H1N1 INFLUENZA (HUMAN SWINE FLU)

With the increasing prevalence of HSF into our community, Archbishop Denis Hart offers this advice:
Priests and extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should practice good hygiene;
Holy Communion should only be distributed under the species of the Consecrated Host and not the chalice;
Prudence suggests the reception of the Host on the hand, but with respect for the freedom which Rome provides in this matter;
At the sign of peace, the Archbishop suggests using a nod rather than a handshake or embrace;
People with flu-like symptoms should not come to church while they are sick;
Any queries re H1N1 influence can be directed to: The Swine Influenza Hotline—phone 180 2007; Nurse-on-Call—phone 1300 606 024; your doctor (GP).
Copies of the Archbishop’s letter are available at the Welcoming Desk in St Anne’s Church and at the back of O.L.M.C. Church.