This week's news

Tuesday 11th February ~ Congratulations to our sister Church on their Feast Day
Grant us, O merciful God, protection in our weakness,
that we, who keep the Memorial of the Immaculate
Mother of God,
may, with the help of her intercession,
rise up from our iniquities.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

Happy 'Special' Birthday

Wishing our dear Deacon Mike a very Happy Birthday on this special day.

(Are we allowed to say what 'round' number you are today?)

Much love to you and Mary from all of us in the parish, and we hope you have a lovely celebration with your family.



St Bakhita's Day
“Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We must unite our efforts to free victims and stop this crime.” Pope Francis.
This weekend was St Bakhita's day. Saturday was the feast of St Bakhita, where Catholics are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the crimes of modern slavery and human trafficking, and the people that work to eradicate this crime.
Go to the Bishop's Conference website for lots more information.
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bakhita-day
A prayer for all to say~
O God, who led Saint Josephine Bakhita from abject slavery
to the dignity of being your daughter and a bride of Christ,
grant, we pray, that by her example
we may show constant love for the Lord Jesus crucified,
remaining steadfast in charity
and prompt to show compassion.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
If you suspect human trafficking but are unsure whether to act, remember that reporting your concerns can make a critical difference. Look for signs of exploitation, such as individuals appearing fearful, isolated, or controlled by others.
Call the police at 999, or Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 to report the crime anonymously.



St Nicholas' Church
Please see the poster from our friends at St. Nicholas of Tolentino RC Church, Bristol for their monthly celebration of Mass for Catholic members of the LGBTQ+ community, their friends and families.
All are welcome.

The Clifton Evangelist produce a Newsletter from the Department of Adult Education and Evangelisation each quarter.
Here is the link to their online page where you can see this latest, and past, newsletters giving the details of future events, opportunities for formation and other items which might be of interest.
https://cliftondiocese.com/clifton-evangelist/

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