St German's News - 17 May 2020

Christian Aid Week - This week many christians are fundraising and celebrating CA week in a very different way than usual.  In addition to our fundraising during Lent, if anyone would like to add something extra to this please let us know or contact Angela Parry.  As always, we are very grateful for your continued generosity.                         
Lockdown Transition - Currently our government in Wales and Westminster are looking at ways to help society transition out of this time of lockdown, in as safe a way as possible.  Churches too are beginning to look at how we might begin to open our buildings and resume some services in a socially distant and careful way.  If you’d like this to happen ‘safely’ sooner rather than later we’d appreciate your views and suggestions as to how we might do this. Please Email or call Fr Phelim.                                  Zoom Coffee - This coming Wednesday at 10:30am.   If you’d like to participate please let Fr Phelim know.  It is very easy to join: all you need is a computer or phone with camera and the link we send by email explains the next steps.   If you need help on the day and time please call Fr Phelim on the landline.  Once members are able to connect we will publish dates of other meetings.                                   Lift Up Your Hearts -  Spiritual Support during the pandemic. This week’s reflections are from the dean of Westminster Abbey, David Hoyle. Copies available online.            
Easter Course - Continues this coming Wednesday when we ask ‘why on earth do bad things happen to good people?’.  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.              
Thy Kingdom Come - Join our Prayer Novena from Ascension to Pentecost (see website).      Foodbank - Please continue to donate food locally.  Please see Cardiff Foodbank website for details of open collection sites and how and when to drop off food for those in need.          
Recently Departed - Gordon Vaulter, Elizabeth Mary Morris, Iris Murphy (RIP)