^{To be transparent, but not cause fear, we want you to know that a parishioner who attended Mass on Saturday, July 11 at 5:00pm has tested positive for COVID-19. The parishioner was not exhibiting symptoms until the evening of Tuesday, July 14. The individual reported following all safety and health protocols during Mass, including social distancing and wearing a face covering. The person did not come into direct contact with anyone during Mass.}

^{Out of an abundance of caution, if you or a family member attended this Mass, please watch for any COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days from July 11.}

In the unlikely event you become symptomatic and receive COVID-positive test results, please contact the parish office at 618-632-3562 so we may maintain vigilance for the health of all parishioners. As is the case here, your identity will not be revealed to others.

^{If you do begin to display any symptoms, out of care for others, please do not return to church until the 14-day self-quarantine. And know that we will look forward to seeing you again in person when you return to good health.}

St. Clare is Clean and Safe

^{In light of this situation, we want to assure you that our facility manager works diligently to keep our facilities clean and safe.}

• ^{After every Mass, the gathering space, church nave, and sacristy are sprayed with a hospital-grade sanitizer.}

• ^{The church nave and sanctuary floors are cleaned throughout the week with a disinfectant cleaner.}

• ^{Bathrooms, entry vestibule, and sink in the sacristy are cleaned with a bleach solution throughout the week.}

• ^{Door handles are wiped regularly with either Clorox wipes or sprayed with a disinfectant.}

• ^{Carpeted areas are vacuumed regularly with a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner, in addition to the previously mentioned spraying.}

• ^{Worship aids are disposable, not reused, and are distributed by greeters wearing gloves.}

• ^{Masks and hand sanitizer are available and used by parishioners.}

• ^{Together, let us join in praying for the recovery of our fellow parishioner and ask our Blessed Mother to protect us all from this illness.}