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OCTOBER FAMILY ROSARY CRUSADE AGAINST COVID
Please click above to read Archbishop Eamon's request
Congratulations to the boys and girls from St. John's Primary School, Gilford who made their First Holy Communion on 26th September 2020. They had a long wait since May but it was a most beautiful ceremony and everyone did so well. Click on the photo above for lots more photos.
Congratulations to the staff from both St. John's and St. Colman's Bann who obviously put a tremendous effort into making the day special for the children.
Congratulations to the 17 children from St. Colman's Bann who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday 19th September 2020. They had a long wait due to the present pandemic, but it was a most beautiful ceremony. Click on the above photo for lots more photos.
FIRST COMMUNION 2020
Due to the current restrictions regarding social distancing, only a limited number of family members of the children may attend.
However all other family members and parishioners may follow the service on our Parish Webcam.
The pupils of St. John’s P.S. will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday 26th September in Laurencetown at 11.00am.
DO WE NEED TO WEAR A MASK TO CHURCH?
YES PLEASE!
The guidelines are ‘simple’!
Wearing of masks is MANDATORY (compulsory) in a public area indoors where social distancing is not possible. (NIdirect Coronavirus)
So, if you can be sure the 2m distancing is upheld by all in the church, then the wearing of a mask in church is not mandatory.
However, in a spirit of leadership in our community, we would encourage everyone to please wear a mask when coming to Mass.
And please remember also that personal responsibility has a big part to play in all of this.
Masks are worn to protect others, not the wearer. Thank you!
RETURNING TO CHURCH FOR MASS
Important Notice.
Please wear a mask
Hand sanitizers must be used each time you enter the church.
Social Distancing must be observed at all times when inside the church.
We ask that you comply with our steward’s instructions on where you should sit.
Please do not stand at the back of the church at any time.
Please remember to bring your bulletins home at the end of Mass. This will keep us all safe as we are unable to recycle them because of the risk of cross contamination due to the fact you have handled them.
Gilford and Laurencetown churches can only accommodate less than 65 people in each church with social distancing. First come, first served.
The obligation to attend Mass during the period of the pandemic has been removed and remains in place until further notice.
Gilford
Mass on Thursday at 10.00 am and Sunday at 11.30 am.
Laurencetown
Mass on Friday at 9.30 am and Saturday at 6.00 pm.
DO LOUGH DERG FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE
 A huge thank you to all who have used the 'DONATE' button on the website. It's a simple way for you to make a contribution to the parish. However, as there is a nominal charge to the parish for each transaction, we would prefer if you did not use this method for your regular weekly/monthly contribution. If you find this method easier than using the 'envelope', why not sign up for a standing order. It saves you searching for the money on a Saturday evening or a Sunday morning and you can amend it at any time. An updated form is available if you click below.
Click on the link below to go directly to the school website.
For photos taken by parish, go to main menu at the side.
   
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