Calls for help in the Holy Land
Webmaster • June 19, 2021
The Anglican Bishop of Southwark and the Catholic Bishop of Clifton have written to the UK Government to reinforce the calls of Christian leaders in the Holy Land for the international community to help end the human rights violations and unjustifiable violence of recent days which harms all people, and which will have long lasting implications for the region.
The bishops, who are regular visitors to the region, including to Gaza, highlighted how the planned evictions of Palestinians from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah and the violations of the right to pray at Al Aqsa Mosque were significant catalysts to the crisis. The continued blockade of Gaza has compounded instability and suffering, propagating violence.
Lasting peace requires justice, “while the priority must be stopping further bloodshed in the coming days, these underlying factors cannot be ignored.”
In Pope Pius XI’s encyclical letter, he mentioned “[Christ’s] empire includes not only Catholic nations, not only baptized persons…but also all those who are outside the Christian faith; so that truly the whole of mankind is subject to the power of Jesus Christ.” “Nor is there any difference in this matter between the individual and the family or the State; for all men, whether collectively or individually, are under the dominion of Christ. In him is the salvation of the individual, in him is the salvation of society” (Quas Primas #18). “When once men recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace and harmony. Our Lord’s regal office invests the human authority of princes and rulers with a religious significance; it ennobles the citizen’s duty of obedience” (#19). As we celebrate this glorious solemnity, the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, deepen your faith in the mystery it celebrates, and strengthen your resolve to embrace the Kingship of Christ in your life, so that through you, His Kingdom will become all the more present in the world all around you.
Family Mass at St Peter’s is this Sunday at 9.30am led by St Peter’s school children
“‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” (Luke 23:42-43) Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Journey in Faith Also known as the RCIA, this is a course that started on Thursday 30th October, in the parish for any who wish to consider becoming a Catholic. Some brochures are available. As an approach to this faith journey, We really recommend watching the excellent free YouTube series on the life of Jesus called The Chosen. On prayer and devotion watch the free sessions of Sycamore.fm as an introduction to a life of faith. These are quality resources for any parishioner but especially those seeking to deepen their faith.
The SVP is asking for the following donations of food to help the poor; cooking oil, tuna, beans, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, long life milk, Weetabix, coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, biscuits, soup, tinned tomotoes, rice pudding & sugar. The 16th November is “The World Day of the Poor” and we are asked to love not only with words but with deeds.
Thursday 4th December—12noon Community Hall-Bedford Street Tickets £15.00 to include a two course meal, drinks and music. The tickets will be on sale weekend of 22nd / 23rd November after the masses.
Pope Leo X1V has declared Sunday 16th November to be the 9th World Day of the Poor, with the theme “You are my hope” In his message the Holy Father urges us to recognize those experiencing poverty as “witnesses to a strong and steadfast hope, precisely because they embody it in the midst of uncertainty, poverty, instability and marginalization. The poor are not a distraction for the Church, but our beloved brothers and sisters, for by their lives, their words and their wisdom,. They put us in contact with the truth of the Gospel
By your endurance you will gain your lives. *********************************** Memorial candlelit Service for those who have died will be held at 11.00am on Saturday 22nd November. Please invite friends. *********************** There are brown envelopes at the back of Church for your intentions for named relatives and friends during November to be placed in the basket on the altar steps.
All young people aged 13–17 are warmly invited to the Emmaus Discover Youth Retreat on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 , from 10am to 5pm at St David’s College, Cardiff. The day will include Holy Mass with Archbishop Mark O’Toole, time for reflection, fellowship, and prayer. Lunch is included, and transport assistance is available. The registration deadline is 11th November, and the cost is £10 per person.
The SVP is asking for the following donations of food to help the poor; cooking oil, tuna, beans, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, long life milk, Weetabix, coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, biscuits, soup, tinned tomatoes, rice pudding & sugar. The 16th November is “The World Day of the Poor” and we are asked to love not only with words but with deeds.