Pastor Paul Arinze of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Janesville, Wisconsin, recently wrote to his congregation requesting they complete a survey in order to assist the parish in planning for Christmas Mass.

The surveys, due by Saturday, Oct. 31, are meant to help in determining how many services will need to be planned for, Arinze wrote to the congregation. 

“We understand that your plans could change because of the current situation, however, I encourage you to complete the survey for us by Oct. 31 if you are, at this point, thinking you might attend Mass at Christmas,” Arinze wrote. 

The dates indicated by parishioners on the survey will not serve to reserve a place at any particular Mass, Arinze wrote. However, the results will be used to develop and publish a calendar of services, with the expectation that parishioners will then be able to reserve spots ahead of time in order to avoid being turned away from Mass.

Parishioners can call the parish office at 752-8708 or email parish@sjv.org for assistance in completing the survey.