Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

Doors must be locked if we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

Doors must be locked if we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

Doors must be locked if we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

Doors must be locked if we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

Public Daily Mass began, Tuesday, May 12.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

The distribution of communion at 9:30 am on weekdays has been discontinued . Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Resuming Public Masses

Our Lady of the Gulf Weekend Mass Schedule (May 16^th & 17^th)

We will resume our normal schedule of weekend Masses as soon as possible. But for right now, our schedule for Masses this weekend, May 16^th & 17^th , will be Saturday 4:30pm and Sunday, 8:00am & 10:30 am (there will be no 12:30 m or 7pm Mass this Sunday). The hall will be sanitized after each Mass.  We need as many volunteers as possible to help with sanitizing after each Mass. Please email the church office, STAYLOR@OLGAL.ORG, if you can volunteer. You are asked to observe all the guidelines for health and safety, such as wearing a mask and not congregating after Mass. Also keep in mind Archbishop Rodi has issued a general dispensation to all Catholics from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays.

All masses are in the Parish Hall while the church is being renovated.

Public Daily Mass began, Tuesday, May 12.

No Sign-up is necessary – Doors must be locked when we reach our maximum capacity.

The distribution of communion at 9:30 am on weekdays has been discontinued . Communion will be distributed, outside of Mass, on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes) nor should they be left behind for others.
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Mass Schedule effective May 12

• Monday 8:00 a.m.
• Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
• Wednesday 5:15 p.m.
• Thursday 8:00 a.m.
• *Friday 11:00 a.m. *This Mass is exclusively for at-risk Our Lady of the Gulf Parishioners who are over 65, have an underlying condition or are otherwise immunocompromised.
• Saturday 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
• Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (No 12:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. at this time)

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Resuming Public Masses

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, at 8:00 am, we will have public Masses at Our Lady of the Gulf. I look forward to seeing you then.  The distribution of communion at 9:30 am will be discontinued beginning tomorrow. Let’s all observe the guidelines issued by Governor Kay Ivey and Archbishop Rodi. Such precautions as wearing a mask, observing social distancing and receiving communion in the hand only, go a long way in protecting us from Covid-19. This virus remains a deadly danger, so we owe it to each other to adhere to the precautions.

• A general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is still in effect.
• If you are sick DO NOT attend Mass.
• No Sign-up is necessary – all seats are first come-first serve.
• You are encouraged to wear a mask and gloves, but it is not required.
• Social distancing must be maintained between families/households and others.
• Larger families are encouraged to use the pews on the sides and to maintain 6’ from those outside your family.
• Please do not move chairs. They are arranged in clusters of various sizes and are properly social distanced from others.
• Please sit in the smallest cluster of chairs that will accommodate your household. If you are alone, please do not sit in a three-chair cluster, unless that is all that is available.
• While you are welcome to bring your own missal or app, OLG cannot provide any shared worship aids (Hymnals/Missalettes).
• Please maintain social distancing in the Communion line and when departing Mass.
• Communion must be received in the hand; please fully extend arms. If you are wearing gloves, you are asked to remove them to receive Communion.

Mass Schedule effective May 12

• Monday 8:00 a.m.
• Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
• Wednesday 5:15 p.m.
• Thursday 8:00 a.m.
• *Friday 10:00 a.m. *This Mass is exclusively for at-risk Our Lady of the Gulf Parishioners who are over 65, have an underlying condition or otherwise immunocompromised.
• Saturday 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
• Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (No 12:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. at this time)

Confession: 30 minutes before all Masses except Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Communion Outside of Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS MONTH: MAY

Mass

In order to comply with guidelines instituted by the state of Alabama and Archbishop Rodi, we must ask you to “RSVP” for Mass. Next Week’s schedule will be available tomorrow.

Remember: Only those who have RSVP’d should come to mass, if you weren’t able to reserve a seat, you can come to the chapel to pray between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (maintaining social distancing guidelines) and receive communion outside of mass, as follows:

Reception of Communion at Our Lady of the Gulf (Outside of Mass)

You may receive communion at the East entrance of the Parish Hall (see diagram below). Communion may be received in the hand only, social distancing is required, no gathering, and communion may not be placed in a pyx to be taken to a person not present. The distribution of communion will continue as follows until further notice:

• Weekdays 9: 30 – 10:00 am
• Wednesday 5:00 – 5:30 pm
• Saturday 4:30 – 5:00 pm
• Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 am

Confessions will be heard :

• Weekdays before Mass: 7:30 – 7:55 am
• Wednesday 4:30 – 4:55 pm
• Saturday 4:00 – 4:25 pm

WHAT TO WATCH THIS MONTH: MAY

Mass

In order to comply with guidelines instituted by the state of Alabama and Archbishop Rodi, we must ask you to “RSVP” for Mass. Next Week’s schedule will be available tomorrow.

Remember: Only those who have RSVP’d should come to mass, if you weren’t able to reserve a seat, you can come to the chapel to pray between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (maintaining social distancing guidelines) and receive communion outside of mass, as follows:

Reception of Communion at Our Lady of the Gulf (Outside of Mass)

You may receive communion at the East entrance of the Parish Hall (see diagram below). Communion may be received in the hand only, social distancing is required, no gathering, and communion may not be placed in a pyx to be taken to a person not present. The distribution of communion will continue as follows until further notice:

• Weekdays 9: 30 – 10:00 am
• Wednesday 5:00 – 5:30 pm
• Saturday 4:30 – 5:00 pm
• Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 am

Confessions will be heard :

• Weekdays before Mass: 7:30 – 7:55 am
• Wednesday 4:30 – 4:55 pm
• Saturday 4:00 – 4:25 pm

Archbishop Rodi has authorized the celebration of public Mass, with a congregation of fewer than 10 people, in compliance with current guidelines in the state of Alabama.  In order to comply with this directive we must ask you to “RSVP” for Mass. Next Week’s schedule will be available on Friday.

Remember: Only those who RSVP should come to mass, if you weren’t able to reserve a seat, you can come to the chapel to pray between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (maintaining social distancing guidelines) and receive communion outside of mass, as follows:

Reception of Communion at Our Lady of the Gulf (Outside of Mass)

You may receive communion at the East entrance of the Parish Hall (see diagram below). Communion may be received in the hand only, social distancing is required, no gathering, and communion may not be placed in a pyx to be taken to a person not present. The distribution of communion will continue as follows until further notice:

• Weekdays 9: 30 – 10:00 am
• Wednesday 5:00 – 5:30 pm
• Saturday 4:30 – 5:00 pm
• Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 am

Confessions will be heard :

• Weekdays before Mass: 7:30 – 7:55 am
• Wednesday 4:30 – 4:55 pm
• Saturday 4:00 – 4:25 pm