St. Cyril of Jerusalem Parish

It is with great joy that we announce Saint Cyril's has resumed public Masses with limited capacity. Please read the following information carefully so you know what to expect when you arrive. While we rejoice at being able to come back to church, we also must be mindful that the pandemic is not over. COVID-19 is still highly contagious and still dangerous. Safety is our top priority as we return to church. Please observe all health and safety protocols and follow instructions while in church to protect yourself and others. Wearing a face mask and observing social distance is an act of love! 

Daily Mass is at 7:30AM Mon-Sat. Sunday Masses are as follows: Saturday Vigil Mass at 4PM, Sunday Masses at 8AM, 10AM, and 12PM. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SUNDAY MASS! PLEASE USE THE SIGN UP GENIUS LINK TO MAKE A RESERVATION.

Here are a few items we want you to be aware of before attending Mass:

NO OBLIGATION
It's important to note that the archbishop's dispensation of the Sunday Mass obligation is still in effect and any person who would not feel comfortable or safe attending Mass is not required to attend. In fact, anyone who is not well or is in a high-risk group (those 65 years of age or older as well as those with preexisting medical conditions) are highly encouraged NOT yet return to Mass, but stay home and stay safe. We will continue to livestream our Sunday 10AM Mass for those at home.

RESERVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SUNDAY MASS
Public health guidelines limit us to 100 people in church at one time, including ministers and volunteers. In order to control numbers, we will utilize an online reservation system for Sunday Masses. The link to make a reservation will be posted on Monday each week for you to make a reservation to attend Mass the following weekend. Please do not simply show up at the door expecting entry. You need to make a reservation. The reservation system will also assist us with "contract tracing" if a COVID-19 case happens in our parish.
 
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY
There will be a check-in procedure before Mass. Please plan to arrive early. We recommend arriving 30 to 20 minutes early for Sunday Mass and 20 to 15 minutes for daily Mass to ensure Mass can start on time.
 
LIMITED ENTRY INTO THE CHURCH
For Weekday Mass, everyone will enter through the southwest doors facing the parish hall. For Sunday Masses, there will be two points of entry, either through the southwest doors facing the hall, or through the southeast doors facing Firmament Ave.
 
LIMITED RESTROOM FACILITIES
The Public restrooms located outside the church will NOT be available. The inside restrooms will be available but only in a case of urgent need. Please plan accordingly.
 
SAFETY IS OUR TOP CONCERN
At all Masses, we will be strictly observing safety precautions, including:
- The church has undergone a thorough cleaning and disinfecting process prior to opening.
-The congregation at each Mass will be limited to 100 people.
-Face masks will be required. No one will be admitted without a face mask.
- You will be asked about COVID-19 symptoms before being permitted to enter.
-Proper social distancing inside and outside the church will be enforced.
-We are cleaning the church after EVERY Mass. We will need everyone to leave promptly after service to allow time to do so.
 
Please click here to read through our Reopening Guidelines. Please read them carefully so you know what to expect when you arrive at church. For a PDF version of our Reopening Guidelines that you can download and/or print click here.

For the safety of all, we are committed to following the guidelines set for us by the city, county, and state. These guidelines, together with the directives from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, form the basis of our plan. As our community continues to gradually open up and shelter at home restrictions are loosened, we must remember that this is a step-by-step process. It is also subject to change as circumstances warrant. What is most important at this time is that we are patient, flexible, and prudent, always erring on the side of caution and safety. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we prepare to reopen Saint Cyril's as safely and as sensibly as possible. Your safety is our top priority!