Effective for parishes on Saturday, February 26: • Priests, deacons and liturgical ministers in the sanctuary as well as ushers and greeters will no longer be obligated to wear masks at Mass. • Parishioners will again be invited to share the Sign of Peace. • Laity can present the gifts of bread and wine used for consecration. • The distribution of Precious Blood from the cup remains suspended at this time. • All parish events outside of Mass may be held in-person.