Q. Is the church open daily?
A. St. Mary Day Chapel is open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM and
Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM (noon).

Q. When are weekly confessions?
A. Confessions are held on Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 PM in the vestibule of the church. Gather outside the church in the courtyard and on the walkway.

Q. When are Masses at St. Mary?
A. Our public Mass schedule is as follows. . .
Sunday - 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM (noon).

For Sunday Masses Only

~ 250 person seating capacity per Mass (based on government limit of 25% of capacity.
~ Enter the Texas Avenue parking lot (open 1 hour before).
~ Remain in vehicle until directed to exit.

Tuesday - 8:30 AM for the elderly and those at risk.
Thursday - 8:30 AM
Saturday - Online Mass posted by 4:30 PM

Q. Do I have to wear a face mask in church?
A. Cardinal DiNardo stipulated that all who enter the church must wear face masks
throughout Mass and sanitize their hands when entering the church.

Q. Does the Tuesday Mass fulfill my Sunday obligation?
A. Cardinal DiNardo stated in a letter dated 4/29/2020 “the obligation to attend Mass
remains SUSPENDED.” If you feel a need to attend Mass, you may attend any Mass during the week.

Q. Will St. Mary of the Expectation still be providing an online Mass.
A. Yes, as long as the obligation to attend Mass is suspended. These Masses will be
available on our website (saintmcc.org) and on our Facebook page and You Tube channel (St. Mary of the Expectation) each Saturday, usually by 4:30 PM.