St Trea's
Parish
Newbridge & Ballymaguigan

Coronavirus (COVID 19) guidance

29 Feb 2020

 

CORONAVIRUS:

The following safety precautions are being put in place within the Church:
  • If you feel unwell, please stay at home. The Sunday obligation is dispensed in that case.
  • The Holy Water fonts will not be used.
  • Handshakes should be discontinued.
  • Holy Communion is to be received in the hand only (the virus can be transmitted on the breath). Please be careful about hygiene and safety measures at this time.
Advice for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
  • Do not come forward if feeling unwell.
  • The chalice will not be given for the time being
  • Please wash hands before giving Holy Communion. Dry with disposable tissue.
  • Holy Communion is to be given on the hand only.
  • After Communion purify fingers as before at ledge. Then use sanitiser again.

Further guidance about preventing the spread of COVID-19 during religious services can be found in the document below.


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