Reflection
Repentance of itself is not enough—grace must be available.
But if grace is offered and not accepted,
then nothing comes of that either.
There is no point putting up a sail if there is no wind.
There is no point in planting a seed if the ground is frozen.
There is no point in pruning the tree if spring does not come.
It is not enough to cut into people’s hearts
in order to save them—they must be touched by grace.
Lord, touch our hearts with your grace,
so that we may produce the fruits of repentance.
CAFOD Family Fast Day
Next Friday 11th March is Family Fast Day. There are envelopes at the back of Church today for the CAFOD collection. Please take one, put in your donation and bring it back any Sunday during Lent. Another collection for Lenten Alms will be taken up in a few week’ time. This is a mandatory Diocesan Collection.
Emergency Appeal For Ukraine
The people of Ukraine are suffering untold privations at this time and Salesians are working on the ground in Ukraine, hosting refugees and looking after vulnerable young people. If you would like to contribute to this work please either send a cheque to Mrs. N. Howell at the Provincial Office, Sharples Park, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6PQ clearly marked UKRAINE. All cheques should be made out to SDB Trustees, or access the Salesian Just Giving page from the link below to make a donation. If you are a UK taxpayer, the donation can be gift aided.
Quiz and Bingo Night
Jack Lyon and Youth Active are organising a Quiz and Bingo Night to help raise money for VIDES UK and its upcoming projects. The event will take place on the 25th March 7pm to 10pm in Brunswick Youth and Community Centre. £4 per person for entry, and a small additional fee to play the quiz and bingo. Bring your own drinks and snacks and come down for a great night raising money for a great cause.
VIDES UK is the charity of the Salesian Sisters who provide many opportunities for young people to get involved in lots of different ways! VIDES worked in our parish, running a summer camp for 5 years between 2007 & 2012. If you are able to, please try to go along and support!
