During Lent, we have the opportunity to reconcile with the Lord and our neighbor and be ready to celebrate the Pascal Mystery with renewed hearts.  We are offering the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on:
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SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021
2:00 pm—5:00 pm

BY RESERVATION ONLY!
No walk-ins allowed, please.

Signup begins Tuesday, March 9 at 9:00 am.

We are trying to accommodate as many people as possible, while still following the COVID-19 guidelines.  Please respect the following process which has been carefully laid out for you to receive this healing Sacrament.

General Information
-  Everyone must wear a mask at all times over the mouth and nose and maintain proper social
   distancing.  Face shields are not allowed.
-  Each penitent must sign up for a 10 minute slot. 
​-  There will be 12 bilingual (English & Polish speaking) priests available to hear confessions.  
-  You will not be able to request a particular priest.
-  We will be utilizing both the church and the Rowley Activity Center (gym) for confession stations.
 
Arrival
-  Please be on time.  We will not be able to accommodate late arrivals.  
-  If you arrive early, please wait in your car until your appointed time.  We do not have space inside
   for waiting.
 
Check-In
-  Enter through the Gathering Area doors.  
-  Please wait patiently for the volunteer to greet you and verify that you: Have a reservation;
    Are wearing a mask; Are not ill; Haven't been exposed to COVID-19 in 14 days.
-  After you check-in, another volunteer will ask you to sanitize your hands and direct you to the
    next available priest.
 
Confession
-  We ask you to simply state your sins. The priest will not be able to provide spiritual direction at
    this time.
-  When you are finished confessing, you will be directed to the nearest exit.  Unfortunately, there
    will be no time or place for penance or additional prayer.  Please take care of your penance after
    you leave the building.
 
Remember, you can still call the Parish Office at 847-358-6999, or send an e-mail to STOVReopen@stov.org asking for a priest to call or email you back to arrange confession.