Cluster News 9/10 May

Views from the Pews
 Eileen Lewis writes:
"Thank you all for everything that went into this week's resources. There is a fabulous sense of community, just building more each week. I'm so impressed with the talent and faith being shown and used to such great effect. I love it all. And sometimes a reflection seems to be directed just at you personally. Thank you Fr Mike and Fr Alex for this week's reflection that's so obviously meant just for me. My jaw has dropped and my understanding of our (my) human condition just expanded wonderfully. Thank you so much.
God bless us all."

Neil and Mabel write:
"Thank you very much for the Mass links, reflections and updates - it is lovely to see and hear familiar voices
We appreciate the communication, thank you!
Have a good week, and take care.
Kind regards,"

Memories of Sr Mary Steedman
This week the Christie family have a poetic tribute to Sr Mary. Gerry (Catherine's brother) remembers the time when he was taught by her. The words are below and Gerry has also recorded them and you can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/wBO-6lOr0qg

Sister Mary
Sister Mary, was more than a friend we are pleased to say,
Sister was part of the Christie family.
Sister shared with us many a Christening, First Communion and lots of family gatherings too,
Sister would also call in to see us out the blue.
‘Would you like to stay for tea?’ mum would say,
‘I’ll get you a sandwich and a bowl of soup, I just made today!’

We all went to St Catherine’s School,
Sister wore her black habit, which made her look a wee bit scary!
As a teacher we called her Sister Cuthbert, before we knew her as Sister Mary.
Don’t be cheeky or misbehave or you’ll get extra sums,
and if you still don’t behave – remember, I know your mum!

Mum and Sister enjoyed each other’s company through thick and thin.
A friendship of many memories, where do we begin.
Sister Mary was a great support to mum and family when dad passed away,
and so this friendship grew in a lovely way.

Sister Mary would often take us for a run in the car,
down to see her Auntie Alice at North Berwick, that wasn’t too far.
While we were there, just for a wee treat,
we would all get a supper, from the chippie, at the bottom of the street.

We have many a photo of Sister, laughing the way she did, with all her charm,
she has even held all mum’s grandchildren, in her arms.

The latter years in the Rosehill Home, Sister Mary stayed for a spell,
Mum would meet Norma, and the three of them, would share many an hour or two,
as they all got on so well,

Then one April day,
Jesus called Sister Mary to say,
‘Your work on earth has now been truly done,
come and join me with my angels, to my heavenly kingdom.’

So, Sister Mary, we pray to you,
to guide and help us daily, as you used to do.
Your presence will never leave us,
your smile will always be there,
With ALL the happy memories, that we treasure and we share.
Gerard Christie