Archdiocesan Protocols regading Covid-19 as of 15 May 2020

Churches may now be open but will be restricted to no more than 10 people in the building at any time. Mass may be celebrated for no ore than 10 people, excluding those conducting the service. Funerals celebrated inside the church building are restricted to 20 people, excluding those conducting the service. Funerals celebrated outside the church building are restricted to 30 people, excluding those conducting the service. Weddings may now be celebrated with 10 people, excluding those conducting the ceremony. Parishes and communities are to keep an accurate register of people who come for public and private prayer. Frequently touched surfaces are to be regularly cleaned. These gatherings are permitted with the physical distancing rule of 1.5 metres. No physical sign of peace is permitted and the current protocols for Holy Communion remain in place.

Visit the parish website for the full Archidocesan Protocols - www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth 

Parish Protocols regarding Covid-19 as of 15 May 2020

The Celebration of the Eucharist

Due to the restriction of a maximum of ten people, (excluding the celebrant), being permitted to gather in the church, Masses in our parish will not recommence until the next stage of the Covid-19 recovery plan. 

Prayers and Devotions in the Church

Groups of up to ten people who already possess a key to the church, may gather for prayers or devotions, observing the social distancing rule of 1.5 metres. For individuals who would like to pray privately in the church, please contact the parish office to arrange a time for the church to be opened.

Attendance Register

In accordance with the Archidocesan protocols and as requested by the Australian Government for the Covid-19 recovery plan, all those who use the church for public or private prayer must record the details in a register. Upon entering the church, please write your details in the register which has been placed on the small table in the church foyer. Please record the reason for using the church, the date, your name and contact number.

Hygiene in the Church

Upon entering the church, please make use of the antibacterial handwash which has been placed at the entrance.

Live Streamed Parish Mass

This is via the parish Facebook account, every Saturday at 6.00pm. Search for Our Lady of Perpetual Help-North Belconnen or enter @OLoPHNBelco in the Facebook search field. Mass is live streamed on Saturday at 6pm. The recording can be viewed anytime afterwards.