Newsletter - 25 September 2022
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022 is celebrated on 25 September - the last Sunday of the month. The Holy Father has chosen the theme 'Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees"'.
The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It’s always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers.
Text from the Pope’s message :
In the new Jerusalem of all peoples, the temple of the Lord is made more beautiful by the offerings that come from foreign lands: “All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you, they shall be acceptable on my altar, and I will glorify my glorious house” (Is 60:7). As we have seen, the arrival of Catholic migrants and refugees can energize the ecclesial life of the communities that welcome them. Often they bring an enthusiasm that can revitalize our communities and enliven our celebrations. Sharing different expressions of faith and devotions offers us a privileged opportunity for experiencing more fully the catholicity of the People of God.
Dear brothers and sisters, and, in a special way, young people! If we want to cooperate with our heavenly Father in building the future, let us do so together with our brothers and sisters who are migrants and refugees. Let us build the future today! For the future begins today and it begins with each of us. We cannot leave to future generations the burden of responsibility for decisions that need to be made now, so that God’s plan for the world may be realised and his Kingdom of justice, fraternity, and peace may come.
Focus of the Week
PARISH CREATION CELEBRATION LUNCH
1.00 pm on 2 October
A celebration lunch, it will be a vegetarian meal recognising that we need to eat less meat to lower our carbon footprint. The main course will be supplied by ‘Lizzie’s Cucina’. Have fun! Celebrate with fellow parishioners!
Tickets are now on sale after masses on Saturdays and Sundays and from the Parish office during the week. We invite donations of £10 for adults and £5 for children under 16. (Tickets limited)
Volunteers needed, please contact Parish Office