Author: Sister Joan

Coventry Foleshill Food Bank information.

Unfortunately, Coventry’s local distribution branch of Feeding Britain at Foleshill Community Centre, a food bank to help the most in need in our city, was broken into and robbed this week.

This is devastating situation in already difficult times, especially as the numbers of families depending on the food bank basic necessities has increased significantly now that many are out of work, off sick, or no longer receiving a Free School Meal a day. Roger Casements GAA Club has arranged a local donation drop-off this weekend to help raise awareness and organise donations. WHEN: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2020. WHERE: Christ The King (carpark) – 14 Westhill Road, Coundon, CV6 2AA. TIME: 11am – 5pm (both days).  SAFETY: We would like to emphasise that we will be adhering to government guidelines at all times & social distancing rules will be in place. REQUESTED ITEMS: Standard non-perishable foods, sanitary products, nappies, wipes, baby milk, basic toiletries and cleaning products (e.g., washing up liquid & bleach). You can also donate directly to Feeding Coventry via the Feeding Britain website. All donations pledged locally are spent locally. (https://feedingbritain.org/donations/donate-to-feeding-coventry/

 

Online donation to your Parish by Card: I am pleased to inform you that the “Donate” page has now been created into our parish’s website, making it easier for someone wanting to support the parish. You can also gift aided your donation made to St Elizabeth’s parish via credit or debit card. Just log into: www.stelizabethcoventry.org.uk and move to “donate” section. OR via diocesan website online Donation www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk

Or if you prefer another option – you can download and using the standing order form on this diocesan website. https:// www.birminghamdiocese.org.ukpages/FAQS/ category/finance-resources and send the forms to the parish or bank.

A People who Hope in Christ – FINAL

Pastoral Letter for May Pastoral Letter

Pause whenever you need more time . . .         

At the end of the day or after the evening meal or at whatever time is best for you: gather together!

If helpful, light a candle as a way of asking for God’s light as you look over the day . .

Say a prayer that you all know, such as the Our Father . . . . . .

Go through your day: what happened this morning? . . .

What happened at lunch time . . . and in the afternoon? . . .

How was the evening meal together? . . .

What else do you remember about today? …

What was good about today? . . . Did you get out at all? . . .

What was difficult about the day? . . .

What are you finding hard about having to stay inside at the moment?

What helps you to fill the time? ……

Ask God for what you need for tomorrow . . .

Pray for anyone else you who might be feeling lonely or sick at this time . . .

Thank God for this day . . .   

 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

https://pray-as-you-go.org/player/prayer%20tools/anexamenforthefamily

Holy Week Instructions: The Holy Father, Pope Francis, through the office of the Divine Worship, has instructed us to celebrate the Holy Week and Easter while the Churches are still closed. Because these Sacred Days cannot be postponed, the faithful have to follow the services Live via any media system. Just note that: On Palm Sunday – NO Blessing of Palms Branches. On Holy Thursday – NO Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. On Good Friday – NO KISSING of the Cross is only done by celebrant priest. On Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil NO Water will be Blessed for anyone to fetch. These are all done to help us STAY AT HOME, and to save Life.

Important Spiritual Resources:
Faith at Home: Children’s liturgy resources: Offering all families the opportunity to access free prayer resources for the home and have a video for children’s liturgy each week. https://tentenresources.us6.listmanage.com/track/click?
A mum in Westminster Diocese creates a children’s liturgy video. On Facebook there is a link to page so families can create their own. https://www.facebook.com/colourandshapeonline. Or YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJNyn5xOrOB5634uplhcQg

Exploring the faith together as a family.
https://www.youcat.org/ – resource for all ages explaining the teachings of the Catholic Church. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?

Divine Renovation have produced a Parish Response Kit to the current situation that we are all in. It can be downloaded for free here:https://divinerenovation.org/

Palm Sunday: Live Mass via www.stelizabethcoventry.org.uk at 10:30am. There will be no blessing of Palms. So no palms to be collected from the Church. Please stay at home, and Stay Safe.