Maureen Ferguson sent this latest news:
Our Harvest Festival this year coincided with the 50th Anniversary of the Parish. In preparation for the celebrations, the Confirmation class from St Mark’s School planted a ‘winter garden’ around Our Lady’s statue at the church entrance.
The celebration of the Harvest Festival included sharing of talents, as well as sharing of food. During the weekend, services available locally had personnel on hand – not forgetting a ‘stall’ for climate justice at which we distributed booklets with hints for caring for the planet. After a meal of ‘international food’ on Sunday, the produce, which had been donated by local businesses, was shared. The blessing of pets was very popular. Because of the weather it had to be held in a grow tunnel of the Little Farm in Fettercairn.
Advent: A Care for the Earth leaflet was distributed in each of the four churches on the first Sunday of Advent. Considering the struggle people locally have to make ends meet we decided to encourage a ‘meat-free day’ each week, which would also be beneficial to the planet. And, following on from that, members of the group are exploring possibilities for a cookery class, for simple, cheap and tasty meals.
Our group viewed the film ‘The Letter’ from Laudato Si’ Movement and decided to show it to the Confirmation classes in St Anne’s School, Feettercairn. This is scheduled for 5th December, and the young people will be asked to follow up by writing a letter to the adults in the parish stating what they need for a healthy planet for their future. These letters will be displayed in the Church of the Incarnation under the heading; ‘What the Children want for Christmas.