Mornington Church

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.

Dates for Your Diary

Mission Sunday is Sunday 18th October.  
This collection cannot be held as normal but you are asked to leave your donation into the Presbytery on Mon/Wed/Fri for the Missions.  There is a special green envelope for the Missions in your box of church envelopes.  
Alternatively you can use one of the special Mission Sunday envelopes available in the church.

November - Month of the Holy Souls
During the month of November we remember our dead.  Please write out your list of family members and friends who are deceased and bring them to mass with you or drop them in to the Presbytery on or before the 23rd October.  
The pink envelope & list of the dead page are in your envelope box and special envelopes are also available in the church porch.

A special Remembrance Mass will be held (If COVID Restrictions have been lifted) on Saturday 7th November at 6pm for each of the parishioners who died during the past year.

List of the Dead:  We will remember all the names on the List of the dead at our Special Remembrance Mass on Saturday 7 th November at 6pm.  We also pray for those on the List of the Dead during the month of November and on the First Friday of each month at 8.45am Mass.

Public Mass Times

Public Masses and Baptisms are suspended until further notice.

Sunday Mass at 10.00am in Mornington  is available to view live on Facebook.  It will also be uploaded to YouTube and available to view from 11.00am.

The Church will be open for private prayer daily from 10am-7pm

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.