ACE OF CLUBS AT 25

Ace of Clubs in an outreach project in our Clapham parish that feeds and take care of the homeless. 25 Years ago Fr Jim McManus C.Ss.R (the then provincial) came up with the idea and Fr Brian Russell  C.SsR brought the idea to life. Today Brother Mike  C.Ss.R who will soon be taking his perpetual vows is managing the project 

This video tells you the story so far

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JULY'S POEM...... 

Not Quite Groundhog Day

Another day scarcely discernable

From yesterday - and probably from tomorrow-

Arrives prosaically.

Neighbours’ curtains, still drawn,

Reflect Life-style changes.

Yet in the sunlit garden,

Another life still flourishes.

A flock of twittering sparrows

Cavort joyously among the patio pots.

What is it that attracts

These chirpy, carefree creations?

Perilously balanced

On slender, wind-blown ferns,

Acrobatic feats and manoeuvres

Attract the attention

Of not only their flirting female companions,

But also one who watches, entranced.

A quick sortie for the phone.

Snaps or a video?

Try not to capture

The elderly reflection in the window!

Focus. Ready for action!

As if by touch of magician's wand,

An eruption of sparrows

Vacate their playground.

Perhaps, another David Bailey attempt later?

Not, alas, with photographic genius,

Just handfuls of mixed bird seed,

Presages a not-so-mundane afternoon!

Eileen Murray © 9 July 2020

NEW DEMENTIA FRIENDLY INTERNET RADIO STATION:

A new internet radio station has been launched for people living with dementia and their carers. There’s five different eras of music to select from with no adverts whatsoever! You can access the website at: www.m4dradio.com 

BE ALIVE

No magazine again, unfortunately, but Eileen Murray is once again on form and has sent us the following contribution:

We may not be able to produce our regular BE Alive magazine because of Lockdown, but our resident poet is still taking inspiration from the world around her and has sent in a poem, which we publish below:

            There is a Time…………..

We live in an unpredictable world.

Despite the fonts of knowledge,

Accumulated across the centuries,

We are not Gods.

Read more: There is a time - a poem by our resident poet

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

Our covetous world,

Stripped of all pretentions,

Trembles before invisibly marauding enemy.

For the first time since God knows when,

It is not the power-hungry territorial countries

Spreading unrest and even fear.

This secretive, all embracing entity

Has changed our civilised countries

Into ghostly communities.

Our homes for many, have become

A place of isolation

Missing the joy and solace

Of those who make life worth living.

No longer the sounds of children’s voices

Echo through the air.

Read more: Hope Springs Eternal - a poem by our resident poet

Each week the Sunday Message, which is on the back of the bulletin, which includes a homily, will be posted on our parish website.

For this weeks Sunday message click here

CORONAVIRUS CANCELLATIONS

The SVP Healing Mass which was scheduled to take place on Saturday 21 March has now been cancelled until later this year.

The Coffee Morning and Wednesday Lunch have also been suspended until further notice.

Pray against trafficking