| Letter from Fr Mark McManus 9th May |
| Dear Parishioners of St Joseph's & St Charles, |
Retiring Collection for the Priests' Training Fund
There is a retiring collection this weekend, 10 & 11 May, for the Diocesan Priests' Training Fund.
A Prayer for new Pope Leo XIV
O God, who chose your servant, Pope Leo XIV,in succession to the Apostle Peter as shepherd of the whole flock, look favourably on the supplications of your people and grant that, as Vicar of Christ on earth, he may confirm his brethren and that the whole Church may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love and peace, so that in you, the shepherd of souls, all may know the truth and attain life eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. And finally, as every little helps, we have registered for the following... £1,000 Funding from Tesco & Easyfundraising
Tesco and easyfundraising have come together again to give a little help to our churches.Your church could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots. This month, when members of your congregation shop with Tesco via the easyfundraising website or app, your church will receive a monetary donation of up to £10 AND is in the draw to win a £1,000 funding bonus! Plus, when your congregation shops with Tesco in May, they'll raise £10 for you if it's their first-time shop, and 50p for each subsequent shop they do at no extra cost, all courtesy of Tesco! Here is this week's intercessions. Our Lady of Walsingham, pray for us. St Joseph, pray for us. St Charles Borromeo, pray for us. With my prayers, Rev. Mark McManus Parish Priest |