May 2020

7 Buckden Roundabout May 2020 St Hugh ’ s and Methodist Church Catholic Church of St Hugh of Lincoln, High Street, Buckden Telephone: 01480 810344 Website: http://stjosephsthugh.org/ In the pastoral care of the Claretian Missionaries: Fr. Antony Arockiam CMF Fr. Jim Kennedy CMF Fr. Paul Peter Alphonse CMF Sunday Masses - Saturday evening at 6.30 pm and Sundays at 9.45 am. Weekday Masses - Monday to Saturday at 9.15 am in the Lady Chapel. Morning and Evening Prayer Monday to Saturday at 9 am and 5.45 pm in the Lady Chapel. The Sacrament of Reconciliation every Saturday from 9.45 am to 10.15 am. The Rosary is prayed each Monday morning after the 9.30 am Mass. Catechism Classes for school age children each Sunday from 9. 00 am in term time. Formal classes for primary age children . Silent Adora tion. There is half an hour of silent ado ration be- fore the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday from 9.45 am and ending with Benediction at 10.15 am. Would any newcomers to the village who are Catholics please let Fr. Antony know their contact details . Buckden Neighbourhood Watch Coronavirus related scams Self - isolating older and vulnerable residents are at risk of be- ing exploited by strangers and cold callers pretending to be helpful in order to scam them. Fraudsters are playing on the fear created by COVID - 19 and the need for the elderly and vulnerable to reduce social con- tact. We have already seen coronavirus related scams of older peo- ple by asking them for cash upfront in exchange for running errands. Another scam is to impersonate council officers or health officials offering mandatory coronavirus testing in or- der to gain access to homes. More elaborate scams include gaining access to savings or stealing a person ’ s identity. Not only those who are self - isolating are at risk of falling victim to these fraudsters. During this coronavirus outbreak there is support for keeping the elderly and those with underlying health conditions safe, including schemes within the village to collect food and medi- cation for those in isolation. Buckden Parish Council, St Mary ’ s and Friends In Deed are working together to co - ordinate a team of volunteers to sup- port those affected by coronavirus in Buckden. They can help with shopping for essentials, collecting prescriptions and phoning for a chat. Contact details are: 07739 249036 or 07525 267851 Parish Council 07810 006598 Friends In Deed coordinator 01480 819377 Rev Jes Stay safe Buckden Methodist Church Minister: Rev. Pam Siddall (01480 819228) Stewards: Angie Barnes (810102) Bob Baxter (810092) Carol Swepstone (810053) Very regretfully the chapel has to remain closed for the duration of the Coronavirus lock - down period at the least. However, we are keeping everyone in our prayers. A link to the Methodist worship resources and streamed services can be found on the chapel door or by contacting the minister who will be happy to help in any way she can. Until we meet again, keep safe and God Bless. - Rev Pam RICHARD WEST Village Coordinator 01480 811467 working with CLIVE WILLIAMS 01480 811828 To contact the police: 999 in an emergency; 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers; 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud. EMAIL burglarycrackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk or visit www.crimestoppers.uk.org or you can telephone 101 Services in the Church are suspended for the time being and the church is locked. If you are self - isolating and are unable to obtain necessary supplies, please contact the Parish Office on 01480 472587. Or email the parish at parishpriest.stjosephsthugh@gmail.com or stjosephsthugh@gmail.com