Church of the Assumption

615-256-2729

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1227 7th Ave North 

 Nashville, TN  37208

Bishop Spalding has given the parishes instruction to resume the celebration of public Masses this coming Monday, May 18. We are all hoping that things will start to return to normal soon, however for Assumption “normal” still means “tornado normal”. In addition to the challenges the storm has presented we must still implement several social distancing practices during the weeks ahead
 
At the outset it is important to remember that the Bishop’s dispensation for the Sunday obligation remains in force. Anyone who is in the category of vulnerability should continue to stay home on Sundays for the time being. There should be no problems for such people to attend the weekday Masses, but given our social distancing parameters, people with compromised health would still be at risk at larger gatherings.
 
The bishop has asked us to initially operate at 50% capacity, which in our two temporary chapels means we can only accommodate 50 people in Fr Bernard Hall and 100 people in Buddeke House.
 
At this point there will be no sign-up sheet for Mass. However if we arrive at the situation where there are more people than we can accommodate it might necessitate families signing up prior to Sunday Masses. Hopefully over the next few weeks we can stabilize our attendance and spread ourselves out over the four Sunday Masses. It is important to try to reserve places in Fr Bernard Hall for the Masses for people who find the stairs in Buddeke house to be difficult.
 
After four weeks, I will revisit the schedule and make any adjustments then.
 
Moving forward will not be easy and will require charity and consideration. The fundamental point remains we are moving forward, and that should be an occasion of joy for all of us!
 
ASSUMPTION MODIFIED SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Effective Monday May 18
 
SUNDAY MASSES
 
EF Low Mass: 7:00 AM Fr Bernard Hall
EF High Mass: 8:30 AM Buddeke House Ball Room
OF Low Mass with Hymns: 11:00 AM Buddeke House Ball Room
 
Note: Effective Saturday June 6, there will be an additional Saturday Vigil OF Low Mass at 5:00 PM Fr Bernard Hall.
 
WEEKDAY MASSES
 
Weekday EF Masses will remain at 8:00 AM in Fr Bernard Hall through the Summer. This temporary schedule will be re-evaluated in the Fall.
 
Fr Bolster will be offering an EF Mass at 7:00 AM at St Pius Monday-Thursday as well.
 
Holy Hours with Adoration and Benediction will remain on Thursdays, Sundays (Vespers on Third Sundays) and First Fridays from 6:00-7:00 PM in Fr Bernard Hall. Note: Holy Communion will be distributed after Benediction on First Fridays for those who cannot attend the morning Mass.
 
CONFESSIONS
 
All Confessions will be in Fr Bernard Hall. Confessions on Sunday between the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Masses will depend on the availability of Fr Kirk. The scheduled times for confessions will be 6:00-7:00 PM on Thursdays, First Fridays, and Sundays during the Holy Hours.