Franciscan Parish of the

Parish Newsletter for Summer 2008

The parish office will be closed week commencing 11th August and week commencing 25th August

Summer Holidays We welcome all visitors to our church and hope they enjoy their stay in Clevedon. We hope everyone has a good summer and that the weather is kind. We also remember those who will be receiving examination results in August and wish them well in whatever path they choose.

Major Highway Works: Claverham Road, Yatton Resurfacing work on Claverham Road will begin on 28th July and will last for approximately 4 weeks. The road will be closed to all through traffic for the duration of the scheme. We have now been told that there is access for residents and that there will still be access to the Chapel of Ease. The road is only closed to through traffic. Any updates will be notified.

Greyfriars Renewal Prayer Group will meet next Wednesday, 30th July @ 12 Noon @ 24 Kennaway Road for Prayer, Praise and a Bring & Share Lunch. We will not meet in August but reconvene in the Sacristy on Wednesday 3rd September, 7.30pm start. All are very welcome to join us. To discuss &for further information please ring Neil Quinn on 343 763 or speak to Group members.

First Holy Communion 2008 The course for First Holy Communion candidates will begin in October. Children who are in Year 3 and above are eligible to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Registration forms will be available from the beginning of September.

Feast of the Assumption Friday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption and a Holy day of Obligation. Mass will be held at 7am, 10am and 8pm in Clevedon on the day of the Feast and at 8pm in Yatton on the eve of the Feast.

Feast Days 2nd August—Feast of St Mary of the Angels of the Portiuncula and Indulgence 6th August– The Transfiguration of the Lord 11th August—Saint Clare Thurs14 August—Saint Maximilian Kolbe Monday 25 August—St Louis IX, King III Order

Repository A reminder that the Repository is open every Saturday from 10.30am to 11.30am and before and after the weekend Masses. We are increasing the display area in the Repository and apologise for the slight muddle. We have some new cards from the Poor Clares Convent.

Ushers at Sunday Mass We are in need of more volunteers at weekend Mass to welcome people into the church. If you would like to help with this Ministry, please contact the parish office or speak to Fr Reg.

Musicians and Choir The choir and musicians will be taking their summer break during August. There will be no choir practice on the August Thursdays—they will meet again on Thursday 4th September at 7.30pm to prepare for their return on Sunday 7th September. Anyone who would like to join us will be very welcome!.

Sixty Plus Group The group will meet next on Wednesday 10th September in Greyfriars. There will be a speaker from St Peter’s Hospice, followed by tea and biscuits. New members and visitors always welcome.

Let Us Pod Mary Colwell, a regular worshipper at Clifton Cathedral, used her skills as a television producer to provide the community with their own podcasts. The first series of nine downloadable recordings, covering a range of subjects, have proved a hit since they were launched last year. News of the podcasts’ success has even reached the Vatican, with the Holy See’s own radio station producing a short documentary feature about the innovative online broadcasts. To hear the podcasts, visit the cathedral’s website at www.cliftoncathedral.org.uk

Thanks The Hampton family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and messages of sympathy on the recent death of Sheila’s mother.

Children’s Liturgy The children’s Liturgy catechists are now taking a well earned rest. The children’s liturgy will resume in September. The 10am Mass on Sunday 7th September will be a Children’s Mass. Please take a copy of the ‘Look’ Children's Liturgy sheet on your way into church.

Pilgrimage to Cumbria, the Lakes and Scotland This pilgrimage will take place from 6-12th September 2008 and will be led by Fr Cavan McElligott. Pilgrims will be staying in the City of Carlisle. Visits will be made to the Shrines of Our Lady at Cleator and Ladyewell and the town of Richmond. The cost is £450 single and £425 twin, half board, inclusive of coach and hotel. Full details on the notice board or telephone Fr Cavan McElligott on 0117 973 4983 for application.

Gift Aid A reminder to all those with gift aided Standing orders, to return their forms as soon as possible to Bill Hampton, showing the selection of second collections to be gift aided. Thank you for your support.

Dates for your Diary

Sunday 7th September—Sung Vespers at Tintern Abbey at 3pm

4th October—Feast of St Francis Saturday

18th October—Catenian Centenary Lecture Series on Catholic Family Life

Saturday 1st November—Quiz Night Saturday

15th November—Friary Fayre

Response to the Psalm

27 July: Ps 118 Lord, How I love your law!

3rd Aug: Ps 144 You open wide your hand, O Lord, you grant our desires

10 Aug: Ps 84 Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help

17 Aug: Ps 66 Let the peoples praise you, O God Let all the peoples praise you

25 Aug: Ps 137 Your love, O Lord, is eternal, Discard not the work of your hands.

Your prayers are requested for:

Ann Kendall, Lucia Hickey, Brigid Gooding, Hugh Sargent, Br Benet Conroy, Eddie Brennan, Michael Flaherty and Phil Baker. Please remember those whose anniversaries occur about this time, and the lately deceased.

Sunday Mass Times:

Clevedon: 6.30pm (Saturday) and 10am. Yatton: 8.30am.

Weekday Mass: 8am at the Convent during term time. 10am (Morning Prayer at 9.45am).

Holy Days of Obligation: Clevedon, 7am, 10am and 8pm. Yatton, 8pm on the eve of the Feast.

Sacrament of Penance (Confession): Saturday, 10.30 to 11.30am and 5.30 to 6.15pm. Yatton, before Mass.

Masses in neighbouring parishes: Portishead: 6pm (Saturday) Sunday 10.30am and Nailsea: Sunday 9.00am and 10.30am

Diocesan website: www.cliftondiocese.com

Registered Charity 233977. Data Protection X361890X.