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…
Confessions on Saturday
Just a reminder that, God willing, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated from 10am to 11am on Saturday (19th) at St Mary Crowned. Because of measures to reduce the risk of Coronavirus infection, you may need to wait outside—so…
Mass Intentions
In a change to the information published in the newsletter, on Wednesday Holy Mass will be offered for Margaret Joan Allard RIP; and on Friday for Anthony Mellor, Howard Mellor, and Kevin Fallon, RIP. Mass intentions on other days remain…
No Mass on Wednesday
Apologies for the misprint in this week’s bulletin, which incorrectly states that there will be Holy Mass on Wednesday. Because of that morning’s funeral of Kathleen Whitehead, may she rest in peace, Fr Martin will not be able to celebrate…
St Mary’s closed this Monday
Because of family commitments of stewards this Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August, St Mary Crowned will not be open for private prayer. Apologies for any inconvenience. A church may only remain open if two stewards are present. If you would…
Holy Mass with a congregation
Thanks be to God! We have obtained permission to celebrate Holy Mass with a congregation at All Saints, on Saturdays at 6pm; and at St Mary Crowned, on Sundays at 10.30am. Edit: now that St Mary Crowned is closed for…