St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Catholic Church
Princes Risborough
NOTICES
Parish Walk:
A Parish Walk is planned on Friday, 10th October. It is a circular route of approximately 4 miles starting from Naphill Village Hall Car Park. We will meet in the church car park at 10:30 to arrange car sharing to the destination.
Barn Dance: 18th October in Longwick village Hall
proceeds to Uganda Piggery Project. Tickets £15 including ploughman's supper, licensed bar. Contact Marie Pennell for tickets 07792021901
PLEASE NOTE
There is no Mass on Wednesday, 15th October.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PILGRIMAGE TALK
"I warmly invite all parishioners to a talk on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage on Wednesday, 15th October at 7.00pm, in the Clubroom. Please join me for this presentation and reflections on this lifechanging pilgrimage. Wine and tapas will be provided! For any questions, contact Tommy Vause on
07713936316." A sign-up sheet is available at the back of the
Church in the Narthex, to help with refreshments and set up.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR OCTOBER
For collaboration between different religious traditions. Let us pray that believers of different religious traditions may work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity. In addition to this monthly intention, Pope Leo has
asked each of us to pray the Rosary every day in
October for peace in our world.
PRISONERS’ SUNDAY - 12th October
Prisoners’ Sunday invites us to reflect on how we, as Church and community, support those affected by imprisonment. With record numbers in our overcrowded prisons, many face violence, isolation, and despair; others live with no home, work, or hope. Families, too, serve a hidden sentence, often struggling to afford basic needs. By marking Prisoners’ Sunday, we stand with prisoners and their loved ones, helping them find
dignity, renewal, and the chance of a fresh start. Please keep all those affected in your prayers.
Sunday 19th Oct
‘Missionaries Of Hope Among All Peoples’ Next Sunday, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio, his charity for world mission – through a special collection. This day of prayer,
solidarity and giving unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love, which has the power to transform lives and heal our world. There will be a second collection after each of the masses next weekend.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS:
Melissa, from the Romany community, will be coming to St Teresa’s to talk about their culture and how to work on overcoming the prejudices and misunderstandings which arise. Come and listen to her honest and thoughtful presentation
of the challenges that face the Romany people living alongside us today.
SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday 12th November at 7 pm in the Club Room.
ETHICS UNPLUGGED – A CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO KEY ISSUES
A four-part online Zoom series exploring contemporary ethical challenges through a Catholic lens:
· 16 Oct – Gender Identification (Bishop David Oakley)
· 30 Oct – Artificial Intelligence (Aidan Cottrell-Boyce)
· 13 Nov – Ageing, Life & Death (Dr David Jones)
Thursdays, 7.30–9.00pm
Hosted by Caritas, Mission Northampton & Northampton Cathedral. Free to attend; donations welcome. Zoom link will be sent out before the first session. Register here:-
https://northamptondiocese.org/courses/ethicsunplugged-
a-catholic-response-zoom-meetings-2ndoct-
16th-oct-30th-oct-13th-nov-2025/
MONEY MATTERS
Please remember that the easiest way to ensure our income covers our costs is to GIFT AID your offertory, if you don’t already do so. It will immediately increase the value of your offertory by 25% at no cost to you, and we can backdate your claim by up to 4 years! Gift Aid forms are in the perspex ‘Money Matters’ leaflet stand on the second
table as you enter the Narthex. Please complete one
and return it to the presbytery.
• If you already make your offertory by standing order or direct debit, please complete the first part of the form.
• If you make your offertory by cash and wish to donate by standing order, please complete both parts of the form
• If you make your offertory by cash and wish to donate by direct debit, please complete the first part of the form. The parish bank account details are Nat West –
sort code 600611 and account number 43714634
• Alternatively, you can use the DONA machine and set up Gift Aid on the machine. If you aren’t sure if you have completed a Gift Aid form in the past, please email :-
parish.stteresapr@northamptondiocese.org , and
we will check our records.
Housebound
If you are aware of anyone who is sick or housebound, please let Father Lijo know so that a visit can be arranged and for them to receive Holy Communion, if requested.
Please e-mail (parish.stteresapr@northamptondiocese.org) or leave a message at the Presbytery.
The Bible Timeline Course:
Grasp the Big Picture of the Bible from start to finish, the Old and New Testament, with this FREE OF CHARGE, worldrenowned course presented online LIVE by Mauro Iannicelli. This online course starts on Wednesday, 1st October 2025 at 7 pm UK time (x8 Wednesday evening sessions). To sign up https://comeandsee.org/
CATECHIST FORMATION – BISHOP’S CERTIFICATE IN CATECHESIS (LEVEL 1)
Are you called to be a catechist? Do you want to grow in confidence and understanding as you accompany others on their faith journey? This blended training course combines virtual and inperson elements. Drawing from Scripture, Church documents, and lived experience, it is ideal for new and experienced catechists.
Course Dates:
• Starts Tuesday 14 October
• Then Tuesday evenings: 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
• In-person Saturday session: 10am–4pm, 22 Nov at St Francis & St Therese RC Church Rooms, Northampton
NN4 0RZ
Includes Zoom links, course materials & refreshments. No fixed fee – donations welcomed Info and Registration: www.northamptondiocese.org/courses/bishopscertificate-in-catechesis-level-1-october-2025
Course brochure: www.northamptondiocese.org/catechesis
Donation Giving Methods
St. Teresa’s now has a website for online donations. Please Click on the 'Donate' button at the top of this screen.
You can now also make donations at church using a card payment terminal in the narthex.
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