Lynn Fitzgibbon, Province V Representative, sent a note on what their group at St. Martha’s in Papillion are doing:
A team of people from our church, St. Martha’s in Papillion, NE are making masks for whoever needs them. Whoever includes a nursing home in the area. They are continuing to do this, delivering them to those who need them.
She also included an inspirational method she and others in Province V are using to stay in touch.
From Women’s Ministries in the Diocese of Nebraska:
As with everyone across the nation, our plans for gatherings have changed and we are exploring different ways of keeping in touch. One thing we have done is to sponsor a Zoom meeting for anyone who would like to join to discuss various topics. Our first one was on April 3. We offered two sessions, one afternoon and one evening, taking into account the two time zones in our diocese. Our topic was “Missing Holy Week” where we talked about how it felt to be alone, without our church families, in this most special week of the Christian year. We are planning more sessions in the weeks to come.
In our parishes we are helping where needed – making masks, serving meals to those who need them, operating food pantries and working with food distribution centers. We watch worship services either from our own parishes, or take the opportunity to watch services from other churches within or outside our diocese. We take part in Zoom gatherings to celebrate Morning Prayer, virtual coffee hour, Centering Prayer, and study time together. Our prayers are for those affected by the virus, directly or indirectly, and for our nation.