Caritas Plymouth Newsletter

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Caritas Plymouth would like to offer an opportunity for people across the Diocese of Plymouth to come together online to discuss how we are welcoming Ukrainian families into our homes and parishes, to offer mutual support and guidance and to identify any areas where Caritas might be able to offer support.  It is an opportunity to consider possible future needs and be open to the wider asylum seeker and refugee needs.
 
We are offering this online event on Thursday 26 May from 6-7pm.
 
If you would like to join this informal session, please register here https://forms.office.com/r/wRGwA07RdM and we will send through Zoom details.

Lent 2022 - A Lenten Challenge

Welcome the Stranger -

 An Online Event on Tuesday 8 February from 5-6pm to reflect on the challenges facing migrants and refugees.

All are invited to join Caritas Plymouth for an hour of prayer, reflection and discussion. This free online event from 5-6pm on Tuesday 8th February 2022 will discuss the issues facing refugees, migrants and those affected by modern slavery. We look forward to welcoming guest speakers from the Jesuit Refugee Service and Brigid McEleney-Smith from Companions, Sidmouth who will highlight the amazing opportunities that can be achieved through community sponsorship. The event will take place via Zoom and you can register to attend by following this link https://forms.office.com/r/K3uz5LLY2X or emailing caritas@prcdtr.org.uk

The God Who Speaks Through Creation​

​Online Event
Saturday 17th July at 10am via Zoom

Caritas Plymouth would like to invite you to join Bishop Mark O’Toole for an online discussion and reflection on climate change, our Diocesan Environment Policy and the call to be Stewards of Creation.
Our Guest Speaker is Sister Margaret Atkins OSA, a Canoness of St Augustine in the community at Boarbank Hall, Cumbria. She is a lecturer and author in theology with special interest in the ethics of the environment.

Please follow the link below to register for this event

​For more information contact caritas@prcdtr.org.uk
'Rather than a problem to be solved, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise.'
Laudato Si’ #12
 

Caritas Plymouth Resources for Lent 2021

The Lenten season provides an opportunity each year to deepen our understanding of our faith by reflecting on the Gospels. During Lent we are called both to turn away from those things that encumber our faith journey with God and to turn towards God. Lent is a wonderful opportunity to open ourselves to changes that God wants to make in us so that we can truly flourish. This note provides some resources for parishes and individuals to reflect on Catholic Social Teaching during Lent.

​Are you concerned about injustice in our world?

·        Do you feel the need to take action and make your voice heard?
         Would you like support and encouragement?
         Are you already taking action and want to inspire others?
 If the answer is yes, then please get in touch with Caritas Plymouth. We are looking to grow the Justice and Peace activities in the Diocese of Plymouth to  offer:
 ·        Connections between existing Justice and Peace groups to share ideas
          Opportunities for action,
          Access to related agencies,
​          Friendship, solidarity and mutual support.
 If you are interested in finding out more please contact Deborah, the Caritas Manager,  on 01364 645421 or  email caritas@prcdtr.org.uk

Caritas Plymouth Emergency Food Scheme 2021

Caritas Plymouth has been awarded further funding from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation Trust to support provision of food to those in need across the Diocese of Plymouth due to Covid-19.
 
This scheme can provide funding to organisations offering immediate support to individuals and families across the Diocese of Plymouth, struggling as a direct result of the Coronavirus.  The funding is for the purchase of food parcels, food vouchers, provision of food larders or other similar schemes. This support is for those who are unable to access help elsewhere (e.g. local foodbanks). Funding is limited and the scheme will close when all funds have been allocated.
 
In keeping with the social mission of the Church, funds will be given to projects which protect the poor and vulnerable according to need without any form of discrimination. Funds will only be awarded for activities which in no way act contrary to or undermine the teaching and practice of the Catholic Church in matters of faith and morals. All groups/organisations need to have appropriate safeguarding and data protection procedures. 

The funding can support:
  • School or community food pantry schemes (either existing or new)
  • Provision of food parcels to people in need
  • Parish or school food banks
  • School holiday food schemes
  • Provision of food/vouchers to give to individuals and families who need additional support
  • Provision of food/vouchers to vulnerable groups e.g. those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, refugees, asylum seekers and those without recourse to public funds. 

If you know of anyone who would benefit please contact the Cathedral  office for further details.