COVID rules relaxed – but face coverings remain
As you may already know, the First Minister has announced that all parts of the country will move to
level zero on Monday 19th July. From this date the 2m physical distancing rule for places of worship,
and other indoor spaces will be reduced to 1m. Congregational singing is permitted in levels 0 and 1
so parishes that aren’t already in either of these levels can ‘enjoy’ congregational singing once more.
As a result, the tapes limiting people to 2m sittings in the churches will be removed and the hymn
books brought back so that people can pick them up for singing during the liturgy. Booking for Sunday
Masses will no longer be necessary but names will still be taken on arrival for track and trace
purposes. But please, note that face coverings must still be worn in churches.
Gift Aid 2020-21
At the end of the 2020-2021 Financial Year on 5th April, the parish Gift-Aid and Loose Cash records during the said period were updated and submitted to the Diocesan Finance Office for Tax reclaim. I am delighted to inform you that the sum of £6,999.88was reclaimed from gift aided donations, and £1,549.84 from the non-gift aided Small Donations Scheme, making it a total of £8,549.72 reclaimed from HMRC during that Tax Year. Many thanks to all of you for your kind generosity, including those who have been unable to attend Mass because of Covid restrictions, yet still sent their weekly contributions.
Rental – Kirriemuir Church Flat
We are delighted to announce that the Church Flat in Kirriemuir is now ready for renting. The Agent responsible is Wardhaugh of Forfar. If you, or anyone you know, would like to downsize and take advantage of this renovated one bedroom flat adjoining the church, please contact the parish priest directly on 01307-641201 or the Agent on 01307-463657, for viewing. Thank you.