St. Christopher the Martyr

     Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee-Sheng has signed an emergency declaration that requires people to wear masks or face coverings in order to gain access into all businesses located in Jefferson Parish, effective Wednesday, July 1.  Parish representatives will be visiting churches and businesses to ensure that they are in compliance with guidelines regarding gathering sizes, mandatory face masks, and proper social distancing.

     We can now celebrate public Mass with 50% occupancy of our church, which means 300 people will be able to attend Mass at a time, but we must observe six-feet social distancing.  We will resume our regular Mass schedule, but shall continue to record the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturdays for the benefit of those who cannot attend Mass in church.  
     For now, the people of the Archdiocese are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.  If someone is vulnerable and not feeling well, out of charity, they should not celebrate Mass in church with others.  Masks must be worn.  Communion on the tongue is not encouraged.  The sign of peace can be given by bowing or waving.  As people depart from Mass, social distancing must be observed.  The 50% church occupancy applies to Baptisms, weddings, and funerals as well. 
     We thank you for your understanding as we continue to implement these measures for the health and safety of us all.  This policy will be updated whenever we hear of further updates from the Governor.

Please view the video of Mass for this weekend on the St. Christopher Church YouTube channel featured below and continue to        
       check back with us for future homilies, meditations, and Rosaries that will be offered.
       Confession will be offered on Saturdays at 3 p.m.       
       The Adoration Chapel is now open.
For further information, please note this letter  dated May 12, 2020 , from Archbishop Aymond and these reopening  guidelines adapted from the State Fire Marshal.
Let us pray for those who are affected by the virus and for our protection. 
       "Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be
        with you wherever you go."  Joshua 1:9