The
priests’ of the parish wish to highlight the following provisions:-
1. The dispensation from
attending Sunday Mass remains in place and those with underlying health
conditions should not present at the church.
2.
Hand sanitisers are at
the entrance of both churches, parishioners are asked to sanitise their hands
before entering the church.
3.
In order for the
appropriate social distancing (currently 2 metres, in all directions) can be
observed, seating is restricted.
St. Michael’s, Carlingford:
2 parishioners or a family per seat clearly marked (please sit here).
St.
Laurence’s, Omeath: 3 parishioners or a family per seat clearly marked (please
sit here).
4.
Both churches have a
one-way system for entry and exit.
5.
There is a one-way
system, on a row by row basis for receiving Holy Communion. Priests and
Ministers of the Eucharist will wear a face-covering while distributing
Communion.
6.
As in the period
before the cancellation of public Masses, Holy Communion may be received by the
hand only.
7.
The envelope
collection is a fixed point at the exit in both churches.
Stewards will be in both churches to assist
parishioners. Every care will be taken to ensure the safety of our parishioners
and we would ask for your co-operation in this.
Mass
will be streamed each day on the parish webcams.
Baptisms
We
are now taking bookings for Baptisms in the parish. Only one child will be
baptised at a time. The attached
diocesan video resource has been produced to help families prepare for the
Sacrament of Baptism.
Please
contact the parish office on 042 9373111 or email candoparish@gmail.com if you would like
to book a Baptism.
Video
