As residents of Massachusetts are aware, recently Governor Baker announced that as part of Phase One of the gradual reopening of Massachusetts, houses of worship are now allowed to open under highly restricted guidelines. Following this announcement, the Archdiocese of Boston declared that after careful and deliberate preparation a parish may request permission from the Regional Bishop to resume Masses as early as Saturday evening, May 23.

Out of a commitment to caution, we have decided to not make this request and so will not be open this weekend. Parishes are required to meet all State, Municipal, and Archdiocesan guidelines, and at Saint Cecilia we want to move at a deliberate pace in order to feel confident that we are not compromising the health and safety of our staff, our parishioners, or our neighbors.

The parish staff at Saint Cecilia has been preparing for our eventual reopening and this Thursday members of the staff will meet with the Parish Pastoral Council to discuss the best course of action in light of our commitment to providing a safe environment and implementing a well thought out plan. As we make decisions we will keep you informed every step of the way.

Thank you for your patience and trust as we attempt to deal with these unprecedented challenges in the most prudent ways possible. We hope that you find comfort in knowing that our livestream Mass will continue at 10:00 every Sunday and we encourage you to join us from the safety of your home for the next several weeks.