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How to book for Mass

Resuming Public Mass with a congregation in All Hallows.

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Why do I need to book?

If you wish to attend Mass

What To Expect During Mass

After Mass

Why do I need to book?

Because of the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are gradually opening our churches; as a result the number of people they can hold is far lower than usual, due to requirements of social distancing.  

As spaces are limited we ask you to think of the welfare of our brothers and sisters.  Both of our parishes are limited to 24 stations.To maximise the number of people who can attend Mass we ask that you do not register for Mass every week so that everyone can have the opportunity to attend Mass.  

The Sunday obligation remains dispensed with so there's no need to panic if you cannot get to a Sunday Mass.   

In order to maintain safe social distancing in our church and to provide accurate records for the purposes of track and trace we ask you to book places at Mass.   

If you have not booked your place and have not received confirmation from Teresa Bressington, please do not attend, you will not be allowed to enter the church.  

All Hallows will be open for Mass at 9.15 a.m. on Sundays

A list of those eligible to attend Mass on a particular Sunday will be forwarded to Fr Allan for the stewards to check on entry.

If you wish to attend Mass:

Booking will be by telephone on a first come, first served basis.

Teresa Bressington for All Hallows on 07599 155418.

Phone calls and texts can be made between 11 am and 3 pm, on the Friday prior to the Sunday Mass.

Your contact information will be kept for 28 days and then deleted.

By registering to attend Mass, you confirm the following conditions are met:

You currently show no symptoms of Coronavirus

Should you develop symptoms prior to the service, you will not attend.

You agree to use hand-sanitizer as a condition of entry, and follow the instructions of the stewards

You must wear a face mask at all times removing it only to place the Sacred Host in your mouth. It is appreciated that this may be uncomfortable for some, but we have to consider the safety of everyone

It should be noted that there will be no toilet facilities available

You should arrive between 5 and 5 minutes before the start time of Mass

Please allow a steward to show you to your seat

Single registration enables you to book as an individual or as two members of the same household. Individuals will be sat socially distanced from others, but members of the same household will be sat together and social distancing from others

Family registration reserves two stations.With social distancing away from the aisles, two stations can accommodate a family of 6.Everyone must sit together and be from the same household.

What To Expect During Mass

Please refrain from talking to your friends who are not part of your household

No congregational singing at Mass and any responses should be made in a low tone, as singing and loud voices have been shown to spread the virus further

There will be no sign of peace

The words "The Body of Christ" and "The Blood of Christ", and the reply "Amen" will only be said by the congregation once after the priest's communion.They will not be repeated for each person receiving Holy Communion

Holy Communion will be distributed after the final dismissal of the Mass

People receiving Holy Communion are expected to approach with their arms outstretched so as to maintain a reasonable distance from the priest

You may only receive the Sacred Host in your hand and not on your tongue

Communicants must avoid skin contact with the priest

You must then step to one side, and place the Sacred Host in your mouth then follow directions to leave the church directly, you will not be allowed to return to you seat, so please ensure you have all of your belongings with you

After Mass

There will be no collection at Mass. You are encouraged to make your donation to the Church via standing order on online. If you wish to donate cash, please do so in one of baskets at the back of church

Use only designated exits

Please take home a newsletter

Please do not gather in the church narthex or on church property for conversations

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience or distress these regulations may cause.  They are a requirement to enable public worship to take place, but it is to ensure everyone's safety, and hopefully they will reassure you and help you on your return back to Mass.

A message from Fr Allan

Celebration of Mass on Sundays with a congregation