Sacred Heart Cathedral

• The Cathedral live streams one weekend Mass on Sunday at 11:00 AM. Each Mass hosted by the Diocese at the CBNAFacebook page. If you are a Facebook user, you can watch them live, if you aren't they should be available for replay 15 minutes after the end of Mass
• Act of Spiritual Communion - My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, please come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you now as if you were already there and I unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

All clergy, employees, and volunteers are required to take the diocesan safe environment training once every five years. If you are an employee or volunteer who has not completed the training, visit the Safe and Sacred website and make sure you are up to date. If you need assistance, contact Deborah in the parish office at 907-474-9032.

Following new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), effective May 20, 2021, churches in the Diocese of Fairbanks are to allow fully vaccinated people to attend Masses and other gatherings without wearing masks or social distancing. Those who are not fully vaccinated are strongly encouraged to continue wearing masks when in large gatherings.
     One is fully vaccinated when at least two weeks have passed from the second shot of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines (and on shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). No verbal, written, or other verification of full vaccination is required. The faithful are reminded that every person must make an informed and responsible decision for their own well-being and be conscious of the needs and sensitivities of others. All are asked to be patient and understanding with those who may continue to wear masks for various reasons.
     In recent months, the CDC has stated that the risk of infection from surfaces, such as pews, is low. To that end it is no longer necessary for parishes to disinfect pews after each Mass. However, parishes should regularly clean surfaces each week as part of their routine upkeep. Reception of Holy Communion in the form of the Precious Blood continues to be suspended.
     Bishop Chad recommends that priests and ministers who are fully vaccinated still wear masks during the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. He also recommends that greeters and ushers do the same.
     While the general dispensation from the Sunday obligation was lifted in July 2020 (BCZ 20/17) there are still some who may be considered high risk and are nervous to attend Mass in person. Individuals concerned with returning to Mass should consult with their pastor. Pastors may dispense individuals from their Sunday obligation for a just and reasonable cause (cf. canons 89 & 90).
     We will continue to live stream the Sunday Mass at 11:00 am for those who are homebound

You are encouraged to continue to follow health and hygiene protocols including:

• wash hands frequently;
• stay home if you are sick, and get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms;
• if you have not been vaccinaated, please wear a face covering in public places when near others;
• and be mindful and respectful to those Alaskans that are most vulnerable to this virus, including Alaska’s senior population and those with existing health conditions.
• Pews are no longer marked with tape to encourage social distancing but please use your best jdgement and self select where to sit so you remain safe.

For more information please see the Bishop's Letter