Limited Attendance at Mass
We are very excited to offer in-person Mass to St. John’s parishioners! We are working with guidance from the Archdiocese and honoring the recommendations of health officials. The pandemic situation continues to change, so it’s possible the system we are using may also change in the coming weeks. Thank you so much for your patience and cooperation during this time.
sunday and Holy Day Obligations
The faithful have been dispensed from their Sunday and Holy Day obligation to participate in the Mass until Pentecost Sunday, 2021. Keeping the Sabbath holy should include an intentional time in prayer including engagement in the readings for the day, which may be enhanced through watching a pre-recorded or live stream Mass and making spiritual communion.
Holy Day obligation to be restored at Pentecost, May 23, 2021
An important announcement from the Archdiocese of Denver:
The Bishops of Colorado have announced that the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days will be restored on Pentecost Sunday – May 23, 2021 – and all Catholics who are healthy and without significant risk factors or other serious reasons should resume normal Mass attendance in the coming weeks.
Catholics are encouraged to use the Easter season to prayerfully contemplate why they are called to Mass every week, and if necessary, educate themselves on the Church’s teachings on the obligation, including acceptable reasons to still stay home.
Those reasons include those who are sick, have been exposed to the virus, have serious health risks, or are prevented from attending because of capacity limits at their parish.
Parishes will continue to take prudent steps to ensure public Masses are celebrated in a safe manner.
Does this mean every Catholic is obligated to go to Mass?
No. Long before this pandemic, the Church has always recognized that there are “serious” or “grave” reasons that prevent Catholics from attending Mass.
For example, if a person is sick or homebound, or living/visiting areas of the world where access to the Mass is limited, or a situation arises that prevents travel (snowstorm or flat tire), such persons would not be bound by the obligation.
In the case of this pandemic, serious or grave reasons would include:
Anyone who is sick, symptomatic, or has been recently exposed to the coronavirus. Protecting the health of others is an act of Christian charity and our moral duty to one another.
Anyone with significant health risk factors that requires them to avoid public spaces, or if you care for someone with significant risk factors.
Anyone who cannot attend Mass through no fault of their own, for example, if a parish has reached capacity.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SIGN-UP FOR:
Spanish Mass
Daily Mass
Parking lot Mass - if you plan to remain in your vehicle
parking lot mass info - Sundays at 9:00am
The parking lot is open to anyone who wants to attend and will be first come, first served; not by invitation or sign-up. Plan to arrive about 10-15 minutes before Mass. Once the parking lot is full, no additional cars will be admitted. Park only in designated parking spaces. Do not park in fire lanes, crosswalks, hash marked areas, or along the perimeter. We will bring communion to you, so there's no need for you to exit your vehicles. We will not be able to bring the Eucharist to anyone parked outside the church parking lot. We kindly ask that you avoid congregating outside your vehicles before, during, or after Mass.
We’re glad to have you back!
Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to work to bring the Mass to as many people as possible. We are looking forward to seeing you!
How to Sign-Up - Please Read
In order to make sure that we don’t have too many people in the church at once, please make sure to include the TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP under the “Quantity” drop-down menu option. More details below.
Click the link below to go to our Sign Up Genius page for next week's Masses.
Look at the Mass choices and determine if there is enough room left for the size of your group.
If there is, choose the ONE Mass you want to sign-up for and click "Sign Up"
Then at the bottom of the screen click "Submit and Sign Up."
You will be redirected to a new page.
VERY IMPORTANT - in the "Quantity" drop down menu, enter the total number of people in your group (For example, if there’s 4 people in your group, enter “4”). If you do not see a drop down menu under "Quantity" try refreshing your screen until it appears. Do NOT enter the number of people in the "My comment" box.
Enter your name
Entering your email is optional. You will receive a reminder if you enter your email.
Click "Sign Up Now."
Congrats, you have signed-up for Mass! We look forward to seeing you!
DO NOT COME TO MASS IF YOU FEEL SICK, HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID, OR ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IN QUARANTINE.
Sign-ups are no longer required for daily Mass.