Clifton Diocese in partnership with ‘Light of Truth’ are offering a six-week course for the formation of catechists.
The six sessions cover:
1. Introduction to catechesis – 21 September
3. The Faith of the Church: Introduction to the Catechism – 5 October
4. Scriptural catechesis: introduction to the Bible – 12 October
5. Methods and Resources – 19 October
6. Preparing a Catechetical Session - 26 October
This training is for seasoned or new catechists working with children, young people or adults, for everyone involved in Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and for anyone interested in passing on the faith. For parishioners to sign up for the series, they can click on the following link:
A message from St Patrick's Church in Redfield:
"Assisi Pizzeria and wine bar" - We are delighted to inform you about an exciting opportunity at St. Patrick's Church - the Assisi Bar & Restaurant.
Our restaurant, nestled within the premises of St. Patrick's Church, offers a delectable blend of Italian Pizza and Indian delicacies. We take immense pride in our culinary expertise, ensuring that every dish is prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail.
In addition to our mouthwatering menu, we are thrilled to present our newly developed garden facility, which adds a touch to our already licensed premises. It provides a serene and picturesque setting for various events and gatherings. Moreover, we also offer outdoor catering services, bringing our delicious cuisine and exceptional service to the location of your choice.
We are particularly excited to introduce our Parish Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience designed for our cherished parishioners. Once a month, we invite you to join us for a three-course meal priced at £20 per person. This incredible offer includes a glass of wine and bottomless soft drinks, allowing you to indulge in a delightful evening of food, fellowship, and community spirit.
We kindly request your assistance in sharing this message with your parishioners. It would be greatly appreciated if you could include this announcement in your parish bulletin, enabling us to reach a wider audience and extend our warm hospitality to all.
For further information, reservations, or any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you and your community to the Assisi Bar & Restaurant at St. Patrick's Church for a truly memorable dining experience, both within our restaurant and through our outdoor catering services.
Thank you for your kind attention, and we eagerly await the opportunity to serve you.
Warm regards, Assisi Bar & Restaurant, St. Patrick's Church
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Please see the job advert and Job description for an opening with the Newman Catholic Educational Trust for a Governance Lead - from the Diocese Schools and Colleges Dept.
Make contact with them directly, if interested.
Make contact with them directly, if interested.
for his Reflections for Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
1st Reading from the first book of Kings 3: 5, 7-12.
This book or scroll continues the story of Israel, which became a monarchy under Saul, which ended in disaster, then under David whose reign had its problems but was drawing to its natural end, so we now enter the reign of Solomon. It covers the brilliance and dark side of his reign. This passage covers Solomon’s dream and his virtuous request for intelligence and a wise heart to be able to listen and discern. God is pleased with the young man’s request and grants his request. Really this is about God rather than Solomon. Solomon is granted God’s gift of wisdom and understanding, so it is more a revelation about the way God listens and discerns, so God’s judgements are impeccable. Although Israel always looked at these periods of David and Solomon as high points in Israel’s development, there was a dark side to Solomon, which led him to offer sacrifice and burn incense on the high places, and these high places had a history of idolatry, so it was a dangerous practice open to temptations.
Psalm 118: 57, 76-77, 127-130.
A song acclaiming the precious gift that God’s Law is for the people. It is more precious than finest gold for God’s word gives light and teaches the simple. The Law is based on love for the psalmist asks for God to send his love, so that he may live by the precepts of the Law.
2nd Reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans 8: 28-30.
We continue reading Paul’s letter to the Romans and this section he gives thanks to the Spirit who allows us to look forward to God’s incomprehensible dispensation. Good news for those whom God has chosen, those are the ones Paul is trying to encourage. Paul is not concentrating on those who have rejected the call, bt on those who have accepted God’s word. This passage is for encouragement, not to be used to beat people with. It is full of hope not condemnation. Those who reject the Good News will never find a satisfactory substitute, we leave them in God’s hands. Our role is to absorb the good news and respond accordingly with a life steeped in love of God and our neighbour for Jesus’ sake, at the behest of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew 13: 44-52.
Matthew has gathered three more parables for us to reflect upon. The first two describe how precious the Kingdom of Heaven should be for us. Our task is to bring that precious Kingdom to reality in our lives and our world. Then we have the drag net parable that leaves nothing to the imagination as it carries it’s own explanation. Do we understand these things? Jesus asks. Then there is this explanation for those steeped in the learning of the Law. Yes, Jesus’ teachings are novel, but the sensible person balances the good from the old as well as the new. Jesus is asserting how important it is to realise that Jesus’ teachings are a continuity of The Torah of God. Jesus is the fulfilment of the Law. Quite often we embrace the new and discount what has gone before, but we need to balance both so that unity of purpose is maintained and not fractured.
May God Bless us and assist us to maintain unity of love and purpose.
Deacon Vincent
1st Reading from the first book of Kings 3: 5, 7-12.
This book or scroll continues the story of Israel, which became a monarchy under Saul, which ended in disaster, then under David whose reign had its problems but was drawing to its natural end, so we now enter the reign of Solomon. It covers the brilliance and dark side of his reign. This passage covers Solomon’s dream and his virtuous request for intelligence and a wise heart to be able to listen and discern. God is pleased with the young man’s request and grants his request. Really this is about God rather than Solomon. Solomon is granted God’s gift of wisdom and understanding, so it is more a revelation about the way God listens and discerns, so God’s judgements are impeccable. Although Israel always looked at these periods of David and Solomon as high points in Israel’s development, there was a dark side to Solomon, which led him to offer sacrifice and burn incense on the high places, and these high places had a history of idolatry, so it was a dangerous practice open to temptations.
Psalm 118: 57, 76-77, 127-130.
A song acclaiming the precious gift that God’s Law is for the people. It is more precious than finest gold for God’s word gives light and teaches the simple. The Law is based on love for the psalmist asks for God to send his love, so that he may live by the precepts of the Law.
2nd Reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans 8: 28-30.
We continue reading Paul’s letter to the Romans and this section he gives thanks to the Spirit who allows us to look forward to God’s incomprehensible dispensation. Good news for those whom God has chosen, those are the ones Paul is trying to encourage. Paul is not concentrating on those who have rejected the call, bt on those who have accepted God’s word. This passage is for encouragement, not to be used to beat people with. It is full of hope not condemnation. Those who reject the Good News will never find a satisfactory substitute, we leave them in God’s hands. Our role is to absorb the good news and respond accordingly with a life steeped in love of God and our neighbour for Jesus’ sake, at the behest of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew 13: 44-52.
Matthew has gathered three more parables for us to reflect upon. The first two describe how precious the Kingdom of Heaven should be for us. Our task is to bring that precious Kingdom to reality in our lives and our world. Then we have the drag net parable that leaves nothing to the imagination as it carries it’s own explanation. Do we understand these things? Jesus asks. Then there is this explanation for those steeped in the learning of the Law. Yes, Jesus’ teachings are novel, but the sensible person balances the good from the old as well as the new. Jesus is asserting how important it is to realise that Jesus’ teachings are a continuity of The Torah of God. Jesus is the fulfilment of the Law. Quite often we embrace the new and discount what has gone before, but we need to balance both so that unity of purpose is maintained and not fractured.
May God Bless us and assist us to maintain unity of love and purpose.
Deacon Vincent
