Works on the new heating system in Our Lady of The Assumption Church will commence next Monday, 17th February.
As part of this initiative, we will also refurbish our pew seating and introduce improvements to enhance our seating arrangements and comfort. Additionally, we will undertake further works to enhance the Church surroundings.

Works are expected to span over 8 weeks, concluding by Easter when we will fully return to the Church to celebrate Easter together in newly refurbished surroundings.

 

To facilitate these works, the Church will be partially closed Monday to Friday each week. However, normal weekend Masses will continue as follows:

• Saturday:

  • 10:00 am – Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

  • 6:00 pm – Vigil Mass

• Sunday:

  • 11:30 am Mass

To maintain a sense of normal service, we are creating a special place of worship within the Glass Chapel (Crying Chapel) for weekday masses and other services. This area will be open daily, offering a place for prayer and worship. A special Altar, Shrine, and candle displays will be set up to enable normal adoration.

 

The schedule for Masses and other services is as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10:00 am – Weekday Masses

• Wednesday: 10:00 am – Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

• Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm (subject to change during funerals/weddings)

 

Funerals, Baptisms, and Weddings will take place within the Church, with special provisions made to halt the works as necessary:

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• Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm (booking available after any Mass with long birth certificate)

• Confessions: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm (First Confessions will take place in Schools)

• Weddings: Arrangements can still be made with Fr Jim six months before the wedding date

 

Our Holy Communion Services and Easter Services will not be affected by the works and will proceed as planned within the Church. Similarly, Ash Wednesday Services will be held within the Church with special access provisions during the works.

 

St Patrick’s Day and Holy Days of Obligation will also proceed as usual within the Church, including our St Patrick’s Day Service.

 

Senior Choir and Folk Choir performances will continue on Saturday night and Sunday morning respectively, with choir practices held in the Parish Centre.

 

Month’s Mind and Anniversaries bookings can still be made in the Sacristy or Parish Office and will be announced during Mass. Mass Intentions can be submitted at a station within the Glass Chapel.

 

Bulletins will be circulated as normal on the website and at weekend Services. For further updates or queries, please refer to our website and social media platforms or contact our Parish Office.

 

We hope you will continue to support us through this period and look forward to celebrating in our improved Church upon completion. Thank you for your ongoing support, cooperation, and patience.