PASTORAL GUIDELINES WHEN TYPHOON SIGNALS ARE IN EFFECT.pdf

PASTORAL GUIDELINES WHEN TYPHOON SIGNALS ARE IN EFFECT

(effective 1st July 2021)

1. When typhoon signal No.8 (or above) has been raised, the faithful should heed the advisories just like the general public, stay indoors, and avoid outdoor activities.

2. It is dangerous to leave the house to go to church when the above signal is in force. Hence, in these cases, the faithful are not required to attend Sunday Mass. For their own spiritual good, however, they are still required to perform other good works, such as reading the Bible at home (preferably the Sunday readings) or praying the Rosary.

3. In the case referred to above, the churches will not open, whether it be a Sunday or a weekday.

4. If disregard of the above-mentioned guidelines were to result in an accident or an injury, church authorities will not be held responsible.

5. If the typhoon signal No.8 (or above) is lowered at least two hours before the scheduled Mass, the Mass shall be held as usual.

6. After the signals are lowered, the priest may, for pastoral reasons, celebrate an additional Sunday Mass to facilitate the participation of the faithful.

7. The above guidelines apply to weddings and funerals.