Arrangements for Christmas Day Masses at St Andrew's, Bearsden.

This year, we look forward to welcoming as many Parishioners and their families and friends as possible to our series of Christmas Day Masses. The Masses will be at:

• Christmas Vigil – 5:00 p.m.
• (Early) Midnight Mass – 9:00 p.m.
• Christmas Day Mass – 10:00 a.m. (live streamed on YouTube)
• Christmas Day 12:00 noon              

Unfortunately, COVID is still with us, which means we will need to manage numbers in the church and halls. We will have 25% of the church dedicated to social distancing, with a total capacity in the church of between 200 and 225 people. We will be able to accommodate a further 150 Parishioners in the Upper Hall with minimal social distancing. The Lower Hall will provide additional social distanced space and will be able to accommodate about 40 Parishioners with 1 m social distancing in place.

Stewards and Passkeepers will assist in the management of this.

As you will know, Mass at this time of the year can be busy. If you turn up for Mass once these capacities are reached, you will need to either join through live streaming or come to another Mass.

We would also ask that you note that you will not be able to reserve seats for family members and friends who may arrive after you. Consequently, family groups need to arrive together. We would also ask that those who have mobility issues or need more time to get into the church arrive early to miss the rush and to ensure they get a seat.

We will be using QR Codes to help manage access. So to aid entry to the buildings, please download the NHS Scotland ‘Check in Scotland’ app on this link. There will also be Stewards available to take your details if you don’t have the app.

We really look forward to welcoming you to Mass at Christmas at St Andrews. Come early to make sure you get a seat and also to allow a quiet period of contemplation ahead of Mass.