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Collections & Standing Orders
St George’s: £918 & £995 St Teresa’s: £200 & £230
Thank you for your generosity
Upcoming Second Collections: 8th Sept: Catholic Education Service 15th Sept: Home Mission Sunday 6th October: CAFOD Harvest Fast Day
Diocesan Prayer Link: Christ the King, Thornbury
Holy Cross, Wotton-Under-Edge
Parish Priest: Monsignor Bernard Massey Assistant Priest: Fr David Savoury [email protected] [email protected]
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: [email protected] Website: www.tauntoncatholicchurch.com Permanent Deacon: Rev Trevor Jones: email: [email protected]; 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
And those whose anniversaries occur at this time:
Dominic Magee, Olive Brady, William Collins, Walter Fenny,
Hugh Mackinnon, Theresa Plowman, Kenneth Williams, Leonard Wrigley,
Orsola Steen, Susan Harris, Pauline Whelan, Barry Gauntlett,
Jacqui Winchester-Newton, Nora Hague, Mary Mogford, Freda Hibbs,
David Sherlock, Mary Bryan, Irene Peach, Elizabeth Sheridan, Chris Kenyon,
Sheila Sutton, Martin Rafferty, Michael Roberts & Teresa Coleman
Today’s story, about the rich man who built new barns to store riches for a future when he could “eat, drink and have a good time,” is not only a sharp reminder that we can pile up as much wealth as we like but it won’t prevent sudden death. Luke’s real concern is to teach us to desire to serve God with what we have, rather than just keep it all for ourselves; to seek not just to make ourselves rich but rich in the sight of God. Parents constantly use their income for others – feeding and clothing their children, for instance… but I have the feeling there might be many young people who are making good money who don’t necessarily feel that their first concern should be to give to charity before going out shopping; but a Christian’s first thought should always be for others. It’s a lesson we need to learn young so that we grow into generous, open-hearted people - not narrow, selfish ones. As Matthew puts it, very simply, “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” A heart too attached to cold, hard cash runs the risk of becoming cold and hard.
Fr David
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
OPEN DOOR: Warm clothing, sleeping bags, blankets, tinned & non-perishable food always welcome. A box is available for
items at both churches.
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.
DEANERY CONFIRMATION Confirmation Sessions will begin in the Autumn, for those who in September will be in Year 8 or above. If you, or your child, would like to be included in these Confirmation Sessions, or you would
like more information please email the Rectory on: [email protected]
Full details of the sessions together with an Application Form & Permission Form have been emailed to those who have already
contacted the Rectory. Your Application Form must be returned by 1st September; late applications may not be accepted.
For those registered, the Deanery Confirmation will take place at St George’s Church, Taunton on Tuesday 15th October at 7pm.
Confirmation Sessions will start on Sunday 22nd September at 3pm in the Catholic Centre, Taunton.
St Georges Church Choir & Music Group
will be taking a short break during August. The Choir practices on Thursday
evenings, 7.30 – 9pm in St George’s Church & will resume on Thursday 29th August. The next practice for The Music
Group is 7.30pm – 9pm, Thursday 5th September, in St George’s Church.
We are a friendly group of people who, work hard, but also like to have fun!
New members always welcome.
Retrouvaille programme A Lifeline for Marriages the
Retrouvaille programme may be just what you need! The next
programme is a weekend away on 13th - 15th September 2019
FFI: Tel or Text 0788 729 6983 or 0797 338 0443 - Complete
confidentiality assured Email: [email protected]
Website: ww.retrouvaille.org.uk
BOOKSHOP Please support your church &
pay us a visit for your Gifts &
Cards. Opening times:
Sunday, 8.30am -11.30am
A WEEK OF GUIDED PRAYER 22nd to 28th SEPTEMBER 2019
An opportunity for one-to-one help with prayer. There will be a taster meeting
with an opportunity to sign-upon Sunday 1st September; more information will be available at all Masses on the weekend
of 10th/11th August. FFI contact Dcn Ed Channing on: 251 253 or email: [email protected]
The next “Nearly New Paperback Bookstall ” will next be held on Sunday, 4th August. We are always glad to receive
good quality books to sell in the Centre; please bring them in at any time.
Sat 3rd 5:30pm St George’s 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Bridget & Ned Walker RIP
Sun 4th 8.00am St George’s 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time People of the Parishes
Sun 4th 9:30am St George’s 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Eric Dizon Olinarez RIP
Sun 4th 11.00am St Teresa’s 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mary & Nicholas Ring RIP
Mon 5th 9:30am St George’s Feria Mgr Patrick Lynch RIP
Tues 6th 9:30am St George’s Feast of the Transfiguration Patricia de Vos & Freda Hibbs RIP
Wed 7th 9:30am St George’s Feria Intention of Tony & Alex Still -Golden Wedding Anniversary
Thurs 8th 12:30pm St George’s St Dominic Deceased of the Vieira Family
Fri 9th 10:00am St Teresa’s St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Deceased Members of the Kiener, Payne & Rogers Families
Sat 10th 9.30am St George’s St Lawrence Sr Michele Spenceley - Golden Anniversary of Profession
Sat 10th 5:30pm St George’s 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time David Carey RIP
Sun 11th 8.00am St George’s 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time People of the Parishes
Sun 11th 9:30am St George’s 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sr Michele Spenceley - Golden Anniversary of Profession
Sun 11th 11.00am St Teresa’s 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Intention of the Ring & Sullivan Families
Jumbulance Fundraising I completed the 100km walk along The
Ridgeway in 26hours & 9 minutes. If you sponsored me or would like to donate to The Clifton Jumbulance Fund to Lourdes, please leave the money in an envelope
in the Sacristy & address it to me, Sarah Lott. Many thanks for the
donations I have already received.
The Friends of St George's
RC Church Taunton,
a registered charity, would like to appoint two more Trustees.
The charity raises funds to
maintain and improve the
church property and estate. The
Trustees meet 3 to 4 times per
year - meetings lasting approx. an hour. Parishioners interested
in becoming a Trustee are
invited to contact the Chairman
of Trustees, Paul Tighe, on:
SAFEGUARDING Your Diocesan Safeguarding Representative
has special responsibility for promoting good & safe practices in all activities involving
children, young people and adults at risk. FFI visit: www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk
or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator on: 0117 954 0993
St George’s Church Memorial Garden
If you would like more details with regard to arranging a plot
in the Memorial Garden at St George’s Church, please take a leaflet from the back of the church or email the Rectory on: [email protected]
Copies of The Angelus are available at the back
of both Churches.
A PARISH BOOK GROUP Fr Peter Marden would like to set up a book group. The suggestion is that
members agree to meet regularly having read a book already chosen & discuss the book. Members choose a book in turn & would need to present the book to the group at the beginning of the meeting; the choice of book would be up to each member. Books can be obtained second hand&/or by
arrangement with the Taunton Library. If you are interested please pass your name and phone number on to the Parish Office. Fr Peter will contact you to
set up a first meeting in September to discuss & arrange a time of day, frequency & where the group will meet. Its an enjoyable way of reading those
books you have always meant to read and in good company.
