First Holy Communion (Grp A)

19000 Pines Boulevard,Pembroke Pines FL 33029

22 May, 2021

Description

First Holy Communion Mass - Saturday, 22nd of May 2021 at 10:00am EDT. PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THE BELOW. RSVP deadline 26th of April. PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THE BELOWSaturday, 22nd of May, 2021 at 10:00am EDT. Seats limited to First Communicant and 6 guests (7 total). ONLY RSVP FOR PEOPLE CONFIRMED ATTENDING.USE THE ACCESS CODE PROVIDED IN YOUR E-MAIL by the Religious Education Department to register. You are confirming number of people attending, not selecting a seat. Printed or digital copies of tickets required for access to the parking lot.All parties will be seated together or in adjoining sections. Seats assigned first come, first serve upon your arrival by staff.First Communicant will sit with families on aisle seats. ENTIRE PARTY MUST ARRIVE/ENTER AT THE SAME TIME.Please do not attempt to bring persons without a confirmed ticket as we will not be able to accommodate them.Full Livestreaming at: www.fb.com/stedwardpines PHOTOGRAPHY PROCEDURESNO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER WILL BE PRESENT. Scroll down for information on scheduling portraits. Due to physical distancing requirements, the following policies have been in place for pictures since May 2020 for the safety of all in attendance. When entering church, your party must be immediately seated.Taking pictures around church before or after Mass is prohibited.Roaming during the Mass is prohibited.Thirty minutes BEFORE or AFTER the Mass, each family will be given the opportunity to take pictures in front of the altar. YOU MUST SELECT THIS ADD-ON DURING CHECKOUT TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE. Usher will escort the family to the front to ensure physical distancing.If time does not allow you to get your photo before Mass, listen for instructions during the dismissal.Each family will be held to a time limit of no more than 1 minute for all photos.Because of COVID-19 procedures: Clergy likely will not be available for photos before or after the Mass.Candid pictures cannot take place in church or portico area.Families encouraged to utilize gardens in the front and east side.Each family will come up with the First Communicant at the time of the sacrament and remain in the aisle during the sacrament. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a picture can be taken from that location only. QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ([email protected] / 954-436-7944 x214) SAFETY PROCEDURESSince the faithful's ability to return to Mass in person in May 2020, specific protocols have been put in place for the safety of everyone. Please ensure you and your guests are fully aware of these regulations. Physical distancing limits seating capacity. Seating is assigned by staff upon arrival to maximize capacity. Separate families and individuals must sit approximately 6-feet apart.We try as best as possible for families to sit together.All members of your party must enter at the same time. If you are coming in separate cars, be sure everyone arrives at the same time!Please follow all instructions for one-way entry and exit from the building.At dismissal, please remain in place. Ushers dismiss by section and row.Masks or suitable face coverings are required while you attend Mass. This INCLUDES THE FIRST COMMUNICANT. A cloth mask will be provided to each individual receiving the sacrament beforehand.The covering must always be worn except at the moment of reception of Holy Communion.Mask must always cover your mouth and nose. Gloves are strongly discouraged while on our property. Any gloves must be removed to receive Holy Communion. Holy Water is not available in any form in the building. You are still encouraged to make the Sign of the Cross when entering and exiting the Church to remind you of your baptismal vows. Offertory is collected at a station near the main entrances when you arrive. Baskets are also available during the service. Parking lot opens around 1 hour before the Mass. All vehicles enter using the West (Montessori) entrance.A checkpoint will confirm the number of persons in the vehicle, tickets and face masks.Car line & parking lot CLOSE five minutes before the Mass begins, no exceptions.Livestreaming occurs through our Facebook page at www.fb.com/stedwardpines (account not required)