Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wentworthville

COVID-19 Update (15 May 2021)

Posted on May 15, 2021 by olmcwenty

Information current as at 15 May 2021

Temporary COVID-19 restrictions introduced for last weekend were extended until 12:01 am on Monday 17 May. As such, for all Masses this weekend, the wearing of face masks remains mandatory, and singing by the assembly is not permitted.

Further details are provided in our previous COVID-19 update.

Thank you for your cooperation with these government requirements.

Celebrating Sunday at home

We continue to provide resources for people who wish, or need to celebrate at home instead of coming to Mass. Our resources for this Sunday are now available for you to use. 11:00 am Mass on Sundays is live streamed from St Patrick’s Cathedral via the Diocesan YouTube Channel.

Mass obligation

While restrictions remain in place, Bishop Vincent’s dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass remains in place in the Diocese of Parramatta.

COVID-19 Update (7 May 2021)

Posted on May 7, 2021 by olmcwenty

Information current as at 7 May 2021
This update reflects the temporary restrictions in place for the Greater Sydney region from 6 May – 9 May 2021.

Face masks must be worn

Singing by the assembly is not permitted

Resources for praying at home are still available

read more and find links to resources

More information

Face masks

Until 12:01 am on Monday 10 May, face masks must be worn at all indoor venues, including places of worship. As such, face masks must be worn by everyone attending Mass this weekend.

Singing

Until 12:01 am on Monday 10 May, singing by audiences at public events (eg concerts), or by congregants at a place of worship is not permitted.

Do not come to Mass if you are unwell, or display any symptoms of COVID-19. If you feel in any way unsure or anxious about coming to Mass, stay at home until you feel confident about returning. The obligation to participate in Mass remains suspended.

All other restrictions and procedures remain in place.

Celebrating Sunday at home

Mass obligation

While restrictions remain in place, Bishop Vincent’s dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass remains in place in the Diocese of Parramatta.

Easter Sunday Masses

Posted on April 3, 2021 by olmcwenty

If you have not already registered to attend an Easter Sunday Mass at church over recent weekends, there are some limited places still available, based on our current capacity limits. These Masses are:

The Easter Vigil (Saturday 7:30 pm)
Easter Sunday Masses (8:00 am and 10:00 am)

If you wish to attend one of these celebrations, you will need to register on arrival. Remaining places will be filled on a first come, first served basis. See the greeters at the registration table in the parish centre for assistance.

Please do not call the parish office to register to attend an Easter Sunday Mass. The office is closed for the long weekend.

There is no 6:00 pm Mass on Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday night.

Also, so you don’t miss Mass, everyone is reminded that Daylight Saving ends early Sunday morning – clocks go BACK one hour.

Confirmation and First Reconciliation Enrolment for 2021

Posted on March 15, 2021March 13, 2021 by olmcwenty

If your child is baptised, and you believe that you and your child are ready to prepare for, and participate in their celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation or Confirmation this year, then you are invited to enrol in this process.

Find out more and enrol

Details about First Communion will be finalised and shared later in the year, based on the COVID requirements at that time.

Facebook Access Restored

Posted on February 21, 2021 by olmcwenty

At this point, it appears that access to our Facebook page has been restored. We thank Facebook for resolving this issue.

If you have difficulties reaching us on our social media platforms in the future, please contact us.

Facebook Page Temporarily Unavailable

Posted on February 20, 2021 by olmcwenty

Unfortunately, our parish Facebook page has been caught up in the blocking of pages distributing Australian news content. We are currently trying to resolve this issue, and we will let you know when it has been fixed.

In the meantime, you can still remain connected with us via Twitter and Instagram. Follow the links below, or view and connect our social feeds on our homepage.

OLMC Wentworthville on Twitter

OLMC Wentworthville on Instagram

COVID-19 Update (14 February 2021)

Posted on February 14, 2021 by olmcwenty

Information current as at 14 February 2021
This update reflects the easing of restrictions announced by the NSW Government, which took effect from 12 February 2021.

Mass attendance limited to 1 person per 2 square metres

read more about attending Mass

Face masks are optional, but still encouraged

Resources for praying at home are still available

read more and find links to resources

More information

Mass attendance

The number of people allowed in the church is limited to a maximum of 1 person per 2 square metres. This increases the number of people who can come to Mass. Registration in advance for Sunday Mass is still necessary.

The wearing of face masks is still encouraged, but it is no longer a government requirement.

Whenever you come to Mass, you must check in on the sheets provided in the parish centre. QR code registration is available as well, providing an additional level of assistance to NSW Health should contact tracing be necessary.

It remains the case that for the time being, only the designated music ministers may sing during Mass.

Celebrating Sunday at home

Mass obligation

While restrictions remain in place, Bishop Vincent’s dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass remains in place in the Diocese of Parramatta.

COVID-19 Update (2 January 2021)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by olmcwenty

Information current as at 2 January 2021
This update reflects restrictions announced by the NSW Government today, which take effect from midnight.

Mass attendance limited to 100 people

read more about attending Mass

Face masks must be worn inside the church and parish centre

Resources for praying at home are still available

read more and find links to resources

More information

Mass attendance

The number of people allowed in the church is limited to a maximum of 100 people. This will limit the number of people who can come to Mass. Registration in advance for Sunday Mass is essential – please do not come with registering, hoping there will be spaces available.

The wearing of face masks is now mandatory.

Only the designated music ministers may sing during Mass.

Celebrating Sunday at home

Mass obligation

While restrictions remain in place, Bishop Vincent’s dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass remains in place in the Diocese of Parramatta.

Christmas COVID-19 Update

Posted on December 23, 2020 by olmcwenty

Information current as at 23 December 2020

All Masses are booked out

read more about attending Mass

Face masks should be worn inside the church and parish centre

Christmas resources for praying at home are available

read more and find links to resources

Christmas Day is not a holy day of obligation in 2020

read more about the suspension of obligation to participate in Mass

More information

Mass attendance

The number of people allowed in the church has returned to the 1 person per 4 square metres rule. The tighter restrictions put in place earlier this week affects the number of people that can attend Masses for Christmas.

Only those who are already registered may attend the Christmas Masses. There are no remaining places available.

Do not come to Mass if you are unwell, or display any symptoms of COVID-19. If you feel in any way unsure or anxious about coming to Mass, stay at home until you feel confident about returning. The obligation to participate in Mass is currently suspended.

Everyone who comes to Mass is strongly recommended to wear a face mask.

Only the designated music ministers may sing during Mass.

Registration

Only those who are already registered may attend the Christmas Masses. There are no remaining places available.

Please do not come to the Church without registering, hoping there will be places available.

Celebrating Christmas at home

We continue to provide resources for people who wish, or need to celebrate at home instead of coming to Mass. Our resources for Christmas are now available for you to use. Midnight Mass and 11:00 am Mass on Christmas Day will be live streamed from St Patrick’s Cathedral via the Diocesan YouTube Channel.

Mass obligation

While restrictions remain in place, Bishop Vincent’s dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass remains in place in the Diocese of Parramatta. This same dispensation applies to Christmas Day. As such, Christmas Day this year is not a holy day of obligation in our Diocese.

COVID-19 Update (12 December 2020)

Posted on December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 by olmcwenty

Information current as at 12 December 2020

Mass attendance is restricted to the 1 person per 2 square metres rule

Registration in advance to attend Sunday Masses is essential

Registration in advance to attend weekday Masses is no longer required

The wearing of face masks is essential when singing

We are proudly COVID safe

Sunday Mass obligation remains suspended

More information

Mass attendance

Mass attendance is now regulated according to the 1 person per 2 square metres rule. This means that, church and parish centre combined, more than 200 people can attend each Mass.

Everyone who comes to Mass is strongly recommended to wear a face mask. Wearing a face mask is required of all people who are singing (music ministers excluded).

Registration

You must register in advance to attend Sunday Mass. You can register here on our website, by phone, or if necessary, in person at the parish office.

Online registrations for Sunday Masses must be completed by midday on Friday.

Please do not come to the Church without registering, hoping there will be places available.

For weekday Masses, advance registration is no longer necessary. Please ensure that you register your attendance on arrival.

Whenever you come to Mass, you must record your attendance on the sheets provided in the parish centre. QR code registration is available as well, providing an additional level of assistance to NSW Health should contact tracing be necessary.

COVID Safe

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is a COVID Safe Business, and has a COVID-19 Safety Plan. So that we can adhere to this plan, your cooperation with our directions when attending Mass is essential. Police and NSW Health officers are randomly visiting churches to inspect plans and ensure that people are complying with requirements. The COVID-19 Safety Plan is available to view in the parish centre.

The Parish must keep a record of name and contact details for all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors who have visited the parish for a period of at least 28 days. This information will be stored securely and confidentially, and must be presented to authorised government officials on request.

Mass Obligation

While restrictions remain in place, the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass remains in place in the Diocese of Parramatta. Similarly, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day; 25 December) will not be a day of obligation.