Corona Virus update—guidance from Salford Diocese

• Cease the use of shared hymn books etc
• Collect a newsletter and service sheet as you enter church and take both of these home with you
• The collection plate will not be passed around—please put your offering in the basket provided as you leave church
• If you have cold or flu symptoms please refrain from coming to church
• Suspend distribution of Communion under both kinds. The host to be given on the hand only
• Suspension of the Sign of Peace
• Holy Water stoops to be removed
• Eucharistic Ministers to sanitize their hands before distributing communion – please do this in the sacristy before Mass
• Tea and Coffee will still be served after Mass—it is up to the discretion of individuals whether they partake