My Dear Parishioners

In light of the strict quarantine measures imposed by our government and the cancellation of all public events, gatherings and the suspension of weekday and Sunday Masses, I felt it is necessary to communicate with you by offering you my prayers and support in these difficult times.

Firstly, I pray God will keep you and your loved ones safe and be assured of our prayerful and pastoral support. The office staff and clergy are here to support you in whatever way we can, by maintaining normal parish office hours and celebrating the Eucharist in our respective churches on weekdays and Sundays without a congregation present.

Please DO NOT turn up for Mass

Secondly, in Southport Parish Masses will be celebrated by the priest for your intentions. You are asked to join with us at home, in the office, sitting on your balcony or in your back garden. You can light a candle, sit in silence, read the scriptures, pray the rosary or whatever prayer gives you the most comfort as we join together with God our Father to pray for all who are suffering and working to defeat this deadly virus. These times are as follows

Weekday Mass: Monday & Wednesday

7am St Joseph the Worker Church, Labrador

Tuesday 9am Mary Immaculate Church, Ashmore

Friday 12.30pm Guardian Angels Church, Southport

Weekend Mass: Saturday 6pm Guardian Angels Church, Southport

Sunday 8.30am Mary Immaculate, Ashmore

Finally, I will continue to pray for you and our parish community in this rapidly changing pandemic and please remember us in your prayers and be assured of our prayerful and pastoral support.

We are always available in case of an emergency.

Fr Gerard McMorrow

Parish Priest

PS: Masses from the Cathedral are being live-streamed at archbne.org/bzw on Sundays and weekdays.