Corona Virus
In the light of advice from the government, our Archbishops, and the Bishop of the Diocese of Derby, The churches of St John the Baptist, St Columba and St Andrew have been closed of public worship, and the following outline for worship and pastoral care is now in place in our parish for the coming weeks until further notice in order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
Our first and most important recommendation is that everyone follows the latest government advice on social distancing, self-isolation, and hygiene as time proceeds and the situation changes.
We urge those described by the government as particularly vulnerable to the effects of the virus to reduce social contact to the absolute minimum, and those showing symptoms of the virus to follow government instructions concerning self-isolation.
Liturgical arrangements
Our Churches are now closed for public corporate worship until further notice.
Sick communions in people’s homes will cease.
The celebration of the Mass and office will continue, but will be celebrated privately by Fr Adrian in church entirely alone. It will not be possible for anyone to attend these celebrations of the Eucharist or office. We will attempt to live-stream and/or video record a many of these Masses a possible, making them available through our parish YouTube channel.
Pastoral Care
This time of emergency has the potential to be a period of anxiety and loneliness for those who live on their own or who need to self-isolate.
The clergy will undertake in this period to be in regular touch by telephone with those who are self-isolating, lonely, sick, vulnerable or needy.
If you fall ill with the symptoms of Caronavirus and begin to self-isolate, please let The Clergy know by email or telephone. If you find yourself in any sort of need or danger, are hospitalised, require the last rites, or are concerned about another person’s well being, please be in touch immediately with the clergy, who will respond appropriately.
Our first and most important recommendation is that everyone follows the latest government advice on social distancing, self-isolation, and hygiene as time proceeds and the situation changes.
We urge those described by the government as particularly vulnerable to the effects of the virus to reduce social contact to the absolute minimum, and those showing symptoms of the virus to follow government instructions concerning self-isolation.
Liturgical arrangements
Our Churches are now closed for public corporate worship until further notice.
Sick communions in people’s homes will cease.
The celebration of the Mass and office will continue, but will be celebrated privately by Fr Adrian in church entirely alone. It will not be possible for anyone to attend these celebrations of the Eucharist or office. We will attempt to live-stream and/or video record a many of these Masses a possible, making them available through our parish YouTube channel.
Pastoral Care
This time of emergency has the potential to be a period of anxiety and loneliness for those who live on their own or who need to self-isolate.
The clergy will undertake in this period to be in regular touch by telephone with those who are self-isolating, lonely, sick, vulnerable or needy.
If you fall ill with the symptoms of Caronavirus and begin to self-isolate, please let The Clergy know by email or telephone. If you find yourself in any sort of need or danger, are hospitalised, require the last rites, or are concerned about another person’s well being, please be in touch immediately with the clergy, who will respond appropriately.
