1700 George Dieter
El Paso, Texas 79936
(915)855-1661 Telephone
(915)857-5800 Fax
Email: receptionist@ststephendeaconandmartyr.org (ALL CHURCH RELATED QUESTIONS)
Facebook Page: St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Catholic Church 915
TEMPORARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 ALL MASSES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND WILL BE HELD IN OUR CHURCH
DAILY MASS
Tuesday through Friday
6:30 AM (Bilingual)
(MAXIMUM CAPACITY 80)
DAILY ADORATION
Tuesday through Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
(MAXIMUM CAPACITY 80)
WEEKEND MASSES (MAXIMUM CAPACITY 180 PER MASS)
Saturday
5:00 PM (English)
Sunday
7:00 AM (English)
9:00 AM (English) and Facebook Live
11:00 AM (Spanish) and Facebook Live
WE WILL BE USING THE SIGN UP GENIUS SOFTWARE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND WEEKEND MASSES. PLEASE GO TO THE SITE LISTED BELOW.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fa5aa2eaaf8c70-twentyfifth
Though church gatherings are resuming, some individuals should not attend Mass or other church gatherings at this time. This includes those who are sick and those in the at-risk population: persons who are 65 or older, especially those with chronic lung disease; moderate to severe asthma; chronic heart disease; severe obesity; diabetes; high blood pressure; chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis; liver disease; or weakened immune system.
GENERAL LITURGICAL NORMS DURING MASS
● Physical contact should be avoided, especially when greeting people before and after Mass, and during the Sign of Peace and the Lord’s Prayer.
● The gifts of bread and wine will not be brought forward in procession.
● Distribution of Communion to the assembly will be limited to the species of bread.
● Communion may be distributed only by a priest, deacon, or seminarian who is an instituted acolyte, all must wear a mask or face covering to distribute Communion. Hospitality ministers will guide the Communion Procession so that social distancing is maintained.
● Reception of Communion should be only in the hand. Please do not remove your mask nor consume in front of Priest/Deacon. We ask that you step 3 feet to the side, lift your mask from the bottom up to consume Eucharistic.
● Public bathrooms will remain closed and water fountains will be unavailable.
● Holy water fonts will remain empty. However, you may bring water in a plastic bottle to be blessed after Mass.
● Because they are difficult to sanitize after every Mass, we have removed all hymnals and missalettes from pews. Hymn lyrics can be printed in disposable worship aids and can be taken home or disposed of at the end of Mass. We recommend the use of MyParish App for daily and weekend readings/gospel or you may bring your own prayer book.
● Collection will be made after Mass. We encourage you to use the MyParish App or the kiosk for your tidings.
● There will be hand sanitizer stations placed at the entrance and that the people use them when entering the church.
CONFESSION
● We will continue to hear confessions in Conference Room 5 on Saturdays from 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM. Please enter through the double glass doors on the north side of the building. The priest and the penitent should wear masks or fabric face coverings, and at least 6 feet should separate the priest and penitent at all times. Places touched by the penitent will be sanitized after each confession. Those waiting to confess should be advised to maintain social distancing.
MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS
● At this point, we are not allowing any meetings or gatherings. We will continue to be closed to the public. We will contact the ministry leaders when this changes. We encourage you to keep in touch with your ministry via social media, email, etc. Once we open, the numbers of those present may not exceed 25% or 50% capacity, depending on the phase; social distancing must be observed, masks must be used at all times and physical contact should be avoided.
OFFICE HOURS
● Although the office will remain closed to the public, messages left on the answering machines will be addressed in a timely manner. Once we open, the number of those present in the office may not exceed 2 people. An appointment must be made to enter the building. Social distancing must be observed, masks must be used at all times and physical contact should be avoided.
Be aware that spikes in the spread of the virus may cause the diocese to re-evaluate the phase in effect. Though certainly undesirable, it may be necessary to revert to the practices of earlier phases, if health conditions warrant.
Religious Formation UPDATE -- September 14, 2020
Please go to the Religious Formation Page on this website for the latest updates!
Registration is set to begin October 5, 2020 (MONDAY). Paperwork will be made available on this website.
Classes are set to begin November 7th and 8th
Please go to the Religious Formation Page on this website for the latest updates!
Registration is set to begin October 5, 2020 (MONDAY). Paperwork will be made available on this website.
Classes are set to begin November 7th and 8th