Following on from the Bishop's request to respond to the needs of our environment and our brothers and sisters we are proposing to initiate the following projects with your help.
Fair Trade - we will sell Fair Trade products after Sunday Masses once a month beginning on Sunday March 17th. Please support our brothers and sisters who work hard to provide goods for us.
Environment - We are looking for donations of any environmentally friendly plants for the church gardens (both drought resistant and pollinators)
Volunteers needed - We are planning to work with 2 organisations (SAVS and Your Family) who need volunteers in a number of different areas allowing individudals to use their skills and expertise.
Street Pastors - Asking for volunteers who will be trained to work on the streets of Southend. They also need a treasurer.
Southend University - We plan to operate a Homework Club in the Parish Centre one day a week between 3.30-5.00pm to support young people who do not have the facilities at home to do their homework. The University will provide some mentors but if one or two parishioners could also support this initiative on a rota basis that would be great.

We hope that by putting our faith into action that we are responding to the example of Jesus and the words of our Pope.

If you are willing to help in any of the above ventures or just want to know a little more about them please ring Cathy on 07762 107920 to find out more.