Safety at St Mary’s

Accurate as of 16 Dec 2023

Wearing of Masks

With the recent rising cases of Covid-19 infections, we strongly encourage parishioners to put on their masks during Mass as a precautionary measure and for the safety of our more vulnerable parishioners. Please exercise personal and social responsibility by staying home if you are unwell with symptoms of fever, coughing, sore throat and runny nose. Thank you for your cooperation!

Read the Health Advisory from ArchComms

Accurate as of 23 Dec 2022

No Standing Rule

Due to the recent amendments to the Fire Safety Act that are also applicable to Religious places of Worship, we are required to keep all walkways and corridors free. In addition, we have to adhere to rules on overcrowding in terms of seating capacity. 

We therefore seek your kind understanding by following the guidance of our Hospitality team in filling up the centre seats.

Accurate as of 15 Oct 2022

Removal of VDS Masses

With the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions, there will not be any more Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) Masses, and your vaccination status will no longer be checked as you enter the church for the weekend Masses!

While these restrictions have now been removed, we encourage parishioners to continue exercising caution, responsibility and good hygiene practices. Wearing a mask during Mass is optional but highly encouraged. Please stay at home if you feel unwell or have tested positive for Covid-19. We thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide a safe space for everyone to worship.

Accurate as of 29 Aug 2022

Optional Mask-wearing during Mass

From Monday 29 Aug 2022, wearing of masks during Mass and other indoor religious activities is optional. However we encourage all parishioners to continue putting your masks on as a precautionary measure as well as to exercise social responsibility for our more vulnerable brothers and sisters..

Note also that checks on your vaccination status via TraceTogether will still be required when you are attending VDS* Masses. Thank you for your cooperation!

For more information: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/press-statements/2022/Aug/Emerging-Safer-and-Stronger-Together-for-Religious-Activities

*Vaccinated-Differentiated Safe Management Measures