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LOCKDOWN "2.0"
During this current lockdown, the celebration of public liturgies are prohibited until Thursday 3rd December.
During this time, private Masses will be offered for the intentions of all of us by each of our Priests, and the Sunday Mass will continue to be available on the St Barnabas YouTube channel.
There will also be other resources made available in preparation for the Season of Advent next week. If you have any ideas of things that you would like to take place and lead during this time, please let us know and we can help facilitate that!
There will be an opportunity to take part in private prayer at St Augustine's on Sundays between 12 pm - 2 pm, but unfortunately, that will not be possible in our other churches.
All of the administrative staff are now on furlough, which means that the parish office will be closed. Email and phone messages will be checked when possible, so please be patient if it takes a little longer than usual to get a reply.
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PRIESTS IN LOCKDOWN
Whilst the celebration of public liturgies has been suspended by the Government, our priests continue to minister to parishioners across the Cluster through their work in hospitals, preparing online spiritual resources for use by schools and parish groups as well as recording those glorious online Masses.
Please keep our priests in your prayers as they continue to bring Christ to people during these very strange times!
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SCHOOL ADMISSION'S EVENING
For those parents who need forms signed for Catholic school applications, there will be an opportunity to have the forms signed on Monday 30th November between 5.30 pm and 7 pm at St Augustine's Church (MK13 7PL).
Please note that this evening is specifically for those families who need school admission forms signed.
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VIRTUAL BIKE RIDE TO WALSINGHAM - COMPLETED!!!
Deacon Klaus has now completed his sponsored virtual cycle ride to Walsingham, which he did in stages around Milton Keynes. He found this an enjoyable, albeit tiring, experience and wants to thank everyone who sponsored him and for the many messages of support he received.
The money raised will be used to buy food for Christmas hampers for needy families and elderly people in and around Newport Pagnell. Any money left over will go to the Milton Keynes Foodbank.
The daily cycling routes and photos of some of the places he passed can be found on Deacon Klaus' Facebook page -facebook.com/klaus.reidel
CONGRATULATIONS TO DEACON KLAUS WHO HAS RAISED AN INCREDIBLE £905 ALREADY!
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE WERE ABLE TO BRING THAT TO A GRAND TOTAL OF £1110 (£10 PER MILE) IN ORDER TO HELP THESE INCREDIBLE APPEALS!
It is still possible to sponsor Klaus on
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hampers
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MISSIO ADVENT SERIES
An online series for Advent - Christmas from the Mill Hill Missionaries, whom we support with our Red Box collections:
At 10.30am each Friday between the 25th November - 25th December there will be an online series led by Missio in order to prepare for Advent and Christmas.
Lasting about 20 minutes, with a reflection on the Gospel of the upcoming Sunday and Christmas Day. Each reflection will remain available afterwards on YouTube and on Missio social media.
To register, or for more information, please email redbox@missio.org.uk or call 020 7821 9755 to receive the Zoom link for all 5 sessions
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AUXILIUM CUM COMMUNICATIONIS - HELP WITH CLUSTER COMMUNICATIONS
A number of people have come forward offering assistance with different aspects of communication across the Cluster. We are still looking for parishioners to help advise and perhaps run some other areas of communications including Social Media accounts, Camera work and live streaming, IT skills et cetera!
If you are able to help out in any way or just join a discussion about what might be possible, please click on the link below to express your interest and join a zoom conversation that will take place on Monday 23rd November at 7 pm for an hour!
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ROSARY GROUP
There is an opportunity to pray the Rosary for the Church and for the World online with fellow parishioners. Simply follow the details below!
The Rosary will take place on Fridays at 7.30 pm!
Meeting ID 661-429-4393
Password 0kynu5s
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday 27th November @7.30 pm
Preparation for Advent (Week One)
"Love is coming to us all!" - Followed by the Rosary
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"CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE BRAVE"
Every single day, human rights defenders and environmental activists across the world are risking everything to defend the God-given dignity of our brothers and sisters as well as protect our common home. CAFOD is encouraging us to send a "Card of Solidarity" to them to encourage them and let them know that we continue to hold them in our prayers. For more details, please click on the link below!
CAFOD WORLD GIFTS
Get your Christmas shopping done early with ethical gifts that save lives.
From cards and calendars to gold coins and goats, we've loads of perfect last-minute Christmas presents that help supports people living in poverty overseas.
For more details, check out the link below!
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ADVENT EVENTS
On Sunday 29th November, there will be an opportunity to take part in an Advent Liturgy with readings, prayers, and hymns. Due to the national restrictions still in place, the liturgy will take place via through Zoom, with everyone participating from their own homes. To join the service all you need to do is click on the link that will be provided next week.
CAROL SERVICE - SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER
We will have details of how, where and at what time this will be held will follow as plans will depend on COVID 19 -related restrictions still in place.
ADVENT DAY BY DAY
For the 25 days of December, you are invited to participate in a
cluster-wide Advent Reflection. You will receive short Scripture verse for each day and are invited to reflect on what these mean for you, here and now. People might write something or take a photo on the theme while out walking, children might draw a picture or make their own calendar. Take photos and share them across our cluster. More details using the link below
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SONG OF THE WEEK - "HYMN MELODY" - ANTHEM LIGHTS
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MONEY MATTERS
A number of people have once again enquired about ways in which they can support the work of our parishes financially during this time.
You can do so in one of three ways:
(1) STANDING ORDER VIA YOUR OWN BANK
You can set up a standing order for donations to your parish using either your on line bank account or in branch. The information required to make the donation is as follows:
Bank: NatWest
Sort Code: 60-06-11
Account Name: 46898093
Account Name: Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust
Payment Ref: **Please enter the Parish Name and Area**
(2) CALL THE FINANCE OFFICE AND DONATE OVER THE PHONE
Every Tuesday between 10am - 4pm, a member of the Diocesan Finance Team will be available for you to donate to one of our Parishes over the telephone. To donate simply call 01604 712065 with your debit or credit card details. The money will go directly to the parish that you designate.
(3) ONLINE DONATION
It is possible to donate online using the link below and specifying the Parish that you wish to donate in both the "Leave a Message" section and the "Leave your name / nickname" sections. This will ensure that any donations will go towards the Parish you wish to support.
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