Once approval has been received, we hope to resume Masses in St Joseph’s Church with the allowed maximum of 10 only participating on: 

Pentecost Sunday 31^st May at 9am.

Mass would then be held each successive day (including Sunday) at 9am with the same restricted number. 

At this stage, we propose to gather names of those wanting to attend Mass, and then to work through the list to give everyone, in turn, a chance to come to Mass until larger numbers are allowed.

Please forward your name(s) and phone number to the parish on 4662 4011 (be patient if not answered and let the phone ring out so you can leave a message with your name(s) – family groups acceptable!) – or email the parish with the same info.

dalbyparish@twb.catholic.edu.au

We also propose to open the church for private prayer for a few hours each week; at this time we cannot just leave the church open and unattended.  Ten is the limit for those who may enter at any one time and someone always needs to be present to take contact details of those who wish to enter.  Further details regarding opening hours will be available before Pentecost Sunday.

Prior to all this, we have lots to organise in order to fulfil requirements of the church and the government, beginning with submitting a fairly detailed COVIDSafe plan to the bishop for his approval.  Bell and Jandowae communities are required to submit separate plans for their buildings.

At this time, evening Masses will not be feasible because of the needful attendance of parish staff during and after morning celebrations. 

Fr Jim and the St Joseph’s Staff