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Collections & Standing Orders

St George’s: £ & £450 St Teresa’s: £ & £153

Thank you for your generosity

Upcoming Second Collections: 3rd November: Clifton Cathedral Appeal 24th November: Catholic Youth Service 1st December: Poor Missions of Diocese

Diocesan Prayer Link:

Parish Priest: Monsignor Bernard Massey Assistant Priest: Fr David Savoury bernard.massey@cliftondiocese.com david.savoury@cliftondiocese.com

Parish Administrator: Carolyn Kirby St George & St Teresa Parish Office: Tel: 01823 272700 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 1.00pm & Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Email: taunton.stgeorge@cliftondiocese.com Website: www.tauntoncatholicchurch.com Permanent Deacon: Rev Trevor Jones: email: trevor.jones@cliftondiocese.com; tel: 01823 270 935

Churches: St George’s, Billet St, Taunton, TA1 3NN St Teresa’s, Eastwick Rd, Taunton, TA2 7HF

We remember all those who have died recently

Fr Michael Sunders ,Reg Sherlock and Helen Morgan

And those whose anniversaries occur at this time:

Louise Rogers, Pauline Moscardini, Patrick Sheehan, Deirdre Dowley,

Josephine Bowen, Joanne Fish, Winifred Hersey, Len Holman,

Bridget Kimmins, Marjorie Rexworthy, Raphael Tramonte,

Charles Dodd & Frances Foxwell

This week has been dominated by the Deanery Confirmation celebration that we had at St George’s on Tuesday evening. Bishop Declan arrived to confirm 53 young candidates from around the deanery. Musicians and singers from the various parishes formed an excellent music group to help lead the Celebration. Bishop Declan was very impressed with the young people and how well they all performed on the night. For Fr David and myself it has been a month long process and we have been ablely helped by a team of four catechists. Fr David lead all the sessions on the Sunday afternoons and his skill and enthusiasm as a teacher was evident to all. He may have been retired for a while, but he hasn’t lost his ability to hold the attention of a group of 35 students as he explained the Sacraments of Confirmation to them. On Sunday afternoon, we had a Penitential Service for the Comfirmandi as well as a rehearsal and both were fantastic. The engagement of our young people with the whole process was a credit to them and their families. On the night of the Confirmation they had their names called out in a packed Church and they stood up with confidence and declared ‘I am ready and willing.’ I hope that in the next few months we will be able to test their readiness and see if they are willing to take on additional roles in the parish. They are now considered as Adults in the Faith so they have a right and a duty to make their voices heard. When you see them I’m sure you will agree the church of today and tomorrow is going to be in good hands. However we must also be ‘ready and willing’ to give them good examples and encouragement. Mgr Bernard

REGULAR TIMES OF CONFESSIONS & ROSARY

St George's: Confessions Thursday: 12.00-12:20pm Saturday: 10:00am-10:30am & 5:00pm –5:20pm

Rosary : Thursdays: 11:45am & Saturdays:10:00am

St Teresa’s: Confessions by request

MASS TIMES FOR THE COMING WEEK

Information provided to the Diocese, together with all other personal data about individuals held by the Parish & Clifton Diocese is processed in accordance with the Diocese’s Privacy Notice, which is available at cliftondiocese.com/privacy-notice or from the Parish Office.

PRAYER FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY MONTH OF MISSION

Pope Francis has designated the month of October as a Month of Mission. We are called to deepen our relationship with Christ so that we can be more effective in the witness we give to the Gospel.

Here is the official prayer which we are invited to say together at all Masses

on Sundays and during the week:

God our Father, when your Son Jesus Christ rose from the dead,

he commissioned his followers to 'go and make disciples of all nations'. Through our Baptism you send us out

to continue this mission among all peoples.

Empower us by the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be courageous and enthusiastic in bearing

witness to the Gospel, so that the mission entrusted to us, which is still far from completion,

may bring life and light to the world. May all peoples experience the

saving love and generous mercy of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns

with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

APF/MISSIO “Red Box Holders” St George's - Promotors will be in contact in the next few weeks. Please DO NOT leave any 'full boxes' in the church. St Teresa’s - Promotors will be in contact during October; as this is the last Missio collection for 2019.Please bring in your box regardless of the amount & leave it with your promoter. Thank you for your continued & Valuable support. Betty Pond

There will be a Blessing of the Memorial Garden

at St George’s Church on Saturday,

2nd November at 10:00am.

All welcome to attend.

Confirmation Certificates

signed by Bishop Declan

can now be collected from

the parish office or see

Fr David or Mgr Bernard

after Mass.

A Celebration of The Eucharist for LGBT+ Catholics, Families & Friends On Sun 20th October, 17th November

& 15th December all at 3PM at St Nicholas of Tolentino Church,

Bristol BS5 0RE. Service followed by refreshments; all welcome to attend.

FFI visit: www.tolentino.org.uk

Sat 19th 5:30pm St George’s 29th Sunday Yr C Michael Barry RIP

Sun 20th 8.00am St George’s 29th Sunday Yr C People of the Parishes

Sun 20th 9:30am St George’s 29th Sunday Yr C Intention of Sina Healey

Sun 20th 11.00am St Teresa’s 29th Sunday Yr C Joan King RIP

Mon 21st 9:30am St George’s Feria Deceased Members of the Kiener, Payne & Rogers Families

Tues 22nd 9:30am St George’s Feria Dominic James Lucas RIP

Wed 23rd 9:30am St George’s Feria John Whittaker RIP

Thurs 24th 12:30pm St George’s Feria William, Thelma & Manoel D’Andrade RIP

Fri 25th 10:00am St Teresa’s Feria Allan Isichei RIP

Sat 26th 9.30am St George’s Feria Margaret May Butler RIP

Sat 26th 5:30pm St George’s 30th Sunday Yr C People of the Parishes

Sun 27th 8.00am St George’s 30th Sunday Yr C Pedro Baylen RIP

Sun 27th 9:30am St George’s 30th Sunday Yr C Mary Bradley RIP

Sun 27th 11.00am St Teresa’s 30th Sunday Yr C Brian Robertson RIP

The PARISH BOOK GROUP

The next book for the club is the Conclave by Robert Harris. FFI/if

you would like to join the Book Club please email the Parish Office.

Fr Peter Marden

The Phoenix Singers present

Call to Remembrance on Saturday 9th November at 7.30pm at St John’s Church, Taunton TA1 4DG.

Music for remembrance including Fauré’s Requiem. Tickets are: £10pp & available from Tesh Setter on 432 704

Prayer of Silence Group Meetings

on the following Thursday’s at 6pm: 7th November - Venue TBA

28th November - Venue TBA Everyone welcome to come & join us.

FFI tel: Rev Ed Channing on 251253 or Wrio Russell on 421796

Day on Prayer & Meditation at Clifton Cathedral on Saturday 26th October, 10.30am to 3.15pm - please bring own lunch. FFI or to purchase a ticket Cost: £10pp tel: 0117 902 5591 www.cliftondiocese.com/beauty-spirit-matter

The Musical Evening at St Georges Church & performed by Taunton School, raised in excess of £850.00 which will be split between

St George’s Church & CAFOD. Huge thanks to the Pupils , all those who took part and to everyone who supported &/or attended this event;

it is much appreciated.

Waiting in Silence An opportunity to prepare liturgically

for Advent. This day is for singers, instrumentalists & anyone involved in Parish Liturgy & will take place on Saturday 9 November, 10am-3pm at St John the Evangelist, Bath. All are

welcome. FFI email Sarah Adams on: adult.education@Cliftondiocese.com

Children’s Liturgy Helpers

More helpers are needed to assist with the Children’s

Liturgy at the 9.30am Mass at St George’s. FFI please

speak to or email Mgr Bernard.

There will be a Guided Prayer Group follow-up session in the Parish

Centre on Tuesday, 29th October, 6pm to 7pm. All welcome to attend. FFI tel: Rev Ed Channing on 251253

MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS During the month of November we

pray for the Holy Souls. We also remember those dear to us who have died, family & friends & the deceased of our parish. Throughout this month those names placed in the Holy Soul Box will be prayed for at all Masses.

Please place your list of names in the Holy Souls Box in the church. St George’s Catholic School Open

Day for 2020 September Intake is: Wednesday 6th November at 9.30am FFI/to book an appointment please

contact the School Office on 284130.

Pray for the sick in the parish and Merlin Miranoa has been added

to the sick list

There will be a second collection this weekend for

World Mission Sunday