The small congregation sat at opposite ends of their pews for Saturday morning Mass at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church in Toto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mass was held at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2020 and was presided by Father Val Rodriguez, the Parochial Administrator of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside, parishioners prayed for those affected by COVID-19 and for the safety of frontline workers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue masking tape cordoned off sections of the chapel\u2019s pews. The subtle tone of the church\u2019s infrared thermometer chimed as more worshipers joined for Mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside, speakers and projectors played the sermon for residents attending from their vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immaculate Heart of Mary reopened their doors in early October at 25% occupancy in accordance to Pandemic Condition of Readiness 1 protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the church, the changes COVID-19 made were difficult, however, Rose Marie Edquilane, a member of parish staff, says that the church was able to adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve met every challenge admirably to bring spiritual comfort to the maximum extend possible with the protocols set forth by out archdiocese,\u201d said Edquilane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edquilane noted that a major issue the church faces are finances but remains strong in her faith in God and in her congregation to face this challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Toto. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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The inside of the chapel. Parishioners sat at opposite ends of the pews during worship. Photo by Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Toto resident in prayer for those affected by COVID-19 and those on the frontlines of the pandemic. Photo by Skyler Obispo <\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Church staff leading prayer. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Infrared thermometer sat at the entrance of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Photo by Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner receiving Holy Communion provided by Father Val Rodriguez, Parochial Administrator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li>
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Parishioner uses the provided hand sanitizing station when Mass concludes. Photo By Skyler Obispo<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>