We invite you all to accompany us on our Journey Through Lent, by getting involved in Acts of Kindness. This is our parish-wide initiative to reflect the heart of Jesus through simple, everyday acts of kindness. As we follow the path from Ash Wednesday to Calvary, we will have a different theme each week and will share ideas on how to practice kindness, generosity and service, along with a related quote from scripture and a simple prayer.

Walk the Lenten path with courage and tenderness
Pope Leo XIV

Week 3: LOVING OUR NEIGHBOURS

Eat simply and give generously to CAFOD so another family can put food on their table.
Read: Galatians 5:14

Help a neighbour putting out or bringing in their rubbish bin after collection day.
Read: Philippians 2:4

Offer to help for an hour with gardening for our church – please see Fr John.
Read: Isaiah 58:10

Compliment a friend (on something more than their appearance).
Read: Ephesians 4:29

Write an encouraging message to a friend who is struggling at school/work.
Read: Matthew 5:16

Send someone a letter or card in the post.
Read: Colossians 3:12

Create kindness rocks and bring them to church to put on our Lenten path.
Read: Romans 12:10

Simple Prayer
Jesus, help us love our neighbours the way you love us. Amen.

Kindness is my only guiding star.
St Thérèse of Lisieux

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Week 2: BEING A LIGHT IN THE WORLD

Choose to smile or offer a kind word when a situation is frustrating, rather than complaining.
Read: Philippians 2:14

Pick up litter around your local area or in a park.
Read: Genesis 2:15

Use your words to build someone up or say something kind to someone who looks sad today.
Read: Proverbs 12:25

Let someone else go first in line in the coffee shop or on the swings.
Read: Mark 9:35

Help clean up after a meal, even if it’s not your mess.
Read: Galatians 6:2

Offer to pray for a friend who is having a tough time.
Read: James 5:16

Bake cakes or biscuits and take them to the London Run on Monday to be sent up to the homeless.
Read: Luke 10:27

Simple Prayer
Jesus, help us be a light for others through kindness and love. Amen.

Week 1: SERVING THOSE IN NEED

Pack a bag of sandwiches or take a bunch of bananas to the First Committee Room by 12 noon for the London Run.
Read: Proverbs 22:9

Donate some money to the Xaverian Fathers (click here to donate online) for their missionary work around the world.
Read: Matthew 25:40

Check in with someone who is lonely (and/or send them a card).
Read: James 1:27

Write a surprise thank-you note to a teacher or coach.
Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Take some books you no longer use to a charity shop in Chalfont St Peter/Gerrards Cross.
Read: Proverbs 16:24

Organise a cake sale at work/school to raise funds for CAFOD.
Read: Luke 3:11

Deliver towels and/or blankets to a local animal shelter.
Read: Psalm 36:6

Simple Prayer
God, help us see the needs of others and serve them with love. Amen.