The trademark Holy Family/Notre Dame sign of peace will be put on hold as a safety measure for the coronavirus. In addition, the following procedures will be followed until further notice - 1) Refrain from distribution of Holy Communion to the faithful via the chalice (please consider options for any parishioners with celiac disease or sensitivity) 2)Given the frequency of direct contact with saliva in the distribution of Holy Communion on the tongue, every consideration should be given by each individual to receive Holy Communion reverently in open hands for the time being. 3) Refrain from holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer. 4)Refrain from using Holy Water fonts. To see the complete statement from the Archdiocese, please click on the title link or picture.