Mandatory use of the Victorian Government QR Codes 
and masks must be worn indoors (unless medical exemption applies). 

As of Friday June 18, with amended COVID restrictions now allowing 75 people to attend religious services, the following temporary arrangements will be in place for the coming week, and until further notice.
 
Please note: Masks must be worn indoors (unless medical exemption applies).
 
WEEKEND MASSES:
Registration via the Parish website (www.stsimonsparish.com.au) is required for all weekend Masses – bookings will be available by midday Thursday of each week.
People who have not registered may have to be refused entry. Bookings will be checked at the door, so please book ahead. Using the QR code at entry is also essential for everyone attending.
         
SATURDAYS:
As usual, Mass will be celebrated at 9.15am on Saturday, but using the Sunday liturgy (for this week only i.e. the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time) with a smaller maximum number of 50 attendees only for the more vulnerable in the community.
 
A Saturday Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 4.30pm, and at 6.00pm. 75 registered people permitted to attend at each Mass.
 
For the 6pm Mass, 30 additional registered attendees can be accommodated in the Parish Centre where the Mass will be live-streamed and Holy Communion distributed.
 
SUNDAYS:
The Sunday Masses will be celebrated at the usual times i.e. 7.30am, 9.00am, and 11.00am. 75 registered people permitted to attend at each Mass.
For the 11.00am Mass, 30 additional attendees can be accommodated in the Parish Centre, where the Mass will be live-streamed and Holy Communion distributed.
 
WEEKDAYS:
Monday (10am), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9.15am). Registration via the website is not necessary, but a maximum of 75 people in total are permitted to attend and scanning of QR Code required upon entry.
Friday at 9.15am. Registration via the website IS necessary, via the parish website (www.stsimonsparish.com.au), as well as the scanning of QR Code upon entry.
 
There will also be live-streaming of weekday Masses at the usual times (i.e.  10.00am on Monday, 9.15am Tuesday to Friday), and of the Sunday and Vigil Mass
at and from 6.00pm on Saturday)

God Bless,
Fr Kevin and the Parish Team

livestream Mass Services: Mon & Public Holidays at 10:00am  - replay available via YouTube or Parish website from 11am

livestream Tue-Fri at 9:15am - replay available via YouTube or Parish website from 10am

And remember that we now have a library of almost 200 recorded Masses available via our website or YouTube Channel as well. Please go to our website: www.stsimonsparish.com.au and scan down to the section which links to the Masses. 

Further updates on Parish life and activities will be placed as quickly as we can. 

Parish Office email: office@stsimonsparish.com.au 

For urgent queries, please try calling either Fr Kevin Dillon on 0421 777 360
 

  We thank you for your understanding and co-operation during these challenging times
and hope we are still able to continue to serve you in every way possible.
Please contact us if you need any support. 
 

May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy.