5th September 2021
St. Bede Parish Council wishes to address the double transition our parish must manage as we emerge from the restrictions of Lockdown and the appointment of a new Parish Priest.
Fr. Sean Connolly became our parish priest on the 1st September.
However, he does not take up his position until the 1st October.
In the interim, Fr. Martin continues to provide for the needs of the parish,
as a Supply/ Locum Priest.
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EMERGING from LOCK-DOWN
We are all very grateful to those parishioners who so generously helped maintain the life
of the parish during these difficult months.
Special thanks to the readers, musicians, cleaners and those who looked after the gardens and the fabric of the buildings and those who helped sanitise the Church after every use.
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Live-streaming of all our Masses and other services
has been a most important feature of our Parish life in the lock-down period.
We are deeply indebted to those parishioners who freely and generously
gave of their professional & technical expertise to set up and maintain this vital link
for the benefit of all the St. Bede Parish Community.
It is no exaggeration to say that Live-streaming
keep our scattered community gathered through-out Lock-down.
It is the wish of the Parish Council that all our masses and other services
continue to be live-streamed in the future.
ALTAR SERVERS
As we resume near-normal activity we welcome the return of ALTAR SERVERS
to our celebration of Mass.
In the first instance, it would be appropriate to have no more than
THREE servers at any mass
Returning Altar Servers should speak with Fr. Sean
READERS at mass
It is intended to return to a Rota of Readers and recruit new Readers for all our Masses –
readers are ask to make their availability known.
Lay Ministers of the Eucharist
Whilst we will not resume the administration of The Precious Blood from the Chalice
for the time being, it is proposed to have ONE lay minister assist the Celebrant
at each mass , Ministers are asked to speak with Fr. Sean
PARISH CHOIR
Our Choir has resumed rehearsals and welcomes new members both female and male.
Please contact the Director of Music or choir members for information
ADULT FORMATION in FAITH
It is our intention again to provide opportunities for the growth and development of our Faith. Parishioners who are interested in this area of parish life are invited come forward and assist
in the development of initiatives.
MAINTENANCE
We urgently need assistance in the task of maintaining and cleaning our Church, Hall,
gardens and grounds and appeal for volunteers in these areas
The more parishioners who are willing to help - then the lighter the burden for everyone.
CONFIRMATION 2022
Registration for Confirmation will take place later this term.
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The Parish Council
is a small group of parishioners which is working to achieve a smooth and effective transition
as we emerge from the lock down and prepare for the arrival of our new parish priest.
We welcome other parishioners to join us and help secure the best future possible for
St. Bede Parish Community.
At this critical time we need your help and goodwill
more than ever as we seek to renew the vitality of our parish community.
Please consider joining with us in this important time of transition.
Contact us via the official parish email address which can be found on this website.
Thank you for the great support and commitment you already give so generously
