Category: Life in the Parish during Covid-19

Become a Prayer Buddy

Join a prayer ministry for our invaluable NHS staff – an idea conceived by Rebekah O’Keeffe and Deacon Alfred. Any member of the NHS who wants to be prayed for at this difficult time will be held in prayer. The power of prayer is essential now more than ever.

The idea: Staff in hospitals will write their first name and job title in a book in the Chaplaincy, and will be then paired with people from throughout the Diocese who will be given only the person’s first name and their Parish.

If you would like to become a prayer partner/buddy, email Rebekah O’Keeffe directly: rebekah.okeeffe@gmail.com.

Offertory Contributions 

Some people have asked how they can continue to give their offering to the Parish. If you are able to, please either make an electronic transfer or set up a standing order to the Parish Bank account. (Forms can be downloaded here)

Our account details are as follows:

A/C Name:  St Raphael’s Catholic Church
A/C number:  36110469
Sort Code:  60-50-01
Bank:  Natwest, Croydon, Whitgift Centre Branch.

Please make the reference (that will appear on our Bank Statement) “your name” followed by “offertory”.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Lockdown Lifeline

THE LOCKDOWN LIFELINE is here to help, if you need it, as the current Covid-19 crisis worsens. We are a group of local volunteers that want to make sure no one is left behind with what’s coming – if you need urgent support, are short of essential supplies or are alone and struggling then we will try our best to help.

Dedicated contact details: Phone/text/WhatsApp – 07535906953
Email – MyLockdownLifeline@gmail.com We’re not professionals, just regular people like you who will do their best to help, and together we’ll get through this.