Mornington Church

The Parish Office and the Presbytery will not be open to the public next week 1st—7th March.  If you need to make contact you can leave a message on the phone 041-9827384, Send an email to: office@morningtonchurch.com or drop a note in through the Presbytery letterbox.

Diocese of Meath Vocations:  
Jesus said, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."  (Jn 12:32).  Is the Lord drawing you to Him in a call to the Sacred Priesthood? Please join us for an hour of Adoration and reflection on the call of Jesus who wants to lift you to Himself on Thursday 4th March @ 7pm by Livestream on the Diocesan Facebook Page.

Mass Intentions

Fr. Joseph will continue to say Mass each morning privately.  

If you have an intention please write it out & place in an envelope with your donation.   Please drop your envelope into the Parish Office or in the Presbytery letterbox.  

Lent

Please make an effort to do something for Lent.  Here are just a few possibilities!

• Pray at home with your family.
  

• Support the Trócaire campaign.
  

• Visit the Church. & light a candle.   (Church open from 11am-6pm daily)
  

• Make the Stations of the Cross
  

• Do one hour adoration per day.
  

• Be reconciled with others.
  

Apostolate of Adoration's Invitation

How would you feel about doing 1 hour Adoration each day for Lent, and make this a National Adoration Crusade for this Lent.  
This can be done from your own home, creating your own prayer space.  It can also be done in the Church (11am - 6pm).  
A third option  is Google eucharisticadoration.ie/adoration and you will have live Adoration.  

Trócaire

Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world.  
Families like Awut and Ajak’s in South Sudan (on this years Trócaire box) need your support  now more than ever.
Trócaire are appealing to you to continue your support this Lent.  
Resources, prayers and videos are available on www.trocaire.org.
Trócaire Boxes are being delivered to each house and are also available in the Church.  
The contents of each and every Trócaire box, no matter how small, come together to make a significant difference.
This virus knows no borders, but neither does our compassion.

Parish Envelopes

Parish Envelopes:  The new envelope boxes  are available for collection in the Parish Office on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10am till 2pm.
If you do not receive a box of envelopes, please contact the parish office at 041 9827384.
The weekly envelope is your way of funding the up-keep and development of our Church, Schools and Community Centre.  Thank you to those who continue to send in their envelopes weekly and to those who use the Standing Order system.

The Parish Office is also open for Mass Intentions, Mass Cards, booking of Weddings etc.


Priest Offerings:  There are five special Priest Offerings Envelopes included in your box of envelopes.  These envelopes are for the support and upkeep of the Priest.  
Again we thank those who contributed to the support of the Priest over the past year.

Collectors:  A special thank-you to those who continue to collect the Church envelopes.  We ask you to consider helping with the distribution and collection of the Church envelopes over the coming year.  Please contact the Presbytery.  If your envelope is not collected please drop it into the Parish office or the letterbox at the Presbytery.

Standing Orders:  Rather than using the weekly envelope system some parishioners have in recent years adopted the Standing Order System.  For your convenience we have enclosed a standing order form in your box of envelopes.  If you wish to use it make sure to return the completed form to the Presbytery.  Standing Order Forms are also available in the Presbytery.

Suspension of Public Masses

All public Masses have been suspended until further notice.  
Mornington Church is still open to the public for private (non organized) prayer from 11.00am to 6.00pm.  
Feel free to drop in to spend some time with the Lord.

FACE MASKS:  
People are asked to wear a face mask when visiting the Church.
Remember, also, to keep a 2 metre distance when leaving the Church and please do not congregate outside the doors of the Church.

Please ring 1800 677 777 (freephone) for assistance.
If you wish to make a financial contribution please ring 087-2542408.

Please do not let your dog loose in the Church grounds and more importantly PLEASE clean up after it.

THE COMMUNITY CALL
As part of the Government response to the COVID-19 crisis, Meath County Council has established a COVID-19 Community Call Forum which works with State agencies and community and voluntary groups to provide supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them.  Contact:  1800808809, covidsupport@meathcoco.ie

St. Colmcilles GAA Club Assistance Facility
Volunteers from St. Colmcilles and the local area can help get your groceries, prescriptions and fuel during  this uncertain time.  
Contact Brian on 087-1141150 or Ciara 087-6560343.

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.

Community Notices

Church Grounds Maintenance Team
Meet Every Saturday morning at 9.30am.  More volunteers required.  If you can help in any way please come along on Saturday morning .  Any help will be really appreciated.


Church Cleaning
If you can volunteer to become a member of the Church Cleaning Team, please leave your name and contact details  into the Parish Office.
All volunteers welcome.


East Meath Meals on Wheels  -  085-7570810
Hot Meals are delivered to your home  between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week throughout the year, excluding bank holidays in the areas of Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney and Colpe.  The charge is €4 per person per meal.
If you would like to avail of this service or know of anyone who might benefit from this service, please contact us on the above number.