MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
PARISH
Macquarie Fields
Second Sunday of Advent
In today’s Liturgy we hear the lonely but insistent voice of John the Baptist urging us to ‘prepare way for the Lord’. The Lordn comes to us in the Eucharist.
2nd Sunday of Advent Year C 4th & 5th Dec 2021
The Church is the People of God
COVID-19 ROADMAP FOR THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG
AS OF 8 NOVEMBER 2021
On the 27th of September 2021, the NSW Government released a roadmap regarding reducing the current lockdown COVID-19 restrictions. These gradual reduction in restrictions are outlined below. When considering these restrictions and our actions as we move more freely in our church communities, we must always act with a sense of love to our neighbours. The Catechism teaches that “Life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must take reasonable care of them, taking into account the needs of others and the common good.” (n.2288)
When following these guidelines, the faithful must consider the safety of themselves and others, compliance with the law and strict hygiene practices as core principles. All faithful in the diocese are dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Mass on Sundays. (canon 87 §1, canon 1248 §2)
The following summary documents the key guidelines as we meet each milestone set by the NSW Government. It is important to note that these guidelines include decisions by the Diocese, apart from Government orders, that are designed to maintain the dignity and physical health of all within our church communities.
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70% Vaccination |
80% Vaccination |
95+% vaccination |
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
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Churches open for Masses1 |
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Capacity / density limits |
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2 sq metres |
2 sq metres |
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Public reconciliation |
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Private reconciliation (by |
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appointment) |
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Baptisms |
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(unless urgent) |
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Weddings (see #20) |
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(max 100 or 5 unvaccinated) |
(1 per 2 sqm or 5 unvaccinated) |
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Funerals (see #21) |
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(max 100 or 10 unvaccinated) |
(1 per 2 sqm or 10 unvaccinated) |
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Parish gatherings & meetings |
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Sacramental preparation |
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(unless online) |
(unless online) |
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Congregational singing |
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Choirs (see #25) |
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(up to 10 singers) |
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Masks |
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point 5 below) |
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Strong hygiene practices (see #5-14) |
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QR Registration (see #23) |
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Monitors (incl capacity monitoring) |
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Visitation to Sick and Homebound |
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(clergy only) |
(Double Vax Ministers only) |
(Double Vax Ministers only) |
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Churches open for private prayer |
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times are advertised) |
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Parish offces open |
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(Staff to wear a mask when |
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greeting visitors) |
Christmas Mass Timings :
December 16-24 : Dawn Masses at 5:00am daily
December 24 : Friday – Christmas Family mass at 6:00pm
December : 24 : Midnight mass at 11:30pm
December 25 : Saturday -Christmas Day mass at 8:00am & 10:00am
MPARISH MASS TIMES
Church is Open for Public Masses
No booking required for morning Mass
Monday – Friday : 9:00 am
Saturday: 8:30 am
6:00 pm (Vigil)
Sunday: 8:00 am and 10:00 am
Pre -Registration required for Weekend Masses.
Online Masses on Facebook Page
Readings: Second Sunday of Advent
First Reading :Daniel : Baruch 5:1-9
Responsorial Psalm : Ps 125
Second Reading : Philippians 1:3-6, 8-11
Gospel : Luke 3:1-6
CONTACT US
For any physical questions and appointments, visit us at 58 Edgar St, Macquarie Fields NSW 2564.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Friday: 9 AM -3 PM
Sat – Sun: CLOSED