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Newsletter CAFOD Harvest Fast Day 2023 CAFOD Fast Day Oct 6 th 2023 CAFOD works with poorer communities around the world to aid them in their Development and also educates governments/companies/organisations about certain longstanding difficulties they could help improve. CAFOD works through local Christian partners, e.g. Caritas. They also send money as quickly as possible for any disasters and are part of the DEC. They then follow up with help for the areas to recover from such disasters. Last year one of the countries they helped was Pakistan after it suffered from severe floods, they are still aiding the recovery via mobile medical clinics driving to remote areas. Please do pray for all the issues CAFOD and partners are addressing and, if possible, fast from a meal or snack on Friday 6 th Oct and donate whatever money you can. Thank you so much. There ae many ways to donate; the usual collection envelopes which are especially useful for gift aid, or you could donate via the website: cafod.org.uk/fastday or via the QR code on the envelope/poster.

Job Vacancy details; https://www.st-maryshigh.hereford.sch.uk/page/?title=Chaplaincy+Lead&pid=513

Icon Workshops in September Belmont Abbey is offering two 5 day Icon Workshops led by Fr Alex Echeandia Loro. The 1 st Icon Workshop (Beginners to Intermediate) is from 11th to 16th September 2023, painting an icon of St Peter. he 2 nd Icon Workshop (Intermediate to Advanced) is from 18th to 23rd September,painting the tender icon of The Bridegroom. The cost for the teaching is £350 for each intensive workshop.  For further details contact Fr Augustine, retreats@belmontabbey.org.uk or 01432 374750.

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF PENRHYS Sunday 13 th August Pilgrim Mass of the Assumption of Our Lady 3.00pm at the foot of the statue The chief celebrant will be Father Tim McGrath. The music ministry will be led by the Bridgend Parish. Mass is celebrated at the foot of the Statue, weather permitting, so pilgrims are asked to bring their own seating. Should the weather be inclement we will move into the chapel of the Llanfair Community in the middle of the estate. The Community also offer us refreshments after Mass (and the use of the toilet)

Course at The Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst

Making Sense of Catholicism and Contemporary Culture course at The Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst

Please join us for this wonderful concert. Free entry, retiring collection.

The Bishops of England and Wales have chosen Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter as the Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse, 9 May 2023. It is a day of prayer for those who have been abused in a season of hope and new life. The Isaiah Journey has prepared a range of resources for prayer, action and reflection for use throughout the year which are launched on the day of prayer.  https://www.cbcew.org.uk/day-of-prayer-for-survivors-of-abuse/

The aim of these webinars is to reflect on the history of the past 75 years and attempt to discern the best ways forward for society and for the Church in the effort to bring about a more just, more equal and more cooperative society. The Changing Face of Britain – A Brief History 1947-2023 Saturday 27 May (10:00 – 11:30) Persistent inequality and Racism over the past 75 years Thursday 15 June (7:00 – 8:30) Combatting Racism – different approaches over the past 75 years Thursday 29 June (7:00 – 8:30) The Churches role in combatting racism over the past 75 years Thursday 6 July (7:00 – 8:30) Combatting racism - An Agenda for the Future for Britain Saturday 29 July (10:00 – 11:30) The Church’s role in the struggle for Racial Justice in the future Thursday 3 August (7:00 – 8:30) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We see These Webinars as a preparation for CARJ’s 40 th Anniversary in 2024. The Webinars will take place on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Each Webinar will last for an hour and a half. There will be two speakers and ample time for discussion. Yogi Sutton will Chair the Webinars. The Webinars are free. To register for one or more webinars or if you need further information, please contact the CARJ Administrator at info@carj.org.uk A link will be sent to all who register. The Webinars will be recorded and will be available on the CARJ website until the end of August 2023.