West Calder Catholic Church Parish of Our Lady & St. Bridget's
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Guidance for the Resumption of Mass

14/7/2020

 
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General Instructions


Avoid gatherings outside of church before and after Mass
Keep two metres' distance between you and other households
Steward will be available to help and guide you
Numbers will be limited based on social distancing/capacity
Face coverings compulsary (except for under 5s/those with certain medical conditions
You may be required to leave your contact details.
Please use hand sanitiser provided

Liturgical Instructions

Avoid physical contact with other parishioners
Congregational singing will not take place
Collection/donations can will be accepted at the back of the church no collection baskets. 
No offertory procession
No hymn books/shared materials
Readers are asked not touch the lectionary
Parishioners may bring their own Missal
Sign of peace we will exchange by simple bowing to each other. 
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Holy Communion

If a one-way system is in place, please follow it
Only the priest should consume the celebrant's host
Except during holy communion. the priest should not wear a face covering.
Hands must be sanitised before and after distributing communion
Holy Communion should be received in silence in the hand. Step aside from the priest before consuming
Parishioners should be guided by stewards, including when leaving Mass

Please note,

If you have any symptoms of coronavirus or have been in contact with someone who has symptoms, please stay at home
The obligation to attend Mass remains suspended until further notice
Those who are SHIELDING should not come to Mass until it is advised it is safe to do so by the Scottish Government.
Those who are in other vulnerable groups should follow Scottish Government advice when making the decision to come to Mass.

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Archdiocese of St. Andrew's and Edinburgh - Parish of Our Lady & St.Bridget's - West Calder
A Charity registered in Scotland - No SC008540
4 West End, West Calder, EH55 8 EF, Scotland, Tel. 01506 871240; [email protected]
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