Community Pro-life Rosary intentions
November: That the link between the contraceptive culture and abortion may be known by all people.
December: That the Government scrap proposals to (a) remove the rights of parents to withdraw their children from sex education lessons, and (b) integrate a false understanding of sex and marriage into school curricula.
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Our prayers and congratulations....
to our parishioner Mrs Eleanor Chinkondenji, who is becoming a Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, at an investiture Mass to be celebrated at 10am on Sat 24 November at Southwark Cathedral - all are very welcome to attend! The Order undertakes educational work in Bethlehem, Jordan and Gaza; as well as charitable work among the persecuted Christians of the Middle East. Each member visits the Orders projects several times a year to support these endeavours, while also undertaking fundraising in their home country.
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Christmas in a Box
As in previous years, St John Fisher Parish will once again participate in the the Catholic Children's Society's Christmas Gift Appeal as an Advent almsgiving project. Please create hampers for local families living in poverty. Dry foods are always welcome, as are new toys, clothes and basic toiletries. To print label and for more details, please click on the picture.
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Consultation on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
In a new Government consultation on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), the Government are proposing to remove the right of parents to withdraw their children from sex education lessons as well as integrating a false understanding of sex and marriage into RSE both at primary and secondary school level.
These moves are a serious infringement of parents' authority to educate their children regarding the meaning of sex and marriage. The organisation 'CitizenGO' have written a short response to this consultation which we invited to sign here.
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Christmas Cards: Aid to the Church in Need
Do consider buying your Christmas cards this year from Aid to the Church in Need. There range of cards in beautiful, and this is a good way of supporting a charity which provides invaluable support to our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East who are in extreme need. Click on the photo for their website.
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Can you help?
We have been approached by an 18 year old Frenchman who has been attending one of the FSSP's schools in France. He has written "... I would like to improve my English. For this reason, do you think there is any opportunity to spend one month (August 2019) in your area? I am not looking for a paid job, but a way to use and perform the language. It is why I can live in a family, help anyone in your parish, work in a restaurant, a pub, a farm, a shop…" He can provide references among the FSSP priests who staff his school. Please contact Fr Goddard if you are interested in helping him.
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“The Most Holy Eucharist, Sun of our daily lives”
Retreat for lay faithful to be led by Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP
At Douai Abbey, Berks.
Begins: Friday 22nd February 2019 with Holy Mass at 6PM (arrivals from 4PM).
Ends: Sunday 24th February 2019 at 3PM
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are to be made directly with the Abbey, not through the FSSP.
Cost: £141.60 for single room with en-suite plus full board – ask Guestmaster for discounts for shared room.
Please send your £30 per person deposit to: “Fr Finbar, O.S.B., Guestmaster, Eucharistic Retreat, Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5TQ”.
Additionally, a £15 per person suggested donation to Fr de Malleray while at the Abbey to cover the costs incurred by the FSSP to organise and give the retreat.
You are welcome to contact the Guestmaster with any queries:
email: guestmaster@douaiabbey.org.uk
website: www.douaiabbey.org.uk
Tel: 0118 9715 399
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Is God calling ME to priesthood or religious life?
If you are a single Catholic man aged 18+, come for a weekend of vocational discernment at St Mary’s Priory & Church, Smith St, Warrington WA1 2NS, from 25 to 27 January 2019.
The weekend will include talks, Divine Office in our beautiful church, Holy Mass and the possibility of a private meetings with a priest.
Feel welcome confidentially to call, email or write for any questions.
Free for unwaged and students; others: £60.
Please contact Fr de Malleray at malleray@fssp.org; 01925 635664
Please share the information with your friends!
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Can you find an hour in your week to spend with Our Lord? Our Lady of Peace Parish in Earley, Reading, has re-launched an extended period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, every Friday from 11am to Saturday at 8am.
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The Newman Colloquium is a new monthly initiative in which prominent Catholics discuss interesting areas of the Faith with one another. It is open to all Catholics who might be interested in the topics.
My Life, His Work: Fr Jeremy Reflects...
24 Nov 2018 from 15:45 to 17:45
Dr Joseph Shaw talks with Fr Jeremy Davies about Fr Jeremy's life and work: as a former medical doctor, then ordained priest in 1974, and appointed exorcist for the archdiocese of Westminster (1987 - present).
Where? Catholic Church of Ss Gregory and Augustine, Oxford, OX2 7NS
Cost: Free, a retiring collection will be taken at the end for the speakers
For more details and to register please visit: newmancolloquium.eventbrite.com
Registration essential as places limited
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