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Nottingham Diocesan Carol Service 

December 2020

Living Advent Podcasts the Diocese of Nottingham 2020

This podcast series will explore how we live the virtues of Advent (Hope, Love, Joy & Peace) in our daily lives. Each week in Advent we will discuss one of the virtues with people from all across the diocese who are trying to live that virtue in today’s secular society.

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Click on the picture link above for the podcasts

 

 

 

Vatican Player  

   

Live video transmission by CTV

(Vatican Television Center)

 

Quotes from Pope Francis

100 inspiring Quotes from Pope Francis listed in Subject order with the date and occasion when the quote was made

Pope Francis Homilies

Home Mission Sunday 13.12.2020

Catholic Conference of Bishops of England & Wales

Home Mission Sunday 13.12.2020

Ordinarily we would have celebrated Home Mission Sunday in September but, in 2020, we celebrate the day set aside to promote evangelisation on Gaudete Sunday – 13 December – the Third Sunday of Advent


Pope Francis: 22.02.15 Lent is a time of battle against evil

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Pope Francis said Lent is a time where we struggle against the temptations of Satan and worldliness. His words came at his Sunday Angelus address at the end of which he announced the distribution of 50,000 free copies of a pocket-sized booklet called “Safeguard your Heart” containing reflections on Jesus’ teachings.

The Pope recalled how Jesus went into the solitude of the wilderness for 40 days where he successfully overcame temptations in “a hand-to-hand combat” with Satan. And through his victory over Satan, he said, “we have all triumphed but we need to protect this victory in our daily lives.

He went on to explain how in the wilderness we can listen to God’s voice and that of the tempter. And we listen to God’s voice through his words and that why it’s important to read the Holy Scriptures because otherwise we’re unable to resist the lure of the evil one. The Pope said it was for this reason that he wanted to renew his advice to the faithful to read the Gospel every day and reflect on its meaning, even for just 10 minutes and carry around a copy in one’s pocket or bag every day. 


International Day for People with Disabilities 03.12.2020

Catholic Conference of Bishops of England & Wales.

CBCEW International Day for People with Disabilities

#RedWednesday 25th November 2020 

Aid to the Church in Need

Aid to Church in Need - Red Wednesday  25.11.2020

The plight of Christians who are kidnapped or unjustly jailed is the focus of a fresh report out next week produced by Aid to the Church in Need.

Set Your Captives Free – A Report on Christians unjustly detained for their Faith will be launched in the UK parliament by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) on Wednesday (25th November).

In different parts of the world, Christians are unjustly denied their freedom, many for the precise reason that they refuse to give up their faith.

“They live in fear and many suffer in complete silence. Who is there to be their voice?


Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

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World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2020

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The 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on 27 September 2020. As the title for his annual message, the Holy Father has chosen “Forced like Jesus Christ to flee”. The message will focus on the pastoral care of internally displaced people (IDPs), who currently number over 41 million worldwide.

As the title makes clear, the message originates in the experience of the young Jesus and his family as displaced persons and refugees. This experience provides a specific Christological grounding for the Christian action of welcome or hospitality.


Vocations Sunday

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The Day of Prayer for Vocations - also known as Vocations Sunday - this year will be celebrated on 3 May 2020.

World Mission Sunday

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As our global Church comes together on this special day, Missio asks the faithful of England and Wales to support the missionary work of the Church in India and throughout the world, through your prayers and financial support.


Home Mission Sunday 15 September 2019

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Each year the Church in England and Wales celebrates Home Mission Sunday. It is an opportunity to inspire us all to share the Good News we have received.

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Season of Creation

1st September to 4th October 2019

Season of Creation 2019

The Season of Creation is a global ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home, starting each year on 1 September and finishing on the feast of St. Francis, 4 October.

1 September marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have renewed their commitment to care for creation. They call for the development of a “Christian spirituality of ecology'.

The passing of time makes this challenge clearer. It is now an unprecedented ‘ecological crisis  - Guardians of God’s Creation


Apostleship of the Sea

Sea Sunday 2019 will be celebrated on Sunday 14th July.

Sea Sunday is when we have the opportunity to remember and pray for seafarers, their families and all who support them. On Sea Sunday Catholic Churches around the UK take up a second collection with all funds raised going to the Apostleship of the Sea to support our work. It is a day of remembrance, prayer and celebration, and an opportunity to think about and thank those seafarers who work tirelessly throughout the year bringing us goods we often take for granted.


Collection for Peter's Pence

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/secretariat_state/obolo_spietro/documents/index_en.htm

Peter’s Pence is the name given to the financial support offered by the faithful to the Holy Father as a sign of their sharing in the concern of the Successor of Peter for the many different needs of the Universal Church and for the relief of those most in need.

The faithful’s offerings to the Holy Father are destined to Church needs, to humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects, as well as to the support of the Holy See. The Pope, being Pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in grave difficulties (the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalized and the victims of war or natural disasters; concrete aid to Bishops or dioceses in need, Catholic education, assistance to refugees and immigrants, etc.).


Season of Creation

1st September to 4th October 2020

Season of Creation 2019

The Season of Creation is a global ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home, starting each year on 1 September and finishing on the feast of St. Francis, 4 October.

1 September marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have renewed their commitment to care for creation. They call for the development of a “Christian spirituality of ecology'.

The passing of time makes this challenge clearer. It is now an unprecedented ‘ecological crisis  - Guardians of God’s Creation


Global Healing

“Let Earth Be Glad”

 An ecumenical and inter-religious conversation about Care of Creation

On Saturday 5th October 2019

10am to 3pm

At St Barnabas Cathedral Hall, Nottingham

 (Please bring food for a shared table)

 Speakers from different perspectives and traditions will share their thoughts, followed by workshops.

To book a place please contact

Fran Wickes – fran@brightshark.co.uk

Patricia Stoat – pmstoat@gmail.com

Organised by the Nottingham Catholic Justice & Peace and Ecumenical Commissions

Human Trafficking

St Josephine Bakhita Day 2019

08.02.19

St Josephine Bakhita Day - Human Trafficking

Friday 8 February is the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita – the patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. On this day Catholics are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the crimes of modern slavery and human trafficking, and the people that volunteer and work to eradicate this crime. This year the particular focus is on those who are caught up in forced labour and labour exploitation both in the UK and beyond.


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Day for Life 17.06.18 Human Trafficking

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Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. Day for Life has covered a number of themes over the years celebrating the gift of life, this year the theme is Human Trafficking.

The proceeds of the Day for Life collection to be held in parishes is used for the promotion of the dignity of the human person.

"The trade in human beings violates the God given dignity of so many of our brothers and sisters, and constitutes a true crime against humanity" Pope Francis November 2016

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“Organized crime and the illegal trafficking of human beings choose their victims among people who today have little means of subsistence and even less hope for the future… The basic response lies in creating opportunities for integral human development” Pope Francis

Testimony

“My name is Daia*. I’m from a small town in Edo State, Nigeria. My family were very poor and from a young age I was always chasing a ‘better life’.

At 18 I met and fell in love with Victor*, from Lagos. I was so impressed by his fine clothes and his confidence. Victor suggested going together to London – he said he had friends there and a job for me, cleaning in a hair salon. I was so excited. Victor travelled ahead and I was to follow him.

After a long journey I arrived in Dublin. I had never heard of this place but thought it was just another stop-over on my way to London. Victor had arranged for someone to meet me. This man took me in his car. But we did not go to Victor, or to the hair salon, or to London. He took me to a brothel. I have been here ever since.”

* This is a true story. Names have been changed to protect identities.

Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Jesus tells us, “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10 NJB).

But many people do not have life to the full. They have fallen victim to the scourge of human trafficking and modern slavery which are an assault on a person’s innate human dignity. People are not commodities to be traded ruthlessly for criminal profit.

Indeed, this is something that is happening in communities across our country, not just in our big cities. It’s not only happening in brothels and nail bars, but on farms, building sites and factories as well. Nor is this a problem confined to immigrant communities, it is affecting our own citizens too.

Trafficking is a growing problem and the UN estimates that over 40 million people worldwide are in slavery. In the UK alone, it is estimated that every year there are over 13,000 victims of trafficking from all countries.

Criminals exploit some of the most vulnerable and desperate people. We can act together to stop this. It is a crime hidden in plain sight, it’s difficult to investigate, and the police need our

help to identify and stop the traffickers and rescue and support the victims.

How Can We Help?

The Catholic community can make a real difference to help solve this problem – to help them find freedom and live life to the full. There are many organisations working to put a stop to human trafficking and modern slavery. One of these, the Santa Marta Group, works internationally to bring the Catholic Church and law enforcement agencies together to eradicate slavery. To read more visit www.santamartagroup.com

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Locally, dioceses, Caritas and other church communities can effect real change for trafficked people living in these areas.

 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 08.12.2020

Feast of the Immaculate Conception 08.12.2020

 

Remembrance Sunday 2020

http://catholicnews.org.uk/remembrance-reflection-fr-fava

Remembrance Sunday falls on the Sunday nearest Armistice Day, 11 November, which marks the end of the First World War.

On this day we remember all those who gave their lives for their country, all who suffered and died through acts of war and those who were left behind to grieve and mourn.

Prayer

O God, merciful and strong,

who crush wars and cast down the proud,

be pleased to banish violence swiftly from our midst

and to wipe away all tears,

so that we may all truly deserve to be called your children..

Christ the King

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-11/pope-francis-angelus-christ-the-king-love.html

CAFOD Lent Fast Day

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Christ the King

Sunday 22.11.2020

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-11/pope-francis-angelus-christ-the-king-love.html

Commemoration of All Souls

2nd November

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2014/documents/papa-francesco_angelus_20141102.html

Solemnity of All Saints

1st November

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

15th August

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The Transfiguration

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Saints Peter and Paul

PEACE SUNDAY - 14th January 2018

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Solemnity of the birth of St John the Baptist

No one can be unaware of the tens of thousands of people around the globe who have been displaced and forced to leave their homes because of violence, war, trafficking and climate-related disasters , so it is no surprise that Pope Francis has chosen the theme ‘Migrants and Refugees – men and women seekers of peace,’ for his 2018 Peace Day message.

Every year Catholics in England and Wales celebrate the Pope’s message on Peace Sunday, promoted by Pax Christi and supported by the International Affairs Department of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.


Corpus Christi

Catholic Bible Sunday 10th December 2017

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Trinity Sunday

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Catholic Bible Sunday falls on 10 December 2017 and takes the theme 'Welcome the Word'.

In partnership with Bible Society, The Catholic Church in England and Wales has created a resource pack to support scriptural engagement in the Catholic community.

These Scripture-focused materials will help each of us to explore Advent, Christmas and beyond. We want to enable every man, woman and child to engage with the Bible in ways that are appropriate to them.


Pentecost

http://www.news.va/en/news/pentecost-june-4-2017

World Mission Sunday 2017

It's World Mission Sunday on 22 October. This special day, chosen by the Pope, is an opportunity for Catholics worldwide to join together to pray for the missionary work of our Church, and to give what we can to Missio - the Church's official charity for overseas mission - so that parishes in need overseas are supported and sustained.

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Our Lord's Ascension

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-05/pope-francis-regina-coeli-13-may-2018-reflection-ascension.html

Missio exists because 40% of the worldwide Catholic Church is too poor to support itself. Missio plays a crucial role supporting the local Church overseas and sharing the light of Christ by training priests, building churches and combating injustice, disease, poverty and exploitation in 157 countries."

The Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF) assists each and every one of the Catholic Church's 1,069 mission dioceses to provide pastoral care and preach the Gospel effectively.


EASTER

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HOLY SATURDAY  - Easter Vigil

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Celebration of the Passion of our Lord 

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HOLY THURSDAY

Mass of the Lords Supper

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PALM SUNDAY

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HOLY WEEK

http://catholicnews.org.uk/Home/Featured/Holy-Week

Home Mission Sunday


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On the third Sunday of September the Catholic Church celebrates Home Mission Sunday. This is an opportunity to inspire Catholics and help them to engage with the mission of the Church, whilst supporting the work of the Home Mission Office.

It's the day in the Church's calendar when the Catholic community prays for, celebrates and supports the work of evangelisation in our two countries.

On this day we are encouraged to pray for the work of evangelisation in England and Wales, remembering in our prayers especially those whom we know are distant from the life of faith. Please support the second collection which funds the bishops’ national work of evangelisation. The collection also ensures that the Catholic Faith Centre is resourced to respond to those who have questions about the Catholic Faith.

It is possible to donate online at: catholicnews.org.uk/donate-hms.

Commemorative prayer cards are available to take away.

Please support the work of Home Mission through your prayers and generosity. For more information click here 

God bless you and thank you.

The Missionaries of Africa

http://www.thewhitefathers.org.uk/

The Missionaries of Africa (also known as “The White Fathers”), are an international Missionary Society of priests and brothers, founded in 1868, by Cardinal Charles Lavigerie, Archbishop of Algiers and Carthage in North Africa. The name “White Fathers” comes from their habit. This is based on the traditional North African dress of a white gown (gandoura) and a white hooded cloak (burnous). A rosary is worn around the neck.


Presentation of the Lord      02.02.20


Presentation of the Lord

CAFOD Emergency Appeals


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Epiphany of the Lord

Epiphany
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Pray for the Victims of Human Trafficking

 

http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/Home/Featured/Day-of-Prayer-for-Victims-of-Human-Trafficking

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God

 

Pope Francis Mary Mother of God 01.01.20

Feast of the Holy Family

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The Nativity of the Lord

The Parable of the Talents

The Parable of the Talents

The Parable of the ten Virgins invited to a Wedding Feast

The Parable of the Ten Virgins
http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/refugee-crisis

Catholics in England and Wales are urged to respond to the refugee crisis with both prayer and practical action. Whether it's donating time, skills or money, you can make a valuable contribution to the humanitarian effort. Our response will be coordinated locally through the dioceses.

 

European Refugee Crisis

http://www.cafod.org.uk/News/Emergencies-news/European-migration-crisis

The increase in the number of migrants and refugees into Europe is a reminder that governments must do more to address the root causes of conflicts around the world.

Since the start of 2015, more than 200,000 people have arrived in Europe. More than 60 per cent originate from countries affected by conflict such as Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia. Many are now living in poor conditions, with European governments struggling to provide adequate support.

CAFOD believes that in order to address this crisis, governments around the world must do more to address the root causes of conflicts like the war in Syria, which has forced a staggering 11.6 million people from their homes.

Anthony Neal, CAFOD Humanitarian Policy Analyst, said: “One in three people making the journey to Europe have fled the conflict in Syria, yet this accounts for only a small minority of Syrians who have been made homeless by the war.

“Lebanon, a country one hundred times smaller than the EU, currently accommodates 1.2 million Syrian refugees. That’s over 50 times as many refugees as EU ministers have agreed to resettle in the future..

“The war in Syria is in its fifth year. While the UK has led the world in its humanitarian aid contributions, our help cannot end with money. Without a peaceful resolution to the conflict through a political and inclusive negotiated agreement, the number of Syrians attempting to flee the country will continue to rise."

Thanks to your support, our Church partners in Syria are providing food, medical aid and relief supplies to thousands of people whose lives have been torn apart from the war. Our partners in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey are also supporting Syrian refugees with food, medical support, clothes and safe places to stay.

We also support refugees and people who have been forced from their homes by fighting in many other countries, including Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia and  Sri Lanka.

Our sister agencies in the Caritas network are playing a significant role in providing support to newly arrived migrants and refugees in Europe.

Within the European Union: CAFOD is a member of Caritas Europa, which lobbies the European Union about the treatment of migrants and refugees.

 

Justice and Peace Commission General Election 2017 and Pentecost Special

The Gospel in your pocket  - Pope Francis 01.09.14

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"How do we receive the Word of God?”. The response is clear: “As one receives Jesus Christ. The Church tells us that Jesus is present in the Scripture, in His Word”.

"Always carry a small Gospel with you in your purse, in your pocket, and read a passage from the Gospel during the day. Not so much “to learn” something, but mostly “to find Jesus, because Jesus actually is in His Word, in His Gospel”.  “Every time I read the Gospel, I find Jesus”.

Pope Francis 03.02.15 - Daily contemplation of the Gospel

Daily contemplation of the Gospel helps us to have true hope. The Pope  

again urged people to take 10 minutes out of their day to pick up the Gospel and talk to the Lord, rather than waste it on TV soap operas or listening to other peoples’ gossip.

Take up the Gospel, read and imagine the scene, imagine what happens and talk to Jesus, from the heart"."And with this we allow hope to grow, because we have our gaze fixed, we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. We should all carry out this contemplative prayer. 'But I have so much to do!'. At home, 15 minutes, pick up the Gospel, a small passage, imagine what happened and talk with Jesus about it. So your gaze will be fixed on Jesus and not so much on a TV soap opera, for example. Your ears will be focused on the words of Jesus and not so much on your neighborhood gossip ... ".

Hope comes from this prayer, he said, adding "our Christian life unfolds in that context, between memory and hope": "Memory of our past journey, memory of so many graces received from the Lord. And hope, looking at the Lord, who is the only one who can give me hope. And in order to gaze at the Lord, to know the Lord, we pick up the Gospel and carry out this contemplative prayer.

Today, for example, try for 10 minutes - 15, no more – to read the Gospel, picture it and say something to Jesus. And nothing more. And so your knowledge of Jesus will be bigger and your hope will grow.

    

            We all have an angel

 

Pope Francis recalled the definitive role of guardian angels in a Christian’s life. "We all have an angel who is always beside us, who never abandons us and helps us not to lose our way."

 

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https://ctbi.org.uk/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2017/
http://www.cafod.org.uk/Campaign/One-Climate-One-World/climate-petition

In Laudato Si' Pope Francis calls on all of us to care for the world’s poorest people, for future generations and for the earth, our common home.

Inspired by his words, we join with Catholics worldwide, as part of the Global Catholic Climate Movement, and call on our Prime Minister and on other world leaders to take urgent action to prevent climate change pushing people deeper into poverty.

Click on the link above to sign our petition.

 

Pope's Message for World Youth Day 29.03.15:

“Have the courage to be happy”

Document on Catholic Spirituality

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Bishop Patrick celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Jubilee of Mercy in St Barnabas' Cathedral on Friday 18th November with young people from schools across the Diocese of Nottingham

World Mission Sunday 2016

It's World Mission Sunday on 23 October. This special day, chosen by the Pope, is an opportunity for Catholics worldwide to join together to pray for the missionary work of our Church, and to give what we can to Missio - the Church's official charity for overseas mission - so that parishes in need overseas are supported and sustained.

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http://www.missio.org.uk/index.php?cat=7

Training event hosted by Bishop Patrick with speakers and learning resources to equip people to recognise and act upon trafficking & modern day slavery. To include food and refreshments- free event - All welcome

To book in contact Louise Cook jpnottingham@nrcdt.org.uk or Diane Williams formation@nrcdt.org.uk phone 0115 9539841 - Wilson House, 25 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5AW

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Missio exists because 40% of the worldwide Catholic Church is too poor to support itself. Missio plays a crucial role supporting the local Church overseas and sharing the light of Christ by training priests, building churches and combating injustice, disease, poverty and exploitation in 157 countries."

The Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF) assists each and every one of the Catholic Church's 1,069 mission dioceses to provide pastoral care and preach the Gospel effectively.

Home Mission Sunday 2016

 

http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/hms16

 

On Sunday 18 September, the bishops of England and Wales invite every parish to celebrate Home Mission Sunday. It's the day in the Church's calendar when the Catholic community prays for, celebrates and supports the work of evangelisation in our two countries.

In choosing this year’s theme two priorities are proposed for prayer and reflection. Inspired by our 2015 National CatholicnEvangelisation Conference, the first priority is to 'Proclaim'. As a fruit of prayer we'd like every Catholic, every family and every parish to take a new step to share their faith more joyfully and confidently, and so build missionary parishes.

Our second priority, as the Year of the Mercy draws to an end, is to encourage everyone to share the joy of love - that Catholic individuals, engaged and married couples, as well as families, will consider afresh how they can witness to “the joy of love” to others.

On this day we are encouraged to pray for the work of evangelisation in England and Wales, remembering in our prayers especially those whom we know are distant from the life of faith. Please support the second collection which funds the bishops’ national work of evangelisation. The collection also ensures that the Catholic Faith Centre is resourced to respond to those who have questions about the Catholic Faith.

It is possible to donate online at: catholicnews.org.uk/donate-hms.

Commemorative prayer cards are available to take away.

Please support the work of Home Mission through your prayers and generosity. For more information see: catholicnews.org.uk/hms16.

God bless you and thank you.

ETHIOPIA FOOD CRISIS

http://cafod.org.uk/Give/Donate-to-Emergencies/Ethiopia-Food-Crisis-Appeal

Ten million people are facing a crippling drought in Ethiopia. We urgently need your help to provide life-saving aid to those affected.

Severe and extreme weather shifts, part of the El Niño effect, mean that the rains in Ethiopia have failed twice. Farmers are losing their crops, water sources are drying up, and families are struggling to keep themselves and their animals alive. As a result, an estimated 400,000 children are suffering from malnutrition and millions are in need of emergency food and clean water.

 

World Communications Day 2016

https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/communications/documents/papa-francesco_20160124_messaggio-comunicazioni-sociali.html

 

Pastoral Letter of the Bishop of Nottingham

 

Corporal Works of Mecy :-

Spiritual Works of Mercy :-

The Year of Mercy will be officially starting on the 8th December 2015. As well as an opportunity for our own spiritual growth it is also a time to reflect upon the corporal and spiritual works of mercy - our love in action. In response to this we have set up a Diocesan website: http://www.bemerciful.co.uk/ which will be a hub for events and activities during the year, it has ideas for what parishes, schools and individuals can do as well as downloadable material, news and other helpful information. There is also a resource booklet which will give you some ideas to start with. In this coming year I would like each parish and each school to reflect upon what they are already doing, but through a lens of mercy and then undertake a further act of mercy. In this way I hope there will be a legacy in every parish and school.

                                                                                       - Bishop Patrick

  Jubilee of Mercy Resource Booklet

 

World Mission Sunday 2015

It's World Mission Sunday on 18 October. This special day, chosen by the Pope, is an opportunity for Catholics worldwide to join together to pray for the missionary work of our Church, and to give what we can to Missio - the Church's official charity for overseas mission - so that parishes in need overseas are supported and sustained.

http://www.nottinghamjp.org/

Missio exists because 40% of the worldwide Catholic Church is too poor to support itself. Missio plays a crucial role supporting the local Church overseas and sharing the light of Christ by training priests, building churches and combating injustice, disease, poverty and exploitation in 157 countries."

The Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF) assists each and every one of the Catholic Church's 1,069 mission dioceses to provide pastoral care and preach the Gospel effectively.


http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Home/Featured/An-Invitation-to-Reflect-on-the-Gift-of-Marriage-and-Family-Life

The Bishops of England and Wales are inviting us to pray and reflect with them on the gift of marriage and family life and their place in the Church in advance of next October's meeting of the Synod of Bishops on the vocation and mission of the family. To help us, they have produced The Call, the Journey and the Mission.

If you would like to share any reflections, please send them to Father David Palmer, Chair of the Marriage and Family Life Commission (The Presbytery, Lenton Boulevard, NOTTINGHAM, NG7 2BY; catolicdavid@mac.com), by Easter Sunday.

Mgr Thomas McGovern, Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Nottingham

 


http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-calls-for-peaceful-solution-to-wars-in-syria

No one can pretend not to know! Everyone is aware that this war weighs in an increasingly unbearable way on the shoulders of the poor. We need to find a solution, which is never a violent one, because violence only creates new wounds.

There are many victims of this conflict: I think in all of them and I pray for all. However, I cannot fail to mention the serious harm to the Christian communities in Syria and Iraq, where many brothers and sisters are oppressed because of their faith, driven from their land, kept in prison or even killed. For centuries, the Christian and Muslim communities have lived together in these lands on the basis of mutual respect. Today the very legitimacy of the presence of Christians and other religious minorities is denied in the name of a “violent fundamentalism claiming to be based on religion” (Benedict XVI Apost. Exhort. Ecclesia in Medio Oriente, n. 29). Yet, the Church responds to the many attacks and persecution that she suffers in those countries by bearing witness to Christ with courage, through her humble and fervent presence, sincere dialogue and the generous service in favor of whoever that are suffering or in need without any distinction.

I pray unceasingly for peace and the end of the torments and injustices in your beloved lands.

 Pray for the people of Iraq and Syria

http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Home/Featured/Pray-for-Iraq-and-Syria

Back in August 2014, Islamic State (IS) militants, also known as ISIS or ISIL, captured Qaraqosh in Nineveh - once the biggest Christian town in Iraq. Tens of thousands fled. Since then, ISIL has persecuted minorities in both Syria and Iraq. Prayers for all the peoples of Syria and Iraq have been offered throughout the summer months and are needed now more than ever. Refugees continue to flood into Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon to name just three countries coping with a mass influx of desperate people.

Home Mission Sunday 2015

http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/Home/Featured/Home-Mission-Sunday-2015

Home Mission Sunday takes place on 20 September 2015. It's the day in the Church's calendar when the Catholic community in England and Wales is invited to pray for, celebrate and support the work of evangelisation in England and Wales. The theme of this year’s Sunday is 'Proclaim God’s Mercy’.

On this day we are encouraged to pray for the work of evangelisation in England and Wales, remembering in our prayers especially those whom we know are distant from the life of faith.


 

A Day with Mary at the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - Sunday 31st May

12.20pm - Procession to the shrine - 1.00pm Arrive at shrine - 1.30pm Lunch - 2.20pm - Exposition, procession, meditation, Rosary - 5.00pm Mass

 

May Procession: Sunday 17th May 3.00pm

Rosary procession in the garden followed by Benediction in the church and a summer tea in the hall.

Donations of goodies for the summer tea will be greatly appreciated. If you intend bringing something please enter it in the appropriate column on the sheet at the back of the church. Thank you.

 

Ladies Retreat

http://dayforlife.org/Home/2015-Materials

Day for Life in England and Wales is celebrated on the last Sunday in July and is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to celebrating and upholding the dignity of human life. The Church teaches that life should be protected and nurtured from conception to natural death. Please support this vital work in any way you feel able.

On this Sunday there is a collection enabling the Bishops' Conference to support the Anscombe Bioethics Centre as well as projects designed to protect life at every stage and condition.

 

Apostleship of the Sea

Sea Sunday 2015 will be celebrated on Sunday 12th July.

Sea Sunday is when we have the opportunity to remember and pray for seafarers, their families and all who support them. On Sea Sunday Catholic Churches around the UK take up a second collection with all funds raised going to the Apostleship of the Sea to support our work. It is a day of remembrance, prayer and celebration, and an opportunity to think about and thank those seafarers who work tirelessly throughout the year bringing us goods we often take for granted.

Ordination of Monsignor Patrick McKinney 03.07.15

the new Bishop of Nottingham


http://livestream.com/accounts/8822872/events/4163303

 

 

World Communications Day 2015

http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/Home/Featured/World-Communications-Day-2015

World Communications Day takes place this year on Sunday 17 May 2015 - the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. This is the day when Catholics are asked to reflect on the necessity of fulfilling the command of Jesus to preach the Good News of the Gospel to the whole world.

This year's theme is "Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love". 

for Christian Unity'

http://www.ctbi.org.uk/

Come Home for Christmas

http://www.comehomeforchristmas.co.uk/

World Day of Prayer for Peace 2015

http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Home/News/World-Day-of-Peace

Pope Francis "I pray for an end to wars, conflicts and the great suffering caused by human agency, by epidemics past and present, and by the devastation wrought by natural disasters. I pray especially that, on the basis of our common calling to cooperate with God and all people of good will for the advancement of harmony and peace in the world, we may resist the temptation to act in a manner unworthy of our humanity. "

Celebrated on the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, 1 January 2015 .

 

Catholic Bible Sunday 2014

http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Home/Featured/Catholic-Bible-Sunday-2014

Catholic Bible Sunday is celebrated this year on 7 December - the Second Sunday of Advent. It presents an opportunity to us to hear afresh and be renewed in our attentiveness to God's word through reading and reflecting on the Scriptures in our parishes and homes.

 

National Youth Sunday


Discovering more about Prayer Accompaniment

http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Home/News/Remembrance-Sunday-2014

Remembrance Sunday falls on the Sunday nearest Armistice Day, 11 November, which marks the end of the First World War.

It's particularly poignant this year as commemorations mark the 100 year anniversary of the start of World War One.

On this day we remember all those who gave their lives for their country, all who suffered and died through acts of war and those who were left behind to grieve and mourn.

http://www.missio.org.uk/index.php?cat=7

Missio exists because 40% of the worldwide Catholic Church is too poor to support itself. Missio plays a crucial role supporting the local Church overseas and sharing the light of Christ by training priests, building churches and combating injustice, disease, poverty and exploitation in 157 countries."

The Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF) assists each and every one of the Catholic Church's 1,069 mission dioceses to provide pastoral care and preach the Gospel effectively.


http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Home/News/Prayer-Day
http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/racial-justice-sunday-2014

 

 On Sunday 14 September, the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates Racial Justice Sunday. It is a day on which all Christians are called to earnestly pray for an end to racism and racial inequality.

 

He is Risen - Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

http://www.cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Take-action-today/Gaza-campaign

 

 

 


Pentecost 2014

Sunday, 8 June 2014

At Pentecost we celebrate the birth of the Church which exists to evangelise. On this day, with the descent of the Holy Spirit, Christ's mission is completed. Every baptised person is invited to be a missionary, proclaiming their faith in God’s unconditional love and mercy, through prayer, word and action.

 

 

http://www.catholicmedicalassociation.org.uk/index.htm

Invites all health professionals, medical students and any others interested, to a talk to be given by Dr Dale Gardiner on “ORGAN DONATION”. Dr Gardiner is an Intensive Care Consultant at Nottingham University Hospitals and Deputy National Clinical Lead for Organ Donation and will give an informative, fascinating and stimulating talk on this important topic. The meeting will take place in St Barnabas’ Cathedral Hall, Nottingham, at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 21 st October 2014. For further information please contact Dr Tim Connery at tim.cma@hotmail.co.uk .

 


 

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi

http://www.sma-gb.org/#HOMEPAGE
http://www.sma-gb.org/#HOMEPAGE

Day for Life 2014

Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to celebrating and upholding the dignity of human life. The Church teaches that life should be protected and nurtured from conception to natural death.

World Communications Day 2014

Popes to Saints: Canonisation of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II

   

Settlement Scheme for EU citizens

 

 

Trinity Sunday

http://www.news.va/en/news/trinity-sunday-may-31-2015

Pentecost

Our Lord's Ascension

EASTER

http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en/special/2015/settimanasanta2015.html

HOLY SATURDAY

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2015/4/4/vegliapasqua.html

GOOD FRIDAY

http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en/special/2015/settimanasanta2015.html

HOLY THURSDAY

PALM SUNDAY

 

http://www.ewtn.com/faith/lent/?utm_source=ewtnhome&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=lent

 

 

 

The Presentation of the Lord

https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2015/documents/papa-francesco_angelus_20150111.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPvX1pHm0Fk&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPvX1pHm0Fk&feature=youtu.be

 

 

Epiphany

https://cnsblog.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/pope-francis-suggested-new-years-resolutions/

"Adoration of the Magi" in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at Conception Abbey in Conception, Mo. Painted by Benedictine monks in the late 1800s

 

 

 

https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2014/documents/papa-francesco_angelus_20141208.html
https://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1998/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_22111998.html