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Recycling in the parish
Recycling items can be brought to the parish 10.30-11.30am each day. Please do so quietly as there will be people in the church for private prayer. Outside of these times you can leave your pre-sorted items outside the church porch doors and they will be brought in. We are working towards moving all the recycling […]
Continue ReadingCorona Virus impact – Face Masks to be worn when coming to church
Face Coverings Face coverings are mandatory in Places of Worship from Saturday 8th August 2020. Mass is celebrated daily at 10am in the church and can be accessed by sound or video or live via facebook. For full details please go to the home page. All those who are attending churches must wear a […]
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Work during lockdown We helped over 300 people off the street and into temporary accommodation at the beginning of lockdown and supported them throughout the lockdown period with daily food deliveries and personal support. We have moved 60 people into long term accommodation and are supporting those still in temporary accommodation until they move […]
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Pope encourages seafarers amid Covid-19 difficulties
Update 22/6/2020 Today we wanted to share a very special message with you that Pope Francis recorded for seafarers and fishermen, and those that support them, amid Covid-19 difficulties. He thanked maritime personnel and fishermen for their important contribution to feeding humanity, and spoke about the difficulties they are enduring during the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “ Know […]
Continue ReadingCaritas Westminster joins community groups to feed families in Hitchin
Caritas Westminster has joined Feed Up Warm Up and Hitchin Food Provision Team to support families in need during the COVID-19 crisis. https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/39797 Liz Wills Hitchin Food Provision Team is a collaboration of local groups. In addition to Caritas Westminster and Feed Up Warm Up, the partnership includes Hitchin Partnership, Rotary Club of Hitchin Tilehouse, […]
Continue ReadingBishops stand in solidarity with US sisters and brothers as they challenge the evil of racism and the brutal killing of George Floyd
“We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the USA as they challenge the evil of racism and the brutal killing of George Floyd. As the US Bishops made clear: “we cannot turn a blind eye to these atrocities and yet still try to profess to respect every human life. We serve a […]
Continue ReadingBuy a box of clothes and help a worker in Bangladesh
Trish just bought a box of clothing to help workers in Bangladesh. She will let you know when it arrives. In case you want to find out more and/or order a box yourself go to https://loststock.com/ Clothes box bid to help Bangladeshi workers – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-52698088
Continue ReadingEMERGENCY APPEAL TO SUPPORT CARE HOME STAFF AND RESIDENTS
The Little Sisters of the Poor have launched a vital fundraising appeal, in response to the increasing pressures faced by St Anne’s Care Home during the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Little Sisters of the Poor are a charity committed to providing safe accommodation and professional care for vulnerable older people, and in these unprecedented […]
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