As the number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations rise again, the Centers for Disease Control and the Mississippi State Department of Health have recommended that all people (vaccinated and unvaccinated) wear masks when in public indoor spaces. They also recommend that those over the age of 65 and with serious underlying health conditions avoid large indoor gatherings. Due to these recent recommendation and the tremendous strain on our healthcare system, Fr. Lincoln strongly encourages all parishioners to prayerfully consider wearing masks during the weekend Masses. This is not a mandate and parishioners without masks will not be turned away from Mass. It is, however, a way to mitigate the risk for all parishioners. Those not comfortable at weekend Masses due to the size of the crowds can come to the daily Masses, which have fewer people in attendance. The dispensation that allows attending a daily Mass to meet the Sunday Mass obligation remains in place. Also, receiving communion in the hand is recommended. If you choose to receive communion on the tongue, please wait for the very end of the communion line. Please remember in your prayers all that are affected by Covid --- those that are now sick, those that have died, the healthcare professionals, and those that suffer from the long-term effects. Pray, also, for protection, wisdom, and guidance for all.