These two young men, one from the early 20th century and the other the first twenty-first century saint, will be canonised next Sunday by Pope Leo XIV. The canonisations highlight the universal call to holiness, the importance of faith in the digital age (for Carlo Acutis), and the call to serve others (for Pier Giorgio Frassati). May the canonisation of these two young men encourage the young people in our church today to have the courage to bear witness to their faith in this increasingly secular world.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES
For children in school year 3 and above. If you wish your child to enrol in the classes to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Communion which will take place in 2026, please ask for a registration form after Mass.
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED FOR THE PARISH
We are looking for more parishioners to help with the various tasks that take place to make the parish run smoothly particularly catechists for the sacramental programmes (a DBS check will be required), choir members, collectors, counters, cleaners, help for the running of the repository (shop), parishioners to help with a Social and Fundraising Committee. If you have some time to spare to volunteer for these roles, or any of the other behind the scenes roles that help the parish function, please speak to Fr. Jose or sign up on the noticeboard.
FREE CATECHETICAL SUBCRIPTIONS
The Southwark Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis continues to look for ways to extend and enhance the provision for training and formation for catechists specifically and lay people in general. From Scripture to parenting workshops, to catechetical training and mentoring, there is something for everyone. This offering is free to everyone until 30th September 2025. Each parishioner, as well as teachers and parents in our schools, are invited to create their personal account to access the workshops. For information on how to register your free account visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/franciscan
Is God Calling You To Become A Permanent Deacon?
Next Sunday is Archdiocesan Diaconate Day where we pray for vocations to the Permanent Diaconate. From the earliest days of the Church, men have been called to serve as ministers of the Word, of the Altar and of Charity. The Church in the Archdiocese of Southwark wants to promote, nurture and support those Permanent Deacons who wish to give themselves to the service of the Church in their parish, deanery and diocese, without neglecting their own family and professional work. To be a Deacon is to serve your community; could this be you? Talk first to your family and to Fr. Jose. If you feel that God may be calling you, even with the faintest whisper, and want to find out more please take one of the leaflets on the newsletter table, scan the QR code on the poster in the church entrance or go to http://www.rcaos.org.uk/TheDiaconate. There are a few cards with a prayer for Permanent Diaconate Vocations on the newsletter table.
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