St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Catholic Church
Princes Risborough
NOTICES
ALPHA IS STARTING HERE AT ST TERESA’S EARLY IN
THE NEW YEAR.
Alpha is a series of weekly, interactive sessions that explore the basics of the Christian faith. It is primarily intended for people who do not currently attend church, or non-Catholics who attend with their Catholic spouse, partner or friend. However, it is open to all, particularly those who are searching, or are curious, or seeking community within the Christian
tradition. Parishioners are welcome to attend, and please bring a friend. The key ingredients of each Alpha session are: meet new people, have a light meal and get to know each other, watch a talk that unpacks a big question around life, purpose and the Christian faith, see what you think – have an open conversation about it. The sessions will take place in the evening, usually 7-9pm. We are also looking for parishioners
who would be willing to prepare a light meal for the Alpha attendees. To sign up to help, or to learn more about Alpha, please email Ingrid Gardner at ingrid.ggardner@btinternet.com
CATECHESIS FOR CHILDREN:
If you are interested in your children participating in a catechetical programme called the Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd (suitable for children aged 3 or 4 to first communion age), please pick up a flyer in the narthex. The flyer will give you a little more information. Please spread the word and take an extra copy for any other parent who might be interested.
ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust (STCAT), which is responsible for most of our Catholic schools in the southern half of the Diocese, is currently looking for a Chair and new Directors to join its Board. These are voluntary roles, and you don't need a background in education - just time and
willingness to support our schools; professional experience from all disciplines is also welcome. If you, or someone you
know, might be interested, more details are available by clicking on the link: https://charisma.maglr.com/stthomas-
catholic-academies-trust
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.
DIOCESAN MASS
To Remember Babies Lost During Pregnancy or in Infancy
The Mass will be celebrated at 12.00pm on Saturday 7th November at Northampton Cathedral, with Canon Simon Penhalagan, Cathedral Dean, as the main celebrant. This
special celebration will offer an opportunity to remember these children, pray for their parents and families, and entrust them to God’s loving care. At the end of the Mass,
the children and their families will be entrusted to Our Lady. Those attending will also be invited to light a candle in memory of a child.
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 46714634
• 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.
St Teresa's is on Facebook!
If you would like to join our Facebook group e mail StTeresasParish@groups.facebook.com
or visit
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.