The situation of recent months has impacted all our lives in countless ways — parish life included. One sadly significant area affected is a reduction in our income from collections and other sources.

If you are able to make a donation to help offset some of our losses, then your contribution will be very gratefully received. Of course, if current circumstances have been financially difficult for you then please do not feel any obligation to contribute more than you already do.

You can use our JustGiving page by clicking here.

We are very pleased that restrictions have been lifted to permit public worship again. Mass will once more be celebrated publicly at St Luke’s from Sunday 5 July. There will be two Masses at 10am and 11am to ease arrangements around social distancing and hygiene. Good practice will be observed, and if planning to attend you are asked to:

• let us know which Mass you will attend — click here to contact us
• download the Mass Order and use it on your smartphone/tablet
• stay away if you feel unwell
• sanitise your hands on arrival and departure
• observe social distancing and other hygiene precautions
• follow the directions of the stewards who are there to help us all stay safe

All are welcome to join us at 10am or 11am each Sunday!

Mass at 10am will be with music and a sermon; Mass at 11am will be without music and a shorter address.

Further details about midweek Masses will follow.

St Luke’s will reopen for private prayer as from Monday 15 June. You are warmly invited to visit for prayer, peace, stillness and reflection during the times below.

Social distancing and hygiene arrangements will be followed — those feeling unwell, suffering from COVID symptoms, over 70 years old, or in a vulnerable group should consider staying away.

WEEKDAYS from Monday 15 June
11am-12noon
5pm-6pm

SUNDAYS from Sunday 21 June
9.30am-11.30am
5pm-6pm

and at other times as circumstances permit

At St Luke’s we are delighted that the Government announced that places of worship may open for private prayer from Monday 15 June. We have been praying for relief and progress through this pandemic, and for the safe return to our church buildings. We continue to pray that it may soon be safe for us to gather to offer worship and celebrate the Mass together. Please check the website and/or our social media feeds for updates on our opening hours.

We have launched a YouTube channel for the parish. In the present circumstances, this will help us to stay engaged with parish life through teaching and devotional videos, but we look forward also to the lifting of current restrictions and the new opportunities this will permit.

Please visit the YouTube channel here and subscribe to it — more subscriptions will allow us to access more online facilities.

Check back to the YouTube page for further updates.