Updated Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,

As you know, in  guidelines updated on Thursday, the CDC indicates that those who are fully vaccinated may stop wearing masks and maintaining social distance, even indoors.

In light of this, Father Carlos and I have determined that IHM will follow the updated policy of the Archdiocese of Atlanta: We continue to recommend masks for all people over age 2, but fully vaccinated people (2 weeks past their final dose) may attend Mass without a mask if they prefer. Those who are not fully vaccinated must still wear a mask.

With Archbishop Hartmayer, I give thanks as we see an easing of the pandemic’s grip on our world. Let us ask the intercession of the Blessed Mother that more and more of her Son’s disciples, and all people of good will, may show their love of neighbor by seeking a vaccine, speeding the day when we might all worship together again without fear or restraint. 

Father Al Jowdy