With the number of COVID cases rising every day, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person, non-liturgical activities through January 31.
The Mass is the most important thing that we do. Having to lock our doors to public liturgies in the spring was awful. That being said, Advent and Christmas are particularly busy and wonderfully rich times in our liturgical year. We are hopeful that by temporarily taking away “non-essential” activities that we will be able to keep our doors open for all of the prayer and worship opportunities of the season.
To clarify, all liturgical activities (Mass, confession, exposition, holy hours, etc.) will remain as scheduled. We encourage you to avail yourself of the many liturgical opportunities throughout the coming weeks. You can find all those here.
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If you have any questions about how St. Max is continuing to follow safety protocols during this time, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Until you are ready to return in person, we embrace this opportunity to celebrate Mass with you virtually. Remember, everyone is dispensed from their obligation at this time. Keep participating in our liturgies online at www.saint-max.org/StreamSpot, Facebook LIVE or YouTube LIVE. There is always an accompanying worship aid available online for Sunday Masses and other special feast days!
Now that our liturgies are once again open to the public, we have returned to our regular Mass and confession schedule.
Mass Schedule Mon-Sat: 8:30 AM Tues & Thurs: 6:30 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM (temporary), 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM Please note we have temporarily added a 6:30 AM Mass on Sunday to help with over crowding.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday: After the 6:30 AM Mass Thursday: After the 8:30 AM Mass & 6:00 - 6:45 PM Saturday: After the 8:30 AM Mass & 3:00 - 4:00 PM We will also return to using the confessional. The set up will be altered so as to minimize contact with the space as well as other people.
The main church building will be open daily until 8:00 PM and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain open 24/7.
Live Stream Holy Hour and Divine Mercy Chaplet Pray with us online on Thursdays at 3:00 PM as we live stream a holy hour! We will begin this holy hour by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet together.
Our Live Stream
The parish office is open on a limited basis. We are asking everyone to please wear a mask and that only one person be in the office lobby at a time. You may wait in the gathering space until it is your turn. Hand sanitizer will also be available for you to use.
Temporary Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - Noon
Even when the office is closed to the public, the parish staff is working full time hours and will continue to check our email and voicemails, so, please, do not hesitate to call if you have any questions, needs, or concerns. Call 513-777-4322 or email web@saint-max.org. If you are looking for a specific email address of one of our staff members or their extension you can find it at www.saint-max.org/staff or for our clergy at www.saint-max.org/clergy.