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Covid 19 – Update for Parishioners, 10^th June 2021.

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

As you are aware the Victorian Government and the Victorian Public Health Office have eased restrictions for Greater Melbourne as of 11.59pm from 10^th June 2021.  This will mean some changes for St Peter Julian Eymard as follows:-

MASKS must be worn inside our Church. 

Social distancing still remains and must be adhered to at all Masses.

1. Mass numbers are restricted to 50 people for this weekend and we are hopeful that we can return to increased numbers by 18^th June.  This will mean that we are unable to have our regular numbers at Masses so registrations will be necessary.  Please understand that some people may miss out on Masses this weekend and we sadly regret this, but we must adhere to these restrictions to keep everyone safe.

2. To register for all three Masses this weekend.  Please ring or preferably text Bernadette Brown on 0447743138 for 6.00pm Mass and Margaret Vallence on 0403568302 for 9.00am Mass.  Please leave a message with your name, the number of people attending Mass and a contact number as we will have to contact you to confirm your attendance. Please contact Adriana De Leo for 11.00am Mass on 9723 4275, please leave a message for Adriana and it will be sent as an email.

3. The new mandatory inclusion is the Services Victoria QR Code that will came into effect on 28^th May 2021.  This is the only QR code that should be used when entering our Church and we ask that you bring your mobile phone with you.  If you or your phone do not have the capacity to download this app or sign in to this code, we will have people at each Mass who will be able to either step you through this or sign you in using an IPad.

4. We have included the new QR Code in the Newsletter, so if you would like to sign in prior to coming to the Church, i.e. in your home or in the carpark, you will save time and avoid blockages in the Church Foyer.

5. Hand sanitizing is still an essential part of our Covid Safe Plan and by following all of the advice above, this will keep you and our parish community safe and is critical to allowing our Church to remain open.

We acknowledge that this again is a challenging time for you all.  The Parish Leadership Team thanks you for your patience and understanding. We are all in this together and if we all do the right thing, we can and will get through this again.

God Bless

Parish Leadership Team

 

 

 

 Everyone attending Mass must sanitize their hands on entering the Church and ensure they are seated in the pews, couples and family groups (who share a household) can sit together ensuring 1.5 meters distance from others sharing a row.

 The main entrance door to the Church will be locked at 6.00pm, 9.00am and 11.00am, so please ensure you arrive at least five minutes before Mass time.

All people must exit the Church through the side doors.

   

BAPTISMS

For Scheduled Baptism dates see below

Please note that these dates may change

 

Baptisms are for a single family at each of the weekend masses [Sat 6pm, Sun 9am & 11am] on the scheduled dates.

Alternate weekends are possible, subject to availability

Private baptisms are available

Please contact the parish secretary by email mooroolbark@cam.org.au

 

One or both parents must be Catholic

Copy of either parent’s baptism certificate is required when booking

At least one Godparent must be a Confirmed Catholic

 

A Baptism [Adult] Preparation meeting is scheduled approximately two months prior to the Baptism date.

Attendance of parent[s] is required, with godparents welcome

 

There is Welcome Mass two weeks prior to the Baptism.

The family needs to attend this Mass

 

Baptism bookings are available for children up to the age of five

(If your child is over the age of five, and attends a Parish School [SPJE or SR] they need to contact the RE Coordinator at their respective school.

There is an administration fee, which is payable at time of booking, by cash or credit card.         

 

Things To Facilitate Bookings

Work out which date[s] may suit your family

Ring or email parish secretary on 03 9723 4275 or mooroolbark@cam.org.au

to discuss preferences, set a baptism date and to make arrangements for payment and exchange of contact details, either in person or online.

 

 

Baptisms are required to meet the Covid Safe requirements for religious activities.

Attendance restrictions may apply.

 

Baptism Dates for 2021

• 6/7^th February
• 6/7^th March
• 10/11^th April
• 1/2^nd May
• 5/6^th June
• 3/4^th July
• 7/8^th August
• 4/5^th September
• 2/3^rd October
• 6/7^th November
• 4/5^th December

 

Dates are subject to change

Other weekends can be arranged

Please contact parish secretary by email mooroolbark@cam.org.au