This week's news

OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN CUPBOARD: Update....

This facility is now used many times each day & needs constant restocking. We are so pleased to be able to help those who need it (and use is certainly growing at a very fast rate) & we want to continue to help when we have items to offer and as and when we can get it in to restock.

**We are currently out of tea bags, instant coffee, tinned fish (tuna/sardines), tinned meat (meatballs, beans n sausages, fray bentos pies, tinned veg (sweetcorn, carrots, peas)
& very low on pasta, cereals, tinned fruits, custards, rice/suet puddings.

If you are able to buy 1 thing & leave in the box at the base of the Cupboard for sorting we’d be so grateful.

(If you are able to help join the sorting & restocking team, during the week, please contact the parish office as we'd love to have you as part of the team!)
Thank you all so much.

Wishing all members of our lovely Hong Kong Community, and all who celebrate, a Happy Lunar New Year 2026
恭喜發財
May the Year of the Horse bring you good health, great success, and overflowing happiness

Ash Wednesday Mass was a beautiful, reflective service this morning with nearly 130 attending. Fr Barnabas spoke to us about the season we are now starting. "At the beginning of Lent we are facing towards the cross, so we start Lent with a cross on our forehead as a sign of that journey."
Mass will take place at 7.30pm this evening at St Augustine's, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Paul's. Everyone is welcome to attend to begin the season in prayer.

CAFOD Lent Appeal.
Family Fast Day collection (Sat 28th Feb/Sun 1st March)
This Lent, live out the Gospel call to love your neighbour. By fasting and giving what you save, you join in Christ’s compassion and help another family put food on the table. Your donation can help families around the world grow food in difficult conditions – such as on flood-resistant floating gardens or using solar-powered water pumps in times of drought.
Collect a CAFOD envelope from the back of church from this weekend if you wish CAFOD to claim Gift Aid on your donation, or donate as you leave church in the basket or at the Contactless Donation Station - or to bless others with your support if not at Mass, donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. Text CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate £10.

ROME PILGRIMAGE ~A message from St Joseph's Catholic Church Bristol. "We are exploring the idea of a 7-day pilgrimage to Rome in September 2026 (flying from Bristol – morning flight - on Tuesday 22nd September and returning on Monday 28th September). At this stage, we’re simply gathering the names of those who might be interested to see if it’s viable to progress our plans further. Below is an estimated sliding scale of prices per person, sharing accommodation at a 4* hotel within 30 minutes driving distance from the Vatican including Breakfast and Dinner (prices do not include airfare. We cannot guarantee a price for this element until we confirm the booking as this will be dependent on group size.). Final prices will depend on the number of participants:

Minimum 45 People - £898 + airfare
Minimum 40 People - £958 + airfare
Minimum 35 People - £988 + airfare
Minimum 30 People - £1018 + airfare
If you would like to be kept informed as details develop, please register your interest in joining us as soon as possible by emailing Bristol.stjoseph@cliftondiocese.com. "

VACANCY: St Augustine of Canterbury preschool is looking to a point a Deputy manger and SENCo to join our wonderful preschool. Candidates need to have level 3 in early years education and level 3 SENCo qualifications.
We are also looking for an early years practitioner to join our team.
Any enquiries can be made to Kelly on 0117 956 1166 or email: staugustinesstaff@gmail.com