NATIVITY BVM CATHEDRAL

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY MASS RESERVATIONS

Please remember, we have limited seating for all Masses due to COVID precautions. Please call the rectory to reserve the Mass you and your family will attend for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Only families with prior reservations will be seated during each of the Christmas Masses. The 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass in the Cathedral is no longer available for reservations, but space remains in the Sacred Heart Center for the 4:00 p.m. additional Mass. We have plenty of seating available for all other Masses at this time.  Please call the rectory at 228-374-1717 to make your reservation. 

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE (ALL MASSES ARE IN THE CATHEDRAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

4:00 P.M. Christmas Eve (Sacred Heart Center)
4:00 P.M. Christmas Eve (Cathedral)  FULL
5:30 P.M. Christmas Eve
7:00 P.M. Christmas Eve
11:00 P.M. Midnight Mass
10:00 A.M. Christmas Day
 

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL KESSLER, 2020 RECIPIENT OF THE LUMEN CHRISTI AWARD! THANK YOU MICHAEL FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR CATHEDRAL PARISH!

COVID-19 NOTICE

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:  As we return to the Cathedral for public Masses, I would like to summarize the procedures we will follow during this time of Phase I, Covid-19 precautions. They are intended for everyone’s protection.  The full set of directives can be read by clicking HERE.

•    The obligation to attend Mass continues to be revoked.  You are not required to attend Mass at this time.
•    Only two entrances will be open: the front main doors and the handicapped ramp door.
•    Please sanitize your hands when entering.  Sanitizers are provided.
•    Please wear a face mask while in church.  Face masks are provided.
•    Sit 6 feet apart.  Pews are marked.  Family members living together may sit together.
•    Do not shake hands or hug at the Sign of Peace.
•    Stay 6 feet apart in the Communion line.  The aisles are marked.
•    PLEASE RECEIVE COMMUNION IN THE HAND…NOT ON THE TONGUE.
•    The Chalice is revoked.  The Precious Blood will not be distributed.

All worship aids, such as missals and hymnals, have been removed from the Cathedral.  Paper bulletins will not be distributed but are available online via the Cathedral’s website.

When exiting the Cathedral, please keep appropriate physical distance when returning to your car.  Avoid group gathering before and after Mass.  

Again, all of these measures are intended for the Common Good—the good of everyone—during this time of caution. Please know that I joyfully anticipate seeing you again.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Dennis

CLICK HERE TO READ THE BULLETIN FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!

JOINT STATEMENT OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF MISSISSIPPI AGAINST RACISM

NATIVITY B.V.M. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COVID-19
INFECTION PREVENTION PROTOCOL

AS IN ALL THINGS, WE TRUST IN GOD AND PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SAFETY & GOOD HEALTH. PLEASE KEEP OUR CLERGY & COMMUNITY IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS.