VE Day Celebrations at St Augustine's
Many who attend our Church Community Cafe on a Friday will remember the street parties that were held in Cities, Towns and Villages for many years after the 2nd World War, to celebrate the end of war in Europe.
So, it seemed only right that we joined in the celebrations!
The Church Hall was transformed, tables in a long line with so many Union Jack Flags hung from above and on every table.
Vera Lynn, Glen Miller and all the songs from that era were played.
The Church Hall was transformed, tables in a long line with so many Union Jack Flags hung from above and on every table.
Vera Lynn, Glen Miller and all the songs from that era were played.
With over 50 attending we catered as they would have done in the 40s and 50s.
Jelly and Blancmange, Trifle, Cream Scones and cakes that Mum could make at home like Rock Cakes.
Sandwiches were available with the fillings of the day like Spam, Corned Beef, and Shiphams Fish Paste.
Everyone joined in the Singing and some even joined in the Conga (a popular dance of that time), going round and round the hall.
Jelly and Blancmange, Trifle, Cream Scones and cakes that Mum could make at home like Rock Cakes.
Sandwiches were available with the fillings of the day like Spam, Corned Beef, and Shiphams Fish Paste.
Everyone joined in the Singing and some even joined in the Conga (a popular dance of that time), going round and round the hall.
It was a great afternoon and recalled for many the good times after the War.
The free Community Cafe is held every Friday from 1.30pm until 3.30pm - everyone is welcome - why not join us!
St Augustine's Parish Hall, Boscombe Crescent, BS16 6QR.
The free Community Cafe is held every Friday from 1.30pm until 3.30pm - everyone is welcome - why not join us!
St Augustine's Parish Hall, Boscombe Crescent, BS16 6QR.
"Eyes down for a full house!"
A few of our parishioners are raising money in support of Jesuit Refugee Service UK by running a BINGO night in our parish hall on Saturday 7th June at 8pm. 
They warmly invite everyone to come along for a fun evening of Bingo at only £5 per person (BYO drinks and nibbles).
See poster for ticket details.
"The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation, at work in over 50 countries around the world with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons.
JRS UK has a special ministry to those who find themselves destitute as a consequence of government policies and those detained for the administration of immigration procedures.
Our work is carried out in the spirit of mutual respect, dignity and solidarity with the refugees and forced migrants, and in collaboration with other organisations. Our work expresses the commitment of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) to stand with refugees around the world."
A Message from Encounter 2025:
Pentecost 2025 Saturday 7th June – Join us in person at the Cathedral or via the Cathedral livestream for an all night Pentecost Vigil on 7th June. Let us come together as a Diocese to pray for the Holy Spirit to reinvigorate our faith, our parishes and our communities.
See details of the whole Encounter programme at https://cliftondiocese.com/encounter/
Pentecost 2025 Saturday 7th June – Join us in person at the Cathedral or via the Cathedral livestream for an all night Pentecost Vigil on 7th June. Let us come together as a Diocese to pray for the Holy Spirit to reinvigorate our faith, our parishes and our communities.
See details of the whole Encounter programme at https://cliftondiocese.com/encounter/
What was that? "You'd love to win some amazing cash prizes" do I hear you say?
Well, You are in luck! 
The Annual Summer Prize Draw is here and ready for you to win £200, £100, £50 or one of our many brilliant prizes!
Grab a book of tickets from the office or after Masses at the weekend and fill in your ticket stubs - Just 50p a ticket or the whole book for £5 - Why not take an extra book for your family and friends?
Closing date for entry is Friday 20th June and the draw itself will be after Mass at coffee time on Sunday 22nd June.
"You've gotta be in it to win it!" Good luck.
The Annual Summer Prize Draw is here and ready for you to win £200, £100, £50 or one of our many brilliant prizes!
Grab a book of tickets from the office or after Masses at the weekend and fill in your ticket stubs - Just 50p a ticket or the whole book for £5 - Why not take an extra book for your family and friends?
Closing date for entry is Friday 20th June and the draw itself will be after Mass at coffee time on Sunday 22nd June.
"You've gotta be in it to win it!" Good luck.
We are delighted to announce that RISE Theatre who are running our young person’s stream on the Jubilee Day, will be presenting an inspiring evening sharing two of their original Christian films 'THE ROOM' & 'THE MASTERPIECE' plus some LIVE SKETCH performances on Friday 20th June.
Rise Theatre is a Christian Company which has been bringing the Christian message to schools and Parishes since 2007. Charley, a Catholic who grew up in Torquay, from a young age had a vision for the work that they now do. This event is to support their ministry and to raise much needed funds to contribute to the work in the community and across the UK. They are now based in Bristol but whilst known across the country are not as well known in Bristol. This is a great opportunity to discover how good they are, whilst also supporting them to be able to continue.
The film night is for adults and young people (12+) @ St Christopher's Church, Hampstead Rd, Bristol BS4 3HN. Starts 7.30pm (Doors 7pm)
Tickets £5 Adults & young people 12+
Buy tickets online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/risetheatre
They are also offering some 'pay what you can' tickets for those on low to no income. So, if you know of anyone that would really like to come but cannot afford the ticket price, please do invite them, as we want this event to be open to all.
Event is under 2 hours & includes an interval with light refreshments available. Films suitable for ages 12 and over.
For more info visit www.risetheatre.co.uk
SEND Together Parent Group - Everyone is welcome, whether part of the school or not. This event is open to all.
Please see the details for St. Augustine's Primary School SEND Together Parent Group Fundraiser.
"We are thrilled to welcome Pete Wharmby—autistic/ADHD bestselling author, trainer, and consultant—for an inspiring talk followed by a Q&A session. Pete will also be selling and signing his books.
This special event is kindly hosted by Claire Philips, SEND Adviser (Autism & Neurodiversity) for South Glos.
Join us for an evening of connection and community, bringing together SEND parents, carers, and anyone eager to learn more about SEND, all while raising funds for the school's SEND provision.
We are proud to have SGPC and Bristol Autism Support joining us for the evening, offering guidance, information, and signposting. Additionally, the school SENCO, Parent Link, and members of St. Augustine’s SEND Together Parent Group will be in attendance.
Your support makes a difference! Come along, enjoy a fantastic evening, and contribute to a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!"
Click here - Eventbright link for tickets:
For more information about Pete Wharmby – Neurodiversity Speaker and Writer, visit his website
https://petewharmby.com/
Please see the details for St. Augustine's Primary School SEND Together Parent Group Fundraiser.
"We are thrilled to welcome Pete Wharmby—autistic/ADHD bestselling author, trainer, and consultant—for an inspiring talk followed by a Q&A session. Pete will also be selling and signing his books.
This special event is kindly hosted by Claire Philips, SEND Adviser (Autism & Neurodiversity) for South Glos.
Join us for an evening of connection and community, bringing together SEND parents, carers, and anyone eager to learn more about SEND, all while raising funds for the school's SEND provision.
We are proud to have SGPC and Bristol Autism Support joining us for the evening, offering guidance, information, and signposting. Additionally, the school SENCO, Parent Link, and members of St. Augustine’s SEND Together Parent Group will be in attendance.
Your support makes a difference! Come along, enjoy a fantastic evening, and contribute to a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!"
Click here - Eventbright link for tickets:
For more information about Pete Wharmby – Neurodiversity Speaker and Writer, visit his website
https://petewharmby.com/
PLEASE NOTE: SOUTH Gloucestershire Council has warned drivers that scammers are using its new car park payment scheme to target them for fraud – just a day after it was introduced.
The council says there are four authentic ways to pay for parking at the sites where charges have been introduced: by card or contactless payment at the new parking machines, via the the MiPermit app, the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit automated payment line on 0345 520 7007.
Council cabinet member for local place Sean Rhodes said: “South Gloucestershire Council DO NOT USE QR CODES as part of the car parking system.
“We know it is all too easy to fall victim of scams, and fraudsters are increasingly sophisticated in their approach to tricking people into parting with money or their personal information.
“By being vigilant, residents can protect themselves and others.
Our staff will continue to be vigilant in looking for any evidence of tampering with our parking payment machines, including removing any stickers added near to payment instructions.”
The council says there are four authentic ways to pay for parking at the sites where charges have been introduced: by card or contactless payment at the new parking machines, via the the MiPermit app, the MiPermit website or via the MiPermit automated payment line on 0345 520 7007.
Council cabinet member for local place Sean Rhodes said: “South Gloucestershire Council DO NOT USE QR CODES as part of the car parking system.
“We know it is all too easy to fall victim of scams, and fraudsters are increasingly sophisticated in their approach to tricking people into parting with money or their personal information.
“By being vigilant, residents can protect themselves and others.
Our staff will continue to be vigilant in looking for any evidence of tampering with our parking payment machines, including removing any stickers added near to payment instructions.”
Thank you to Deacon Vincent for your Reflections for Sixth Sunday of Easter Year C
1st Reading from the Acts of the Apostles 15: 1-2, 22-29.
The dispute concerning circumcision was a long one in the early church. We see here that missionaries had come from Jerusalem without permission to disrupt Paul and Barnabas’ mission, which had been sanctioned, so they go back to Jerusalem to establish exactly what the Church was happy to proclaim. Notice how the Elders and the Apostles are consulted and agree with Paul and Barnabas’s stance that Circumcision was not required of the Gentiles. We should observe Luke’s emphasis on Church infrastructures; the “apostles and elders” must validate the policy decisions taken by missionaries, “in the field”. Otherwise, we are not Church. A sound lesson for us today with so many various opinions on every aspect of the faith. It is important to establish exactly what the Church is teaching and stay with that, as it is only the Church that has the authority to authenticate teaching.
Psalm 67(66): 2-3, 5-6, 8.
This is a little song praising God for the harvest and is mainly accompanied by stringed instruments. It has some lovely phrases, such as, “let his face shed its light upon us.” “May God still give us his blessing”, “Let the peoples praise you, O God;” they really are beautiful, neat phrases to remember and use ourselves from time to time.
2nd Reading from the Book of Revelation 21: 10-14, 22-23.
This concluding vision is majestic. Just simply let it work on our imaginations and not worry tto much about precise details. Simply let us bask in the radiance of God’s light and his victory over the Beast. It is worth noticing that there is not a temple, but it is the Lamb of God at the centre exuding light for us to bask in and share the victory.
The Holy Gospel according to John 14: 23-29.
This asserts the centrality of love in Jesus’ final speech to his disciples before suffering. The Helper, the Holy Spirit functions so that the disciples are not abandoned by Jesus, but alive and beloved. Secondly the Holy Spirit will teach us everything and remind us of all the things Jesus said to us. If we pay attention to what Jesus asks of us and keep his Word, we have the knowledge that the Father and Jesus will make their home within us, and we will be endowed with the gift of “Peace”, a “Peace” that the world is incapable of giving. Then that magnificent phrase “Let not your hearts be troubled.” Jesus really wants us to find his “Peace”. This last speech by Christ is only found in John’s Gospel. We learn that the Holy Spirit is our advocate and comforter. The Spirit will be working on our behalf and so we should not be afraid or troubled. We are the most “Blessed” of people who have the Spirit of God assisting us and loving us, so, “Do not let our hearts be troubled.”
God grant us Peace.
Deacon Vincent.
*I fully acknowledge the assistance given by Rev. Nicholas King’s Study Bible, introductions to the Books of the Bible and his reflections throughout the whole of the Scripture. His insight is amazingly educational. Deacon Vincent Calder. *
1st Reading from the Acts of the Apostles 15: 1-2, 22-29.
The dispute concerning circumcision was a long one in the early church. We see here that missionaries had come from Jerusalem without permission to disrupt Paul and Barnabas’ mission, which had been sanctioned, so they go back to Jerusalem to establish exactly what the Church was happy to proclaim. Notice how the Elders and the Apostles are consulted and agree with Paul and Barnabas’s stance that Circumcision was not required of the Gentiles. We should observe Luke’s emphasis on Church infrastructures; the “apostles and elders” must validate the policy decisions taken by missionaries, “in the field”. Otherwise, we are not Church. A sound lesson for us today with so many various opinions on every aspect of the faith. It is important to establish exactly what the Church is teaching and stay with that, as it is only the Church that has the authority to authenticate teaching.
Psalm 67(66): 2-3, 5-6, 8.
This is a little song praising God for the harvest and is mainly accompanied by stringed instruments. It has some lovely phrases, such as, “let his face shed its light upon us.” “May God still give us his blessing”, “Let the peoples praise you, O God;” they really are beautiful, neat phrases to remember and use ourselves from time to time.
2nd Reading from the Book of Revelation 21: 10-14, 22-23.
This concluding vision is majestic. Just simply let it work on our imaginations and not worry tto much about precise details. Simply let us bask in the radiance of God’s light and his victory over the Beast. It is worth noticing that there is not a temple, but it is the Lamb of God at the centre exuding light for us to bask in and share the victory.
The Holy Gospel according to John 14: 23-29.
God grant us Peace.
Deacon Vincent.
*I fully acknowledge the assistance given by Rev. Nicholas King’s Study Bible, introductions to the Books of the Bible and his reflections throughout the whole of the Scripture. His insight is amazingly educational. Deacon Vincent Calder. *
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