St EDWARDS & St MARKS HELP LINE
Working in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society

Volunteers
Over the next few days we hope to establish a bank of volunteers whom we can call on to aid any elderly and self- isolated homes that need shopping or medication. Volunteers will need to be on the parish register. If you would like to be a volunteer then please email parishoffice@catholicwindsor.org
The parish along with the St Vincent de Paul Society will then coordinate.
This does not preclude people acting as individuals in the spirit of their faith, showing kindness to friends and neighbours who may have increased need at this time. Why not download the Covid Help leaflet (see link below) that you can then pop through their letterbox.
The RBMW website is also offering advice at www3.rbwm.gov.uk/good neighbour
Self – Isolating
Those who are unable to go out to get medication or food and need help can contact the Helpline at  parishoffice@catholicwindsor.org.uk or in an emergency 07547 514467.

For copy of COVID HELP LEAFLET click here covid-help leaflet

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK FROM CANON DAVID 

We are all trying to get used to a new way of living – establishing new routines as we face this unsettling time for all of us. I have been trying to go out for a walk each day and as I do I am praying the rosary for you and the whole parish. We are a Eucharistic community and so not coming together to celebrate the Mass is so strange and painful. But, this time of isolation is important and a part of our care for the vulnerable in the community. There are many options to stream Mass on the internet – on the parish website you will see a few suggestions.
This Sunday our Gospel from John gives us the account of the raising of Lazarus; those words of Jesus, ‘unbind him let him go free’, will be words spoken to us when we resume our normal life – but perhaps we will have changes and approach life and living in a different way? I am sure Lazarus approached life differently after he was unbound! These days may give us a chance to reflect on our lives and indeed be grateful for the many blessings we have.
Let us stay connected in prayer. I want to suggest that at 5:55 each day (just before the 6pm news) we say together the Angelus (see Current Newsletter) – that wonderful prayer that allows us to ponder on how God took our flesh and lives within us, in good times and difficult. I am going to set my mobile phone to alert me at 5:55 each day. Why don’t you join with me? If you feel comfortable you might want to pray it with others in your household? Then at 8pm join the nation in giving thanks for the NHS staff. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers

Canon David Hopgood,

VIDEO FROM CANON DAVID

During the period of disruption caused by Cononavirus, Canon David will be producing a weekly short video. Here is his video produced on 27 March 2020.

Click here to see video  canondavidvideo-20-03-27

VISION STATEMENT FOR THE PARISH

That we deepen our relationship with Christ and the Church through prayer and Sunday Mass, that we provide opportunities to deepen our faith and unity and so by using our gifts and talents, reach out in welcome and hospitality to others.