We are now able to open our churches again, with limited numbers.
St Francis Xavier Church can accommodate a maximum of 57 people,
with an extra 11 people possible in the gallery upstairs.
Sections of our pews are roped off in order to maintain safe distances
between those in the church.
For the safety of all, we ask you to please:
*use the hand sanitiser provided
*complete the sign-in register in the foyer
*maintain a minimum distance of 1.5m between yourself and
anyone else who is not a member of your household;
*for Communion, form a single line and keep 1.5m from the person in front of you;
*take your Mass bulletin with you when you leave;
*if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, stay at home.
The wearing of masks is encouraged.
During this pandemic, we encourage you to join with Pope Francis
and our Bishop Michael in praying for the Church and the world.
Prayer changes us, changes others and opens the world to God’s grace and transformation,
so it is essential we commit to prayer at this time.
Please pray for those you love, for those who are sick and those who will become ill
in the weeks and months ahead.
Pray for our health workers and for the many people in our community
for whom these trying times will bring great hardship.
In the midst of this current turmoil, let us strive to be people who bear the light of Christ,
bringing hope and confidence as we give witness to the love of Jesus.
Read Bishop Michael Kennedy's message to the people of the Armidale Diocese. 20200327coronavirus_pastoral_letter.pdf
Our priests are available for pastoral visits and sick calls.
Please phone the Parish Centre if you require a visit, or if you would like to talk with a priest.
The Parish Office is still open 11.30am-4pm weekdays, with social distancing restrictions.
Bishop Kennedy has asked us to reassure the faithful that they are dispensed from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass, and the annual obligation to receive Holy Communion (and to confess all grave sins) before Pentecost Sunday has been extended to Christmas Day 2020.
St Francis Xavier Church can accommodate a maximum of 57 people,
with an extra 11 people possible in the gallery upstairs.
Sections of our pews are roped off in order to maintain safe distances
between those in the church.
For the safety of all, we ask you to please:
*use the hand sanitiser provided
*complete the sign-in register in the foyer
*maintain a minimum distance of 1.5m between yourself and
anyone else who is not a member of your household;
*for Communion, form a single line and keep 1.5m from the person in front of you;
*take your Mass bulletin with you when you leave;
*if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, stay at home.
The wearing of masks is encouraged.
During this pandemic, we encourage you to join with Pope Francis
and our Bishop Michael in praying for the Church and the world.
Prayer changes us, changes others and opens the world to God’s grace and transformation,
so it is essential we commit to prayer at this time.
Please pray for those you love, for those who are sick and those who will become ill
in the weeks and months ahead.
Pray for our health workers and for the many people in our community
for whom these trying times will bring great hardship.
In the midst of this current turmoil, let us strive to be people who bear the light of Christ,
bringing hope and confidence as we give witness to the love of Jesus.
Read Bishop Michael Kennedy's message to the people of the Armidale Diocese. 20200327coronavirus_pastoral_letter.pdf
Our priests are available for pastoral visits and sick calls.
Please phone the Parish Centre if you require a visit, or if you would like to talk with a priest.
The Parish Office is still open 11.30am-4pm weekdays, with social distancing restrictions.
Bishop Kennedy has asked us to reassure the faithful that they are dispensed from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass, and the annual obligation to receive Holy Communion (and to confess all grave sins) before Pentecost Sunday has been extended to Christmas Day 2020.
Our Resources page has links to online Masses, as well as prayers, reflections and more.
Please everyone, follow all official health guidelines and government regulations.
We want you to all remain safe and well.
In the meantime, continue to look out for each other.
Phone someone you know is on their own.
Grab an extra bulletin and leave it on the doorstep for someone who is 'at risk' and cannot attend Mass.
If a parishioner needs a call from a priest, please let us know.
“In Thee, O Lord, have I put my hope. Let me never be confounded.”
St Francis Xavier
Please everyone, follow all official health guidelines and government regulations.
We want you to all remain safe and well.
In the meantime, continue to look out for each other.
Phone someone you know is on their own.
Grab an extra bulletin and leave it on the doorstep for someone who is 'at risk' and cannot attend Mass.
If a parishioner needs a call from a priest, please let us know.
“In Thee, O Lord, have I put my hope. Let me never be confounded.”
St Francis Xavier
