It is good to pause: …………. The new announcement from our Prime Minister leaves us with a lot to think about …….. and to hope and pray for.
The nature of the virus does call for a lot of isolation, but life, is very much designed for the opposite, to be lived together and shared. This is passing us by. Yes, there is a need for a grieving process, particularly for the many elderly and vulnerable who have been so badly affected, because their care cut them off from family members which is particularly appreciated. It is essential to keep in close contact with our friends, old and new.
Fruits of pausing: After our pause, we look forward to bearing more fruit., fruit that will last.
Stewardship: We are coming to realise the value that this brings to the church, and so we are most grateful to those who have stepped forward. Because of their work, we appreciate the value of welcomers, which we have experienced in the past and hope for the future. This is very much a valuable service.
Cleaning: Not the most appealing task, but certainly one of the most beneficial, caring for people is at the heart of the service that we bring, so we are very much in the need of help – yes – Help. We look forward to developing all our ministries, strengthening our sense of community, working better together so we may enrich our shared experiences.
Fr Kieran is looking after our Masses this weekend and we are glad and grateful to have him.
I am looking forward to an outing co-ordinated by the Children’s Liturgy at St George’s, I have very much benefited by and enjoyed outings with them in the past.