New Mass Protocol

Following the guidelines by the Archdiocese of Washington, and the state of Maryland, we will make these changes to our procedures:

• No need to “sign-up” for Mass 
• Continue to wear face masks
• Maintain 3 ft. distances between families
• Center aisle pews will be fully open. If you wish 6 ft distance, the side aisles will still be every other pew.
• More Mass parts will be sung.
• Distribution of Holy Communion will be under one species.
• If you are feeling ill, please stay home and watch Mass on OLHOC YouTube Channel.

• Altar Servers please contact Deacon Bill if you are interested in serving.  
• We will need 2 Lectors for each Mass, please contact Michelle Klein if you're interested or leave a message in the office.

Los obispos de nuestra area esteran Levantando la dispensa general de la obligación de asistir a Misa 
a partir del sábado 26 y el domingo 27 de junio de 2021.

Para leer la Declaración DE LOS OBISPOS DE LA PROVINCIA DE BALTIMORE Y DE LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE WASHINGTON, haga clic aqui.
 

Live-streaming will continue:

While we are reopening our parish building to visitors and in-person Masses in phases, our live streaming of 10 am Mass will continue.  If you are ill, more susceptible, or feel uncomfortable returning to church right now, please continue to be with us in spirit and join us on our OLHOC Youtube channel. 

How to Donate and Tithe while the building is closed:

For those who can afford to give at this time:
While the church building is closed to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus, we continue to serve our community and need the financial support of those who can afford to give.

As we cannot accept cash donations at this time with our mass being delivered by video, your e-giving is even more important. Click this link to go to our online donation page.

Using other donation methods while the building is closed:

• e-Check - If you want to avoid any transaction fees you can call the office to help set up e-Check donations.

• Paper Checks - If you prefer paper checks, you can mail your checks by enclosing them in a regular business envelope and sending them to 100 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602.

• Cash - If you must donate cash we ask that you set it aside for future donation when the building reopens.

Especially now, we know that many are facing challenges. Whether your challenges are spirirtual or worldy Our Lady Help of Christians wants to help.  We have staff and volunteer groups that can assist with a variety of needs.  Please contact the office if you are unsure where to go. 

Below are links to Catholic Charities fact sheets in English and Spanish in case you are just searching for information on what is available for you or for someone you care about.  

Local Fact Sheet (English)

Hoja de datos locales (Español)

Link: Catholic Charity USA COVID-19 Resource Center