St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
From the Pastor | November 12, 2020
Moving Outdoors
Dear St. Elizabeth Seton Parishioners,
Once again, we must move our masses outdoors. Beginning on Saturday, we will be celebrating the Eucharist outside on the Plaza. We are still discussing what our best options are, but at this time we do not anticipate setting up the chairs because of the chance of damp weather.
As we begin this weekend we will be asking everyone to bring their own chairs for mass. We will continue to require masks and ask everyone to respect social distancing. As it is dark at 5 pm, we will be moving our Saturday and Sunday evening masses to 4 pm. It is very likely to be cold so please dress appropriately.
We will continue to livestream our 9:30 am Sunday mass and it will be in the churc, but only the people serving the mass will be allowed to attend the mass. We will, however, offer the opportunity for anyone to receive communion between 10:30 and 11:30 am. So you may want to attend the Livestream mass in your home and then come to the church to receive the Eucharist following the mass.
No reservations will be necessary as long as we are outside. Our mass schedule will be 4 pm on Saturday evening, 7:30 am Sunday morning, 9:30 am Livestream only, 11:30 am and 4 pm Sunday evening. Daily masses will continue to be held at 8:30 am Monday through Friday.
We are still waiting for more information on funerals and other parish gatherings.
I would anticipate that all large groups will have to go back to a Zoom or other virtual meeting platform for their meetings. I will continue to offer confessions on Saturday afternoons but I will be starting at 2 pm and ending sometime after 3 pm. At this time I am not anticipating any changes in our Religious Education classes. The office will remain open during the week and the church will be open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
The dispensation is still in effect regarding attendance at Sunday mass. We encourage you to come and join us on Sunday. Bring your chair, dress warmly and appropriately (a hat is recommended for the exposure to the sun), bring an umbrella if necessary, wear your mask and observe social distancing. Please do not attend mass in person if you are sick or feeling ill in any way. We will be outside for mass at least for 3 weeks and maybe longer.
Things are still fluid and may change as we experience these new circumstances. We will try to make the most of these circumstances and offer the best that we are able to offer. Thank you for your patience and support. Don’t give up on God, we need him now more than ever! Please persevere in your prayers!
Blessings,
Fr. Michael
Fall/Winter Outdoor Mass Schedule
All Masses are outside except for 9:30 AM on Sundays which is livestream only.
DAILY
8:30 AM MASS
WEEKEND MASSES
SATURDAY:
CONFESSIONS: 2PM
4 PM MASS
SUNDAY:
7:30 AM MASS
9:30 AM MASS, LIVESTREAMED ONLY
10:30 AM COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION FOLLOWING MASS
11:30 AM MASS
4 PM MASS
PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AND BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS
A MASK OR FACECOVERING MUST BE WORN
SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST BE OBSERVED
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
Website: www.seschurch.org
Location: 6628 Santa Isabel Street, Carlsbad, CA, USA
Phone: 760-438-3393
Facebook: facebook.com/SESchurchcarlsbad