State-mandated COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Maryland on Thursday, July 1. In keeping with this change, we will phase out our restrictions at St. E's as follows: Ministers of Holy Communion will no longer wear masks. Instead of hand gel dispensers on tables at each communion station, Ministers of Holy Communion will use sanitizing towelettes to purify fingers when contamination is suspected. Two Communion lines will resume in the center aisle at all Masses and in the side aisles as needed. On Saturday, July 24th, congregational singing will resume at Masses for Sunday (except 7:30 a.m.) and the Commons will become a designated no-singing area during Mass. Offertory collections will continue this summer via stationary baskets at the main entrance of the church. Thank you for your continued patience, generosity, and prayer as we implement these changes.