

• All people coming to Mass (and during the celebration) must wear a mask.
• Everyone coming to Mass should sanitizer their hands. (The Parish hand sanitizing stations that are operated by a foot pump that will be located near the entrance to each worship area.)
• Maintain social distancing. (A family who is in sheltering-in-place together may move their chairs closer together)
• Communion may be received only in the hand.
• Maintain social distance when coming to communion (marks will be on the ground), and keep
• you mask on as you approach the priest.
• Once you have had the Precious Body placed in your hand, you will then step 6 feet to the side,
• remove your mask, place the Precious Body into your mouth, and then replace your mask. We are not allowed to exceed 25 people in each location. We will be strictly enforcing this to
• the best of our ability, and we ask you to please be understanding.
• Please call the Parish Office (408-269-2226) by Friday noon to let us know which mass time you would like to attend.
• The collection baskets will NOT be passed around during Mass. Rather, we will place them close to the doors for people to place their offering safely either as they come into church or when they leave. We also encourage you to give your weekly offering online!

Dear Friends in Christ!
I am overjoyed to announce that Bishop Cantú has permitted public Masses to resume, beginning on Monday, June 15, 2020. We will begin slowly and we will abide by all of the requirements of the Santa Clara County Health Department, which means that religious services must be held outdoors and are limited to no more than 25 people, who must be masked and who must observe social distancing.

I realize this involves a lot of logistics for us to comply with the requirements of the County Public Health Department, but as much as we want to be with everyone as a faith community, we also do not want anyone to get sick by coming to Mass. I have missed you and I am so looking forward to seeing you and celebrating Mass with you on June 21st or as soon as you are able.

Blessings Fr. Chris

For the Masses in the parking lot, there will be some shade structures, but they will not cover all seats. Please feel free to bring an umbrella to protect you from the sun. Also, if it is warm outside, you may bring (but not share) bottled water.

ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH
2278 Booksin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
408-269-2226
FAX 408-269-2784

Sunday Mass will be filmed and uploaded to YouTube each Sunday.

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ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP?

Our Outreach pantry is serving many people at this difficult time.   The pantry is in need of canned goods, especially, canned pasta, pasta sauce and chili, but all canned goods are welcome.  If you are in a position to donate, it would be most appreciated, so that we can continue to serve those who are in great need.  Please leave your donations on the porch of the Msgr. Allen Center.

INTENTIONS

Three times each week, your priests will be saying private Masses and remembering the needs of our community.  Please send your prayer intentions to intentions@stchrissj.org