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PETERBOROUGH FOODBANK NEEDS YOUR HELP

With the cost of living price rises in recent months, there are many more calls on the Foodbank to help those in need. Many are Service Industry workers, whose wages are low. They struggle to feed their families. Many are pensioners, on fixed income. They are afraid to overspend on food.

CAN YOU HELP? When you shop could you add a couple of items to your trolly and either put them in the container at the Supermarket or bring them to the church and we will deliver to the Foodbank Warehouse for you. There is a list below of the items most needed at this time.

“Feed the hungry” is one of the suggestions of Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s Gospel.

We are currently low of stock of: Tinned meat, Tinned fish, Instant Mash, Tinned Fruit, Toilet Rolls, Jam, Pasta Sauces

We have plenty of Pasta ,Baked Beans and Female Sanitary Products at the moment. Thank you


Government Household Support fund:

In March, the Government announced an extension of the Household Support Fund. It first started in November 2021. The latest award for Peterborough is £1.82 million, to support those in need with food and utility bills. This funding comes with guidance telling us to focus on: Families with children, Pensioners, Other vulnerable households. We want to do the best we can to help as many people with this funding who are struggling in our city. For more information. https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/benefits/household-support-fund

Listening and Prayer Ministry – Volunteers needed in Peterborough

Do you feel called to be a more active part of the loving face of the Church? If so, you might be interested in joining the Diocese’s Listening and Prayer Ministry; a rewarding, voluntary (expenses paid) ministry within the Diocese of East Anglia. If you are a good listener, have compassion for others in their need and believe in the power of prayer to change lives, you could join our team who are already assisting parishioners in need by offering listening and prayer support.

Helpers are trained to deal with situations such as bereavement, health issues, family and relationship problems, faith issues, depression, abuse, anxieties, workplace difficulties and life problems, amongst others. Full training and supervision will be given to enable you to identify and develop the particular gifts God has given you and to facilitate your use of them in this increasingly needed ministry.

If you feel that you may have the necessary empathy, basic skills to listen, and are in agreement with Church teaching, then please email the Marriage and Family Life Coordinator by end December 2022 to express your interest. You will be sent a blank CV to fill in, and a case study and questions to answer. Interviews will take place online and training will begin online in February 2023. Helpers are trained to provide the ministry both live and online. Ongoing supervision will be provided throughout active ministry and opportunities provided for live team meetings, Masses and Days of Reflection.

Members of prayer groups, counsellors and those in training, those interested in counselling or who use similar skills in their work (paid or voluntary) would probably be well suited to this ministry although it is definitely not limited to these individuals.

To apply please contact: Antonia Braithwaite mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk>>Helpers are trained to deal with situations such as bereavement, health issues, family and relationship problems, faith issues, depression, abuse, anxieties, workplace difficulties and life problems, amongst others. Full training and supervision will be given to enable you to identify and develop the particular gifts God has given you and to facilitate your use of them in this increasingly needed ministry.

If you feel that you may have the necessary empathy, basic skills to listen, and are in agreement with Church teaching, then please email the Marriage and Family Life Coordinator by end December 2022 to express your interest. You will be sent a blank CV to fill in, and a case study and questions to answer. Interviews will take place online and training will begin online in February 2023. Helpers are trained to provide the ministry both live and online. Ongoing supervision will be provided throughout active ministry and opportunities provided for live team meetings, Masses and Days of Reflection.

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To apply please contact: Antonia Braithwaite mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk

CAFOD - The paradox of abundance

Over 800 million people go hungry each day. Yet the world produces over 4 billion tonnes of food and we only need 3.7 billion tonnes to feed everyone. From all this food produced, a third is wasted. St John Paul II called this ‘the paradox of abundance.’ Clearly the currently global food system is not working. But as Pope Francis said, "Each of us has a role to play in transforming food systems for the benefit of people and the planet." Let’s respond to his call! CAFOD’s new campaign is called Fix the Food System. See www.cafod.org.uk/food for more information, including an invitation for parish groups to learn about the impact of our food with our Fix the Food System: a 7-station journey resource. Please see link 8 things you didn’t know about the food system | CAFOD

The Universe Catholic Weekly

is thrilled to announce that we have launched our new online newspaper with the full support of our first subscriber none other than His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Order your Digital 4 weeks FREE trial supply by calling Michelle on 0743 661 7650 or email: michelle.jones@universecatholicweekly.co.uk

RECYLE IT!

Whether it’s plastic, paper, or aluminium, the products and materials that can be used after they fulfill their original purpose are far from worthless. In fact, most materials have great recycling value. It is estimated that up to 75% of all the waste can be recycled or repurposed, a figure that how impactful the process can be if done right. Almost everything we see around us can be recycled, although different materials require different techniques when they are recycled. Most of the commonly recyclable materials include batteries, biodegradable waste, clothing, electronics, garments, glass, metals, paper, plastics, and a lot more. To find out where to recycle products that you can't put in your green bin use the recycle now website

https://www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling


EVER CONSIDERED BECOMING A SCHOOL GOVERNOR?

We are looking to recruit new Governors to support our vibrant and welcoming Catholic schools. We welcome interest especially from practising Catholics, as each Governing Body needs to have a majority of people who are Catholic. Governors help ensure the school is run effectively through having committee meetings covering a number of areas (e.g. Resources, Pastoral and Admissions, Teaching and Learning etc). Governors also oversee the school budget and help out with senior appointments at the school, as well as occasional challenging matters such as exclusions and staff discipline, though these are reassuringly infrequent. They are kept fully informed about all aspects of school life, which is very rich and varied. The Governing Body works well with the school leadership team, and are a welcoming group of people drawn from different walks of life who kindly give up their time to support the school and improve children’s life chances. If you feel this may be of interest to you, please feel free to contact the Headteacher at your local school who can give you more details about the role, and put you in contact with their current Chair of Governors. We hope this role may be attractive to you, and thank you for your support for the schools in St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

The Trust has schools in Norwich, Costessey, Great Yarmouth, Bungay, Beccles, Lowestoft, King’s Lynn and Peterborough; please see the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust website for details and locations. St John the Baptist Catholic MAT - Home (stjohnthebaptist-cmat.org.uk)

Chaplaincy support while in hospital:

A reminder to anyone who is in Peterborough City Hospital, or has loved ones or friends there, to contact the chaplaincy team for support and to receive the sacraments during your/their stay. The chaplains are in the office 7 days a week, between 8am and 4pm, with a 24-hour emergency call-out duty, and they can be reached by telephone, or email to visit. They are not automatically advised that you are Catholic, or that you wish to receive faith support - you must make this known to the chaplaincy team either directly, or by asking your ward staff. Chaplaincy telephone: 01733 673115 (non-urgent calls; a message can be left out of hours); 07934 796221 (emergency priest out of hours); or email nwangliaft.chaplaincy@nhs.net.

Thank you

is a daily prayer session, designed to go with you wherever you go, to help you pray whenever you find time, but particularly whilst travelling to and from work, study, etc. A new prayer session is produced every day of the working week and one session for the weekend. It is not a 'Thought for the Day', a sermon or a bible-study, but rather a framework for your own prayer. Lasting between ten and thirteen minutes, it combines music, scripture and some questions for reflection.

Our aim is to help you to become more aware of God's presence in your life, listen to and reflect on God's word, grow in your relationship with God. We also have a number of prayer tools, retreats and resources to help supplement your prayer life.

Pray as you go (pray-as-you-go.org)





Enterprising Catholics:

We offer a voluntary advice/mentoring scheme for all Catholics considering or creating an enterprise (whether a business, professional firm, social enterprise, or a charity). Our mission is to encourage and support Catholics to do good (for themselves/stakeholders/the Church/society) by turning their passions into successful (not-)for-profit enterprises. For more information: https://enterprisingcatholics.org/

The East Anglian Diocesan Youth Service
exists to help young people in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to connect with Jesus Christ and his Catholic Church.

We carry out this mission through the running of various events across East Anglia, by providing support to parishes and schools and also through the Ignite Team, which visits schools and churches to run retreats, activities and workshops.

Please click the link to find out more about what we do for young people in our Diocese and for information about upcoming events.

Youth Ministry | Catholic Diocese Of East Anglia (rcdea.org.uk)

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Visiting Support Service for Older People in Peterborough.

Age UK have identified the significant need for additional support to be made available to older people in Peterborough, we are therefore able to provide free extra assistance for those over 65 in Peterborough when they need it most; particularly when they are experiencing a difficult period, such as bereavement, ill health, financial worries or housing concerns. We listen to your thoughts and wishes and together we will plan a desired outcome that helps you to access the services and support networks you need. Our Visiting Support Service for Older People (VSSOP) enables older people to stay independent and maintain health and wellbeing, by providing a service that meets individual need.

We can assist with forms, benefits, blue badges, organise bills, and assist with housing choices. If someone has a caring role we can support with this. The service can adapt to individual changing needs such as aids and equipment and falls prevention support. We also can also offer information about social opportunities and how you might access them. The team will decide if support can be given over the phone or if a home visit is needed, staff will have full PPE and socially distance. For more information or support please contact:

01354-776110 or email vssop@ageukcap.org.uk

Thinking about Consecrated life as a Sister or Brother? For more information: Consecrated Life.pdf

Thinking about the Priesthood? For more information: Priesthood.pdf

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All Souls Building Fund

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Peterborough St Peter and All Souls - Standing Together Achieving Miracles

Donate to our JustGiving page

New Fundraising Events Web Page – Fundraising newsletter with information for future and past events please click on the link.

Fundraising events (stpetersallsouls.com)

Help us to raise £1.3m to repair St Peter and All Souls Roman Catholic Church and help prevent it from closure. Our church has been at the heart of Peterborough's diverse community for over 125 years, and we need your help

Charity Registration No. 278742

If you would like to help raise money towards the building work at All Souls, you can pay directly into the fundraising account at HSBC Sort code: 40-36-15 Account number: 72401436. Account Name: St Peters & All Souls RC Church.

If your Alive in Faith has come to an end, please consider donating to our Building Fund.

If you do not bank online you can print off the standing order, complete the details, hand in to the parish office and we can set this up for you.

Standing Order Mandate building fund.pdf

 


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