St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Catholic Church
Princes Risborough
NOTICES
MASS ON 14/15TH SEPT
There will be a second collection at each of the Masses over next weekend for “Home Missions”
RIDE + STRIDE 2024
To uphold our reputation as the best hosts on the Ride + Stride weekend, any cake and refreshment contributions can be dropped off at Church between 5pm - 6pm on the Friday, or anytime from 9:30am on the Saturday. Help on the day is always welcome, and there is also the opportunity to sponsor some
members of the parish who will be striding to local churches by signing up at the back of Church. Thank you for all help already offered and gratefully accepted.
Please get in touch with Paula McAleavey (07867 900693) if you can help in any way.
RIDE & STRIDE WALK
If you would like to take part in the Ride and Stride
Walk on Saturday, September 14th there will be a
parish group walking to the Churches in Princes
Risborough, and then onto Saunderton, Bledlow and
Horsenden. The walk will be approximately two hours
and we will leave from the Church car park at
10:00am.
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary meet once a week every Friday
in the Church at 6.30pm. everyone is welcome!
NEW FEAST DAY FOR OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM
The Vatican has recently granted permission for Our
Lady of Walsingham to be celebrated as a new Feast
in the dioceses of England, starting this year on
Tuesday 24 September. To mark the Feast Day, The
Legion of Mary will pray the rosary in front of a statue
of Our Lady of Walsingham starting at 9:30am, before
Holy Mass. There will also be refreshments in the
clubroom after Mass. Please join us to celebrate the
re-awakening of devotion to Our Lady of Walsingham.
PARISH FAITH LUNCH:
Sunday 29th September - Feast of St. Teresa. The whole parish family is invited to celebrate our patronal Feast Day with a FAITH LUNCH, from 12 noon in the Walsingham Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Mass that day will be at the later time of 11.00am.
An opportunity for the parish to come together and look to the future as we plan our new Community Centre. Further details will be in next week’s newsletter.
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.
St Teresa's is on Facebook!
If you would like to join our Facebook group e mail StTeresasParish@groups.facebook.com
or visit
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.
PAPAL BLESSINGS
Click Here to find out more about the surprise Papal blessings for Marie and Majella.
MUSIC WORKSHOP!
Holy Ghost Church, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton Saturday 21st September 11.00am - 3.30pm The internationally known composer and choral conductor, Christopher Walker, will lead this day which is aimed at musicians and anyone wishing to
become more involved in their parish Music Ministry. From music for papal Masses to collections for children, Christopher Walker's music touches the heart of every generation! If you are interested in attending, please contact Paula McAleavey on
07867900693 so we can coordinate transport.
THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER
FOR THE CRY OF THE EARTH
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING CONFERENCE
Monday 7th October Bishop David will be presiding at a day event at the St Thomas Centre, Northampton to explore Church
teachings on gender and how secular ideas of identity are impacting our families, parishes and schools.
We are really excited to be hosting Dr Julia Sadusky (PsyD, Regent University) who is an author, speaker, and licensed psychologist. Julia specialises in individual, family, and couples therapy in addition to consultations for individuals and families around sexuality and gender. She also serves as a ministry
educator, offering training and consultations to counselling centres and faith-based institutions on sexuality, gender identity, mental health, traumainformed care, and the intersection of sexuality, gender, and theology.
We will also be welcoming Beccy Roseman, a member of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Beccy, as part of her chaplaincy role, works with Kenelm Youth Trust, the Archdiocesan youth service. The course will be held at the St Thomas Centre, Northampton on 7th October from 10am until 3pm. Lunch will be provided.
This event is suitable for anyone interested in gender, particularly school leaders, RE teachers and leaders, Chaplains, catechists and family support
workers. The cost of this Conference is £75 including lunch.
Please book your place here:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://northampt
ondioceseschools.org/courses/&source=gmailimap&
ust=1724854790000000&usg=AOvVaw34DF
PjRYPnVxoSpNCl_vSU
For further information please contact Ann Collon
educationserviceadmin@northamptondiocese.org
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