Priest uses squirt gun to bless churchgoers with holy water at social distancing service

THIS is the moment an innovative priest helped his congregation have a socially distanced Easter – by spraying them with a squirt gun filled with holy water.

Father Tim Pelc of St Ambrose Parish said churchgoers “squealed with delight” when they saw his solution to a socially distanced service, but the hilarious snaps are only now blowing up online to the delight of social media users.

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Father Tim Pelc of St Ambrose Parish said churchgoers “squealed with delight” when they saw his solution to a socially distanced service[/caption]

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He first checked with a doctor to see it was safe – then unleashed his genius plan[/caption]

The photos were taken five days ago, during Holy Week.

Father Pelc was worried about how to continue with Easter traditions despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking to TODAY, he said: “I thought, what could I do that would keep the quarantine restrictions going and give kids the experience of Easter?”

After consulting with a doctor to check it was safe, Father Pelc unveiled his genius idea.

“They all squealed in delight,” he said. “Part of what I do is help make memories for the future.”

Father Pelc had filled a squirt gun with holy water, and was using it to bless parishioners from a safe distance.

The pictures, originally posted on the St Ambrose Parish Facebook page gained some fans at the time, but have since gone viral – even inspiring memes.

Father Pelc says he’s surprised the snaps are going viral – but he’s just happy he’s making people smile.

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The ingenious plan worked a treat[/caption]

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Father Pelc is surprised the snaps are going viral[/caption]

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The snaps have even inspired memes[/caption]