St.

Mary's Church
40 Park Lane
is accessible through the Diocesan website at
Rothwell
https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/supporting-your-parish/
Leeds LS26 0ES The Online Parish Offertory yellow box allows you to select a chosen
Telephone 0113 282 4453
Parish or fund from a list. This is also available via the Diocesan Website
Web Site https://www.scribd.com/user/2399056/St-Mary-s- homepage. You may alternatively consider donating by standing order
Rothwell-Latest-Bulletin each month if you are not yet already doing so.

Registered Charity no. 249404
WELCOME: To Rory James Gardener, who will be baptised into our
Catholic family this weekend.
STEWARDS: We are blessed to have wonderful stewards who enable us to
continue to celebrate Mass in our community. However we would appreciate a
few more to share this vital work. If you are able please call me. Fr Èamon.
MASSES OVER CHRISTMAS PERIOD :-
CHRISTMAS EVE — 5PM & 7PM
CHRISTMAS DAY — 9:15 & 10:30AM
SATURDAY 26TH — 6PM, SUNDAY 27TH 09:30 & 11:00AM.
THURS 315T 10AM, FRIDAY 15T 10AM.
This is all subject to prevailing Covid rules.
PRAYER FOR HOPE AND HEALING.
God is our hope and strength, a very present help in trouble..(Psalm 46:1).
God of all healing who called the light to shine in the darkness at Creation, and
in whose eternal light there is no darkness at all. Be yourself a light of hope to
those who dwell in darkness. Be a support to the fearful, a listener to the lonely,
a purpose to those in despair, that amongst the confusions and struggles of this
world they would find the path that leads to the fullness of life, and joy and
peace. In Jesus Christ our Lord.
Questions relating to the Government’s most recent Covid-19 Measures
Can I still have my child baptised?
Yes. You can make arrangements for your child's baptism by contacting your
parish priest. Under the government's current Covid-19 regulations, if you are
in a Local Restriction Tier 1 category area, the number of people (excluding the
priest or deacon celebrant) who can attend the baptism will be limited to a
total of 6 people from different households (rule of 6 applies). If, however, your
church is in a Local Restriction Tier 2 'High' or Tier 3 'Very High' category area,
then attendance is restricted to the same household or support bubble.
Can I still get married in church?
Yes. However, all the necessary civil and church preparations will need to have
been completed. Under the government's current Covid-19 regulations, the
number able to attend the wedding service and reception is restricted to a
maximum of 15 people (excluding the priest or deacon celebrant).
Can funerals still take place in church?
Yes. the number able to attend a funeral Mass or funeral service is restricted to
a maximum of 30 people (excluding the priest or deacon celebrant). The
number of people able to attend the Vigil of Prayer and reception of the body
into church associated with the funeral is 15.

SVP FOOD BANK APPEAL.

Any donations may be put in the box at the back of church. Please give
generously.
Is the number of people able to attend Mass being restricted?
No. Under the government's current Covid-19 regulations, there is no specific
maximum number set which limits the total number of people whet can go to a
scheduled public celebration of Mass. However, under the government s
longer-standing pandemic safety requirements for places of worship, each
church building does have an approved safe maximum capacity number that is
determined by its size, seating arrangements and the requirements for
social distancing.

Do I need to wear a face covering to go to church?

Yes