My Calendar
Events in June 2020
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Global Day of Parents
Global Day of Parents
01/06/2020This day was set up by the United Nations in 2012 and it is designed to appreciate all parents for their "selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship." Of course, not all parents manage to live up to such high standards all the time. There are plenty of bumps along the road of parenting and some parents struggle and fail. Today though, we are encouraged to focus on the challenge of being a parent.
A prayer for Global Day of Parents (available here as a video 1:35)
Loving, Creator, parent God –
we hold before you now – all parents.
Being a parent can be exhausting and overwhelming –
give all parents the strength and resilience required to meet the challenges.
Being a parent involves making difficult decisions –
Give all parents wisdom as they consider them – and peace of mind when they are made.
Being a parent isn’t easy – and all parents make mistakes,
When this happens, help them to put things right.
And when parents get older and need looking after,
May their children do so with patience, kindness and compassion,
ensuring their parents retain the dignity which comes as being a child of God created in your image!
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN
Mary, Mother of the ChurchMary, Mother of the Church
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World Bicycle Day
World Bicycle Day
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Feast of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest
Feast of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest
04/06/2020International Day of Innocent Children Victims of AggressionInternational Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
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International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
05/06/2020World Environment DayWorld Environment Day
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Anniversary of D-Day landings in WW2
Anniversary of D-Day landings in WW2
06/06/2020Russian Language DayRussian Language Day
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World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day
07/06/2020On World Food Safety Day - don't forget to say thanks to our Catering Staff for all they do to feed us and keep us safe! Big shout out to the Food Tech staff, too!
HERE'S A PRAYER FOR TODAY (o:40)
Creator God,
We give thanks today for all who produce, prepare and serve food.
We give thanks for their diligence in ensuring that what we eat is safe to eat.
May they be rewarded fairly and feel appreciated for their efforts and expertise.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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World Oceans Day
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World Day Against Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour
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International Albinism Awareness Day
International Albinism Awareness Day
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Most Holy Trinity
Most Holy Trinity
14/06/2020The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
14/06/2020World Blood Donor DayWorld Blood Donor Day
14/06/2020Hello on World Blood Donor Day - here's a video to kick off what blood donation is all about!
Here's what happens if you want to donate blood!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Loving God,
we give thanks for the wonder that is human blood - with its life giving properties.
We give thanks, too, for all who donate blood as an act to help others.
We pray for all who work in blood donation settings and for those who use their skills to ensure donated blood saves lives.
We ask this in your holy name. AMEN
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Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week
15/06/2020 – 21/06/2020World Elder Abuse Awareness DayWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15/06/2020Elder Abuse - what's that?
Some thoughts on Elder Abuse:
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
God, who loves beyond measure,
On this day we hold before you the older members of society.
May we rejoice in their wisdom and appreciate their life experience.
Help us to be vigilant to abuse of older people.
Help us never to look away, to ignore or to forget.
And where we suspect abuse in any form - cause us to act.
We ask this in your Holy Name. Amen.
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Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week
15/06/2020 – 21/06/2020International Day of Family RemittancesInternational Day of Family Remittances
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Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week
15/06/2020 – 21/06/2020World Day to Combat Desertification and DroughtWorld Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
17/06/2020A starter:
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Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week
15/06/2020 – 21/06/2020Sustainable Gastronomy DaySustainable Gastronomy Day
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Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week
15/06/2020 – 21/06/2020International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in ConflictInternational Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
19/06/2020Most Sacred Heart of JesusMost Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week
15/06/2020 – 21/06/2020World Refugee DayWorld Refugee Day
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Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week
15/06/2020 – 21/06/2020International Day of the Celebration of the SolsticeInternational Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
21/06/2020International Day of YogaInternational Day of Yoga
21/06/2020Special Day of Prayer for LifeSpecial Day of Prayer for Life
21/06/2020World Music DayWorld Music Day
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International Widows' Day
International Widows' Day
23/06/2020United Nations Public Service DayUnited Nations Public Service Day
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Nativity of John the Baptist
Nativity of John the Baptist
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Day of the Seafarer
Day of the Seafarer
25/06/2020 -
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26/06/2020United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of TortureUnited Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
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Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
27/06/2020We have a beautiful copy of the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help - sometimes call Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. (Succour is an old word for help which doesn't get used much nowadays.)
Here's a video (3:35) relating its history and significance!
Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises DayMicro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
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Feast of Ss Peter and Paul - 2020
Feast of Ss Peter and Paul - 2020
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International Day of the Tropics
International Day of the Tropics
29/06/2020Traditional date for the Feast of Saints Peter and PaulTraditional date for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
29/06/2020One of the great feast days of the Church year!
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International Asteroid Day
International Asteroid Day
30/06/2020Asteroid Day is a day focused on raising awareness about the dangers of asteroids which threaten the entire planet.
You start reflecting on this through a three minute video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMh4eeh79bs
Here's a bit more actual information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0NhCzeebjI
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Loving God,
we give thanks for all of creation.
Give us wisdom as we get to grips
with the dangers of asteroids.
Help decision makers and researchers
as they try to keep us safe.
We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN
International Day of ParliamentarismInternational Day of Parliamentarism
30/06/2020