COVID-19 Updates

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THE CHURCH REOPENS
FOR PUBLIC MASS
FROM 4TH JULY

Frequently asked questions
​about the changes from 4th july

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All Public Masses and Services Suspended  
at Sacred Heart and Holy Souls until further notice​. 
From 15th June the church is open for private prayer only.

Sunday and Weekday Masses   

• The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is suspended until further notice.
• Fr Jonathan and Fr Tomas will celebrate Mass privately each day at the following times: Sunday - 11am and Monday to Saturday - 9am. 
• The celebration of Mass will be live streamed each day on our YouTube channel. The stream will appear approx. 5min before the beginning of the Mass and the video will then be uploaded and remain on the channel until the next day.
• Whilst you may not be physically present, please join us in the offering of daily Mass and in making spiritual communion.
• The Mass intentions that have already been requested will be offered as agreed. Please see the parish newsletter on our website.

Private Prayer

• As of June 15th we were able to reopen for private prayer only. The days and times of reopening are advertised on our website and on the church.

Funerals, baptisms and weddings

• Sadly, no funerals, baptisms or weddings will be celebrated in church until further notice. 
• The priests will support the families of the bereaved and will preside over the ceremonies of internment and committal at cemeteries and crematoriums. On the day of each funeral the priest will celebrate a private Mass for the deceased in the church. At a later date, a memorial Mass will be celebrated for the deceased when everybody is able to attend.

Sacramental Life

• Confession and anointing of the sick can only be given by private appointment with one of the priests. 

Parish Finance

• Thank you for continuing to support the parish financially. Weekly offerings can be given to us in the following ways:
  1. The best way is to set up a standing order and gift aid. Click here to download the relevant form and return it by post or via the presbytery letterbox. Please contact us for the parish bank account details.
  2. Money can also be transferred directly into our parish account. Please contact us for the bank account details.
  3. Weekly offerings can be handed in via the presbytery letterbox. Please ensure that offerings are handed in using a sealed envelope, either the usual Gift Aid ones or a plain envelope. Cheques can also be posted.
  4. You can make a single donation to the parish online via the diocesan website. Please make sure you select 'Birmingham: Acocks Green' in the drop down menu.

Finally…

• Fr Tomas and Fr Jonathan reassure you of our prayerful support for you all at this difficult time. Please take care of yourselves and those around you. Please do your best to assist those in need at this time, remembering of cause to ensure that you are safe and well to do so.