SAINT EDMUND’S PARISH NEWSLETTER
Parish Priest: Fr David Mills Phone: 01249 813131
65 Oxford Road E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Calne, SN11 8AQ Clifton Diocese: www.cliftondiocese.com
12th August: Nineteenth Sunday
Sunday Mass at 10.00 a.m:- Steve Schofield RIP
| Tuesday | Feria | MP and Mass at 9.30 a.m :- |
| Wednesday | Assumption of the BVM | MP and Mass at 9.30 a.m :- |
| Thursday | Feria | MP and Mass at 9.30 a.m :- |
| Friday | Feria | MP and Mass at 9.30 a.m :- |
| Saturday | Vigil Mass of 19th Sunday | Confessions at 5.30 p.m. Followed by Mass at 6.00 p.m.- |
Church Cleaning: Week 3 Divine Office: Week 3
Reception into the Catholic Church: If you are would like to become a Catholic or are thinking about it, please contact me so we can discuss the way forward plans can be made for September.
Hurt by Abuse: Have you or somebody you know experienced abuse within the Church? If so there is a leaflet in the porch that provides information on how to get help.
Important Diocesan Appointment: The Diocese is seeking to appoint a Diocesan Secretary to fulfil the role of Chief Executive and coordinate the administration of the Diocese. The holder of this important post; Will lead the formulation and implementation of a strategy for the long term financial security of the Diocese; Will have experience of leading a team of senior professionals and be committed to the mission of the Diocese; Will create an approach to balancing the quality of service to clergy and parishes with the management of risk. Based in Bristol from autumn 2012, initially for one year, subject to review. For more details see www.cliftondiocese.com (Working for Us). Closing date: 5.00 pm Monday 13 August 2012.
Confirmation Certificates: These are available for collection in the sacristy
St Augustine’s College: There are prospectuses for St Augustine’s Catholic College in the porch. These are also available at St Edmund’s school and are an excellent introduction for anybody thinking of sending their children to this outstanding Catholic Secondary School.
Year of Faith: The Diocese is holding several deanery Holy Hours to mark the ‘Year of Faith’. Please see posters in the porch giving details of these, as well as Evening Prayer led by Bishop Declan in the Cathedral on the 14Th October. It would be good if as many parishioners as possible attend these events.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Bishop Declan is leading a diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2013. Application forms for this are on the table in the porch
Heart for Calne: The next Heart for Calne time of prayer will take place on Saturday 18th August at the usual time of 9.30-11.30am but in the less usual venue of the New Wine Shop in the town centre (enter by the shop’s front door and we will be gathering in the back room). We do hope many Christians will come and join us in prayer for the town next weekend. Tea in the Hall: Please do come through to the hall after Sunday Mass and very friendly and welcoming group there for tea, coffee and a biscuit and the children can run about safely in the garden. The more people the better!
Parking: Please do try to utilize all the space in the car park by filling it up from the back and also parking close to other cars so that more spaces are available. It would also be advisable to park in Briansclose Road behind the church and then use the pedestrian through path between nos 69 and 71 Oxford Road. There is also usually space available in the The Pippin and sometimes in Abberd Way. Please don’t park illegally.