Reflection
The call of the disciples has changed their lives forever. They are not only to hear the word of God but act on it. So the first disciples leave everything and follow Jesus. Jesus will go on to teach the disciples a new way of life, for they cannot be open to the work of God unless they have their ears opened by his Word. Jesus recognises our skills. We have our own mission, given to us by Jesus, and we are part of Sacred Space. We pray, ‘Jesus, show me what I need to leave behind to be a good disciple. Do not let me fall far behind you and lose sight of you. Keep me close.’
An Update from the Deanery Synodal Council
A lot has happened since Archbishop Malcolm began Synod 2020 back in October 2018, so you could be forgiven for thinking that it had all gone away, but the opposite is true. Each deanery now has a Deanery Synodal Council, with representatives from each parish attending meetings every six to eight weeks. These councils have been formed to contribute to the delivery of the pastoral plan at local level. We aim to do this by working in partnership with all the parishes in our deanery and by collaborating effectively with clergy to make improvements and get ready for the future whatever it may bring. In the year to come we plan create opportunities to bring people together from across the Deanery to celebrate the good work already being done in our parishes and to actively explore how we can share best practice and cooperate to better serve our communities and relieve pressure on our priests. We would love to get feedback from you, in fact, it is essential that you let us know what you think and feel so that any decisions made about future changes are fully informed by what God is saying through his people. You have been steadfast in your support for our church so far, now you have a chance to be directly involved in planning for and shaping the future. I look forward to speaking to you soon.
Knock Pilgrimages
Escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland, 26th June 2023. £699.00 per person sharing. Price includes flight, all transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with full board. All entertainment and excursions included. Day trips to Westport, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. Single supplement £150.00. Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
Feast of Saint John Bosco
Next Sunday we will be celebrating the Feast of Saint John Bosco, as it’s the Sunday nearest to the actual Feast day (31st). The readings and prayers will be from the Mass of Saint John Bosco.
SPUC
The second collection this weekend is for the work of SPUC (Society for the Protection of Unborn Children). Cards mentioning the White Flower Appeal are available at the back of Church.