COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Arising from the ongoing Government’s announcements regarding Covid-19, the following are the guidelines we must adhere to from 22 October 2021:-

RELIGIOUS SERVICES:

• Under the guidelines, religious services and weddings can proceed without capacity limits but with all other protective measures remaining in place.
• The following are the protective measures that we would ask our parishioners to adhere to:
  • The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays is suspended.
  • Masses can be viewed from our Church’s website:  palmerstownparish.com.
  • Our experience of Mass will be different for many months yet.
  • You might consider spreading the participation in Mass across the week.
  • Parishioners who are vulnerable or unwell, especially those with any symptoms that might suggest Covid-19 infection, should stay at home and, if possible, participate via webcam, social media, television, or radio. The same applies to those who have been in recent contact with someone who has the virus in accordance with public health advice. Masses can be viewed from our Church’s website:  palmerstownparish.com.
  • Please refrain from congregating outside the premises before and after Mass and do your best not to block the doors entering and leaving.
  • We would encourage parishioners to please spread out as much as possible when attending Mass/Services and while entering and leaving the Church.
  • Please wear a face mask while participating in Mass.
  • Sanitize your hands on entering and exiting the Church.
  • The use of Holy Water fonts is not permitted
  • There is no physical Sign of Peace until further notice.
  • Please leave patiently and promptly after Mass.

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Arising from the ongoing Government’s announcements regarding Covid-19, the following are the guidelines we have to adhere to:-

RELIGIOUS SERVICES:

• Under the guidelines 100 worshipers can attend Services with the following protective measures:
  • The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays is suspended.
  • Masses can be viewed from our Church’s website:  palmerstownparish.com.
  • Our experience of Mass will be different for many months yet.
  • You might consider spreading the participation in Mass across the week.
  • Parishioners who are vulnerable or unwell, especially those with any symptoms that might suggest Covid-19 infection, should stay at home and, if possible, participate via webcam, social media, television, or radio. The same applies to those who have been in recent contact with someone who has the virus in accordance with public health advice. Masses can be viewed from our Church’s website:  palmerstownparish.com.
  • Please refrain from congregating outside the premises before and after Mass and do your best not to block the doors entering and leaving.
  • Please adhere to the physical distancing of 2 meters while entering and leaving the Church.
  • Please wear a face mask while participating in Mass.
  • Sanitize your hands on entering and exiting the Church.
  • The use of Holy Water fonts is not permitted
  • Please go to and remain in the place shown you by volunteer stewards and respect the physical distancing (members of the same household can sit/stand close together).
  • The use of Sunday Missalettes and hymn sheets is not permitted. To assist our parishioners, we have on sale The Sunday Missal (the order of Mass for Sundays and Holy Days for the three-year lectionary cycle).  Copies are available to buy from the sacristy in the Church before during and after Masses at a cost €13.00.
  • There is no physical Sign of Peace until further notice.
  • Please leave patiently and promptly after Mass.

SINGING:

• As with previous reopening for religious service congregational singing and choir singing is not permitted.
• Solo singing with accompanist is permitted subject to compliance with detailed guidance contained in HSE Covid-19 Guidance for Religious Services.

FUNERALS

• 100 mourners are permitting to attend funerals.  There is an increased risk of transmission of the virus where families and communities come together following the death of a loved one.

WEDDINGS

• 100 guests are permitted to attend a wedding ceremony.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION

• With effect from 06 September 2021, First Holy Communions and Confirmations may take place.

BAPTISM

• With effect from 05 August 2021, Baptisms may take place.