IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
ST. BENEDICT CHURCH HALL OF SAINTS OPENING ON MAY 13, 2020
St. Benedict Church Hall of Saints (Daily Chapel)
OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020
HOURS: 10 AM – 4 PM

Dear St. Benedict Parishioners:

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. has announced that churches may reopen for private prayer only, in compliance with public health guidelines , starting on Wednesday, May 13. In light of this, the St. Benedict Hall of Saints (formerly the daily chapel) will be open starting Wednesday, May 13 for private prayer and devotion.

The Hall of Saints will be open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. When you arrive, please park in the rear parking lot of the church. Access to the Hall of Saints is through Door 6 only, located at the back of the church.

Inside the Hall of Saints, there will be 10 seats available. If fully occupied, we ask that you kindly wait outside in your car until a seat becomes available.

Once inside the Hall of Saints, people are to be seated, not standing. Wear your masks and observe social distancing at all times. Please observe silence to respect others who are praying. Be mindful of others who may also want to visit the Hall of Saints and aware of your time spent in the Hall, allowing you and others time to pray. Only private prayers, no group prayers can be observed at this time. Candles will be available for purchase. Please refrain from touching any surfaces including the statues in the Hall of Saints.

It is important to note that the main church is NOT open. The Perpetual Adoration Chapel will also remain closed at this time.

There will be no access to the main church and you are kindly asked to use the marked door inside the Hall of Saints for emergency purposes only. The restroom will not be open.

For your comfort and safety, the Hall of Saints will be disinfected daily for safety and hygienic purposes. There will be hand sanitizer available in the hallway and inside the Hall of Saints as well.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this time.
Father Garry and Father JM