New Covid Guidelines

The Diocese has issued revised guidelines to be observed following the announcement of the lifting of certain Covid restrictions. In light of these please note:

• Although not mandatory you are advised that face coverings should still be worn by all those coming to a church service (exemptions for medical reasons excluded.). Those who do not wish to wear a covering will not be prevented from entering.
• Whilst social distancing will not be mandatory in our churches; while infection  rates remain high locally some social distancing [1m+] will remain in place.
• Please be attentive to directions from stewards. Hand sanitising will remain necessary as people arrive.
• The arrangements for Holy Communion remain the same. Holy Communion under both kinds will not be re-introduced at this time nor the Sign of Peace.
• Singing can be restored, though we may need to consider if this works with face coverings. The Bishops’ Conference recommends a phased reintroduction of singing over the summer months – this will be the case here.
• Hymn books and service books can be used once in a day.
• We’ve also been advised that Mass should not be ‘unnecessarily long’.

The Bishops’ Conference have also indicated that the obligation to assist at Mass is unlikely to be restored until the beginning of Advent. However, they remind us that assisting at Sunday Mass is at least ‘encouraged’.

If you are isolating or shielding, you can still join us for Mass on a Saturday evening via Zoom. We will be delighted to see you. Simply click on the large blue button below any time after 5:30 and you’ll be able to join us.

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Please check the newsletter and calendar of events for the latest information.

A group of parishioners meets on Zoom to pray the Holy Rosary every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. You are warmly invited to join us, (click on the blue button above) either to participate or simply to listen. Please try to join the Zoom meeting at 5:50 pm.