Sensory Friendly Mass with ASL at St. John Fisher

St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office for Persons with Disabilities offers a Sensory Friendly Mass with ASL (American Sign Language) on the first Sunday of the month at St. John Fisher.  Fr. Charles Onumaegbu will preside, and all are welcome!  A special invitation is extended to any person with autism, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s, dementia, sensory issues, or anyone in the deaf community. These Masses include lower lighting, quiet music and/or no music, scripture from the Children’s Lectionary, pictorial resources, and shorter, more literal homilies; however, the biggest difference is that we try to create an environment free of stigma.

We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are.