• Mass Attendance
• Mass Schedule
• USCCB Moral Considerations Regarding the New COVID-19 Vaccines
• Additional COVID-19 Clinics in Arlington Planned
• COVID Vaccination Information
• Trust the Facts
• Arlington COVID-19 Vaccination Planning
• Need Help Fast?
• Resources

Mass Attendance

Welcome home! If you would like to attend Mass please read through the details below – Thank you for your patience and compliance. As of May 29, 2021, vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or socially distance themselves in our parishes. Our Live Stream will remain available for home/mobile viewing. The obligation to attend Mass in the Archdiocese of Boston is still lifted.

Mass Schedule

• Sunday Vigil (Saturday)
  • 4:00 PM St. Agnes (Live Stream as well)
  • 4:30 PM St. Camillus
  • 5:30 PM St. Agnes (Live Stream as well)
• Sunday 
  • 8:00 AM St. Camillus
  • 9:00 AM St. Agnes (Live Stream as well)
  • 10:00 AM St. Camillus
  • 12:00 PM St. Agnes (Live Stream as well)
• Daily Mass - Monday - Saturday
  • St. Agnes Upper Church will be open for Adoration from 6:00 AM-7:00 AM and Mass at 7:00 AM, Monday - Saturday
  • St. Camillus Church is open Monday-Friday at 8:30 AM for prayer and 9:00 AM for Daily Mass

Moral Considerations Regarding the New COVID-19 Vaccines

Chairmen of the Committee on Doctrine and the Committee on Pro-Life Activities United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

You may download the document here.

Many people are understandably experiencing uncertainty and anxiety due to the spread of COVID-19.

The severity of the situation has forced our leaders to make significant changes in our daily lives including how we celebrate Masses publicly. Recognizing these changes likely leave us even more in need of God’s grace, The Catholic Parishes of Arlington, The USCCB, and other Catholic partners have generously made their resources available to support prayer during these difficult days. Click here for Resources for Prayer and Engagement during Coronavirus from the USCCB.

Please use freely and share with others. A sense of community is of the utmost importance. We must encourage each other, take care of each other, pray for each other, and stay connected to our faith during this time of social distancing.

Additional COVID-19 Clinics in Arlington Planned

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Arlington’s Health Department is anticipating the expansion of their ability to vaccinate additional priority groups in Phases 1 and 2. In anticipation of expanding their efforts, they have created a form in which Arlington residents can provide their information to be alerted if, and when, a vaccination clinic is available for their priority group. Submission of your information does not guarantee placement nor does it bound you to get vaccinated by the Health Department. It is only a mechanism to alert priority groups of possible Health Department run vaccination clinics. Depending on the priority group, it may be weeks before you hear from us. Please be patient. Submit your information.

Once the vaccine is available to the general public in Phase 3, public vaccine clinics will be available on the CDC’s interactive website: vaccinefinder.org.
(from Arlingtonma.gov)

COVID Vaccination Information

Phase II of the vaccine registration is open for all people who are 75 or older. If you are within this age group, you can learn more here: https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine

Trust the Facts

The governor published a new initiative last week to help promote vaccines to the public in Massachusetts. Learn more about "Trust the Facts. Get the Vax" Campaign.

Some facts include:

• The vaccine is free.
• Anyone who lives, works, or studies in Massachusetts can get a vaccine.
• You can get vaccinated even if you are undocumented. Getting a vaccine will not impact you or your family’s immigration status. The Public Charge rule does NOT apply to getting the vaccine.

Arlington COVID-19 Vaccination Planning

To administer the COVID-19 vaccination, Arlington's Health Department is following the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) vaccine distribution timeline found at mass.gov/vaccine. DPH will only provide vaccine to vaccinate one priority group at a time. 

To streamline possible future clinics and to alter you, the Health Department is gathering information from Arlington residents interested in receiving the vaccine.
(Form can be found on the Town of Arlington Website under COVID-19 information-Requires Email Address). Filling out this form does not guarantee placement, nor are you obliged to attend a Health Department clinic. The form is only intended so they are able to alert you of upcoming clinics (by priority group).

Please note:

• Depending on the priority group, it may be weeks before you hear from the DPH. Please be patient
• For when your priority group is being scheduled, please visit mass.gov/vaccine.
• Verification of your priority group will be required prior to any clinic.
• You can always read about the Arlington COVID-19 response at arlingtonma.gov/COVID19.
   

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Other things you should know:

• For emergencies requiring a priest, please call the Catholic Parishes of Arlington: 781-648-0220.

• The Catholic Parishes of Arlington staff is here to support the needs of the community. The Collaborative Pastoral Center is open to the public or you may contact us here.

• All pastoral care visits to the sick and the homebound have been discontinued for the time being. This includes visits to healthcare, nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Resources

Best practices known to prevent the flu and many other contagious illnesses:
•Wash your hands frequently (Hand washing techniques)
•Avoid touching your face or mouth
•Clean frequently used surfaces
•Stay home when you are sick 
•Avoid contact with people who are sick
 
Archdiocesan updates
Centers for Disease Control updates
World Health Organization updates
Additional CDC information
WebMD: Know the symptoms
Online AA Groups 
Covid-19 Related Scam Information

Marian T. Ryan District Attorney Middlesex County: Information to protect our seniors

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