Rite of Election
On Saturday 25th February some from our Parish gathered in the Cathedral for the Rite of Election.
55 adults from around the Diocese were being presented to the Bishop in preparation for them being received into the Church at Easter.
We have five members from our Hong Kong community who will become full members of the Church at the Easter Vigil taking place this year at Kingswood.
Richard Tam and Joy Chia are to be Baptised.
Jean Tsui, Tony Wu and Elsie Lau have already been Baptised in other Churches and will be received as full Catholic members.
It was encouraging in this day and age to see so many who are being drawn to the church. To listen to what drew them, including the many twists and turns, is to hear how gracious God can be in people's lives.
Please pray for them all...
"Lord, Creator and Redeemer of your holy people,
your great love has drawn these, our brothers and sisters,
to seek and find you.
Look with love upon them today, purify their hearts,
and bring to fulfillment in them the plan of your grace,
so that, faithfully following Christ,
they may come to drink the waters of salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen."
St Augustine's Soup Run - part of the Bristol Soup Run Trust:
All the current members of the rota are invited too, to say thank you for all you do and for us all to have a chance to remind ourselves why we are involved in such an important role in our city.... from those who donate toothbrushes and blankets, to someone making up cheese rolls on a Saturday afternoon or heating up soup, through to those who go out to distribute the food and friendship to people on the streets of Bristol ~ EVERYONE is a vital part and everyone is valued.
If you would like to find out more or if you would like to see how you can help, please come along to the meeting or if you have any immediate questions, feel free to contact Philip McWilliams (philip.mcwilliams@gmail.com) or John Jordan via the Parish Office.
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