At St Clare of Assisi we live by our motto to 'Be the Light'. As we begin the season of Spring, approach the end of remote learning in Term 3 and the holidays begin, it is still vital to care for our own well-being and that of others in our local and wider communities. 

Here are five simple ways to stay connected and to 'Be the Light'.

1. Drop a handwritten note into your neighbours’ letterbox, offering to assist with any errands they need help with. It may be as simple as picking up bread and milk, dropping off scripts at the pharmacy, or weeding their garden. 

2. Share your favourite lockdown recipes or have a virtual dinner party, inviting other families to cook the same meal and eat together via Zoom. 
3. Hold your own ‘Are you OK during lockdown’ day. Set aside a day where all families in your social circle are encouraged to call someone and ask, ‘Are you okay?’ 
4. Go for a family walk or bike ride to light up your local area. Give thanks for God’s creation and reap the health benefits of being active outdoors. 
5. Be a light in your parish and make a card or write a letter to a parishioner who lives alone and may be missing their parish family. Your parish priest may also be able to guide you to parishioners who may need this light during lockdown. 

Corpus Christi Parish Update:

We are still planning for students to celebrate the sacraments of First Eucharist and Reconciliation. We will advise families of updated plans when finalised. 

The ACT remains in lockdown and while some restrictions have been eased, the only changes to services held inside the church are: Funerals may have 20 attendees and Weddings may have 10 attendees. There are no changes to other church services and churches and parish offices remain closed at this time. If you need to get in touch with the Parish Office, Fr James or Fr Josh please email tuggeranongsouth@cg.org.au

Watch Mass livestreamed from Holy Family Church Gowrie, Sundays at 9am  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAdf8aNPK5Vczl0GPLHixw