REOPENING PHASE 1 BEGINS JUNE 1
Dear Holy Family Parishioner:
This is a very important and informative message, please read through the entire document.
We’re excited to announce that we’re ready to re-open Holy Family for Phase 1, Baptism, Reconciliation, Weddings and Funerals and Phase 1A, Eucharistic Adoration and private prayer. After working very diligently and rigorously on the preparation process over the last two weeks, we submitted our plans and compliance paperwork to the Archdiocese, and have received Certification on Thursday, May 28. We want to emphasize these are the first 2 phases in Cardinal Cupich’s multi-phase approach. None of this would have been possible without the outstanding dedication and work of our Opening Team. We want to acknowledge their innumerable contributions to this entire process. We owe them our gratitude and appreciation.
As we communicated previously, the protocols and guidelines provided by the Archdiocese for re-opening are consistent with current CDC guidelines for social distancing and sanitization. There are very detailed steps and processes that must be followed for executing each of the Sacraments and the number of guests attending any sacramental event at one time in the Church is 10. The remainder of the building must remain closed.
Monday, June 1, is our reopening date with the sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration. Given our limitation to using only the Church, we have created a schedule of days and times for each of the sacramental events.
Baptism, Weddings and Funerals will continue to be managed by the appropriate staff members and they can be reached by calling our office. Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation and private prayer will require reservations. The compliance guidelines limit the individual time to 20 minutes with a maximum of 10 people in the church during each 20 minute period. To reserve a date and time, we have created a “Sign Up Genius” form for your convenience. Click on the button below to register. You can register online anytime or, if you prefer not to use the link for any reason, you may call the Parish Office and reserve a convenient time.
As with most aspects of life during the pandemic, things will look different during the initial phases of our reopening, and for the foreseeable future. We encourage you to review a very helpful document titled “What To Expect” that can be viewed by clicking the button below.
We’ll continue to provide you with regular communication updates and ask all of you to refer to these as your primary information source about our progress. All communications are available to view at www.holyfamilyparish.org, however, should you have questions or concerns, please reach out directly to Ro Geisler, 847-359-0042 or rgeisler@holyfamilyparish.org. We’re currently in need of volunteers for our Greeters and Ushers ministries, and if you’re interested in getting more involved, please contact Sue Geegan, 359-0042, sgeegan@holyfamilyparish.org. Full training will be provided.
We want to close by again thanking all of you for your continued patience, support and engagement. As we move forward with our re-opening, we need all of you to continue to be diligent, responsible and compassionate in terms of following all guidelines and protocols. Doing so not only protects the most vulnerable in our community, but will enable us to move ahead with our next phases of re-opening. We believe this is the true meaning behind the concept of Pro Life because it shows concern for the safety of all.
Before, During, and After We are in this Together!