Scotland is easing its national lockdown as part of continued coronavirus protection measures. Public attendance at Mass is limited in East Renfrewshire and will be reviewed as the situation progresses.
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 we are not restricted to a maximum capacity of 50, however we do need to ensure that 2m 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.
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
MassRestricted attendance as above. Booking is essential for weekend and Holy Week services.
Stream daily online |
FuneralsRestricted Attendance:
max 50 people |
WeddingsRestricted Attendance:
max 50 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 AdvanceCapacity is limited and split evenly between the Church and the Church Hall - book online or via telephone each week.
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Be SafeFace coverings must be worn at all times inside the church. Hand sanitiser is provided and social distancing measures are in place.
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Follow the One Way SystemEnter 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.
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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.
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. |
