St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Catholic Church
Princes Risborough
NOTICES
READERS
Next weekend (25/26 Jan) we celebrate the Sunday of the Word of God. Our readers, who proclaim the Word of God at Mass through the year, will be recommissioned for their ministry in the coming year at our weekend Masses.
At 3pm Sunday 26 January Bishop David will preside at a Service in the Cathedral during which he will bless readers present there and those who join him by live stream. You can take part by coming to the Cathedral or joining the livestream at
https://northamptoncathedral.org/live/
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:
Saturday February 22nd- A fundraising CURRY
NIGHT in the Walsingham Hall. Guaranteed to beat
any winter chills! More information to follow; tickets
will be on sale in January.
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.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
This year our diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham
takes place on Saturday 7 June. The pilgrimage will
begin with Mass at the Basilica in the Catholic Shrine
at midday, followed by lunch and at 3pm, pilgrims
process from the Shrine, on the holy mile to the
Abbey Grounds for the final service. Parish groups
are welcome to attend and are encouraged to bring
parish banners with them for the procession. All are
welcome.
PARISH MINISTRIES
We are very grateful for all who help enrich our liturgical celebrations, whether behind the scenes as church cleaners and flower arrangers or in the liturgical ministries of welcoming, altar serving, proclaiming the Word, writing the Prayers of the Faithful, bringing up the Gifts in the Offertory Procession, or being a member of the choir/music ministry. We are always happy to have more people involved in any of these ministries. Formation and the necessary training will be offered. If you are interested in getting involved, please speak to Fr Lijo or
contact Sue Bolton 01844 343424
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME /REGISTRATION FOR
ADULTS 2025
"This programme is aimed at adults aged 17+ onwards. Registration takes place on Thursday, February 6st at St Clare’s Church at 7.00pm. Please ensure that you attend as all the information will be made available on that evening.
Kindly email St Joseph and St Clare Parish on parish.stjc@northamptondiocese.org if you hope to attend.
Deacon John Sillitoe with his team are delivering the course.
For more information email him on
deaconjohn.sillitoe@northamptondiocese.org
WORD ON FIRE UK BIBLE CONFERENCE –
21st/22nd Feb 2025
Join Bishop Robert Barron and thousands of other
Catholics from across the UK and beyond
for Evangelisation & Culture: The Bible. Come to
London this February to gain a deeper appreciation
of the Sacred Scriptures and their relevance to the
Church’s mission today.
Date: Friday 21st - Saturday 22nd February 2025
Location: Excel Centre, East London
Speakers Include: Bishop Robert Barron, N.T. Wright,
Professor Tracey Rowland and more.
For more information and to register, please
visit: wordonfire.org/the-bible-event.
LIGHTHOUSE QUIZ SHEET FUNDRAISER
Lighthouse is a children’s holiday week run by volunteers from local churches. To help raise funds to support the running of Lighthouse and have the chance to win £25 cash prize, please enter our Lighthouse Quiz 2024. The sheets cost £1 and are being sold after the 9:30 mass for the next few weeks. Alternatively please contact Caroline Male 07810612664 for your copy.
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each other because it only makes it worse?
Retrouvaille has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For
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Call or text: 07887296983
Email:info@retrouvaille.org.uk
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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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