My Calendar
Events in March 2020
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24/02/2020
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25/02/2020
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26/02/2020(1 event) Ash Wednesday - Lent begins - 2020 Ash Wednesday - the first day of Lent - what's it all about? Here's some of the answer! (As a video - 3:25)
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27/02/2020(1 event) Lent |
28/02/2020(1 event) Lent |
29/02/2020(1 event) Lent |
01/03/2020(3 events) Lent Traditional date for the Feast of St David - patron saint of Wales 
Here's a video about St David (2:34).
Loving God, we thank you for the example of St. David, you chose to live a simple life, and helped others whose lives were simple not through choice but circumstances.
Help us to consider our choices that we may live more simply in order to make a big difference to others. We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN Zero Discrimination Day |
02/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
03/03/2020(2 events) Lent World Wildlife Day 
Here's a wonderful video (1:57) encouraging us to reflect on the wonders of creation.
This video (2:30) is from World Wildlife Day 2019 and it focuses on the oceans! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for the wonders of creation, especially the creatures with whom we share this planet. Help us to be well informed, compassionate and willing to act on their behalf. We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN |
04/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
05/03/2020(2 events) Lent World Book Day A ONE MINUTE PRAYER FOR WORLD BOOK DAY (Click HERE for the video version) Loving God, we thank you for all the books that we enjoy; all the characters we encounter; and the worlds and situations they help us explore.
Thank you for the people who write and produce them; the people who read to us and the people who have helped us to learn to read!
We thank you for the Bible, the Torah, the Qu'ran and other Sacred Scriptures, the writings you inspire where we can learn to live life in all its fullness. AMEN Here's a brilliant playlist of short extracts: |
06/03/2020(4 events) Lent British Science Week 2020 
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
CAFOD Lenten Fast Day - 2020 World Day of Prayer - 2020 
Here are just a few short taster examples!
A 30 second prayer invitation.
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07/03/2020(2 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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08/03/2020(3 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
International Women's Day 
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09/03/2020(2 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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10/03/2020(2 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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11/03/2020(2 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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12/03/2020(2 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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13/03/2020(2 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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14/03/2020(3 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
Pi Day 
Happy Pi Day - in America 13th March is written as 3.14 which is the ratio of Pi corrected to 2 decimal places. So, mathematicians like to mark this day which is also Albert Einstein's birthday! He was one of the greatest minds that has ever lived. Here is a video (2:07) about Pi.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY - available HERE as a 1 minute video.
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15/03/2020(2 events) Lent British Science Week 2020
In British Science Week, here's a one minute prayer video celebrating Women in Science! (It's one we devised for 11th February which is International Day for Women and Girls in Science but it's definitely worth repeating here!)
A Prayer for this week (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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16/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
17/03/2020(2 events) Lent Feast of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland 
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)
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18/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
19/03/2020(2 events) Lent Feast of St Joseph 
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 |
20/03/2020(2 events) Lent French Language Day |
21/03/2020(4 events) Lent International Day of Forests International Day of Nowruz World Down Syndrome Day 
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
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22/03/2020(2 events) Lent World Water Day 
Here's a beautiful reflection on water - from CAFOD! (2:11) |
23/03/2020(2 events) Lent World Meteorological Day |
24/03/2020(4 events) Lent Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero 
Known as the 'voice of the voiceless' in El Salvador, Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated as he was celebrating Mass. Here's a wonderful animated mini-biography (4:15). A PRAYER FOR TODAY (from CAFOD) Lord Jesus,
Like you,
Spirit of hope, work within us, AMEN Jack Tunnecliffe/CAFOD And a hymn based on the words of Oscar Romero: International Day for the Right to Truth concerning .... ... gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims. World Tuberculosis Day |
25/03/2020(4 events) Lent International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims ... ... and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. International Day of Solidarity with ... ... detained and missing staff members of UN. The Annunciation of the Lord 
This is the day we celebrate the Angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and telling her that she is pregnant! This video (2:49) relates the story! It is a day when we especially pray that all pregnant women are able to rejoice and respect the new life that they nurture. It's a good day to say the Hail Mary! (Available here as a 40 second video).
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26/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
27/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
28/03/2020(2 events) Lent Foundation Day - the arrival of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Liverpool 
How much do you actually know about St. Julie and the Sisters of Notre Dame? Test yourself with this quiz which forms part of our countdown to our 2020 Foundation Day event! It's out of 15! This is a reminder that we are links in a chain (2:11) all the way back to St. Julie! Here's a 30 second prayer to St. Julie! Here's the Hail Mary which St. Julie and the Sisters who followed have said for more than 200 years!
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29/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
30/03/2020(1 event) Lent |
31/03/2020(2 events) Lent The Sisters of Notre Dame start teaching in Liverpool (1851) |
01/04/2020(1 event) Lent |
02/04/2020(2 events) Lent World Autism Awareness Day 
A special day and here's a video about what NOT to say (3:57) to someone living with autism! A PRAYER FOR TODAY (HERE as a 1:00 video) Loving God, bless all who see the world through autism, and all who celebrate the richness of diversity.
Help us, O Lord, to see your image reflected in all of our differences.
May we recognise the unique gifts we each have to offer the world. We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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03/04/2020(2 events) Lent Special Day of Prayer for Survivors of Sexual Abuse |
04/04/2020(2 events) Lent International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action |
05/04/2020(1 event) Lent |
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