MISSION STATEMENT
The vision of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a community of faith who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their relationship with God and with one another through witness, worship and service.
The vision of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a community of faith who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their relationship with God and with one another through witness, worship and service.
Rev. Bala Raju Pudota stroseperry@sbcglobal.net
Telephone # 580-336-9300
421 9th St, Perry Ok 73077
Telephone # 580-336-9300
421 9th St, Perry Ok 73077
MASS TIMES
MONDAY - 9:00 am
TUESDAY - 9:00 am
WEDNESDAY - 9:00 am
THURSDAY - 9:00 am
FRIDAY- No Mass
SATURDAY - 5:30 pm
SUNDAY - 10:30 am
Saint Rose of Lima is beginning the resumption of parish activities.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has sickened thousands and killed hundreds in Oklahoma. There is substantial evidence of community spread of COVID- 19 throughout Oklahoma and most other states. St. Rose of Lima is following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Oklahoma State Department of Health and other agencies, and has implemented social distancing measures, increased hand-washing and other hygienic practices, and frequent cleaning of common surfaces. Despite such precautions, the risks associated with transmission of COVID-19 remain high. Individuals participating in an activity may have traveled from other cities or states to participate. In addition, the nature of some activities makes it impossible to observe all of the recommended precautions all of the time; for example, individuals will not always be six feet apart, surfaces will not always be free of viruses and other infectants, etc. Even where the activity allows social distancing, it will be impossible for the parish to ensure that all participants are observing all the recommended precautions. As a result of participation in parish activities, you or your child will be exposed to the risk of infection of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 range from mild to severe, and include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, headache, nausea, severe respiratory distress and death. By participating in parish activities or allowing your child to participate you knowingly and voluntarily assume the risk associated with participation.”
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has sickened thousands and killed hundreds in Oklahoma. There is substantial evidence of community spread of COVID- 19 throughout Oklahoma and most other states. St. Rose of Lima is following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Oklahoma State Department of Health and other agencies, and has implemented social distancing measures, increased hand-washing and other hygienic practices, and frequent cleaning of common surfaces. Despite such precautions, the risks associated with transmission of COVID-19 remain high. Individuals participating in an activity may have traveled from other cities or states to participate. In addition, the nature of some activities makes it impossible to observe all of the recommended precautions all of the time; for example, individuals will not always be six feet apart, surfaces will not always be free of viruses and other infectants, etc. Even where the activity allows social distancing, it will be impossible for the parish to ensure that all participants are observing all the recommended precautions. As a result of participation in parish activities, you or your child will be exposed to the risk of infection of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 range from mild to severe, and include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, headache, nausea, severe respiratory distress and death. By participating in parish activities or allowing your child to participate you knowingly and voluntarily assume the risk associated with participation.”
PROCEDURES FOR RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC MASS:
On March 17, 2020, Archbishop Coakley made the difficult decision to suspend public Masses and liturgies in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in response to a rapidly expanding global pandemic. Since then, much has been learned about how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and, as of March 29, 2021, all Oklahoma residents age 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID19 vaccine.
As we move into the second year of the COVID pandemic, the guidelines for Mass, receptions and parish gatherings are transitioning toward a more normal situation. Below are the latest updated guidelines, effective Saturday, April 24, 2021. Pastors have the option to implement the COVID guidelines prior to April 24 with the exception of lifting the dispensation for the Sunday Mass obligation. The Sunday Mass obligation will be restored in every parish of the archdiocese on April 24.
The updated guidelines are in bold. Archbishop Coakley asks all parishes to follow the guidelines to ensure the safety of parishioners and visitors while maintaining a welcoming environment. The archdiocese will continue to monitor COVID-19 and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your patience.
Mass
1. The dispensation for attending Sunday Mass is lifted, effective Saturday, April 24, 2021. Those dispensed from the Sunday Mass obligation include:
a: Those who are ill;
b: Those who are caregivers for someone who is ill;
c: The homebound;
d: Anyone who is unable to receive a COVID vaccine at this time (e.g., women who are pregnant);
e: Those who are vulnerable due to age, health or severe anxiety about becoming ill.
2. With the exception of “d,” these dispensations were in place prior to the pandemic. For questions about dispensations to the obligation, contact your pastor.
3. The provisional mask requirement remains in place for the time being;
4. Mass capacity can be increased to 100 percent. Parishes are encouraged, however, to provide an area/section that is socially distanced for parishioners who may remain vulnerable;
5. Parishes that live-stream should consider removing or deleting the video of the Mass from Facebook, YouTube, etc., immediately following Mass to encourage in-person participation at Mass;
6. Extra sanitizing of church building and furnishings is no longer required;
7. Hymnals can be returned to the pews;
8. Choirs and congregational singing are allowed; consider limiting the size of the choir; masks should be worn even while singing;
9. Holy water can be returned to fonts;
10. Nurseries are allowed; cry rooms are optional depending on space;
11. Please consider providing printed bulletins;
12. Please encourage parishioners to stay home if they are ill or have symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness;
13. Offertory collections are allowed without restrictions; collection drop-off areas can remain;
14. It is recommended that hand sanitizer be provided for parishioners in pews or at stations near entry points and exits.
Communion
1. Distribution of communion must be returned to the traditional placement during Mass;
2. Parishioners are encouraged to sanitize their hands before receiving communion.
In-Person Faith Formation and Other Ministries
1. Cloth face coverings must be worn by all participants age 6 and older except for:
a. Outdoor programs that involve separation of households or families;
b. The activity (e.g., eating or sports) makes mask wearing impossible.
2. Parishes are encouraged to provide an area/section that is socially distanced for participants who may remain vulnerable;
3. COVID-19 waivers must be obtained by all participants of in-person faith formation and other parish ministry.
Receptions and Social Gatherings
1. Larger parish-wide social gatherings are permitted at full capacity; parishes are encouraged to provide an area/section that is socially distanced. Use of outdoor spaces is encouraged;
2. Receptions are allowed;
3. Guests should be encouraged to eat and drink at tables;
a. Food service/distribution – should provide individual servings or have staff/catering employee/volunteer serve; please do not distribute self-serve buffet style or in common buckets/bowls/platters;
b. Cloth face coverings should be worn by all participants age 6 and older where feasible;
c. Parishes are encouraged to provide an area/section that is socially distanced for participants at parish-sponsored (as opposed to private) receptions for those who may remain vulnerable.
On March 17, 2020, Archbishop Coakley made the difficult decision to suspend public Masses and liturgies in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in response to a rapidly expanding global pandemic. Since then, much has been learned about how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and, as of March 29, 2021, all Oklahoma residents age 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID19 vaccine.
As we move into the second year of the COVID pandemic, the guidelines for Mass, receptions and parish gatherings are transitioning toward a more normal situation. Below are the latest updated guidelines, effective Saturday, April 24, 2021. Pastors have the option to implement the COVID guidelines prior to April 24 with the exception of lifting the dispensation for the Sunday Mass obligation. The Sunday Mass obligation will be restored in every parish of the archdiocese on April 24.
The updated guidelines are in bold. Archbishop Coakley asks all parishes to follow the guidelines to ensure the safety of parishioners and visitors while maintaining a welcoming environment. The archdiocese will continue to monitor COVID-19 and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your patience.
Mass
1. The dispensation for attending Sunday Mass is lifted, effective Saturday, April 24, 2021. Those dispensed from the Sunday Mass obligation include:
a: Those who are ill;
b: Those who are caregivers for someone who is ill;
c: The homebound;
d: Anyone who is unable to receive a COVID vaccine at this time (e.g., women who are pregnant);
e: Those who are vulnerable due to age, health or severe anxiety about becoming ill.
2. With the exception of “d,” these dispensations were in place prior to the pandemic. For questions about dispensations to the obligation, contact your pastor.
3. The provisional mask requirement remains in place for the time being;
4. Mass capacity can be increased to 100 percent. Parishes are encouraged, however, to provide an area/section that is socially distanced for parishioners who may remain vulnerable;
5. Parishes that live-stream should consider removing or deleting the video of the Mass from Facebook, YouTube, etc., immediately following Mass to encourage in-person participation at Mass;
6. Extra sanitizing of church building and furnishings is no longer required;
7. Hymnals can be returned to the pews;
8. Choirs and congregational singing are allowed; consider limiting the size of the choir; masks should be worn even while singing;
9. Holy water can be returned to fonts;
10. Nurseries are allowed; cry rooms are optional depending on space;
11. Please consider providing printed bulletins;
12. Please encourage parishioners to stay home if they are ill or have symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness;
13. Offertory collections are allowed without restrictions; collection drop-off areas can remain;
14. It is recommended that hand sanitizer be provided for parishioners in pews or at stations near entry points and exits.
Communion
1. Distribution of communion must be returned to the traditional placement during Mass;
2. Parishioners are encouraged to sanitize their hands before receiving communion.
In-Person Faith Formation and Other Ministries
1. Cloth face coverings must be worn by all participants age 6 and older except for:
a. Outdoor programs that involve separation of households or families;
b. The activity (e.g., eating or sports) makes mask wearing impossible.
2. Parishes are encouraged to provide an area/section that is socially distanced for participants who may remain vulnerable;
3. COVID-19 waivers must be obtained by all participants of in-person faith formation and other parish ministry.
Receptions and Social Gatherings
1. Larger parish-wide social gatherings are permitted at full capacity; parishes are encouraged to provide an area/section that is socially distanced. Use of outdoor spaces is encouraged;
2. Receptions are allowed;
3. Guests should be encouraged to eat and drink at tables;
a. Food service/distribution – should provide individual servings or have staff/catering employee/volunteer serve; please do not distribute self-serve buffet style or in common buckets/bowls/platters;
b. Cloth face coverings should be worn by all participants age 6 and older where feasible;
c. Parishes are encouraged to provide an area/section that is socially distanced for participants at parish-sponsored (as opposed to private) receptions for those who may remain vulnerable.