PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We believe ST PATRICK’S PARISH exists to promote THE KINGDOM OF GOD revealed in THE TRINITARIAN RELATIONSHIP OF THE DIVINITY in which we participate by adoption through BAPTISM and are sustained through GRACE and THE SACRAMENTS.

We live our Mission by promoting our Trinitarian life in the following ways:

PRAYER AND WORSHIP
COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP
MISSION AND SERVICE
EDUCATION AND FORMATION

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

Mass Intentions Week Commencing Sunday 10th July FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Today, Sunday 10th July, we pray for all those taking part in the Annual Pilgrimage to Glastonbury which is being held after a two year absence. The Rosary Procession starts in the Abbey grounds at 2.15pm and the pilgrimage Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan at 3.30pm.

Tomorrow, Monday 11th July, is the feast day of Saint Benedict, Abbot and Patron of Europe. He was born in Italy in 480 and lived a solitary life in a cave for three years after his education in Rome. Later, he organised monastic life in 12 monasteries and founded the abbey of Monte Cassino. He was proclaimed Patron of Europe because of his influence in the formation of Christendom in the Middle Ages.

On Tuesday 12th July, we remember two British saints, both called John, who died in the 16th and 17th centuries. Saint John Jones and Saint John Wall were martyred for the faith. They could have renounced their Catholic religion but refused to do so.

ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES

We offer our prayers and congratulations to Canon Gregory who, this Saturday 9th July, celebrates 45 years of ordination to the priesthood.

We also offer our prayers and congratulations to Father James Finan, who, on Friday 8th July, celebrates 16 years of ordination to the priesthood and is parish priest of St. Teresa’s  Filton and St Vincent’s, Southmead. James attended St. Patrick’s School and was an Altar Server at the age of four.

REST IN PEACE

(1) Please pray for Bill Gage who died recently. Bill was a very familiar presence at St Patrick’s, taking the collection up at the 10am Mass most weeks. We offer our prayers and sympathy to his wife, Marie, and all his family.  Bill’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 9th August at 11 am followed by burial in South Bristol Cemetery.   May he rest in Peace.

GLASTONBURY PILGRIMAGE 2022

We are pleased to confirm that, following a two-year absence due to Covid, the Annual Pilgrimage to Glastonbury, led by Bishop Declan, is taking place again this year on the second Sunday in July;  Sunday 10th July 2022. The theme of this year’s pilgrimage is ‘Mary, Queen of Peace’.

Once again, this year, from 12 noon until 3.00pm, the Shrine Church will become a chapel of Exposition and

Silent Adoration, providing a quiet and more contemplative environment immediately opposite the Abbey grounds. Also, from 12 noon until 3.00pm the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Private Healing Prayer will be offered in two separate tented chapels, which will be erected immediately inside the Abbey gates, close to the church.

The Rosary procession will, start in the Abbey grounds at 2.15pm, and the pilgrimage Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan at 3.30pm.

Parishioners are asked to make their own travel arrangements this year (nb: you can get a no. 376 bus from the city centre to Glastonbury). In our jubilee year of 2023, we will resume organising parish coaches.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

PRAYING FOR THE SICK

THE SICK: Bernadette Newton, Gracy Mathew, Fergal Treanor, Deacon Denis Deasey, Patrick Smith, Mick Lewis, Mary Dias, Graham Parker, Alfred Chojnackie, Elinor Agius, John Caherty, Paula Delves, Joan Ellis, Maciej Kauczynski, Cesar Coutinho-Pontes, James Brown, Helena Irena Boucher, Hannah Curnow, Johnny Enright, Anne Dillon, Maggie Cronin, Grace Karimu, Deacon Rob Easton, Debbie Redfern, Irene Agidee and Angela Wahinya and family, Anna Bergin, Darren Smith, Mary Kelly, Sarah Mizen, Marian Speirs. John Joseph Cunningham

THE HOUSEBOUND: Sister Biddy, Jim Brooks, Louise Maddalena.

The list will be published each week in our online bulletin but not on our printed copy. 

EDUCATION AND FORMATION

SAINT BERNADETTE RELIC TOUR 2022

In September and October this year, the relics of St. Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage through England, Scotland and Wales. St. Bernadette’s relics will be visiting Clifton Cathedral on Saturday 10th September 2022 for one day. This will be a unique opportunity to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes. Please join us for this special experience, when pilgrims will be able to join us for Mass with anointing of the sick, Torchlight procession, Rosary, and the opportunity to venerate these relics of “The Saint of Lourdes”. Exact details will be available soon.

PRAYING FOR THE UNBORN AND WOMEN FACING CRISIS PREGNANCIES

We pray for all women going through unexpected pregnancies, that they would experience peace and support in this circumstance and recognise the many blessings that motherhood brings.

We pray for all fathers who are expecting a child.  That they would find peace in their changing circumstance, and would be a source of support for the child’s mother as they prepare for their child to enter the world.

We pray for all unborn children diagnosed with disabilities, we pray for protection for them and their mothers from the pressures of society to have an abortion, and that they would instead experience overwhelming support by all who surround them.

SEEDS OF FAITH – TAUNTON

‘The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ: only He can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity’ St. John Paul II.

The Department for Adult Education and Evangelisation is offering a faith formation course, “Seeds of Faith”, for experienced and inexperienced catechists, and anyone interested in learning more about our Catholic faith. The course consists of ten Saturday afternoon sessions. The sessions start at 3pm, finishing 5pm, with refreshments from 2.30pm. This is an in-person, live event, the first session starts on Saturday 18th June at St George’s, Billet Street, Taunton, TA1 3NN. There will be Mass at St George’s at 5.30pm each Saturday. The dates of the course are 18th, 25th June, 9th, 16th July, 3rd, 17th, 24th September and 8th, 15th, 22nd October. The course fee is £40 (or £5 per session). For more information, a booking form and/or to register your interest, please contact: adult.education@cliftondiocese.com

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St Patrick’s School is looking for new governors!       

What is a School governor? 

School governors help the school run effectively. Governors are unpaid volunteers.  They are involved in:

• Ensuring the catholicity of the school and curriculum

• Contributing to the strategic direction of the school

• Overseeing financial performance of the school and ensuring money is well spent

• Holding the leadership accountable

Currently, we have vacancies for:

• Foundation Governors – these individuals must be practising Catholics and are appointed by the Bishop to serve a 4 year term

• A Community Governor – these individuals do not need to have a connection to the school, religion, or the local authority. They are co-opted governors because, in the opinion of the governing board, they have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school

We would particularly welcome individuals with experience in finance, auditing, human resources, or legal issues.  However, the primary qualifications are a passion for education, for our School and a willingness to get involved.

How much time does it take?

Around 1-2 hours a week.  Much of our interaction is online by email, video call and through an online Governor platform where we exchange documents and ideas.  However, we also encourage you to engage in class visits, walk-arounds or meeting with staff, as and when time permits (e.g. once a term).  

We have a ‘Full Governing Board’ meeting every two months.  Aside from that you would likely belong to two sub-committees, each of which meet once every 3 months or so.

Most of the existing governors work full-time and have caring commitments, so we understand the need to be flexible.  More hands would make lighter work for everyone.  See here for a list of the current governors: https://www.stpatricksbristol.org.uk/School-Governors/ 

There is an application form to complete and we also run informal ‘interviews’ to have a chat about the role.

Please do consider this request.  We understand it may seem daunting, but being a governor is a wonderful way to serve the school and community.  We are lucky to have a very supportive and expert group of governors and school staff and we would very much welcome your help in continuing our work.  Do get in touch with me for a chat if you want further information.

Fiona Bradley

Chair of St Patrick’s School Governing Board

fiona.bradley@stpatricksbristol.org.uk

EDUCATION AND FORMATION

ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL

LEAVERS MASS – Next Sunday 17th July we celebrate Year 6 Leavers Mass.  We wish all the young people in Year 6 who will be leaving St Patrick’s on Friday 22nd July to continue their education in various senior schools around the city, every success for the future.

Monday 11th July – Reception class only –  parents drop in to look at children’s books at 2.45pm.

Tuesday 12th July – Transition morning for pupils to meet & greet their new teachers.

Year 6 Swimming.

Year 5 Play –  7pm in the school hall.

Wednesday 13th – Piano Concert from 3.30pm in the school hall.

Thursday 14th – Transition morning for pupils to meet & greet their new teachers.

Music Concert Year 2 & 3 at 9.15 for parents in the school hall.

Friday 15th – School Prize Day and 1.45pm in the Church.

Saturday 16th – School Summer Disco in the Brooks Hall 2pm.

Sunday 17th – Leavers Mass 10.am in the church.

Tuesday 19th – Year 6 Swimming

Wednesday 20th –  Guitar concert for parents at 9.15am.

Year 6 Leavers play at 7pm in school.

Thursday 21st – School finishes for summer holidays at 2pm.

Thursday September 1st – School reopens for staff and pupils.

We wish the staff and pupils a happy and restful summer and look forward to seeing them in September.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

St Patrick’s School are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant – 13 hours per week Mon – Tues, and a School Cleaner – 10 hours per week Mon – Fri. Please see the full advert on the school website and you may contact the school office on 01173772387 for further details on how to apply.

SCHOOL PLACE VACANCIES

St Patrick’s School has vacancies in Year 2 and 4 – please contact the school for details on how to apply.

EDUCATION AND FORMATION

CLUB DIGIMAKERS

Are you a  10-14 year old who would like to get creative with computers and electronics? Are you looking for something to do in the Summer Holidays? Then Club Digimakers is for you!

Digimakers is a series of FREE, hands-on workshops for young people.  Join us for an introduction to making in the digital world, from hacking hardware to programming software, we can show you more ways to have fun with technology.

Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays, we will deliver the same workshop form 10.00-12.00 and 13.00- 15.00.

Each week there will be a different theme:

• Wed 27th July – Robot Week

• Wed 3rd Aug – Minecraft & Electronics

• Wed 10th Aug – Band week: Music making

• Wed 17th Aug – BrushBots Electronics

• Wed 24th Aug – Game Making

To book a FREE workshop and find out more information: https://bit.ly/digimakersclub

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW

Workshops are created and delivered by Engineering students and staff from the University of Bristol: https://www.digimakers.co.uk/about-us/

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COMMUNITY AND FELLOWSHIP

TEA AND COFFEE AFTER MASS

Tea and coffee will be served in Shore Gallery by the Indian community following the 8.30am and 10.00am Masses.  Next Sunday 17th July the Women’s Group are on duty.

CONFIRMATION PHOTOGRAPHS

Confirmation photographs are now being ordered through the parish office. They are A4 size and cost £15 each.  There are two photographs, one being confirmed, the other receiving the certificate.  If you would like to order one or both please order and pay through the parish office.

QUIZ NIGHT

Bristol Irish Society is organising a Quiz in The Lock Up, Church Road on Wednesday 27th July starting at 7.30 pm.   Cost £12 per teams of 4 or 5.  Everyone welcome.

CAFE ASSISI OFFER

Cafe Assisi would like to offer a special dinner deal for our parishioners. Anyone booking a dinner at the cafe for a minimum of 4 people will get a complimentary bottle of house wine. This offer is valid for dinner on a full meal basis. Parishioners must specify the deal when booking.

BAPTISMS

(1) Baptisms take place on the first and third Sundays of each month at 11.30am. Parents must attend the two Talks A and B before their child(ren) can be baptised. 

(2) The next Baptism Talk takes place in The Chapel of the Resurrection today immediately after the 10 am Mass.    Parents must attend 2 Talks before their child(ren) is baptised.

MISSION AND SERVICE

MISSION BY THE LEGION OF MARY

We are very grateful to Mr John Jordan who leads our parish Legion of Mary group each Friday for organising a mission in St Patrick from 20-27 August. A team of 10 volunteer lay missionaries from all over England, Scotland and Ireland, five male/five female, are giving up their time to do this missionary work in our parish. The Team will spend the week visiting door to door all the people who live in our parish encouraging the lapsed to return to the practice of their faith and informing non-church goers of the graces of being a Christian. It is an immense privilege for our parish to receive this TASK FORCE OF FAITH to help evangelise our parish.

We need your help:

1. All the missionaries need bed and breakfast accommodation for the week. Can you provide accommodation for one or two of our missionaries team.

2. The Team will have their lunch and supper in the Shore Gallery. Amelia will be asking different groups in the parish to volunteer to help host these needs.

3. The group will begin each day with Mass. Please try to come to the daily Mass between 20-27 August to pray for this mission.

4. Please start to pray now for the success of the Mission. The Mission will help many of the lapsed and unchurched to engage with Jesus and the Sacraments. We pray for all our missionaries, as yet unknown to us, who have agreed to come to St Patrick’s.

MISSION AND SERVICE

ST JOSEPH’S HOME – COFFEE MORNING  – BRING & BUY

There is a Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy Sale on Saturday 6th August from 11.15am at St Joseph’s Home, Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6JT.  There are refreshments and Irish Coffee available.  Please do your best to support the Sisters and staff of this Catholic care home that has supported a lot of our own parishioners over the years.  Your generosity is much appreciated.

300 CLUB WINNERS JUNE 2022

Sunday 5th June –  J Byrne-Goddard, Jean Lovett, Susan Fox, Terry Coggins, Colin Cox.  Sunday 12th June – Edward Jawarski, Jose Mathews, Margaret Nooney, Jeff Thompson, Edward Jawarski.  Sunday 19th June –  Rachael Bradley, Ronnie Reeves, Carole Maggs, Norah McCarthy, Stephanie McBride-Coogan. Sunday 26th June –  Marilyn Haskins, Paul Mackereth, S N McGuiness, Daniel Attree, Jim McCormick.

The Summer “BIG DRAW” will take place on Sunday 17th July after the 10 am Mass. All 300 Club members must be paid up to date in order to be eligible to take part in the draw.

MINISTRY ROTAS