Fourth Sunday of Lent – 22nd March 2020

By CpC8-2548492 In Newsletter Blog On March 20, 2020

INTENTIONS: Your intentions for your loved ones are still accepted and the Mass with no congregation will be offered for their intentions, please join in with the streamed Masses.  Intentions can be emailed to office@cpcb.org.uk.

RECONCILIATION: Father David is making arrangements for the safe ministry of receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  The Day of Reconciliation will go ahead on the 4^th April according to the new norms.  i.e. no large gatherings.  Social distancing etc.  A screen will separate penitents from confessor for the safety of both.  Please watch this space for further info.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION: St. Thomas Aquinas once defined Spiritual Communion as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament [in Communion at Mass] and in lovingly embracing Him as if we had actually received Him.”  In these times when we cannot be together for Mass you can be there ‘in Spirit’ and in your ardent desire to receive Jesus.  It may be helpful to watch one of the streamed masses, or to become recollected in your place of work, or at home if you are busy for a few moments and think of that deep-down desire for the Lord which you hold within you.

It may be helpful to say a prayer such as this one:

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

WEEKLY OFFERINGS: are still welcomed! The best way is to contribute by asking your bank to set up a standing order.   If you cannot or do wish to offer via Standing order please feel free to  drop an envelope into the letterboxes outside parish office and the sacristy door of St Thomas More.  Bank Details for Standing order to HSBC Acc No: 71078607 Sort code: 400520

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES I have new boxed sets of envelopes for parishioners in the Gift Aid scheme for the new tax year.  Please either email me or ring me and I will check your address and deliver your envelopes.  Contact Trish on 01483 271314 or 07835 452898 or trish@charters.eu.com

CORONAVIRUS – HELP IF YOU NEED TO SELF-ISOLATE

The spread of Coronavirus (Covid -19) will present difficulties for many in Parish.  We are working with people and organisations to provide help and information to support our community.

If you need help – If you are self-isolating  and need assistance, please phone the Parish Office on 01483 272075 and we will do our best to connect you to someone who can help. We can’t provide medical advice.

Volunteers – If you are able to spare time to help those self-isolating then please send an email with your details to office@cpcb.org.uk  In doing so you consent to us holding your details and passing them to a parishioner in need of help.

Updates – We will be posting updates on the Cranleigh & Bramley Parish website www.cpcb.org

Remember Coronavirus is highly contagious.  Please take every precaution to ensure you are only spreading kindness! Avoid physical contact (2m distance).  Wash your hands regularly and leave any items on the doorstep.

Stations of the Cross is now online March 18, 2020 If you are stuck at home and can’t get to church why not pray the Stations of the Cross at home right on your computer in full colour! To start click on the new menu item – Stations if the Cross.

www.cpcb.org.uk                       God bless you. Fr David

CANCELLED: The Lent Course

POSTPONED:  Bereavement Mass held on 28^th March at 11am in Cranleigh. 

POSTPONED: Guildford Deanery Initial Safeguarding Awareness Training at Jesus the Redeemer of Mankind, Cranleigh, GU6 7AQ, on Tuesday, 21st April 2020 from 7-9 p.m.

POSTPONED: Day of Reconciliation on Saturday the 4^th April in Cranleigh

POSTPONED: All social gatherings including Sacramental courses unless otherwise notified.

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