St. Brigid Catholic Church Hanford, CA

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We are reaching out to parishioners to reschedule Sacraments delayed by the pandemic.

St. Brigid's Regular Mass Schedule Has Resumed,

as listed in the right-hand margin.

Mass guidelines St. Brigid's will follow in the church:

https://dioceseoffresno.org/parish-reopening-guidelines/

In brief:

1) Facemasks must be worn entering, exiting, and during any activities in the Church.

2) Six feet social radial distancing at all times.

3) Sanitize before & after Mass. Sanitizing right before receiving Communion is also recommended.

(Mass attendance is still optional.)

Confessions have resumed on

Saturday's at 4:00 pm and

following Tuesday 7 am masses.

Confessions will be heard

in the side Sacristy.

(Door to the right of the altar.)

St. Brigid's Adoration Chapel Has Reopened

>>>Those with symptoms of cold/fever/dry cough are asked to

please refrain from visiting until you are feeling well.<<<

Guidelines to be followed:

CAPACITY OF CHAPEL - 5, including Guardian(s)
 Due to social distancing, all chairs must remain in marked positions. Sitting on the floor and/or standing along walls is not permitted.
 When capacity reached, the door will be locked from inside by a guardian to ensure the safety of adorers.
Due to the reduced availability of chairs, visitors are asked (between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM) to limit their prayer time to 30 minutes to accommodate others.
Guardians, please remain for your complete hour(s) and arrive on time (not early or late).

SAFETY MEASURES
Disinfectant wipes will be provided.
 Upon arrival, please take a wipe and disinfect the registration pen, inside and outside handles on the front door and the outside keypad.
 When leaving, wipe wooden chair arms and any other surfaces such as the railing that you may have touched.
Personal masks and gloves are recommended. Additional masks, gloves, and tissues will also be provided, but are optional. 6 ft social distancing will be adhered to.

Holy water and all books have been removed until further notice.
Please do not place your personal items on the desk. We will not be able to share literature at this time.
Children under age 10 will not be permitted in the Chapel for safety reasons.

REMINDER: Please close the doors to the Tabernacle when leaving, if no adorers are present with you.
Contact Marilyn Vierra (559) 816-0238 with any questions/concerns.

St. Brigid's school, youth center and all ministries remain closed, indefinitely. However, the St. Brigid Outreach Center has limited hours from

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday for food distribution ONLY. Proper I.D. information regarding residency in Hanford or Armona is required to receive items. Those in need can come to the back door of the Center at 115 W. 5th Street for assistance. What a blessing the donations given to the center are, providing to so many in need during this difficult time!

Father Joseph can be reached through his personal email at pastor@stbrigid.org. To make an appointment with father Joseph via a phone, call the parish office at (559) 582-2533 9 am to 4 pm.

Welcome!

St. Brigid Catholic Church, located in Hanford, California, is a very active parish where love of God and of neighbor are shown. Our mission at St. Brigid's is to be a beacon to the people around us, a refuge in these trying times.

Click on the link, below, for upcoming events at St. Brigid:

Details for each event can be found by clicking on the event.