Mornington Church

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

Dates for Your Diary

Peter's Pence Collection
will take next Weekend 3rd/4th October.  
The proceeds from the collection are sent to Rome and used by the Pope to support special charitable projects in developing countries as well as defraying expenses of the work of the Church.

The Season of Creation has special significance for the Catholic Church. The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment. Further information is available from:  www.catholicbishops.ie or www.seasonofcreation.org
Laudato Si—2015 Encyclical Letter from Pope Francis

Cultivate hope as you garden.
Get to know what’s in your garden area:
• grass, plants, hedges, shrubs, trees, water,
• insect, bird and animal life
• walls, stones, shady corners, log piles.  
What could you protect?


‘St. Francis asked that part of the friary garden be left untouched, so that wild flowers & herbs could grow there & those who saw them could raise their minds to God, the Creator of such beauty.’ (LS 12)


Sit and enjoy nature.  Let it become a sacred space for you, for your family and for all creatures in our Common Home.

Public Mass Times

Weekday Mass Times while Covid-19 restrictions are still in place will be:  
Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 8.45am and
Tuesday & Thursday at 10.00am.  
Weekend Masses:  Saturday at 6.00pm and Sunday at 10.00am & 11.30am.

Morning Mass on weekdays will facilitate those who have dispensation from Sunday Mass and who wish to attend Mass.

Weekend Collections — Thank You

We are indebted to parishioners who continue to generously support our parish.  In line with current Public Health Guidance, the traditional practice of passing the collection basket among the seats during the Offertory Collection has been suspended for the foreseeable future and replaced with collection boxes at the entrances to the Church.  
Parishioners can still continue to support the upkeep and running of our parish through the weekly offertory & envelope collections, cheque (made payable to Mornington Church) and cash donations which can be left into the Parish Office or by online transfer to Church account.  Details are as follows:- Account Name:  Mornington Church, BIC:  BOFIIE2D,  IBAN:  IE93 BOFI 9033 2287 6798 44.

EAST MEATH ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Will not be resuming their meetings due to COVID19.  
Please keep in touch with each other and stay safe.

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

St. Vincent de Paul  For Assistance Ring 1800 677 777

If you wish to make a financial contribution please ring 087-2542408.

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.