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• St. Joseph Parishioners are invited to the Mass beginning this weekend (May 2-3) with some important things to know. Most importantly, be respectful of others. In addition, only 300 people (including liturgical ministers and volunteers) will be allowed in Church, so arrive early.  
  
  Maintain Physical distancing 
• Be respectful of the space of others.
• Those who are sick, should stay at home.
• Families will be allowed to sit together at Mass. One family per pew.
• Maintain spacing during Communion.
• Do not gather in groups/crowds before or after Mass.
• Do not linger or ‘hang around.’
• Maintain spacing when entering and exiting the building.

• Everyone must wear a mask or cover their faces.
• No handshakes or other embraces outside your own household.
• Church will be sanitized in between Masses.

• Communion will be distributed in the breezeway after Mass beginning with April 29 8:30 a.m. Mass.
• Parishioners are asked to maintain spacing when coming for Communion.                                                        

• Noon- 1 p.m.  Saturday, May 2 in the breezeway.
• Wear a mask.
• Wait in your vehicle until turn.
• Maintain physical spacing and privacy.

• Live stream will continue of all Masses.
• No congregation will be allowed for Daily Mass.
• Communion will be distributed in the breezeway after Mass beginning Wednesday, April 29.
• Do not linger or ‘hang around.’
• For those who do not wish to attend Mass in the Church building, please wait in your vehicles until it is your turn.

• Annointing of the Sick will continue; call the office for details.

• Latest news from the Diocese

Governor’s Executive Order

ALL events and activities at St. Joseph Parish are canceled  until further notice.

Link to recorded and live Masses from St. Joseph.

Bishop Michael F. Olson has issued pastoral letters to all priests, deacons, seminarians, religious men and women, and faithful laity of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Complete pastoral letter (4-17-2020)
Complete pastoral letter (4-2-2020)
Complete pastoral letter (3-24-2020)
Lá Thư Mục Vụ (3-24-2020)

Previous Diocesan Adaptations

Pastoral Letter (3-19-2020)
Thư mục vụ (3-19-2020)
Pastoral Letter (3-18-2020)
Pastoral Letter (3-13-2020)
Pastoral Letter (3-12-2020)
Complete statement (3-3-2020)
Complete statement (1-10-2020)

Helpful Resources

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

• Tarrant County: COVID-19 Testing Process Clarified

Pandemic Plan for Families

• Anointing of the Sick will continue as necessary;

• Funerals are postponed until after the current stay at home order is lifted;

• Complete pastoral letter