Life of the Cluster

Here are some pictures that give a good flavour of the October name badge weekend at St John Vianney's, where we also celebrated Fair Trade Fortnight. Thank you to everyone who came along and enjoyed some time together!

On Saturday 27th September, some pilgrims from the Seecat family gathered for the Season of Creation pilgrimage. The theme of the Season is Peace with Creation. We began at the Balmwell, a healing well dedicated to St Catherine, thought to date from 11th century and from there, we walked alongside the various burns in the area, through the Edmonstone estate and down to Bridgend Farmhouse which has a Peace Garden. The weather was kind and we shared stories, laughs, food and songs along the way. At the garden we finished by reflecting on how God had spoken to us through His creation and we were led in prayer by Pat Thomas from the Eco-Circle. We thanked God for the diversity and beauty of His creation, asking that harmony and peace be restored to her and grateful for the bonds strengthened between us.

At our name badge weekends, everyone is encouraged to introduce themselves to each other by name. People share their stories, getting to know each other with lots of chat and laughter. Here are some pictures from St Gregory's at our September name badge weekend. Our young Caritas volunteers were very enthusiastic to help. Thank you!