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The SVP’s shop, Gifted, will be open this weekend, after all weekend Masses. It has been a year since we opened for the first time, and we would like to thank you for your support of the shop. The funds we raise helps us continue the work that we do.

Like last year, we will have everything to help you celebrate St Patrick’s Day – cards, statues, rosary beads, key rings and much more. In addition we have a few things for Mothers day too. Please stop by and have a browse. Do let us know if you are looking for something specific and we will try and get it for you.

The SVP Bereavement Care group has been in operation for about four years now. How time flies! They meet in the church hall on the first Wednesday of every month, so why not pop into the hall after mass on Wednesday morning for a cup of tea and a chat with Bridget and her team? Alternatively, you can leave a voice message on 07562 412 986 and a member will get back to you within a day.

Our food bank continued to serve many families over the holidays, thanks to your generous donations and the support of organisations such as Hillingdon Foodbank and FareShare.

On Dec. 18, we had one of our busiest sessions, with more than 60 families served. As well as food, we gave out around 50 hampers with extra goodies donated by Hillingdon Foodbank and the Fassnidge Memorial Trust. We also distributed 120 Christmas stockings to the children. At the last minute, we received a generous donation of store gift cards, allowing us to further ease the pressure on these families.

The B-Attitudes would like to thank you for all of the stamps that have been dropped in the box in the church porch. It is wonderful to see so much support for the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Christmas is a great time for getting stamps, but we will keep the collection going and see where it takes us.

The SVP also held their first meeting of the year on Monday, where we welcomed a new member. If you would like to join our group, or if you come across anyone who needs help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Happy New Year!

As I look back to what St Gregory’s SVP and B-Attitudes achieved last year while dealing with Covid restrictions, it makes me excited to see what we can do this year.

Our food bank has continued throughout the restrictions and we’re now adding a new service: The Disablement Association of Hillingdon (DASH) has launched a new project, funded by the Greater London Authority, to tackle poverty and hardship for people living in our borough. A representative will join us at the food bank on the first Saturday of the month, offering advice and support with issues such as benefits, debt management, immigration and housing difficulties.