Mornington Church

Church Envelopes & Priests Christmas Dues

Thanks to all who have supported the Offertory & Envelope  Collections at the Church doors.  

If not attending Mass, Please drop your Envelopes into the Sacristy or  Presbytery if not collected by your collector.  The new envelope boxes have been distributed.  If you have not received a box of envelopes, please contact the  Parish Office this week on  Wednesday or Friday from 10am – 2pm.

Confirmation 2022

A preparation Mass and Enrolment for Confirmation for the three
Confirmation Classes in Realt na Mara Girls N.S. will take place at 7pm in Mornington Church on the following dates:-
Wednesday 26th January
Wednesday 2nd February
Wednesday 9th February.

A preparation Mass and Enrolment for Confirmation for the three
Confirmation Classes in Bunscoil Buachailli Realt na Mara will take place at 7pm in Mornington Church on the following dates:-
Thursday 27th January
Thursday 3rd February
Thursday 10th February.

The Schools will advise each class of their dates.

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you or someone you know needs support this Christmas, please call our National Support and Referral Line on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week. ALONE operates 365 days a year so we will be there to take your call when you need us most.

Easing of Restrictions

Coming to Mass,   At present there are no restrictions on the number of people who can attend church ceremonies.  
Please remember to:-

• Please approach the altar for Communion starting from the back seat.
  

• Holy Communion must be received on the hand.
  

• On leaving please take your masks and bulletins home with you.  
  

• The removal of barriers will allow parishioners to occupy each pew but we would suggest the at the capacity of each pew be reduced to half.
  

We are encouraged by the gradual lifting of the restrictions and welcome the prospect of returning to normal life in the Church.  We are still conscious of the danger from the virus which remains very real, knowing that the opening up of society is a complex and challenging task.  

In the Colder Weather Autumn / Winter
With the shift to living with Covid and generally opening up again, we continue, however, to keep our Church well ventilated with open doors and minimal central heating.  So for the colder days in Autumn and Winter please wrap up well and keep warm.

Thanks to all our parishioners for their cooperation with arrangements.  Special thanks to our stewards and the parish staff for their work in keeping people and buildings safe.

Please remember that those who feel unwell or have Covid-like symptoms should not attend ceremonies.

Church Cleaning

Church Cleaning will take place on Friday next 28th January at 10am.  
All volunteers very welcome.

Church Grounds Maintenance Team

Meet every Saturday morning at 9.30am - Socially distanced.  
More volunteers Welcome.  
If you can help in any way please come along on Saturday morning.  
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

FACE MASKS:  
People are asked to wear a face mask when visiting the Church.
Remember, also, to keep a 2 metre distance when leaving the Church and please do not congregate outside the doors of the Church.

Please do not let your dog loose in the Church grounds and more importantly PLEASE clean up after it.

Please ring 1800 677 777 (freephone) for assistance.
If you wish to make a financial contribution please ring 087-2542408.

Community Notices

East Meath Meals on Wheels  -  085-7570810
Hot Meals are delivered to your home  between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week throughout the year, excluding bank holidays in the areas of Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney and Colpe.  
The charge is €5 per person per meal.
If you would like to avail of this service or know of anyone who might benefit from this service, please contact us on the above number.