The first 30 bags to help children with learning at home were delivered to St Mary’s school on Monday 18th January. The bags included among other things: a copy of the school prayer, pencils, scissors, paper, card, a bun making kit, painting set, play doh and a card sending best wishes and encouragement from our…
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Mental health first aiders
Our Parish has fully trained Mental Health First Aiders. We appreciate that people at times may suffer with mental ill health, and we want to make sure you have somebody to turn to. Mental Health First Aiders are able to signpost you to relevant places to get the help that you both need and deserve,…
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New Weekend Mass Booking System To Come Into Place.
New Booking System To Come Into Place. There is currently no requirement to book a place for weekday masses except in the case when a funeral takes place. However, the number of people attending a service will still have to be within the permitted boundaries of occupancy at the Immaculate Conception and St Gerard’s. A…
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Update from the MHCLG Faith Engagement Team
This updated position has involved a number of Government departments, including Public Health England and work with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Guidance on singing is in line with the Local Restriction Tiers which come into force on 2nd December and the gathering limits that will be set out there should be adhered to at…
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Statement on the Publication of the IICSA Report
CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Tuesday 10th November 2020
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Church opening times for private prayer during lockdown
Hello everyone, my apologies for this long message but it is important. As things stand from Thursday 5th November I will not be able to perform public ceremonies in our churches except for funerals. However the church’s are open for private prayer. I have decided that the following times will help to ensure access to the…
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Operation Christmas child
It is with much regret that this has had to be cancelled owing to the current climate… Liz Ventura has suggested the following alternative: Can you knit? Want something to keep you busy? Hats, gloves, scarves are always needed for the shoe boxes all yearround. They don’t have to be fancy. Basic knitting is greatly…