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LATEST GUIDANCE FROM THE BISHOPS
The Covid-19 Route Map: Step 4 Guidance issued by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales states that we should continue to create a safe environment in places of worship recognising the prevailing local conditions for the virus. Given the very high case numbers being recorded currently, the decision has been made that the current precautionary measures will remain in church and in the parish centre. St Augustine’s will remain closed for the time being. The congregation will continue to be required to use hand sanitisers, wear face coverings (as per Step 3 rules) and socially distance. We will also continue to operate the current system at the time of Holy Communion. A full statement is available here.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
We welcome all visitors attending Mass in our parish over the summer period.
Whether you are visiting family and friends or just staying locally, we hope that you will have a have a blessed and happy time.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS AND OUR SCHOOLS
With the arrival of this Sunday, both St Augustine’s and Crackley Hall Schools will now have come to the end of the school year and be on holiday. May I thank the schools for the way in which they have responded to the challenges brought by the pandemic? There have, despite all the many restrictions, been significant moments during the year in the academic life of the schools, and also the many activities, spiritual, musical and dramatic, sporting and cultural. The life and atmosphere of these two schools come in no small measure as a result of teamwork between the Head teachers, staff, pupils, parents and Governing bodies. May I thank Mrs. Ritchie and Mr. Duigan for their commitment, energy and loving pastoral care shown in the schools, and for the positive way Father David and I are welcomed when we visit?
BULLETIN
For administrative reasons, this Bulletin will cover two Sundays.
Next week’s edition will be an edited re-issuing of what you have for this Sunday.
NEWS ABOUT THE PANDEMIC (updated, 24 July 2021)
No one should feel under any compulsion to come to Church.
To protect the stewards, we ask those who are not using the NHS Covid-19 App or bringing a pre-filled form to fill in their own form and then to sanitise hands before entering church. Please also try to pass though the narthex as quickly as possible to your allocated seat. For those not using the NHS Covid-19 App who subsequently test positive for Covid-19, it is imperative that you inform us, either by email or phoning Father Kevin to let us know any mass you attended up to 14 days before becoming unwell.
Let us continue, therefore, as long as is possible, to come together for the worship of Almighty God and to encourage, support and pray for each other.
Please pray for all doctors, nurses and ancillary workers in health care.
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A QR code is now displayed just inside the entrance of St Francis church. Parishioners may now 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)
• The church will be well ventilated with doors and windows open so please dress accordingly
• When arriving please observe the 1 m + social distance. There will be a steward to welcome you
• Alcohol-based hand gel will be available and should be used on entry and departure from the church
• There is space for family groups to sit together whilst still distanced from others
• Personal possessions should be kept to a minimum
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
During Mass there will be no congregational singing, offertory procession, or physical sign-of-peace. There may be single-use mass sheets which you are asked to take home with you and recycle.
At the time of Holy Communion please stay seated until directed by a steward. If, over the holiday period, there are insufficient stewards, it may also be necessary for the congregation to make their own way to the altar, in the usual ordered and staggered manner. 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 again please ensure social distancing by staggering your exit with others The fire exits at the back of church will be used to leave church.
Collection containers for offerings will be located on a table at the exit. Please do not congregate at the end of mass and clear the exits as soon as possible. The Church will be cleaned after each Liturgy
St Augustine’s is to remain closed for the foreseeable future.
If you wish to volunteer as a steward please email us.
The Covid-19 Route Map: Step 4 Guidance issued by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales states that we should continue to create a safe environment in places of worship recognising the prevailing local conditions for the virus. Given the very high case numbers being recorded currently, the decision has been made that the current precautionary measures will remain in church and in the parish centre. St Augustine’s will remain closed for the time being. The congregation will continue to be required to use hand sanitisers, wear face coverings (as per Step 3 rules) and socially distance. We will also continue to operate the current system at the time of Holy Communion. A full statement is available here.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
We welcome all visitors attending Mass in our parish over the summer period.
Whether you are visiting family and friends or just staying locally, we hope that you will have a have a blessed and happy time.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS AND OUR SCHOOLS
With the arrival of this Sunday, both St Augustine’s and Crackley Hall Schools will now have come to the end of the school year and be on holiday. May I thank the schools for the way in which they have responded to the challenges brought by the pandemic? There have, despite all the many restrictions, been significant moments during the year in the academic life of the schools, and also the many activities, spiritual, musical and dramatic, sporting and cultural. The life and atmosphere of these two schools come in no small measure as a result of teamwork between the Head teachers, staff, pupils, parents and Governing bodies. May I thank Mrs. Ritchie and Mr. Duigan for their commitment, energy and loving pastoral care shown in the schools, and for the positive way Father David and I are welcomed when we visit?
BULLETIN
For administrative reasons, this Bulletin will cover two Sundays.
Next week’s edition will be an edited re-issuing of what you have for this Sunday.
NEWS ABOUT THE PANDEMIC (updated, 24 July 2021)
No one should feel under any compulsion to come to Church.
To protect the stewards, we ask those who are not using the NHS Covid-19 App or bringing a pre-filled form to fill in their own form and then to sanitise hands before entering church. Please also try to pass though the narthex as quickly as possible to your allocated seat. For those not using the NHS Covid-19 App who subsequently test positive for Covid-19, it is imperative that you inform us, either by email or phoning Father Kevin to let us know any mass you attended up to 14 days before becoming unwell.
Let us continue, therefore, as long as is possible, to come together for the worship of Almighty God and to encourage, support and pray for each other.
Please pray for all doctors, nurses and ancillary workers in health care.
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A QR code is now displayed just inside the entrance of St Francis church. Parishioners may now 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)
• The church will be well ventilated with doors and windows open so please dress accordingly
• When arriving please observe the 1 m + social distance. There will be a steward to welcome you
• Alcohol-based hand gel will be available and should be used on entry and departure from the church
• There is space for family groups to sit together whilst still distanced from others
• Personal possessions should be kept to a minimum
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
During Mass there will be no congregational singing, offertory procession, or physical sign-of-peace. There may be single-use mass sheets which you are asked to take home with you and recycle.
At the time of Holy Communion please stay seated until directed by a steward. If, over the holiday period, there are insufficient stewards, it may also be necessary for the congregation to make their own way to the altar, in the usual ordered and staggered manner. 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 again please ensure social distancing by staggering your exit with others The fire exits at the back of church will be used to leave church.
Collection containers for offerings will be located on a table at the exit. Please do not congregate at the end of mass and clear the exits as soon as possible. The Church will be cleaned after each Liturgy
St Augustine’s is to remain closed for the foreseeable future.
If you wish to volunteer as a steward please email us.
Mass times (see details during time of Covid-19 at top of page)
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.