14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 5th July 2020

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS Sun 5th July 10 am (Not Public streamed only) -People of the Parish

Mon 6th July 7pmSt Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr -Maria Durand, RIP

Tues 7th July 10am Feria -Nuala Carron, RIP

Weds 8th July No Mass

Thurs 9th July 7pm St Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest and Companions, Martyrs -Jo Twomey intentions

Fri 10th July 10am Feria Noel Reddy, RIP

Sat 11th July 5pm 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time -Michael Keleko, 4th anniversary Sun 12th July 10am (Not Public- streamed only) -People of the Parish 11:30am

Please pray for the sick and those who care for them, today especially for the frail elderly and for those who work as carers.

The Return of Public Mass:

It is most important…… that we can track and trace everyone who comes to Mass should the need arise, and also that we can comply with the restrictions that apply to our numbers. Therefore, you must inform us beforehand if you are planning on coming to a particular Mass. You cannot just turn up on the spur of the moment. Please  either email the Parish: finchleyeast@rcdow.org.uk  or phone 07592 183178  or call into the Parish Office – Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 9:30am to 1pm. We will need your name, phone number or email address, and details of the Mass you wish to attend. If you have not supplied these details beforehand, you will not be able to attend the Mass.

The return of Public Mass:

Fr Peter writes: As expected, the Government has given permission for public worship with certain safeguards in place. Our first Public Mass will be on Monday at 7pm. Bishops have not lifted the Sunday obligation suspension, which means you are not required to attend Mass on Sunday. Every weekday Mass will now serve as a Sunday, and it is suggested that you attend one Mass in the week. Here are the safeguards: 

Please do not come to Mass if you are in the vulnerable category and shielding at home. 

Please do not come to Mass if you are feeling unwell. 

Social distancing guidelines mean that St Mary’s can accommodate 60 parishioners at each Mass. I have tried to give as many alternative Mass times during the week to spread out our normal Sunday congregation. Remember – any Mass will serve as a Sunday. 

It is most important that we can track and trace everyone who comes to Mass should the need arise, and also that we can comply with the restrictions that apply to our numbers. Therefore, you must inform us beforehand if you are planning on coming to a particular Mass. You cannot just turn up on the spur of the moment. Please either email the Parish (finchleyeast@rcdow.org.uk), or phone 07592 183178 or call into the Parish Office. We will need your name, phone number or email address, and details of the Mass you wish to attend. If you have not supplied these details beforehand, you will not be able to attend the Mass. 

Please remember to alcohol gel your hands when you enter and leave the church. 

You must leave two seats empty between you or your family group and the next parishioner. 

Due to time constraints there will be no second reading, creed, or prayers of the faithful 

Communion will only be given in the hand. 

Holy Communion will be given after the final blessing and then you must leave the church. 

Mass will be half an hour or less in length. 

There will be no singing, or misalettes. You must not leave any personal belongings behind in church.  Offertory money can be deposited in baskets as you enter the porch. 

All Masses will be streamed for those shielding at home. I am sure this will be a bit “hit and miss” to begin with. I would appreciate your continued prayers and patience.