‘‘Can religion be a force for good in international relations?’

 This is the title of a talk that Bishop Declan Lang will be giving at Bristol Anglican Cathedral, College Green on

Wednesday, 11th March at 7pm.

Bishop Declan is chair of the Bishops’ Conference Department of International Affairs.  In this role and at the invitation of local Bishops’ Conferences, Bishop Declan has visited a number of troubled areas including Lebanon, Thailand and Myanmar, and paid a repeat visit to Gaza as a member of an international delegation of Bishops.

There will be simple refreshments afterwards; tickets for the lecture are free but  you need to book, contact faith@uwe.ac.uk or 0117 32 82334.’

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

This Sunday we are celebrating our patronal feast- the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Come and join us as we celebrate Mass at our usual times- 9am and 6pm. Stay after Mass to have some refreshments and a chance to enjoy friendships both old and new! 



Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
Oh ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfortess of the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Look upon me with mercy. When you appeared in the grotto of Lourdes, you made it a privileged sanctuary where you dispense your favours, and where many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. My loving Mother, obtain my request. I will try to imitate your virtues so that I may one day share your company and bless you in eternity.                                                            Amen

CCS annual appeal

This weekend is the annual  appeal for CCS which celebrates 110 years of caring for vulnerable children.  This impressive anniversary is testimony to the continued support of our Diocesan Community and the vital role you all play in helping their work to continue.

If you or anyone you know is interested in adoption, CCS would love to hear from you.  A wide range of families are needed for the children waiting and CCS can offer an adoption service that has been repeatedly judged ‘Outstanding in all areas’ by Ofsted. To find our more about CCS please follow this link to visit their website.

Please support CCS with your prayers and your donations and if you use social media, please like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter so that more people will hear about their work and consider the vocation of adoptive parenthood.

 110^th Anniversary Prayer

Abba, Father,

you have ever shown your special love for the little ones of the world, for the lost and abandoned, for the wounded and forsaken.

Inspire us by your Holy Spirit to be communities and families of healing and new beginnings, so that more of us will welcome into our homes and hearts your little ones who long for a place of true belonging.

We pray for the work of Clifton Children’s Society, for adopted children & adults, their families & children in care waiting for adoption.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Brother

AMEN!

Job opportunities

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Deputy Head Teacher vacancy 

Due to the promotion of our Deputy Head to Headship, the Governors of Our Lady of Lourdes are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated practising Catholic to the Deputy Head Teacher role. The role will have a part time teaching commitment and time working collaboratively with the Headteacher for the continued improvement of the school. 

Please contact the school 01454 867160 or visit www.eteach.com for more information.

The closing date for the role is 30th April 2014.

 Kingswood After School Scheme (K.A.S.S.) Play leader vacancy

K.A.S.S. (based in the Mazenod Centre) are looking for a new Play leader for term time 2.45pm-6.00pm. Level 3 or 4 in childcare or equivalent required together with leadership experience in a childcare setting

For more information please contact the Chairperson by email phill@stiby.co.uk enclosing a copy of your C.V.

Our Lady of Lourdes feast day celebrations

We will be celebrating our patronal feast day with refreshments after both Sunday Masses on 9th February and our School will be celebrating Mass on Tuesday 11th February at 9.30am.

You are welcome to come and join us!

Avon & Somerset Police - Have your say...

Residents will have the chance to meet two of the top police chiefs in Avon and Somerset on Tuesday, 3rd September, 7pm at Kingswood Civic Centre.

The Public Forum at the Kingswood Civic Centre will give people living and working in South Gloucestershire a chance to meet Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens and Chief Constable Nick Gargan and ask them their questions.

PCC Sue Mountstevens said 'These forums provide the perfect opportunity for me to engage with the local community and find out what they think about how their area is policed.

I strongly welcome residents to come along and share their thoughts. Reserve  your seat by emailing or calling 01275 816377.

If you have any questions you’d like to ask you can email in advance. We recommend that you do this if you have a question that might need some research (ie: regarding a specific issue in your area).

pcc@avonandsomerset.pnn.police.uk