Welcome to the 

Parishes of St. Oswald & St. Sebastian

REOPENING OUR CHURCHES

Saint Oswald's Church is open for Masses and funeral services

(Requiem Masses are not being celebrated at this time)

Saint Sebastian’s cannot re-open due to the ongoing structural problems

 

OPENING UP AFTER THE LOCKDOWN

A message from the Archdiocese regarding the relaxation of lockdown rules:

Due to the fact that the pandemic is far from over,

the Sunday and Holyday obligation are not being restored.

People should be reminded of the importance of keeping Sunday holy

and if possible attending Mass weekly.

In preparation for the legal changes to Covid regulations that will come into force on Monday July 19th this is what is being offered as the way forward for each parish in the Archdiocese

Face coverings: Will remain mandatory for all those coming to a church service

(exemptions for medical reasons are excluded.)

Social distancing: Will not be mandatory in our churches.

Hand sanitising: Will remain necessary as people arrive.

LITURGICAL QUESTIONS:

Holy Communion under both kinds will not be re-introduced at this time.

Holy Communion in the hand will be restored to its traditional place, with a procession. Communion on the tongue is permissible. Mass will end in the traditional way.

Singing: Can be restored.

The collection basket: Will not be used until further notice.

The sign of peace: Can be restored but without any touching (i.e. by a gesture.)

Baptisms: Continued care is to be observed.

Home visits: Can resume with appropriate caution.

Please note that further details may emerge in the coming weeks.

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LOURDES AT HOME

Click here or on the picture below for information about 'Lourdes at Home'

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WEEKDAY MASS TIMETABLE

Mass is celebrated at 10:00am on:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

(there is no Mass on Wednesday)

WEEKDEND MASS TIMETABLE

Saturday – 16:30 Mass

Sunday – 09:30 Mass

Sunday – 11:00 Mass

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SACRAMENTS

If you, or someone that you know, are housebound and would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation or a home Communion/sick visit, please phone the office.

If you, or someone you know, is currently in hospital and would like a visit,

please ask the ward to phone the hospital chaplaincy to arrange a visit from the chaplaincy.

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UPDATE ON SAINT SEBASTIAN'S CHURCH

Please click here for news about Saint Sebastian's church works.

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Wednesday: Office and Presbytery closed

Thursday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm

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