St German's News - 10 May 2020 Easter V

Christian Aid - Many of us have already collected or set aside funds to support Christian Aid e.g. during the lenten lunches. We’d like to send in these monies to CA as a whole.  One option is to write a cheque made out to Christian Aid for the amount or give money to Angela Parry who can transfer it on your behalf. See Angela for details.                
Ministry to Children - We are currently preparing some resources to help support our younger members spiritually during the lockdown.  If you’d like some help with this for your children, grandchildren or neighbours please let Fr Phelim know.              
Zoom Coffee - We’d like to arrange a parish coffee morning in which we can connect with each other via zoom.  If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know.  We plan to have  the first one on Wednesday 20th May at 10:30am.   If you need help please ask Fr Phelim.  Once members are able to connect we will publish dates of other meetings.             
Lift Up Your Hearts -  Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week reflections are by the biblical theologian Paula Gooder, Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London.      
 Easter Course - Continues this coming Wednesday when we ask ‘why on earth do some christians become so judgemental?’.  We will host a zoom meeting on this issue on Wednesday at 7pm.  Ask Fr Phelim for details and an invitation.                  
Tackling Loneliness - YourNeighbour.org  is running a national helping for people who need help during the lockdown.  Our parishes have joined this national network which seeks to support all who are struggling locally.  Telephone: 0300 323 9952.              
Online Services  - The liturgical life of our community continues with online services.     
Thy Kingdom Come - Join our Prayer Novena from Ascension to Pentecost (see website)    
Foodbank - Please continue to donate food locally.  Whilst some foodbank distribution centres have closed others have remained open (please see Cardiff Foodbank website for details of these). For dropping off donated food Cardiff Foodbank Hub remains open in Splott  on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:30-13:30 plus many supermarkets.              
​Recently Departed - Mark Evans, Barbara Tottle, John Edward Baker, Gordon Vaulter (RIP)