Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse

Friday, 3rd April

For prayers and other resources please visit the Catholic Bishops' Conference website:-

https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/events/day-of-prayer-abuse-survivors-2020/

A PRAYER FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CORONA VIRUS

Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

God our Father, Creator of the world, almighty and merciful, out of love for us You sent your Son into the world as the doctor of our souls and our bodies, look upon your children who, in this difficult time of confusion and dismay in many regions of Europe and the world, turn to you seeking strength, salvation and relief: deliver us from illness and fear, heal our sick, comfort their families, give wisdom to our rulers, energy and reward to our doctors, nurses and volunteers, eternal life to the dead. Do not abandon us in the moment of trial, but deliver us from all evil. We ask this of You, who with the Son and the Holy Spirit, live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Mary, Mother of Health and Hope, pray for us!

AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION   (St. Alphonsus Ligouri)

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment 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.

SUPPORT THE NHS BY VOLUNTEERING FOR A VARIETY OF ROLES

The NHS is looking to recruit: 

Community Response volunteers

This role involves collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for someone who is self-isolating, and delivering these supplies to their home.

Patient Transport volunteers

This role supports the NHS by providing transport to patients who are medically fit for discharge, and ensuring they are settled safely back into their home.

NHS Transport volunteers

This role involves transporting equipment, supplies and/or medication between NHS services and sites. 

Check in and Chat volunteers

This role provides short-term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a result of self-isolation.

You can sign up as a volunteer through the website:

https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHSvolunteerresponders

Volunteers must be 18 or over, and fit and well with no Corona Virus symptoms. Those in higher-risk groups (including those over 70, those who are pregnant or with underlying medical conditions) will be able to offer support by telephone. Patient transport driver volunteers will also require an enhanced DBS check.