Pastoral Message on the Feast of Holy Family
This Sunday being the Feast of the Holy Family our Bishop Rt Rev Robert Byrne issued a Pastoral Message which was read out at mass. A copy of this letter can be downloaded by following the link pastoralmessage
Re-Opening of St Anne’s
Great News. After 8 months St Anne’s is to open again for Mass on Saturday 24th October.
Attendance will have to be pre-booked with social distancing restrictions in place and the wearing of masks essential. Please see full details of mass times and pre-booking details on the Mass Times section of the website.
Update on the Opening of Churches from Fr Zielinski
Stewards Required – Guidelines on the Re-Opening of Churches
The Diocese have issued an updated booklet for the re-opening of churches. Click here to download.
Ultimately the decision on opening of St Anne’s or any church will made by the Diocese. We at St Anne’s however still need volunteers to act as Stewards as and when we re-open and until we get adequate numbers the church will not be considered for re-opening. The requirements needed to fulfil this role are with the updated booklet.
If you are able to carry out this role please contact Fr Paul at St Augustine’s 0191 4693042 or by email pjzduke48@gmail.com.
Further News on the Opening of Churches
Latest Guidance for Acts of Worship
Now we are able to celebrate mass at a limited number of churches. Cannon Christopher Thomas has issued a set of guidelines we will have to follow titled Guidance for the Celebration of Mass. Please read carefully before attending mass. Click here to download.
Letter from Father Paul
Day of Life
This Sunday is the annual Day for Life. In these challenging times please read the leaflet by clicking dayoflife
Message from the Metropoloitan Archbishops of England and Wales
The Bishops of England and Wales have issued a letter “A People who hope in Christ” regarding the current Covid 19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions. Click here to download.