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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update
Current Tier:
Level 0

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update

Current Tier:
Level 0
Local Protection Level
Church Capacity
Church Hall Capacity
Lockdown
CLOSED
CLOSED
Level 4
50
50
Level 3 or below
Physical Distance Based Capacity
​Physical Distance Based Capacity
In Level 3 or below, we are not restricted to a maximum capacity of 50, however we do need to ensure that physical distancing is in place between members of different households meaning that our capacity is now restricted based on this measure. To maximise the space in the church and allow as many people to safely attend Mass as possible, stewards will direct all parishioners to a seat in the church. Please follow the guidance of the stewards at all times.

When open to the public, booking is essential for weekend Masses. If you are unable to attend Mass or a funeral, baptism or wedding, you can join online via our live stream.

Current Restrictions

Mass

Restricted attendance as above. Booking is essential for weekend and Holy Week services.
Stream daily online

Funerals

Restricted Attendance:
max ​200 people

Weddings

Restricted Attendance:
max 200 people
Baptisms can take place as part of a scheduled Mass and with a restricted capacity as above.

Attending Mass

(when allowed by local protection level)

Book in Advance

Capacity is limited and split evenly between the Church and the Church Hall - book online or via telephone each week.

Be Safe

Face coverings must be worn at all times inside the church. Hand sanitiser is provided and social distancing measures are in place.

Follow the One Way System

Enter via the main doors, exit by the side doors at the Our Lady and Sacred Heart altars, and follow the guidance of stewards at all times.

A Message from our Priests

Our Priests have been keeping Parishioners updated through our blog. Find the latest message by clicking the button below.

Donations

Quite a few people have been asking how they go about keeping up their donations to the parish during this period. It is very true many charities and parishes as well as businesses will suffer greatly during this time, ourselves included. Any donation you wish to make to the parish will be gratefully accepted for payment of bills, etc.

​The best way to go about this would be to either hand a donation into the parish house or to set up a temporary standing order via your bank. There is a form above which can be downloaded should you wish to do so. Please fill it in and return it either via email or to the chapel house so that the Parish Priest can complete it and forward it to your bank. These forms are also available in the porch of the church.

Additionally, the Diocese has made it easy for parishioners to donate directly to St John's using an online donation facility called MyGivingHub from PayaCharity. This allows you to make a single, weekly, or monthly donation of your choice and also offers the ability of collecting Gift Aid. Click the link above to donate now.

Resources

NHS Inform
​Find the latest advice from NHS Scotland on social distancing, what to do if you think you have symptoms and how to stay safe.
Live Stream Mass from St John's
Join our live stream at 10am every day for Mass with our priests. If you're late, you can rewind throughout the day.
When Mass Cannot Be Celebrated Publicly
​Produced by the Scottish Catholic Liturgy Commission, this booklet takes you through the steps to make a spiritual communion.