Mass Schedule

NEW GUIDELINES FOR THE PLACES OF WORSHIP IN THE EMIRATE OF DUBAI

The below guidelines are for the regular prayers that are held on a daily basis at the Place of Worship and it will be effective from July 06 2021, operating with a capacity of 30% of the normal capacity.
 

NEW GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE WORSHIPPERS

1. Worshippers have to keep one row empty between every other row of worshippers

2. Worshippers have to observe physical distancing and maintain 2 meter distance between one another. Worshippers are advised to abide by the physical distancing markers placed within the Place of Worship.

3. Worshippers have to wear masks all the time

4. Worshippers have to bring their own prayer books and other prayer related materials and not to share it with rest of the worshippers.

5. It is not allowed to shake hands and is only permitted to wave hands from distance.

6. It is not allowed to gather before or after prayers.

7. It is not allowed to do any individual prayers after the general prayer is concluded

8. Worshippers have to leave the place of worship immediately after the prayer.

9. The worshipers are obligated not to attend if one of them had a contact with a positive case of COVID-19 in the past ten days, and to verify that there are no symptoms.

10. Children under 12 and elderly over 60, those with chronic diseases and prone to infections are advised not to come to the places of worship
 

NEW GUIDELINES FOR THE PLACES OF WORSHIP

1. The places of worship is permitted to carry out three prayers a day with a maximum time of 60 minutes each.

2. The Place of Worship should ensure that there is a gap of minimum three hours between each prayer and carryout sterilization between prayers.

3. The entry and the exit of the Place of Worship should be two separate lines. The worshippers should practice physical distancing during the entry and exit and avoid overcrowding at these places. The Place of Worship will place instructional posters indicating entrances, exits and distances of separation to be maintained between the worshipers.

4. The place of worship should adhere to the prayer schedule according to the specified time.

5. The place of worship should be closed immediately after the prayer.

6. The Place of Worship must abstain from sharing any common items, utensils, or surfaces, with the importance of finding alternatives that ensure no transmission of infection and limit contact.

7. Any kind of food distribution within the premises should adhere to the following:

• The food should only be prepared in a facility which holds appropriate food safety permits from Dubai Municipality.

• The food needs to be wrapped and sealed individually.

• The wrapped food should be distributed by a volunteer or any staff of the Place of Worship.

• The volunteer or staff of the Place of Worship should sanitize their hands and wear new gloves before distribution.

• Place  of  Worship  should  submit  their  plan  for food distribution to Community Development Authority and obtain approval prior to initiating

• Adequate physical distancing and refrain from physical interaction should be maintained during food distribution.

8. The Place of Worship may assign a volunteer or a staff in distribution of disposable water bottles or cups.

9. The washrooms and ablution areas to be sanitized after each use.

10. Continuously cleaning of the place of worship, and ensure that there are closed bins for hygienically disposing of used masks and other waste.

11. The    Place    of    Worship     should     carry    out    a comprehensive sterilization at the end of each day.


I would like to thank you all for your fervent prayers and patience you have shown in this difficult time and request you all, my dear Parishioners, to cooperate with the church for the smooth execution of the guidelines laid down for the opening of the church.

Greetings and prayers,
Fr. Lennie J.A. Connully, OFM Cap.

1. Who  is allowed to attend the  Holy Mass?

• Children  under 12 and elderly over 60 years are urged not to attend the place of worship at the present time.

2. How do I and my family register for the Holy Mass and can I select which service I want?

• St.  Mary's  has developed   an  online   registration  application,  which  is available on the website, www.saintmarysdubai.org. Click on Mass Registration

• Once you open the link for registration, you can register to attend a mass for yourself,  and up to 4 family  members. Each  person's details, such  as Mobile No., Emirate ID No. needs to be entered.

• You can select the date / time for the available masses.             .

• You will  receive a confirmation for the registration via sms and email.

3. Can I cancel my registration in case I change my mind or would like to attend another mass?

• You can cancel  the mass registration  by clicking on the Cancellation tab available at St Mary's  Dubai  I  Entry {saintmarysdubai.org)

• You  can  register  for another  mass only  once  you  have  canceled  the previous access pass.

4. Can  I    be denied entry into the church in spite of successful  registration?
In  spite  of  successful  registration,  you  may  still  be denied  entry  into  the church due to:

• Abnormal  body  temperature  reading  during  thermal  scanning  at  the entrance of the church compound

• Not wearing facemasks and gloves

• Not presenting the valid access pass on your phone for the specific mass.

5. How will I be provided access to enter the church?

• Enter from Gate 2 (Gate nearest to the Priest Offices).

• Your temperature will be checked by the security staff/ volunteers.

• Show the security staff/volunteers your valid access pass for the mass you are attending.

• Follow the instructions of the volunteers to enter the church.

• Seating will start from the front of the church  and  all the available slots are to be occupied with no exceptions.

6. Do I need to provide my personal  identification to enter the church?

• It is recommended to keep your valid Emirates ID with you and present the same if requested by the church security staffI volunteers.

7.  How do I exit the church?

• The volunteers will guide you on the exit  procedure. Exiting the church compound will  be from Gate 3 and Gate 1.

• Parishioners are requested to exit the church compound immediately after the mass.

• Please follow the volunteer's instructions at all times.

8. Can I visit  the Grotto, Parish  Office  or the  Priests/Sisters  when I attend Holy Mass?
As per the Government's Regulations;

• You are not allowed to interact with the church staff or members of the clergy when attending Holy Mass.

• Veneration of the Grotto and other places within the church premises is strictly prohibited.

• Visiting the parish office is strictly by prior appointment.

9. Will I receive Holy Communion?

• Holy Communion will not be distributed during the Holy Mass.