Message from Cardinal Vincent on Cardinal’s statement on resumption of collective acts of worship from 4 July 2020
Message from the Metropolitan Archbishops of the Catholic Church in England
PARISH NEWSLETTER
...weekly News update 11th July 2020
Dear beloved Parishioners and friends of St Monica's Hoxton,
Following 4th July 2020 announcement with regards to worship places, our Parish has now resumed public Masses while adhering to social distancing guidance. But the obligation of Sunday Mass remains suspended.This is a refreshing and great news for us and we thank God for his faithfulness to us. We have arranged the Church to welcome you as safely as possible and the Masses will be brief. Based on the social distancing guidance, our Parish is adopting the 2 meters rule and this means a reduced seating capacity in Church during Mass. At the moment, the seating capacity is 65 and there is only one way system in Church.
MASS TIMES
The new Mass times are as follows: Saturday (vigil): 6.30pm, Sunday: 8.30am (and will ), 10.30am, 12noon & 6.30pm while weekday Mass (Mon -Sat) is at 9am
A silent adoration with the Blessed Sacrament every Saturday 5pm - 6pm with an opportunity for Confession.
Since the Parish is adopting the 2 meters rule, face masks may not be used but you are advised to come with one.
Please Remember...
1. Parishioners and visitors from the same household should please sit together.
2. There will be no singing during these Masses and Holy Communion will be distributed on the palm.
3. Parishioners and visitors are kindly required to leave immediately after the final blessing so that the Church can be sanitise and ready for the next Mass.
4. If you are feeling unwell, or you are recommended to remained sheltered, you should stay at home for your well-being.
5 While the offering bags will not be passed around again, there will be baskets for you to drop your Sunday donations in. Please consider making your donations online via standing order.
Join the team! Please consider joining our Steward team to help keep the church open for public Mass. For more information email the Parish office
Offering envelopes are ready for collection...
Please speak to Fr Gabriel or Florence (Parish Secretary) to collect yours. If you wish to make your donation online, then you will be guided on how to set up a standing order payable to the Parish. Thank you for your generous and kind donations.
Sacrament of Confession...
Confessions are held every Saturday (5pm-6pm) and on request. Please call the Parish office 02077395006 to arrange for a confession with a Priest.
WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS can now be celebrated in the Church with only 30 people. Please contact the Parish office for further details.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Mass of our Parish Children will take place on 16th August 2020 at 12noon.
BAPTISM can now be celebrated. Please call or email the Parish office for bookings and further information.
CONFIRMATION - Further details will be made available soon.
The Parish Priest is available by appointment.
Please call 02077395006, or email
TO DONATE TO OUR PARISH PLEASE GO TO https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/hoxton/