No need to book
Booking is no longer needed for Holy Mass Some safety measures are continuing Fr Martin writes, I think I can speak on behalf of all of us when I say we’re really grateful for the cheerful cooperation everyone who has…
Third lockdown
It is a blessing that the government has decided that in the present lockdown we “can attend places of worship for a service.” Thank you to everyone who contacted their MP during the second lockdown, asking their MP to request to see…
National lockdown
Attending a place of worship for communal worship is one of the purposes for which you are permitted to leave your home. You must follow the instructions of the stewards who ensure visitors comply with the guidance on the safe…
Sharing our Christmas greetings
This year we are asking that parishioners do not leave Christmas cards in church for people to collect. There is a potential risk of passing this dreadful virus to others when people pick up items others have recently handled. However, there is an alternative this year:…
Lockdown news: visiting the church
Thankfully, in this second lockdown, churches may open for private, individual, silent prayer, and going to a church for private prayer is one of the valid reasons for leaving the house. The usual restrictions we are now used to apply, of course,…
Lockdown news
Instead of Holy Mass, the churches will be open for private, silent prayer, for an hour each time, starting at the times listed below. St Mary Crowned, 10am on Thursday 5th All Saints, 10am on Friday 6th All Saints, 6pm…
Lockdown news
The Bishops of England and Wales have published a statement in response to news that the closure of places of worship is expected to form part of the new national lockdown. If, after studying it, you decide you would like…
Keep up the good work!
A very positive audit of Covid Secure arrangements at St Mary Crowned Here’s something I was very pleased to receive in my inbox. 48 people, including priest, sacristan and stewards attended. There were two family pews of 4, two cases…
Confessions on Saturday
Thanks to the generosity of our stewards, we will be able, God willing, to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation next Saturday (3rd October) and again on Saturday 17th. 10am to 10.30am, at St Mary Crowned. Please come dressed for the…