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Advent - Journey in Faith
"Scripture & Revelation, the beauty of Scripture & its place in the Liturgy of the Church"
Wednesdays 7pm at St. Joseph's, Burntwood
​All welcome ​

ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
The Church is calling on Catholics in England and Wales to unite in prayer and compassionate action to oppose assisted suicide.

Statement on Second Reading of Assisted Suicide Bill

Following the decision of MPs to vote in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at the Second Reading today (Friday 29 November), Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, said:

“We are disappointed that MPs have voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill progressing through parliament. We believe that this bill is flawed in principle and also contains particular clauses that are of concern. We ask the Catholic community to pray that members of parliament will have the wisdom to reject this bill at a later stage in its progress.

“In addition to being opposed to the principle of assisted suicide, we are particularly concerned with clauses in the bill that prevent doctors from properly exercising conscientious objection, provide inadequate protection to hospices and care homes that do not wish to participate in assisted suicide and allow doctors to initiate conversations about assisted suicide. We ask that these voices be heard in the next stages of the Bill to strengthen the deep concerns about this proposed legislation.

“We have expressed the view, during this debate, that genuine compassion involves walking with those who need care, especially during sickness, disability and old age. The vocation to care is at the heart of the lives of so many people who look after their loved ones and is the sign of a truly compassionate society. It is essential that we nurture and renew the innate call that many people have to compassionately care for others.

“It remains the case that improving the quality and availability of palliative care offers the best pathway to reducing suffering at the end of life. We will continue to advocate for this and support those who work tirelessly to care for the dying in our hospices, hospitals and care homes.” (www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/news/statement-on-second-reading-of-assisted-suicide-bill)

Act Now! Contact your MP
Please follow the link below:
www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/

VOCATIONS
“The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations, and does so chiefly by persistent and humble prayer for vocations" (Pope St. JP II)

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Lord Jesus, as once you called the first disciples and made them fishers of men, continue to let resound today Your sweet invitation: “Come and follow me.” 
Grant to men and women in our day the grace and trust to respond to Your voice.
Sustain our bishops, priests and consecrated souls in their apostolic work.
Give perseverance to our seminarians and to all those living a life of total consecration to Your service.
Enkindle in our communities a missionary zeal.
Send, Lord, workers into Your fields to feed and guide Your flock as Good Shepherds in imitation of You.
Mary, Mother of the Church, Model of Vocations, help us to say “Yes” to the Lord who calls each one of us to play our part in His plan of salvation. Amen. 

MARIAN DEVOTIONS 

“To succeed in your intentions, entrust yourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary always, but especially in moments of difficulty and darkness. ‘From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ, her Son and the Son of God…Learn from her to be always faithful, to trust that God’s Word to you will be fulfilled, and that nothing is impossible with God.’” - St. John Paul II

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All are welcome to these:
Marian Devotion: Every Monday 6.30pm at St. Bernadette's, Brownhills. 
Praying the Rosary: Every Monday 7pm at St. Joseph's, Burntwood.
Fatima First Saturday Devotion: 9th Nov, 7th Dec. 10.00am - Adoration (Confession available), 11.00am - Holy Mass, followed by Rosary and social. Address: HILTON HOUSE Cranebrook Lane, Hilton WS14 0HA

PARISH YOUTH GROUP
Meeting at St Joseph’s Church Hall every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm until 8pm.  Church Hall will be open from 6.15pm.  Children from Years 6, 7 & 8 are welcomed.  Cost will be £1. There will also be a Tuck Shop for sales.  An opportunity for young people to get together for friendship, have fun and share their faith. Please see the newsletter for the next gathering.

BECOMING CATHOLIC: Why not? If you are interested in the Catholic Faith, please contact Fr. Linh either by phone or email for a friendly chat and to discuss the way forward.
 
​USEFUL LINKS:
PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/stjoseph.rc.5

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www.johnsonassociation.org/about.html

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Weekly Newsletter

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:   Please check in the newsletter - Thurs 6-7pm (Burntwood) or by appointments

Sacraments: please contact Fr. Linh​

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: [email protected]​
Office: [email protected]
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Safeguarding Notice
Both our parishes operate in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdiocese policies & procedures at all times. If you have any concerns, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Representatives (PSR) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team:

St. Joseph’s PSR is Mrs. Pat Davies who can be contacted at: [email protected]

St. Bernadette’s PSR is Mrs. Sally Holmes who can be contacted at: [email protected].uk

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 0121 230 6240

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