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https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/news/supporting-your-parish-financially ***** OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY Praying the Holy Rosary every Monday 7pm at St. Joseph's. All welcome ***** BIBLE STUDY - BIBLE TIMELINE COURSE Wednesdays 7pm at St. St Joseph’s. All welcome ***** MONTHLY CAKE SALES FOR ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH FUND every last Sunday of the month, the next is on Sunday 31st October. ***** CALL TO PRAYER & ACTION for the defeat of of the Assisted Dying Bill to be debated in the House of Lords on 22nd October "The term ‘Assisted Dying’ is euphemistic, the truth is that this bill seeks to introduce Assisted Suicide. If legalised, this Bill would allow a terminally ill adult with less than 6 months to live to be assisted in committing suicide. Catholic teaching opposes assisting suicide, since life is a gift to be cared for and preserved until its natural death. The Church is clear that we cannot directly choose to take the life of another, even if they request it. The solidarity of praying and caring for the most vulnerable at this fragile time of their lives is a profoundly Christian act which imitates Our Lady’s prayer at the cross and Christ’s service to the weakest. Those in favour of the bill are making good use of language to confuse the issue and call it a compassionate and caring approach to redefine the question and obscure the actual reality and consequences of such legislation." (Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues - Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales) NOVENA PRAYER (start from 13th October) Merciful God, we pray with thanks and gratitude for the great spiritual gift of Saint John Paul II’s apostolic life and mission. Through his heavenly intercession we ask that the ‘Assisted Dying’ Bill be defeated and that the infinite worth of each human person is upheld through proper investment in palliative care. Grant also that we may grow in love for You and proclaim boldly the love of Jesus Christ to all people. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…. St. John Paul II – Pray for us More details about the Bill and what we can do including praying the Novena to Pope Saint JP II and writing to peers prior the debate on 22nd October are here: www.cbcew.org.uk/assisted-dying-bill-2021/ ***** A VISION FOR OUR ARCHDIOCESE Our vision is to be a Catholic diocese which is faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, full of missionary disciples who work together co-responsibly in vibrant communities of faith, joyful in their service of God and neighbour. The Diocesan Vision: Unfolding God's Plan. How can you be part of it? www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/News/a-vision-for-our-archdiocese |
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Weekend Mass Times:
Sat (Sun Vigil): St. Joseph's - 5pm St. Bernadette's - 6.30pm Sunday: St Bernadette's - 9am St. Joseph's - 11am Weekdays: see the latest newsletter Confession: by appointments Contact: Parish Priest : Fr. Linh Nguyen Deacon : Rev. Mr. Tony Deaville Address: The Presbytery, 123 Cannock Road, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 0BB. Telephone: 01543 686266 Email: Fr. Linh: fr.linh.nguyen@rcaob.org.uk Office: stjoseph.burntwood@rcaob.org.uk stbernadette.brownhills@rcaob.org.uk |
COVID UPDATES
- NO booking seats in advance is required.
- Hand sanitising is still required at arrival and when leaving the church.
- It is strongly recommended to wear a mask/face covering in church.
- There is NO children liturgy until further notice.
- Collection/Donation to the church: tray/box is at the entrance and exit.
- Online donation is available (also with gift aid). If you'd like to do so, please follow this link https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/news/supporting-your-parish-financially
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May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
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