Dear Friends,

It was lovely to see so many of you over Christmas and Epiphany and this message brings my greetings and best wishes for the New Year.

I thought that I would let you know what our plans are at Saint Giles now that there is another lockdown. The government has allowed public worship to carry on and we will continue with the normal services at Saint Giles. I attach a copy of the list of regular services that we are planning at the moment.

I would like to emphasise that we must play our part by abiding by the regulations. Social distancing,  hand sanitising, not mixing with fellow worshippers are all important. Those who are particularly vulnerable should think carefully before attending.  The law requires us to wear face masks, although a number of us do have exemptions for various health and disability reasons and that will be respected. It is very good that the government has allowed us to continue with communal worship and it is important that we don’t take unfair advantage of this. For a while, we won’t be having the choir singing and will simply have organ music.

I am delighted that we are able to continue with the ministration of the Holy Sacraments, which is what the Church is here for.

May God bless you and remain with you throughout the New Year.

Fr. Mark