re-opening of Churches – update 4: resumption of public Mass

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The announcement by the Government on 23rd June easing some further restrictions in our everyday lives in England, makes it possible for our churches to re-open their doors for the celebration of public Mass. This follows from the recent permission to re-open for private prayer. This will be a moment of much relief for so many. The Government announcement means this will be possible from 4th July. Whilst this is an important moment for us, … Continued

re-opening of Churches – update 3 : Open again this coming Sunday!

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Our church will be open, once more, this coming Sunday 28th June to allow for a period of private prayer for Parishioners. This will be between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Last Sunday’s Opening went well. It was good to have the church doors open for our Parishioners. Across the two hour period, there was a gentle flow of people, which was lovely to experience. A mighty ‘thank you!’ goes to our teams of volunteer Stewards from … Continued

Golden Jubilee : a thank you!

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Fr Michael’s recent celebration of his Golden Jubilee of Ordination to the Priesthood may not have been the weekend that we had originally planned for within the Parish, but even under current circumstances, it was celebrated! Fr. Michael expresses his warmest thanks to all who sent messages of celebration and appreciation; for the gifts received…and for the cake-s! (at last count, there were 3!!). He feels humbled at the lengths to which so many went … Continued

re-opening of Churches – update : 2

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We are very happy to report that our church will be open this Sunday, 21st June for a period of private prayer, from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Our plans have been approved and we have had a number of volunteers from within the Parish come forward to make this possible on the day. Thanks to all involved! As explained in the previous post, in gaining permission to open our doors, we have to comply with certain … Continued

re-opening of Churches – update: 1

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* Please read the earlier information contained in the news post of 8 June. This is important information and will help with your ongoing understanding of the situation* Here in Holy Trinity, for our church to be able to open, we will need to have a number of volunteers from amongst the parish community, who are able and willing to help make this possible. You may be a member of a parish group; you may … Continued