COVID-19 Response
Protocol Update
Attendance at Mass (as of September 28, 2020)
The Province of Manitoba has eased restrictions for faith-based gatherings. The Parish of St. Timothy is now able to accommodate 90 participants, including pastor and ministers, providing physical distancing and sanitizing measures are followed.
Mass Times
Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses
Registration for Sunday mass is not necessary at this time. With the increased numbers allowed at the Parish of St. Timothy, we have not had to turn anyone away. If you still wish to ensure a place at mass for yourself and your family, you are welcome to call ahead (204-949-3760) or email (info@st-timothy.ca) on Wednesday or Thursday until 3 pm to reserve a place for you.
Arriving for Mass - Entrance to the church will be through the north doors only (closest to the parish office). Doors open 30 minutes before mass.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before mass as there may be slight delays entering the church due to the brief sign-in process on the contact tracing forms and the screening process.
You will need to confirm that neither you nor anyone in your household is exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms, nor recently traveled to restricted areas nor been in contact with someone who has tested positive for the corona virus. The doors must be locked after we reach our maximum allowable numbers or by the time mass begins.
Recording - The Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass will be live streamed on our Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on Facebook or YouTube by those who cannot attend. If you are in attendance, you may be recorded.
Weekday Masses
Reservations are not required. Upon arrival, attendees must write their name and phone number on contact tracing forms and confirm that neither they nor anyone in their household is exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms, nor have they recently traveled to restricted areas nor been in contact with someone who has tested positive for the corona virus.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before Mass begins. You will be able to enter the church shortly before 9:00 am to pray the Rosary, if you so wish.
Tuesday Masses will continue to be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing. If you are in attendance, you may be on camera. (How to view live-streamed celebrations)
As per direction from the office of the St. Boniface Archdiocese:
Face masks - In accordance with provincial guidelines, the use of masks is now mandatory. Please click here for more information.
Music and Congregational Singing - While we will have an accompanist and singer, singing by the greater Church community is not encouraged. Hymnals have been removed from the Church.
Offertory Collection - We will have a collection basket for your Sunday offering at the entrance of the Worship Space. Please drop your offering in the basket before Mass. The collection will be securely stored before Mass begins.
Sign of Peace - The sign of peace will be expressed with a bow of the head toward one’s neighbour.
Communion - The distribution of communion will be done by the pastor alone. Those present at Mass remain at their seats - the pastor will approach everyone individually. Communion from the chalice is to be discontinued during this time. Communion is only to be distributed on the hand of each communicant with great care not to make physical contact.
Dispensation from Sunday Obligation - While we continue to move toward a total opening, the dispensation from the Sunday obligation to physically attend Mass is granted to the faithful until the end of the pandemic.
Can You Help? - We'll need help at both weekend and weekday Masses, setting up the altar for Mass (much simpler than usual), monitoring the doors, signing in parishioners as they arrive, and sanitizing the chairs and surfaces after each Mass. If you can help with one or more of these duties occasionally, please call the parish office. Training will be provided.
Thank You! - As we navigate theses new changes, we thank you in advance for your patience, understanding, and cooperation, as we continue to work together to keep each other healthy and safe. Please watch for updates online and in the bulletin as we adjust processes as required.
