Feast of All Saints Year C
REMEMBRANCE MASS – Mass is being offered today Sunday 2nd November for the souls of the departed whose funerals were held during the past year.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL – SSVP Society of St Jude’s Church are looking for new members to join. At present there are only three members. If you are interested in joining the Society please speak to Father Francis.
NOVEMBER LISTS – The November lists are available at the back of the church. Please feel free to add the name of your deceased relatives. The lists will be placed on the altar during the month of November, and the dead will be prayed for at each mass.
WEAR A WHITE POPPY, REMEMBER ALL VICTIMS OF WAR.
Civilian casualties in war are rising at a terrible rate. The number of civilian deaths worldwide jumped by 40% in 2024 and has been increasing for several years.
With women, children, aid workers and journalists being targeted in unprecedented numbers, it has never been more obvious that civilians bear the brunt of war. On Remembrance Sunday this year, we will be putting their voices and testimonies at the heart of our commemorations. (Peace Pledge Union) By wearing a
white poppy, we remember all victims of war, both civilian and military. We remember those who are so often overlooked – buried under the rubble, suffering from starvation or displaced from their homes. As the UK and other governments pour billions into military budgets and new weaponry, we must remember the loss and suffering that war causes and stand up for nonviolent solutions to conflict. Please wear a white poppy in memory of EVERYONE
affected by war and to show your commitment to peace. In the run up to Remembrance Day, white poppies will be available at the back of the church.
Reduce – Re-use – Recycle
The Justice and Peace Group would like to thank you for using our small recycling station in the Church Porch. It’s important to do all we can to preserve the health of our planet. As Pope Francis says in his Laudato Si Encyclical: – ” Each year hundreds of millions of tons of waste are generated. The earth, our home, is beginning to look more like an immense pile of filth. These problems are closely linked to a throwaway culture which affects the excluded just as it quickly reduces things to rubbish. Humanity is called to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption in order to combat this (global) warming or, at least, the human causes which produce or aggravate it.”In response to Pope Francis’ plea, we reiterate our ccall: -that we learn to reduce (buy less);
re-use where we can (rather than throw away) recycle all that we can. At Present our Re-cycling Station in the Church Porch takes: –
Batteries though many shops now also recycle these. Ink cartridges
recycled by the British Red Cross with a contribution made to charity. (PAIH) Light bulbs, only the Energy Saving bulbs as they contain a very small amount of mercury and should not go to landfill. Writing Instruments – pens, mechanical pencils and refills; highlighters, felt tip pens, whiteboard and permanent markers. These will be recycled through Ryman’s Stationery shops. You can even take along your own collection if you wish! Ryman has recycled over 3.5 million pens since 2019 Unfortunately we no longer recycle Spectacles as fewer and fewer opticians take part in this scheme. Neither do we recycle Mobile Phones
CONFIRMATION
Twenty of our children were Confirmed by Archbishop Nolan last Thursday. We offer them and their families our warmest congratulations. Let’s continue to pray for all our children as they learn to steer a Christian path in today’s world with the guidance and support of their parents, wider family and fellow parishioners.
RECYCLE DUVETS – If anyone has any old duvets they do not want, Helen Marcowich will happily take them. Helen will recycle any duvets received. All donations will be appreciated.
THANK YOU – Many thanks, firstly to our four brilliant caterers and our two generous financial donors who helped to make our festive café such a success. Secondly a big thank you to all who attended. I think St Jude would have approved.
HOSPITAL – If a parishioner is going into hospital for surgery and wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick before admission, they should ask Father Francis to administer it. If a parishioner has already been admitted and wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, they or someone on their behalf should ask the ward nurse to contact the on-call priest via the switchboard as is the established practice. If the patient is at the end of life, the priest will attend as soon as possible. If this is not the case, the priest will attend to the patient at a suitable time.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick of the Parish:
We continue to pray for all the sick and housebound of the Parish
Recently Deceased:
Anniversaries: