St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Catholic Church
Princes Risborough
NOTICES
RIP
Please remember in your prayers Gertrud Klara Goss, who died recently. We extend our sympathy, our thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. May she rest in Peace and find eternal comfort. Please note that the Funeral Service will take place here at St Teresa’s on Friday 24th July at 2.00pm –
There will also be morning Mass at 10.00am as usual on this day
CAFOD AND DEC VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes in Caracas. We have asked CAFOD to direct the money recently raised by our sponsored walk to this appeal. You can also go to the CAFOD website: cafod.org.uk to donate to the appeal if you are able. Thank you.
Job Opportunity – Deputy Warden – St Scholastica’s Retreat, Princes Risborough:
The Trustees of St Scholastica’s Retreat invite applications for the position of Deputy Warden at this long-established almshouse charity, which provides sheltered housing for Catholics aged 60 and over. This is a part-time role offering a competitive salary and on-site accommodation. The Deputy Warden provides cover for the Warden two days per week and for five weeks per year during holiday periods. Responsibilities include a range of administrative duties, supporting the wellbeing of residents and ensuring the safe running of the community building.
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact the Warden:
Email: stscholasticasretreat@outlook.com or website stscholasticasretreat.org.uk
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.
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!
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APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Richard Moth as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Northampton. This is a temporary appointment made by the Holy See to ensure the Diocese continues to be led and cared for while the diocesan Bishop is unable to carry out his duties. During this time, Archbishop Moth will remain resident in Westminster whilst he is responsible for the pastoral leadership and governance of our Diocese.
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.