Posted: 03 August 2020
I hope you managed to do some ‘nature observation’ - let us know how it went. For myself I tried digging over a few patch in the garden and mowing a small lawn. My observation ids that cut grass smells wonderful and my back aches.
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Posted: 02 August 2020
Did you manage to print off The Lord’s Day at Home for delivery to those who can’t get on the email list or use the internet for zoomed Mass - if so, many thanks.
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Posted: 01 August 2020
I’m sure that, like me, you were disappointed but not surprised at the re-imposition of a lockdown just when we were somehow getting used to the idea of things being a little easier.
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Posted: 01 August 2020
The normal offertory cash donations and the offertory envelope scheme continue to be suspended owing to the Covid 19 lock-down situation.
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Posted: 31 July 2020
I wonder if we might continue to reflect on our journey towards becoming a Laudato Si parish. There are some tremendous ideas on the webpage ourcommonhome.org.
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Posted: 30 July 2020
One of our parishioners sent the lyrics of this song by JP Cooper. It brings to mind, for me, the sense of isolation that some people must feel these days and our capacity to reach out to them, holding them in our prayers and actions - even a simple phone call or a wave or even the old-fashioned thing of a letter.
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Posted: 29 July 2020
Good morning - do you think it will warm up today? I see our government is encouraging us to be healthy - rightly so - but I’m cautious of bike riding on the A6.
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Posted: 28 July 2020
Good morning - an extra layer on today I think I had a very interesting note from one of our parishioners regarding face masks:
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Posted: 27 July 2020
I know we must think about climate change but - it’s the Monday of the Old Trafford Test Match and therefore bound to rain!
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Posted: 26 July 2020
I wonder if you have had chance to look at the Live Simply ideas; have you had any thoughts about how we might respond as individuals and as a parish to the challenges which are practical ways of implementing Laudato Si.
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Posted: 25 July 2020
I’m sorry we missed Mass and exposition yesterday but we’re back on schedule today. I might have to shift the chapel for a few days next week but I’m still waiting for the builders to give me their programme.
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Posted: 24 July 2020
I hope you’re well and staying safe - face masks and safe distancing are not easy but absolutely essential if we are ever to get over the pandemic and, importantly, when the whole congregation can gather for Mass.
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