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COVID-19/Coronavirus

Yesterday, Thursday 12 March, the Luxembourg government published a series of measures attempting to limit the spread of the virus in Luxembourg. Article 5 of the official document states: “From 13 March and until 31 March until further notice:

• Events in confined spaces with more than 100 people are prohibited
• Events in non-confined spaces with more than 500 people are prohibited”
This obviously affects our Masses; even if we cancelled only the 11:15, we can’t guarantee that fewer than 100 people would come to either of the evening Masses. With much regret, we have to announce that until further notice:
  • Our 3 weekend Masses are suspended
  • All other parish group activities suspended
  • St Patrick’s Day Procession and Mass is cancelled
These are clearly challenging and worrying times — so we respond to them not only by taking all the precautions we can to preserve our health and that of those around us, but also in faith and with prayer. We will shortly publish a prayer that we can all say each day, individually or with our families, and hopefully will be able to video-stream a (small) Mass or prayers from St Alphonse
The parish office remains open for business as usual
Updates will, of course, be published here.
Thank you once again for your understanding and faith.
Fr Ed, along with Fr HP, all of our Pastoral Council
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Coronavirus and Church

Our Pastoral Council met yesterday, 11th March, and amongst other things, discussed at length the impact of COVID-19 (Corona virus) on our church community. We have already taken some precautions regarding the Sign of Peace and reception of Holy Communion, and would now add the following:

  • Please do not feel under obligation to attend Mass at this time if you are worried about exposure to the virus
  • If you are amongst those most vulnerable to the virus (already in poor health, elderly, etc) consider attending Mass on Saturday or Sunday evening — they are much less crowded that the 11:15 on  Sunday morning.
  • Some groups in our community have already cancelled meetings or events to avoid risk — check to see if something you plan on attending is still being held, or has been cancelled/postponed
  • If you stay at home to avoid being in crowds, and you need any kind of support, please contact the parish office
  • We are investigating broadcasting a video stream of Sunday Mass, so that you can follow the Mass at home
  • There is a possibility at some point that Masses will be cancelled — should this be the case, you will be well advised
Continue to check here on the latest updates.
Thank you for your patience,
Fr Ed & Fr HP, on behalf of the Pastoral Council
Detailed information from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control can be found in the document below, giving a hierarchy of measures to be taken in accordance with levels of risk.

 

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Bible Study Group update

As the evening slot for the Bible Study Group is proving to be more popular, (19.15 at the Jesuit House, 23 Avenue Gaston Diderich), the lunch time sessions have been cancelled for the rest of Lent.

As indicated in the Bible Study programme, there will be no Bible Study Group next week on 17 March, as the Week of Guided Prayer is taking place.

To book a place for the next Bible Study Group on 24 March, please email the parish office the day before.

Bible study group in Lent