SYNOD 2021/23 - Preparing for our Journey Together

Any young person born before 31 st August 2010 who lives in the parish and attends Mass regularly is eligible to apply. Those who live outside the parish must obtain the permission of their own parish priest before applying . Application forms [pink] are at the back of the church [both sides to be completed]. Please ensure a copy of your baptismal certificate is attached to the completed form if you were not baptised in this parish. The preparation meetings will take place on Tuesdays 20 th October and 3 rd , 10 th & 17 th November at 7pm – 8.30pm. The rehearsal will be on Saturday, 21 st November at 10am in the church. The Confirmation Mass will be on Sunday, 22 nd November at 11am. Please make a note of these dates.

St Augustine's Choir are looking for new members to come along and join us as we prepare the music for Advent and Christmas masses (and a few light-hearted festive favourites for our own enjoyment!). Although the ability to follow the music would be an advantage, it is not essential and we happily welcome everyone who would like to join us. For more information, please speak to Fr Paul or contact Tracy 07786 146989 or Cathy 07813 070003.

A bill to legalise assisted suicide is being re-introduced into parliament in exactly the same dangerous form that it was rejected before. This is to enable it to be forced through using the Parliament Act thereby bypassing the House of Lords, the revising chamber which safeguarded us all last time. Leaflets regarding a demonstration against this flagrant misuse of parliamentary procedure are available at the back of the church.

View the September bulletin here

The Knights of St Columba invite all parishioners to the meeting room at the back of the church for refreshments following the 6:30pm Mass on Saturday 18th July and the 11:00am Mass on Sunday 19th July. Absolutely everyone is welcome to stay for a chat. You can also learn more about our work; the Knights are actively looking to recruit new members, so if you are a Catholic man interested in faith, friendship, and serving our parish, come and find out how you can get involved.

Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult and hazardous conditions. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work, so please give generously. Thank you.

View the July bulletin here

There will be a retiring collection this week in aid of the Holy Father’s charities and to help defray his personal expenses.

SACRISTANS – required for the 11am Mass on Sundays. If you feel able to help please have a word with me after Mass. It mainly entails coming a little earlier and setting up the vessels, etc. Training, of course, given.