The parish office was notified yesterday, August 31, that a parishioner who attended the 10:00 AM Mass at St Thomas the Apostle on August 23, tested positive Friday, August 28, for COVID-19. It was reported that the individual was not exhibiting symptoms on August 23, and that the individual wore a mask and properly socially distanced from non-family members in accordance with required Mass protocol. The church was sanitized following the 10:00 AM Mass; all diocesan processes were followed.
Please continue to follow all required Mass protocols, including wearing masks, properly socially distancing, and frequently washing or sanitizing hands.
Please keep in mind the symptoms of COVID-19: fever, chills, fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, nausea/diarrhea. If you are exhibiting any symptoms of any illness, please stay home. If you test positive for COVID-19, and recently attended Mass at St Thomas the Apostle, please notify the parish office 817-624-2184.