St German's News - 19 April 2020 'Easter 2'

Online Services  - The liturgical life of our community continues with online services. The format of these are youtube videos taken in either our churches or in the vicarage.  Church based videos are allowed involving the priest/minister and one other person to film or say the responses.  From this Sunday we hope to return to our churches for Sunday and other services. We also have scope for other use of video in our exploration of digital ministry in this time of social isolation.  If you have any suggestions on digital ministry let us know.           

Coronavirus Support - If you know of anyone who is need or can’t access food shopping or collecting medicines please let at least some of us know as we may be able to help.     

Parish Giving - Whilst many homes and businesses are under financial pressure (partly relieved by recent government intervention) our diocesan and parish church finances are also feeling the pinch.  Whilst we have some small reserves to tide us over for a short while we would greatly appreciate if each of us could review our giving and especially the form it takes.  Our treasurer would really appreciate it if regular giving was by way of standing order or perhaps the Church in Wales’ own scheme: Gift Aid Direct.  Please see Angela or the wardens for details.  The Church of today & tomorrow really needs whatever help and support you can give.                                     

Easter Course - Regardless of the coronavirus, we still hope to have an Easter course this year.  Last year we followed Faith Pictures. If you would like this please let Fr Phelim know and we can source material and the best format (distance or virtual learning) it should be in. 

Liturgical Ministries - Readers and intercessions are still needed every week for our online services.If you are willing and able to be involved please let Fr Phelim know.          

​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.  Again see website for details.                                          Recently Departed - Gwenllian Jones (RIP)