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ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAFE WORSHIP
In the light of the ongoing guidance issued by the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales that we create a safe environment for worship, whilst mindful of the current conditions and ongoing challenges posed by the virus we feel it safe to return to a more normal pattern of worship.
Please bear this in mind if you choose to attend Mass here. Everyone is welcome to attend any Mass at either church and no booking is needed.
These steps follow the current guidance and will allow us to worship safely.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Now that the parish can start Children’s Liturgy again at the 9.30 am Mass we need people to take on the role of leading some of the sessions for our young people. Our pre-lockdown team is a little depleted and we need new team-members to get involved. It means preparing a lesson for the children, usually based on the Gospel reading, a few times each term. With a more leaders on the team it wouldn’t mean too much of commitment for people and the children would have variety in their lessons. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to share a little of your time and faith with the children of our parish. There are lots of resources and help available to get leaders started. There will be a MEETING (with tea and cake) THIS SUNDAY AFTER 9.30 MASS in the room next to the main hall. Please come along to find out more or call 07879 420009 or email . Older children (14+) who would like to get involved as helpers could use this as the volunteering element of their DofE award.
FROM THE MEMBERS OF SALVE
Our Produce and Pudding sale will take place before and after the 5.30pm Mass on Saturday 25 September and continue on Sunday 26 September.
The proceeds will be divided between Warwickshire Young Carers and the work of the White Fathers in Funzi. There will be a selection of delicious homemade pies, crumbles, cakes etc with fresh fruit and vegetables. Donations of these items from generous parishioners will be greatly appreciated. Please deliver them from 4.00pm. Please call for any information on 854662.
TEA & COFFEE AFTER 9.30AM MASS
There will be tea and coffee after the 9.30am mass again this week, so do come and join us in the hall after mass for a cuppa and a chat.
We are also looking for more volunteers to help with the rota, so if you can assist with this then please make contact using the details in the bulletin.
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A QR code is displayed inside the entrance of St Francis church, the Parish Centre and St Augustine church. Parishioners may scan the QR code on arrival. It will be sufficient for only one member of the family/group sitting together to scan the code. For those who do not have/wish to use the App, we are asking all those who attend church to provide their name and contact details in accordance with the NHS "Track and Trace". To speed up entry to church, please bring a pre-filled in attendance slip available here.
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• All people coming to mass should wear a face covering (e.g. face mask or scarf) unless exempt
• The church will be well ventilated with doors and windows open, where possible, so please dress accordingly
• Please leave each other space and respect the wishes of those who may choose to remain socially distanced.
• Alcohol-based hand gel will be available and should be used on entry and departure from the church
Please stay at home if...
+ You may have a pre-existing condition or are immuno-compromised
+ You are feeling ill, please note Delta Variant Covid 19 symptoms are more like the common cold, e.g. headaches, sore throat, runny nose, cough and high temperature
+ You suspect you may be ill or have been exposed to Covid 19
+ You have a sick family member at home
+ You have been asked to self-isolate
At Communion, please follow the instructions of stewards, where they are available, and leave space between yourself and others. Receive in the hand (at arm’s length). ‘The Body of Christ’ with response ‘Amen’ are now in use. Face coverings are to be worn to receive the host, and then step to one side and adjust face covering to consume, re-cover and then return to seat.
At the end of Mass, you can leave via any exit, mindful of others’ need for space.
In the light of the ongoing guidance issued by the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales that we create a safe environment for worship, whilst mindful of the current conditions and ongoing challenges posed by the virus we feel it safe to return to a more normal pattern of worship.
- Please stay at home if you suspect you may be ill or have been exposed to Covid 19 or you have been asked to self-isolate
- Upon arrival, please use hand sanitiser. Face coverings are required (unless exempt).
- Please either write your name on a slip of paper, and place it in the box provided or use the QR code to record your attendance.
- You can choose where to sit and sit with others if you choose. (Some benches at either side of St Francis's remain spaced for those wishing to socially distance.)
- Please leave each other space and respect the wishes of those who may choose to remain socially distanced.
- At Communion, please follow the instructions of stewards, where they are available, and leave space between yourself and others.
- At the end of Mass, you can leave via any exit, mindful of others’ need for space.
Please bear this in mind if you choose to attend Mass here. Everyone is welcome to attend any Mass at either church and no booking is needed.
These steps follow the current guidance and will allow us to worship safely.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Now that the parish can start Children’s Liturgy again at the 9.30 am Mass we need people to take on the role of leading some of the sessions for our young people. Our pre-lockdown team is a little depleted and we need new team-members to get involved. It means preparing a lesson for the children, usually based on the Gospel reading, a few times each term. With a more leaders on the team it wouldn’t mean too much of commitment for people and the children would have variety in their lessons. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to share a little of your time and faith with the children of our parish. There are lots of resources and help available to get leaders started. There will be a MEETING (with tea and cake) THIS SUNDAY AFTER 9.30 MASS in the room next to the main hall. Please come along to find out more or call 07879 420009 or email . Older children (14+) who would like to get involved as helpers could use this as the volunteering element of their DofE award.
FROM THE MEMBERS OF SALVE
Our Produce and Pudding sale will take place before and after the 5.30pm Mass on Saturday 25 September and continue on Sunday 26 September.
The proceeds will be divided between Warwickshire Young Carers and the work of the White Fathers in Funzi. There will be a selection of delicious homemade pies, crumbles, cakes etc with fresh fruit and vegetables. Donations of these items from generous parishioners will be greatly appreciated. Please deliver them from 4.00pm. Please call for any information on 854662.
TEA & COFFEE AFTER 9.30AM MASS
There will be tea and coffee after the 9.30am mass again this week, so do come and join us in the hall after mass for a cuppa and a chat.
We are also looking for more volunteers to help with the rota, so if you can assist with this then please make contact using the details in the bulletin.
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A QR code is displayed inside the entrance of St Francis church, the Parish Centre and St Augustine church. Parishioners may scan the QR code on arrival. It will be sufficient for only one member of the family/group sitting together to scan the code. For those who do not have/wish to use the App, we are asking all those who attend church to provide their name and contact details in accordance with the NHS "Track and Trace". To speed up entry to church, please bring a pre-filled in attendance slip available here.
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• All people coming to mass should wear a face covering (e.g. face mask or scarf) unless exempt
• The church will be well ventilated with doors and windows open, where possible, so please dress accordingly
• Please leave each other space and respect the wishes of those who may choose to remain socially distanced.
• Alcohol-based hand gel will be available and should be used on entry and departure from the church
Please stay at home if...
+ You may have a pre-existing condition or are immuno-compromised
+ You are feeling ill, please note Delta Variant Covid 19 symptoms are more like the common cold, e.g. headaches, sore throat, runny nose, cough and high temperature
+ You suspect you may be ill or have been exposed to Covid 19
+ You have a sick family member at home
+ You have been asked to self-isolate
At Communion, please follow the instructions of stewards, where they are available, and leave space between yourself and others. Receive in the hand (at arm’s length). ‘The Body of Christ’ with response ‘Amen’ are now in use. Face coverings are to be worn to receive the host, and then step to one side and adjust face covering to consume, re-cover and then return to seat.
At the end of Mass, you can leave via any exit, mindful of others’ need for space.
Mass times
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times. For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 09:30 & 11.15 08:00
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday 19:30
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Masses in ordinary times are generally held at the following times. For weekly variations, please consult our Bulletin.
St Francis St Augustine
Sunday 09:30 & 11.15 08:00
Monday 09:30
Tuesday 12:00
Wednesday 10:00
Thursday 19:30
Friday 19:30
Saturday 10:00 & 17:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am – 11.00am and 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Liturgical Dates
Click here to see the liturgical dates for 2021 as published by the Liturgical Office for England & Wales.
The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No. 234216 and complies with its Privacy Notice
Prayers for the sick
Our Parish actively encourages praying for our parishioners, relatives and friends who are sick and in need of support. Until now this has been achieved on an informal basis by parishioners providing details to one of our Priests. With the advent of GDPR, we are obliged to make that process more formal - please click here in order to read more and to download the form that must be completed and given to one of our Priests.