The Sunday obligation to attend
Mass remains suspended. Strict guidelines have been imposed by the Government
and the Bishops of England and Wales to make sure everyone is safe. Only those churches
that have had risk assessments approved by the Diocese are able to start public
Mass. Therefore, for the time being, this means that St Mary’s, Wycliffe, and
Ss Simon and Jude, Ulshaw Bridge, aren’t able to open as yet.
I am unable to open Richmond and
Leyburn for Mass this coming Sunday. The reasons for this are that I do not
have sufficient volunteers under the age of 70. Volunteers are required to sanitise
the benches, steward the congregation, and help keep the two-metres social
distancing (where possible). I very much hope we can open the Church for Mass
in Richmond and Leyburn next Sunday (July 12th).
You are required to inform us if
you would like to come to each Mass either by telephone or by email giving your
name, address, contact number, and which Mass you will be attending - in order to comply with the Government’s “test,
track, and trace” system.
Daily Mass will recommence in Richmond
on Monday morning at 9.30am. There will also be a 12 Noon Mass in Leyburn on
Friday, 10th July.
We are always available for
Confessions upon request. Please give us a ring to arrange a time.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We need your help!
God bless
Canon Michael & Fr Richard
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