Guidance on returning to our church
The Bishops of Scotland have published a number of advisory documents intended to support parishes to re-open safely and gradually over a number of phases set out by the Scottish Government. These documents can all be found here.
KEY POINTS for every parishioner to consider before coming to church:
- The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains dispensed until further notice.
- You should consider your own health carefully to decide when it is safe for you to return to church.
- You should wear a face-covering (not required for children under 2.)
- You should use the available sanitising gel when you enter and exit the church.
- Please observe 2 metre distancing spaces on the floor and in the pews.
- Our church capacity has been reduced to around 80, depending on the numbers able to sit in household groups.
- If the number wishing to enter the church exceeds our restricted capacity, we may need to introduce a booking system. But we do not anticipate that this will be necessary in the first week or two. Further details will be announced.
- The church will be sanitised after each time it has been opened for prayer or Mass.
Will there be a mix of ages or will some masses be for the elderly only ?
Scottish Government advice (for now) is that over "elderly", those shielding and those with underlying health conditions should not attend Church in the early phases.
OK will follow advice with a sad heart ---- But can you tell me if St. C. will continue broadcasting the mass after all restrictions have been lifted. As I am appreciating daily mass, when on a lot of days I am medically not able to attend the normal 1pm mass in person .
G.B. our dedicated Priests and Deacon ( his posts have been an inspiration even although he too cannot attend at St. C.)
Yes. Mass will continue to be live-streamed daily.
Thank you.