GUIDELINES FOR VISITING OUR CHURCHES.
ST JOSEPH’S - Entrance and Exit is by the door at the end of the footbridge next to the school.
ST MICHAEL’S - Entrance and Exit is through the main doors at the front.
ATTENDING MASS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
With effect from Monday 26th July Stewards will no longer be in attendance at Masses at St Joseph’s or St Michael’s.
Everyone attending those Masses are asked to:
- Use the hand sanitisers on entry and exit.
- Continue to wear a face covering subject the usual exemptions.
- Respect the concerns of others and avoid getting too close on arrival, departure and when inside church.
- Names and contact details will not be required but sign in can be made by using the NHS App and scanning the QR Code.
- Remain in your place for Communion to be brought to you by the priest.
- Leave church in a safe manner at the end of Mass whilst avoiding gathering in groups inside church.
Note: The toilet at St Michael’s will not be available on weekdays.
ATTENDING MASS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
We expect that more visitors will attend Mass at the weekend than from Monday to Friday so Stewards will be in attendance to welcome you to church and provide guidance as necessary to make visitors to church feel safe.
In addition to adherence to the guidelines set out for attendance from Monday to Friday, everyone attending those Masses are asked:
- For Saturday morning Mass at St Michael’s and the Sunday evening Mass at St Joseph’s, follow the guidance of the Stewards to find a place in church (Booking in advance not required).
- For Sunday morning Masses at both churches, book your place(s) in advance using the Telephone Booking Line (Details above).
- Where advance Booking is required, confirm your name and contact details with the Steward on entry.
- Follow the advice and guidance given by the Stewards.
- Ask a Steward if you wish to use the Toilet at St Michael’s (no Toilet facilities available at St Joseph’s).
BOOKING FOR MASS
TELEPHONE LINE NOW OPEN
TO BOOK A PLACE FOR SUNDAY MASS
Phone 07709 091786
Bookings can only be made by calling on
Thursday between 10:30am & 12:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm
Friday between 10:30am & 11:30am
Booking your place in advance for Mass will help us to ensure that sufficient Stewards are on duty so that your visit to our churches is as safe and secure as possible.
Bookings can be made for yourself, your Household, on behalf of another Individual or another Household.
No booking required for Masses from Monday to Friday, Saturday morning or Sunday evening.
CHURCH SEATING PLANS
ST JOSEPH’S
ST MICHAEL'S
Contact Us
Postal Address
St Joseph’s Presbytery
Back Street
Pontefract
WF8 1NL
Telephone
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