The priests of the Parish are always pleased to be invited to visit those who are sick or housebound, whether to pray with them, bless them, bring Holy Communion or administer the Sacraments of Anointing and/or Reconciliation. Accordingly, we encourage sick persons, or those looking after them, to contact us if they would like to be visited. For those who are chronically ill we are happy to call monthly - normally close to the First Friday - or more or less regularly, as they wish. Lay Ministers of the Eucharist are also available to bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound.

Times of calling can be arranged between the sick person or carer and the priest or Eucharistic Minister. Our wish is at all times to be easy, sensitive and informal in our visits. When the Blessed Sacrament is being brought to the home, some like to follow the custom of have crucifix and lighted candle(s) in the room; this practice is appreciated but not a requisite.

Door-to-door visitation of the homes of Parishioners by the local priests is, as such, no longer possible nowadays, due both to the vast number of houses in the parish and the workload of priests, now older and fewer in numbers. The priests do, however, welcome invitations to bless homes, pray with people and offer whatever pastoral assistance they can. We are particularly grateful to the Contact Group who endeavour to visit the homes in their capacity as parish representatives, to extend goodwill and to listen to comments or suggestions on matters that may need attention.