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Events in October 2019

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30/09/2019
01/10/2019(1 event)

Feast of St Therese of Lisieux


01/10/2019

Our Therese Forms are named after this saint!

Here are three videos which tell her story:

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

 

02/10/2019(2 events)

Birthdate of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-Violence.


02/10/2019

This date was chosen by the United Nations as a day of non-violence specifically because it is the birthdate of this amazing human being - Gandhi - who was assassinated in 1948. Here's a mini-biography (2:45):

 

A 2 minute video about the Father of the Nation - India.

GANDHI - what did he say?  (A 2:00 video reflection)

 

The Holy Guardian Angels


02/10/2019

03/10/2019
04/10/2019(2 events)

CAFOD Harvest Fast Day


04/10/2019

05/10/2019
06/10/2019
07/10/2019
08/10/2019
09/10/2019
10/10/2019
11/10/2019
12/10/2019
13/10/2019(1 event)
14/10/2019(1 event)
15/10/2019(1 event)
16/10/2019(1 event)
17/10/2019(1 event)
18/10/2019(2 events)

Anti-Slavery Day


18/10/2019

 

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Which century are we living in?

 

Slavery didn’t end with abolition in the 19th century.   It still exists today in every country in the world. There are estimated nearly 21 million people in slavery across the world.    Modern slavery is the severe exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. Victims are deceived or coerced into a situation which they cannot leave.

Slavery is closer than you think. It happens all over the world, including the UK and the rest of Europe.

 

 

In 2015, the government acknowledged that slavery was not a thing of the past and passed legislation:

 

Here are 10 things that you maybe didn't know about slavery in Britain:

Which do you find most concerning and why?

How might you recognise instances of slavery?

Someone in slavery might:

  • appear to be under the control of someone else and reluctant to interact with others
  • not have personal identification on them
  • have few personal belongings, wear the same clothes every day or wear unsuitable clothes for work
  • not be able to move around freely
  • be reluctant to talk to strangers or the authorities
  • appear frightened, withdrawn, or show signs of physical or psychological abuse
  • dropped off and collected for work always in the same way, especially at unusual times, i.e. very early or late at night.

What to do if you spot the signs?

If you suspect that someone is in slavery, DO NOT confront them or cause a scene as this will likely lead to increased harm for them. Instead, inform relevant authorities or organisations working in the field.

If you are in the UK and suspect someone might be in slavery, you have several options:

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS DAY (available as video - 45 secs - by clicking here)

Loving God,

we place before you all who are living as slaves;

all who are exploited, manipulated and taken advantage of;

all who feel trapped with no hope of escape.

 

Give them strength and comfort,

Guide us to notice, speak up and act,

Help the authorities take the side of these your children

that they be liberated and healed.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us.

19/10/2019(1 event)
20/10/2019(2 events)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

World Mission Day


20/10/2019

This is the day in the Church Year when we are reminded to live out the final words of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel.  That's a pretty awesome challenge but we start in the here and now - where we are and who we're with simply by 'treating others as we'd like to be treated' and by helping them 'live life in all its fullness.'   We take comfort from the promise that Jesus is with us always - to the end of time!

A PRAYER FOR WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Loving God, you call us to proclaim your Good News.

Help us to respond with joy to this call.

Guide us and give us strength to follow you

in all our encounters with our fellow human beings

especially those at the margins of society

and those that suffer in mind and body.

Through our loving words and actions

may we continue to become messengers and co-creators of your Kingdom.

May the Holy Spirit inspire us

through the model of our Holy Father, Francis,

who shows us the way.

Amen

21/10/2019(1 event)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

22/10/2019(1 event)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

23/10/2019(1 event)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

24/10/2019(1 event)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

25/10/2019(1 event)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

26/10/2019(1 event)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

27/10/2019(1 event)

One World Week


20/10/2019 27/10/2019

The theme for 2019 is:
CLIMATE CHANGES EVERYTHING - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

This is an 11 minute video of Greta Thunberg - this is well worth watching!

This is a 5 minute video featuring Greta Thunberg - again well worth listening to!

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK   (available HERE as a 0:45 video)

Lord of all creation

We thank you for all the wonders of the universe.

We give thanks for the opportunity to come together

in One World Week

as part of the family of all humankind.

 

May our prayers and actions help to build a just, more equal, inclusive

and peaceful world that safeguards environmental resources

now and for future generations.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

More information

28/10/2019
29/10/2019
30/10/2019
31/10/2019
01/11/2019(1 event)
02/11/2019(1 event)

All Souls - the commemoration of all the faithful departed


02/11/2019

Just as Jesus mourned the death of his friend, Lazarus, so we mourn those who have died.

We mark this day thinking about the gift they have been to us; the difference they still make to our lives and we offer this traditional prayer:  (AVAILABLE HERE AS A 1:00 VIDEO)

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. AMEN.

 

 

03/11/2019