We are very grateful to the Lord that, at last, our parish community may reunite for public worship. When the current restrictions eased on May 25, and now we can gather for Mass again, we need to understand that things will not immediately “go back to normal.” The local authorities in our region announced the expectation of multiple phases when beginning to ease restrictions occurs. Concurrently, an archdiocesan team has been planning for liturgical celebrations in the future, considering any new guidelines. Our Lady of the Wayside as a parish residing in St. Mary’s County can reopen for public worship with certain restrictions still in place.