Reintroduction of Funeral Services and Requiem Mass

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UPDATE 05 June 2020:  Bishop Treanor has announced the resumption of funeral services, with immediate effect, while still observing social distancing protocols and with a limit of 10 mourners.    Provisions for outdoor weddings with small attendances will also change from Monday 8 June.   The Diocese will circulate information and guidance to parishes in due course.      The full text of the statement by Bishop Treanor can be read below.  The document can be downloaded by placing the cursor over the document and clicking on the download option at the bottom of the page.   ...
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Church Re-opening

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From 19 May 2020 the church will be open for private prayer only.  Attendance at Masses is still not permitted and these will continue to be broadcast via the parish website.  There will be no other services such as funerals, weddings, baptisms etc.  The church will be open for private, individual, prayer from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and from 1pm to 5pm on Sundays.    A one-way system is in place for entering, while within and when exiting the church.  Please follow the signage and instructions.  To observe social distancing, you must sit only in the seats marked for this.  Please clean your hands before and after your visit....
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Parish Office Closed

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In line with Diocesan guidelines, all Parish Offices are now closed.  Our Parish Secretary, Claire, will be working remotely and will still be able to take telephone calls.  She will continue to work with Fr Stephen to look after all those in need.  She can be contacted by email holywood@downandconnor.org  or via the parish telephone number: +44 28 9042 2167 ....
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