Since last weekend we have been blessed by benefactors who wishing to remain anonymous have covered the cost of our new lectionaries in both parishes. Although anonymous the Lord knows who they are and in praise and thanking them for their generosity we pray that the Lord continue to bless them abundantly.
There will be no films in June. Sadly no one has come forward to help so we are suspending films until July.
Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. This year’s message for Day for Life is written by a hospital chaplain, who shares a testimony of compassion, hope and care. It can be found at https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-for-life-message-2024/ Pope Francis’ message for the Day for Life can be found at https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-francis-gives-hisblessing-to-day-for-life/
27th June 2024 at 7.00pm Following the meeting held prior to Easter those who participated are invited to participate in an online training session organised by Mr Owen Collins who has been employed by the Archdiocese to assist parishes in Fundraising and Grant Application. We are always appreciative when others wish to join this group so if you would like to help in anyway then please speak with Fr John Patrick Details can be found here: https://rcadc.org/writing -funding-bids-the-dos-and-donts-of-successfulfundraising/
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 16th June 2024 Blessed Sacrament no intention St Bride’s Jim Collins (Bronwen & Paddy) If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church
We abolished the use of weekly collection envelopes in the wake of the COVID Pandemic simply because the cost of the envelopes with diminishing users was becoming unviable. At the time I asked if parishioners would be so kind and set up a Standing Order with their bank to assure a regular income and also to cut down on administration of the Gift Aid scheme. This has proven to be very helpful. Therefore, I invite you (if you haven’t already set up a Standing Order) to consider doing so. This would be of great help to the parish.
We are very grateful for the donations that have been coming in for our new Lectionaries which will be with us hopefully by November. Please note whilst we are accepting donations for The Blessed Sacrament Parish, the full amount has been reached for St Bride’s. May the Lord bless those who are and will be contributing to the continuation of the Liturgical Proclamation of the Word among us.
There will be a summer concert on Saturday 13th July . We have a wonderful acappella group coming to entertain us and also hope to showcase our own local talent. If anyone hasn’t come forward yet to sing, play an instrument, tell jokes or perform in any way please give your name to a member of fundraising group.
We are in need of volunteers for: • Teas and Coffees • Parish Film Club • Collection Counters If you can spare some time to help the parish please speak to Fr John Patrick.
As was mentioned a few weeks ago from 1st Sunday of Advent 2024 (1st December) the translation of the Lectionaries we use at all our services is changing. From that date on we will be using the New English Standard Version (ESV) Catholic Edition and the Abbey Psalter for the psalms. This is a change that affects the whole of the English-speaking Church. To that end we have pre-ordered the new Lectionaries from the publishers The Catholic Truth Society. The cost for the new lectionaries is substantial. Fr John Patrick is asking for donations towards the set of lectionaries that will be used in both parishes. Blessed Sacrament Parish: Lectionary (Ambo Edition) (4 volumes) £695.00 Book of Gospels (Processional Edition) £395.00 St Bride’s Parish: Lectionary (Chapel Edition) (4 volumes) £395.00 If you wish to donate in memory of a loved one, their names can be inserted into the inside cover of books should you so choose. The unfortunate consequence of having a new translation is that those of you that have Sunday/Weekday Missals may have to consider replacing them.