My Calendar

Week of Mar 20th

  • Feast of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland

    Feast of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland


    17/03/2020

    Patrick is one of the most revered of saints but how much do you know about this patron saint of Ireland?

    Here's a video (3:20) giving some information and revealing the prayer he wrote!

    An Irish Blessing for this day! (0:40 video)

     

     

  • National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day

    National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day


    18/03/2020

    It is everyone's job to keep other's safe!

    Please consider visiting our KEEPING SAFE page!

     This is a very moving video from Barnardo's (3:51). Don't forget if you, or a friend, needs help - let someone know.

     

    REMEMBER: if you're experiencing tough times at the moment or have in the past - it's not your fault - tell someone!

     

    A PRAYER FOR TODAY

    Loving God,

    we pray for all who are vulnerable to exploitation.

    We pray for those who are in situations they feel they can't get out of.

    Help us to notice the signs, offer support and report cases of exploitation.

    Give us courage and wisdom to intervene appropriately.

    We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN.

     

  • Feast of St Joseph

    Feast of St Joseph


    19/03/2020

    A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available as a 1:00 video HERE)

    Kindly Saint Joseph,

    foster-father and protector of Jesus,

    faithful husband of Mary,

     

    we place before you all who are having troubles in their family life.

    We implore you to ask Jesus to be with them in the struggles they face,

    To give them strength and wisdom,

    Patience and perseverance,

    That they might come to a resolution of love, peace and joy.

    We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son

    and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

  • French Language Day

    French Language Day


    20/03/2020

  • International Day of Forests

    International Day of Forests


    21/03/2020

    International Day of Nowruz

    International Day of Nowruz


    21/03/2020

    World Down Syndrome Day

    World Down Syndrome Day


    21/03/2020

    A day to celebrate the lives and gifts of people with Down Syndrome!

    Here's a 1:59 video giving a little information!

    This is an inspirational video (4:17) - Wouldn't Change A Thing - to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now!

     

    A PRAYER FOR TODAY

    Loving God,

    we give thanks for the special gifts each individual has.

    Help us to recognise the gifts not the limitations.

    Help us to celebrate diversity of gifts.

    Help us to ensure all people are treated equally.

    We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN

     

     

  • World Water Day

    World Water Day


    22/03/2020

    Here's a beautiful reflection on water - from CAFOD! (2:11)