Your Parish Newsletter for Sunday 27th September 2020.
Under the Donegal Level 3 restrictions, the current regulations are in place until the 16th October.
The Government has moved County Donegal COVID-19 restrictions to level 3. This has many implications for Churches:
1. Churches may only open for private prayer.
2. Weddings can be celebrated with no more than 25 people present, which is an all-inclusive number.
3. Funerals can be celebrated with no more than 25 people present, which is an all-inclusive number.
No public Masses, sacraments or other Services may be celebrated with people present. These restrictions apply until 16th October.
Therefore, the St. Patrick’s Church Mass schedule will be the same except it will only be on the WebCam. No one may attend any services in the Church. The Church will be remain open at all other daytime hours throughout the day for the purpose of private prayer if people wish to call in. Please use the hand sanitiser provided as you enter the church, remain alert to social distancing and obey the signs that are there for your protection.
In addition to the current Mass schedule, Fr Colm will say the Rosary each day at 12 noon for our safe keeping.
A full and comprehensive list of the Level 3 guidelines are included in the bottom of this newsletter and we encourage you to familiarise yourself with all the guidelines.
‘ONLINE ONLY’ Mass Schedule for the Week ahead:
SUNDAY MASSES;
Vigil Mass: Saturday 6.30pm Jim Joe Mc Cay Cloughfin.. 1st Anniversary.
Saturday Vigil Mass at 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Mass at 9:00 am Mass at 11:00 am
Monday - Friday Mass at 9:30 am
Please remember that all our Masses continue to be live-streamed on webcam:
https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Our 11.00am Mass on Sunday is also broadcast live on Finn Valley Radio, 95.8FM
Anniversaries:
We remember in prayer the souls of those who anniversaries occur at this time:
Eleanor Clarke, Porthall
Jimmy Lawrence, Drumleen
Christopher Lawrence, Drumleen
Donal Mc Cauley, Rossgier
Margaret Buchanan, Mullinaveigh
Fr. William Mc Gaughey
Josephine Stewart, Glensmoyle
Elizabeth O Kane, Castlefin
John James Mc Dermott, Rossgier
Jim Joe Mc Cay, Cloughfin
SEASON OF CREATION: 1 September – 4 October 2020 Theme: Cultivating Hope
As we journey through the Season of Creation, a time set aside by Pope Francis for all of us to reflect on and accept our individual and collective responsibility to care for all of God’s creation, we pledge our commitment to the care of our common home, in prayer:
Almighty God, we praise You!
All creatures came forth from Your all-powerful hand;
they are Yours, filled with your presence and your tender love.
Son of God, Jesus, You were formed in the womb of Mary our Mother,
You became part of this earth, walked the land with Your holy feet
and gazed upon this world with human eyes.
Holy Spirit, You accompany all creation, dwell in our hearts and inspire us to do what is good.
Triune Lord, wondrous community of infinite love,
as we contemplate You in the beauty of the universe,
show us our place in this world as channels of Your love for all the creatures of this earth,
for not one of them is forgotten in your sight.
Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference,
that they may love the common good, advance the weak,
give for the poor and all who cry in distress and care for this world in which we live.
O Lord, seize us with Your power and light, help us to protect all life,
to prepare for a better future,
for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty.
Praise be to You! Amen.
COLLECTION:
Thank You for your generosity to the collection in the last week, which amounted to €1625.70 Thank you also to those who contribute by Standing Order. Envelopes or cash contributions to the collection can be left in the boxes at the back of the church any day of the week. Your on-going financial support of the parish is much appreciated as it is vital in sustaining our parish.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
The new envelopes are being prepared for distribution. If anyone who does not already have envelopes would like a box please contact the office in the week ahead or you can request envelopes by simply clicking on this link: ‘Get in Touch‘ and then select Parish Envelopes from the drop-down menu.
FAMILY PRAYER CARD:
The Family Prayer card is available at the church. Please feel free to take one when you come in for private prayer or reflection. I encourage you all to join in this crusade of prayer for the family during the month of October.
Sunday Mass Readings:
If you would like to download a copy of the Sunday Mass Readings, you can do so by following the link below on our website:
https://clonleighparish.com/sundays-mass-readings/
NORMAL MASS SCHEDULE in St. Patrick’s Church:
Saturday Vigil Mass at 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Mass at 9:00 am Mass at 11:00 am
Monday - Friday Mass at 9:30 am
Please remember that all Masses are on the webcam:
https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Also in addition to the webcam, you can listen to our 11.00am Sunday Mass on Finn Valley FM – 95.8FM or worldwide via their website.
Covid-19 Protocols: Clonleigh Parish:
The current Clonleigh Parish protocols can be viewed by following the link to this page on our website and we recommend that you regularly check this page for any new updates:
https://clonleighparish.com/2020/07/19/covid-19-guidelines-and-protocol-for-clonleigh-parish/
ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Donate to the Church in the following ways:
1. Parish Envelopes
2. Online donation via our website. Click the Donate button below.
3. Standing Order. Set up a standing order through your online banking portal or – Download this form: Standing Order Form and send it to the Parish Office and we will contact the bank on your behalf. Or email to the Parish Office: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
Download our Standing Order Form
https://clonleighparish.com/get-in-touch/
Parish Text Group
You are welcome to join the Clonleigh Parish Text Service on WhatsApp. We will send you a text when we update our website with the Parish Newsletter etc. And you can link in to read the latest updates.
Follow this link to receive updates to your mobile:
You can easily join/mute/leave/rejoin the group whenever you please.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgVd2VgJmmq8kFKaoGiNzK
Parish Contact Details:
Parish Priest: Fr Colm @ 074-9142022
Fr Colm Mobile: 0833665530
Parish Office – Secretary: Lorna Porter @ 074-9142001
Email: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
Parish website: www.clonleighparish.com
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Follow us on Twitter: @clonleighparish
Donegal is at Level 3
1. Social and family gatherings
2. Weddings
3. Organised indoor gatherings
4. Organised outdoor gatherings
5. Sports
6. Religious services
7. Funerals
8. Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
9. Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
10. Wet pubs
11. Hotels and accommodation
12. Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
13. Work
14. Domestic travel
15. Schools, early learning and childcare services, adult and higher education
16. Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks
17. Transport
18. Those aged over 70 and the medically vulnerable
19. Long-term residential care facilities (nursing and care homes)
From midnight tomorrow, Friday 25 September, the county of Donegal will be placed on Level 3 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19.
In your home or garden, you can have a maximum of 6 visitors from 1 other household.
No social/family gatherings should take place, with exemptions to this for weddings and funerals (see below).
No organised indoor gatherings should take place. Organised outdoor gatherings are permitted, up to a maximum of 15 people.
People living in Donegal should remain in the county (that is, they must not leave Donegal to travel either domestically or internationally), with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes.
People living outside of Donegal should not travel to Donegal, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes.
People working in Donegal are asked to work from home unless absolutely necessary.
Schools, Early Learning and Childcare services should remain open. Adult and Higher Education Institutions should remain open, but are asked to review protective measures and take steps to limit congregation as much as possible.
You are asked to walk or cycle where possible so that public transport is available for use by essential workers and for essential work only.
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
You can have a maximum of 6 visitors from 1 other household.
Other settings outside your home or garden
No social or family gatherings should take place in other settings.
Weddings
Up to 25 people can attend a wedding ceremony and reception.
For the weekend of 26/27 September:
weddings can proceed as originally planned up to a limit of 50 guests
Donegal residents may attend weddings outside of Donegal and those outside of Donegal may travel to weddings in Donegal over this weekend
From Monday 28 September:
weddings in Donegal may proceed, but with a limit of 25 guests for ceremony and reception (irrespective of venue)
it will not be possible for residents outside of Donegal to attend weddings in Donegal, nor will it be possible for those in Donegal to attend weddings in other areas of the country
couples resident in Donegal with existing plans outside the county can travel to get married at another location
Organised indoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, events in theatres and cinemas or other arts events (excluding sport).
No organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. For example: outdoor arts events, training events.
Gatherings of up to 15 people can take place.
Sports
Training
Outdoors: Non contact training only in pods of up to 15 (exemption for professional/elite/inter-county sports/senior club championship).
Indoors: Individual training only. No exercise or dance classes.
Matches and events
No matches or events to take place.
Exemption: professional/elite/inter-county/club championship/horse-racing can take place behind closed doors.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools
Gyms/leisure centres/swimming pools open with protective measures, for individual training only.
Religious services
Services move online. Places of worship remain open for private prayer.
Funerals
Up to 25 mourners can attend.
This measure comes into effect on Monday 28 September. Until then, a maximum of 50 mourners can attend.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All venues closed.
Libraries will be available for e-services and call and collect.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Can remain open for take-away and delivery and outdoor dining/service to a maximum of 15 people.
Wet pubs
Can remain open for take-away and delivery and outdoor dining/service to a maximum of 15 people.
Nightclubs, discos and casinos
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will remain closed.
Hotels and accommodation
Open but services limited to residents.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
Face coverings must be worn.
Open with protective measures in place.
There is specific guidance available for:
the retail sector
shopping centres
spas
shopping safely during the pandemic
Work
Work from home unless absolutely necessary to attend in person.
Domestic travel
People living in Donegal should remain in the county (that is, they must not leave Donegal to travel either domestically or internationally), with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes.
People living outside of Donegal should not travel to Donegal, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes.
Schools, early learning and childcare services, adult and higher education
Schools and creches are open with protective measures.
Further, higher and adult education to escalate all appropriate protective measures and limit congregation as far as possible.
Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks
All remain open with protective measures in place.
Transport
Face coverings must be worn.
Walk or cycle where possible.
Public transport capacity will be limited to 50%.
Essential workers and essential purposes only.
Those aged over 70 and the medically vulnerable
Those aged 70 years and over and the medically vulnerable should exercise personal judgement.
it is recommended that they stay at home as much as possible, limit engagement to a very small network for short periods of time, while remaining physically distanced
when taking exercise outdoors, it is important to maintain 2 metres distance from others and wash hands on returning home
it is recommended to shop during designated hours only, while wearing a face covering, and to avoid public transport
Long-term residential care facilities (nursing and care homes)
Visits suspended, aside from critical and compassionate circumstances.