OUR  PRAYERS are asked for  Marie Ware, Al Parry, Geoff Barratt,  Debbie Wilde,    Sylvia Stefanonie,   Christopher Walpole, Brian Cross,  Diana Hilton, Rev Peter Hammersley, Ann Parkinson,  Nathan Howard,  Dan McAndrew, Julia Banwell, Sarah Thompson,  John Bassett, Jessica Cox, Teresa Marche, June Flowers,  Pat Morgan, Pauline O’Grady, Bridget Byrne, Ann Worthington,  and for  all in our hospitals, residential and nursing homes, for all  those who have  died recently and for Canon Bill Ryan, Eunice Woodruff, Mary Mathieson, Esther Forte, Danielle Ford, Robert Morgan, Pamela Morgan-Lewis, William McBride, David White, Kitty Mitchell, Norman Dent, Bridget McAuliffe, Thomas Primrose   and all whose anniversaries occur about this time

MASSES this week:

St. Joseph’s Home:  Sun 11.00 am, Benediction 5pm

Mass Monday – Saturday at 9.30am.  

St. Angela’s Convent:  usually every day at 9.30am

University Chaplaincy:  Sun 6pm, Tues. 7.30pm, Thurs. 8.15am

BRI –  Mass 3pm in the BRI Chapel

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  We make this devotion and think of Our Lord’s suffering and death at 3pm on Sundays during Lent.

PLEASE PRAY FOR the candidates and Catechumens from our parish who were welcomed at the Rite of Election by Bishop Declan last Saturday together with others from throughout the Diocese, and who are preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism or Reception into full Communion of the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.  They are Stuart Chan Tai Yau, Juliane Luedtke, Roland Dale, Stephanie Dobbie, Michael Johnson, Maria Lovell, Sheena Tranter and Kevin Flannagan.

LENT IN CLIFTON CATHEDRAL:  Clifton Cathedral CAFÉ group is hosting a Lent Journey, starting at 7pm in the Apostle Room.    Light refreshments will be available, all are welcome.  The second talk is on Tuesday 2^nd March.

2 The Mass as Jesus’ sacrifice for our salvation – what happens in the Eucharist and what happens to us?

3  Fasting and self-denial: why do it, and why now?

4  Confession and prayer: why is this so special at Lent?

5  The resurrection: what happened, and what might it mean to us?

NOTE:  Lent Penitential Service Wed 24 March at 7pm.

LENT LECTURES  organised by Churches Together in Clifton, Cotham and Redland.  The theme of this year’s lectures is “Restorative Justice”.  The first lecture took place 24 Feb and was given by Marian Liebmann “Introducing Restorative Justice”.  The rest of the series is as follows – Wed 3 March in the Apostle Room – “Restorative Justice at work – locally” given by Lindy Wootton.  Wed 10 March at All Saints Church, Pembroke Rd – “Restorative Justice – a wider perspective” by Tim Newell.  Wed 17 March in the Apostle Room – “After the Accident” by Julian Armistead – author.  All the lectures start at 7.30pm and tea/coffee will be served from 7pm.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY:  Today is when we collect the Lenten Fast Day envelopes.  Lent is a time when many of us choose to give something up as a reflection of our faith.  This year, why not turn whatever you’re giving up – biscuits, wine, magazines, a meal into lasting change for a child, a family or a whole community?  Just take what you would save during your 40 days of ‘giving up’ and donate it.  Envelopes will be collected after all Masses this weekend and the boxes can be returned on Palm Sunday or Maundy Thursday to be presented at the Offertory of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.

FAIRTRADE STALL:  Fairly Traded Easter Cards and Easter Eggs, as well as food and beverages, will be on sale after all Masses next Sunday 7^th March.

As Easter Sunday is the first Sunday of the month the next Fairtrade sale will be on Sunday 11^th April.

TUESDAY LUNCH CLUB:  The next lunch will be on Tuesday 2^nd March.  If you are unable to come please ring Pat on 01275 462228 or Anne on 9733959.

SOUP RUN  Once again it’s our turn to take responsibility for the CTCCR Saturday Soup Run which commences on the 6^th March.  Volunteers meet at the Cathedral at 11.30 and go out to serve between 40 and 60 people with soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee, bananas, satsumas, chocolate bars, plus socks, underpants and toiletries.  4/5 people go out each week in one car and at least one person will be familiar with the Run.  We usually finish between 2.00 and 2.30pm.  If you would like to volunteer for this very rewarding job, or for further details, please contact Pat Reynolds on 0117 367 0690 or email pat@reynolds1348.freeserve.co.uk.  Full details on noticeboard in narthex. 

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – Friday 5 MARCH 2010.  The theme of this year’s service is “Let Everything that has Breath Praise God”.  It has been written by the Christian women of Cameroon.  The service, arranged by the local committee for Churches Together in Clifton, Cotham and Redland will take place in Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Rd at 10.00am on Friday 5 March.  A crèche will be available.  ALL ARE WELCOME – MEN WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.  There will also be a service at 3pm in the chapel of St. Monica’s and at 7.30 in St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze.

PAPAL PREPARATIONS  With the prospect of Pope Benedict XV1 visiting this country later in the year, our award-winning website cliftondiocese.com is looking for your memories and photographs of the last Papal visit back in 1982.  As we look forward to welcoming the Holy Father to the UK, tell your story by emailing webeditor@cliftondiocese.com and share your thoughts and experiences of the momentous occasion.

HAITI APPEAL:  A charity concert will be held at St. Bonaventure’s Church, Bishopston on Friday 12^th March at 7.30pm.  All are welcome to attend.  No admission fee but a retiring collection will be made.  FFI contact Veronica Swann – tel. 0117 9427018.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION:  AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE.  Meditation is increasingly popular.  Within the Christian tradition its roots can be traced back at least to the Desert Fathers who used it as a way of opening their hearts to the presence of God – a contemplative prayer practice.  The course will run on five successive Tuesday evenings starting on Feb 23^rd.  All meetings at 8pm for 1 hour in the Presbytery alongside St. Bonaventure’s, Egerton Rd. Bishopston BS7 8HP.  To register or to find out more contact Sue on 0117 9243011 or singham@blueyonder.co.uk  You will also be very welcome on any Thursday evening at 7.30pm when the Christian meditation group in this parish meets (contact Mary on 0117 962 0543 or marycutts@hotmail.com

A DAY ON THE TRIDUUM: 13^TH March 2010.  A day of prayer and reflection on the meaning and symbols of the Triduum is  being held at St Nicholas of Tolentino, Lawford’s Gate, Bristol BS5 ORE on Saturday 13 March from 10.30am – 3.00pm (coffee from 10am).  Please bring a packed lunch.  The day will be led by Fr Christopher Whitehead and would be of interest to those who are being received this Easter and those journeying with them and also anyone who is interested in learning more about the Holy Week Triduum.  Application forms available from Ronnie Mitchinson on 0117 9025595.

QUIZ NIGHT to be held at St. Joseph’s Home, Cotham Hill on Friday 5^th March starting at 7.00pm.  Tickets £5 each available from Sr. Therese at St. Joseph’s or on the door.  Drinks & Nibbles available.

PILGRIMAGE TO OLD CASTILE – Spanish Mystics & English Martyrs. May 31^st – June 7^th 2010:  Join Mgr. Jeremy  Rigden on a pilgrimage-holiday to Valladolid in Central Spain.  Total cost £525 per person.  For more details, please contact Mgr. Jeremy (01793 527931).  FFI www.cliftondiocese.com/spanish-mystics-and-english-martyrs.