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All welcome

In this last month of the parish phase of the worldwide Synod, we offer great opportunities for anyone to contribute who hasn’t yet done so.

This weekend at Christ the King (in the Parish Centre, after Mass on Saturday evening and after Sunday 9am Mass), and on Monday 21 February in St Brigid’s Hall there will be open meetings.

In St Brigid’s at 2.30pm to 3.30pm and 7 to 8pm members of the 3 Churches Synod Team will be available to listen to your thoughts and ideas.

Alternatively, there are Post-it walls and/or boxes in all three churches for your ideas for the future of Our Church. All contributions are valued!

Fr Matthew

Remembering our sick

Friday is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, World Day for the Sick. Sickness in all its forms has been so much in the news, in our lives, in our hearts over the last years.

The sick are not “out there”, somehow not quite inside the life of the Church. They are a vital part, showing us what Mother Teresa referred to as the distressing face of Jesus – one of His faces, but a vital one if we are to understand why he came.

So please remember those around us who are sick in mind, body or spirit. Let’s pray for them, and reach out to them in whatever way you can. We are reaching out to the Lord.

Fr Matthew

Synod news

The parish phase of the worldwide Synod taking place at the moment wants to reach beyond the regular congregations.

We need to provide opportunities for those who are no longer active participating members of the Church.

In the Archdiocese of Cardiff there will be an evening of discussion open to all from across South East Wales and Herefordshire. It will take place on Tuesday 8 February 7pm – 8.30pm via Zoom. Register by emailing fbcallus@aol.com.

Please pass this information on – asking what do YOU think of the Catholic Church?

Have you walked away from the Church?

Do you have issues with the Church’s teachings?

We need to hear from you. Pope Francis has asked for the Church to listen. We want you to be heard.