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| Letter from Fr Mark McManus 4th February |
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| Dear Parishioners of St Joseph's & St Charles', |
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- If you display symptoms of Covid-19, you are unwell or somebody in your household has coronavirus symptoms, e.g. a cough or high temperature, you should stay at home and not come to church.
- As the main form of virus transmission is via personal oral or nasal aerosol you are still very welcome to wear a face covering (both nose and mouth) whilst in the building. Indeed, the Guidance of the Bishops' Conference of England & Wales offers 'encouragement to wear face coverings while singing.'
- Although there is no need for formal social distancing please be sensitive to the presence of others around you.
- We are still being asked to ensure there is good ventilation and so the doors will continue to be open while the church is in use (pray for an early and warm Spring!). Also, the toilet will be open again.
- From this weekend Holy Communion, under the one kind (the Sacred Host), will be distributed at the usual place and in the usual way. Again, please be mindful of others and, while seeking to form an orderly procession, try not to form too large a queue at any one time.
I am confident that you are aware that Covid-19 virus is still in circulation and that while you will be conscious of your own personal safety you will also, I am sure, be equally mindful of your care for others.
Our Masses this week are:
Saturday, 5 February, at 5:00pm
Sunday, 6 February, at 8:45am & 10:00am
Monday, 7 February, at 10:00am
Tuesday, 8 February, at 10:00am
Thursday, 10 February, at 10:00am
Friday, 11 February, at 10:00am
Church Cleaning
As we begin to operate more normally we need to think about our Church Cleaning. Please consider giving some time to this important and valuable service. A group of dedicated and faithful people have enabled us to stay open over these past twenty-two months and for this we are all extremely grateful. Can you give some time?
The Synod of Bishops 2023
A consultation
I kindly remind you that your comments should be submitted by this Sunday, 6 February. Thank you.
Finally, here is this week's newsletter and intentions for prayer.
Our Lady of Walsingham, pray for us.
St Joseph, pray for us.
St Charles Borromeo, pray for us.
With my prayers,
Rev. Mark McManus
Parish Priest |
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