1. Face-coverings/masks are to be worn by the faithful in and around the church.
2. Cleaning and sanitizing of church facilities using proper techniques before or after Masses.
3. Physical distancing is practiced in the church and on the church property.
4. Parish churches are not to exceed 50% of total capacity for the church.

More information from the Archdiocese of Detroit. 

1. What is the Liturgy Schedule?

• Saturday
  • 3:30 p.m. Confession 
  • 5 p.m. Public Mass & Live Streamed
• Sunday
  • 8:00 a.m. Public Mass
  • 9:30 a.m Public Mass & Live Streamed
  • 11:00 a.m. Public Mass
  • 12:30 p.m. Public Mass
• Monday – Friday
  • 8:15 a.m. Public Mass

2. How many can attend for 50% capacity? 

At Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, we can hold around 500 individuals to maintain 50% capacity along with practicing current social distancing guidelines of maintaining 6 feet between those in separate households. 

3. What if more than 500 people show up? 

We have set up St. Joseph’s Hall for overflow, where the other priest will celebrate a full Mass, if we are in need. We believe the crowd will be greatest at 9:30 and 11, but we shall see. Both Fr. Scott and Fr. Christopher will be ready to do extra duty if the need arises. We will do our best to accommodate all who wish to enter and pray.

4. Are you still live streaming Mass? 

Yes! The 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday will be live streamed  on Facebook and  on our website. 

5. Will I be able to receive Communion? 

Communion will be available to those attending Mass, although it is not a moral obligation. The distribution of the Precious Blood to the faithful will continue to be suspended. Those receiving Communion must do their best to be at least six feet apart from the priest or extraordinary minister while extending their hands. If you choose to wear gloves in the Church please remove them before presenting yourself for communion

6. How will the church be cleaned? 

Adhering to the provided guidelines, parishes will conduct regular and thorough cleaning and disinfection. After each liturgy, items used by the public will be disinfected, such as door handles, restrooms and pews. All vessels will be cleaned with warm water and soap. 
Hand sanitizer will be available in the sanctuary as needed during a liturgy. You are invited to bring your own supply of hand sanitizer to use before Holy Communion.

7. How are you doing offertory? 

We will not be passing baskets during the Mass. Baskets will be placed at the back of church and you may place your envelope there. You may also continue giving via online donation. Find more information  on Ways to Give here.

8. I feel sick/have a compromised immune system/asthma, is it okay if I stay home?  

Yes!  The general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (including the anticipatory Mass at 4:00pm or later on the previous day) will be reinstated in the Archdiocese of Detroit effective Saturday, March 13, 2021.  While the general dispensation is removed, there are specific instances where the dispensation will continue, as well as those circumstances where there is no obligation in the first place. One does  not  have an obligation to attend Mass on Sunday  in the following circumstances :

• You are ill or your health condition would be significantly compromised if you were to contract a communicable illness (i.e., you have underlying conditions or are in a high-risk category). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
• You exhibit flu-like symptoms. Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
• You have good reason to think you might be asymptomatic of a contagious illness (e.g., you were in recent contact with someone who tested positive for a contagious illness such as COVID or influenza). Please use the dispensation and do not attend Mass.
• You care for the sick, homebound, or infirmed.
• You are pregnant.
• Those 65 years of age or older (per the CDC’s recommendation of high-risk individuals).
• You cannot attend Mass through no fault of your own (e.g., no Mass is offered, you are infirmed, or, while wanting to go, you are prevented for some reason you cannot control (e.g., your ride did not show up, the church was at capacity).
• If you have significant fear or anxiety of becoming ill by being at Mass.

9. I have another question not listed here. 
To get the quickest response, please call the parish office to talk to us directly 248-623-0274