Wearing a Mask to Mass
Please note the following announcement from the Diocese:
"On consideration of the most recent NSW Health advice, the Diocese of Parramatta highly recommends all worshippers at Masses in the Diocese to wear a mask to, during and from Mass & other services.
We understand the inconvenience that masks may pose, but the health of our parishioners & the wider community is our highest concern. We sincerely thank you for understanding, and for playing your part in keeping our community safe."
Parish's 2020 Sacramental Programme
COVID-19 has caused a rethink of the Parish's sacramental programme for this year. Please note the following details.
First Eucharist: unfortunately, this programme cannot be offered this year.
First Reconciliation: at this stage it will go ahead in Term 4 as planned but will be revisited at the end of Term 3.
Confirmation: a modified Confirmation programme will be offered this term.
Confirmation enrolment forms will be available 25 July-16 August from the church or via the Parish's website.
Completed enrolment forms must be lodged with the Parish Office (they can be left in the letter box outside of office hours) NO LATER THAN 21 AUGUST.
This year, due to COVID-19, there will be no enrolment ceremonies or parent meeting.
Confirmation will be celebrated during special Masses on 15 & 16 Sept. If necessary, third Mass will be celebrated 17 Sept. All will be at 7pm.
NUMBERS ATTENDING EACH CONFIRMATION MASS WILL BE LIMITED. The number of family members who can attend the Mass will be determined after enrolments have been finalised.
If you've any questions, please contact the Parish's Sacramental Coordinator, Anne.
A change in numbers attending Mass
A change this week in NSW's COVID-19 restrictions means it is only possible to have up to 100 people attending Mass at any one time.
Social distancing restrictions are still in place. This means each person attending Mass must maintain a 1.5m distance from other parishioners. Members of the same household can sit together but must maintain 1.5m distance from others.
Because of the 4 square meter regulation, WE CAN STILL ONLY WELCOME 50 PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH at any one time, including adults & children. Another 50 people are able to attend, however, they CAN NOT BE IN THE CHURCH.
Provisions have been made to accommodate an extra 25 people in the Parish Hall & 25 people outside on the veranda.
PARISHIONERS DO NOT NEED TO 'BOOK' TO ATTEND MASS.
The first 50 people will be able to get a seat in the church. All other people will have to be seated in the hall (up to 25 people) or be outside (a further 25 people).
ALL people attending Mass, including all adults & children, MUST sanitise their hands & register their attendance, even if they at sitting in the hall or are outside.
Thanks for your cooperation & understanding at during these difficult times.
Coming to Mass @ Sacred Heart this weekend?
When you arrive, please sanitise your hands, register your name & contact number to indicate you are present. EVERY PERSON, adult & child, MUST BE REGISTERED. This is a legal requirement & is not optional.
Please ONLY SIT IN MARKED PLACES & observe social distancing regulations.
Members of the same household can sit together but please keep every second pew vacant. Members of the same family but who do not live in the same house together must sit separately.
Only the 50 parishioners can be seated in the church. Others must sit in the hall (up to 25 people) or outside the church.
Thanks for your cooperation & understanding at during these difficult times.