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A date for the diary…
29 Wednesday Jun 2022
29 Wednesday Jun 2022
28 Tuesday Jun 2022
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inThe Synodal Process instigated by Pope Francis is a journey made in the Church, by the Church, which has many different moments when those engaged in it can pause and take stock, considering where we are, where we have been, and where we feel we are bring called on to. (A series of videos offering an overview of the Process can be found here.)
The first stages were conversations in parishes and other communities. Many of these have been fed through to the Bishops of the Dioceses in England and Wales , and have had their influence on his Diocesan submission which – along with all the other Diocesan submissions – have influenced the final submission being made by the Bishops Conference of England and Wales to contribute to the preparations for the forthcoming Synod in Rome.
The synthesis of the conversations in Birmingham Archdiocese submitted by Archbishop Bernard can be read here.
And today the synthesis prepared for the Bishops Conference has been published. It can be read here.
The Bishops Conference provided the following statement to accompany the publication of the synthesis.
The National Synthesis reflects on Synod reports received by the national synthesis team, discerning the main themes that have emerged from the listening conversations, and collating them together to give a picture of the synodal process in England and Wales.
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has been following the Synodal Process called by Pope Francis, reflecting on the theme “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation, mission” and has now reached an important moment. Since October 2021, the dioceses, national organisations and religious communities have been engaged in listening conversations on the central themes, exploring the way the Church embraces more fully her missionary mandate in the world of today.
The diocesan and national organisational reports were submitted to the Bishops’ Conference just before Holy Week this year, and since then, the National Synthesis Team has been working on producing the “National Synthesis” – reflecting on the reports received, discerning the main themes that have emerged from the listening conversations, and collating them together to give a picture of the synodal process in England and Wales. The Bishops have been kept abreast of this work with a report given to their Spring Plenary Assembly in Cardiff and on 1st June, a National Synod Day was held in Southwark Cathedral.
This moment, falling between Ascension and Pentecost, was an important gathering of Bishops with representatives from the dioceses and national organisations. Sr Bernadette Reis fsp, who facilitated the day, recalled the Upper Room where the apostles gathered with Mary after the ascension and awaited the Holy Spirit, gathered in prayer (Acts 1:12-14). This day reflected on the first draft of the synthesis and comments, corrections and refinements on it were collected and used to produce the final synthesis which is presented here .
This week, the Bishops of England and Wales will gather to discern their response to this National Synthesis. Their work, together with the synthesis document will be sent to the Synod Office in Rome as the formal submission to the Synod from England and Wales. Along with reports from all the other conferences in the world, the Synod office will be reviewed to create the first Instrumentum Laboris, which the Synod Office is calling the “Document for the Continental Stage.”
We thank all who have participated so far in the Synodal Process and ask for continued prayers as we journey together towards being a Synodal Church in today’s world, expressing her nature as the People of God journeying together and gathering in assembly, summoned by the Lord Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel that brings life and human flourishing to all who hear and respond to it.
28 Tuesday Jun 2022
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inThe Newman Community Centre (formerly the Carpenter’s Arms, and before that our parish church!) is owned and managed as a not-for profit community centre by the Catholic parish of St Nicholas, Boldmere.
It provides a valued service to the local community, hosting a wide range of community and private events.
It comprises three meeting rooms which are available for hire:
Each room has access to its own kitchen facilities.
Toilets are located at the front and rear of the building.
Activities regularly hosted by the Newman Centre include The Sutton Coldfield Adventure Unit @ St Nicks; social support groups; Parents and Toddler Rhythm Time group; Women’s Institute; Martial Arts groups and Weight Watchers, in addition to social events (birthday parties etc).
For more information or to discuss making a booking please contact Kaye O’Keeffe, the hall manager, by email or on 0121 321 2285
27 Monday Jun 2022
27 Monday Jun 2022
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inMass will be celebrated at St Nicholas at 10am, 1.30pm and 7pm on Wednesday 29th June..
This Holy Day of Obligation honours Peter and Paul, extraordinary witnesses to our faith.
Photograph (c) 2016. Allen Morris. Detail of enamel exhibited at Musée Dobrée, Nantes.
24 Friday Jun 2022
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inA Sunday Refresher.
Ministers are sought to help with a regular Sunday evening service – open to all but designed especially to reach out to those who are ‘distant’ from the Church.
The service – a Liturgy of the Word – will focus on the simple and direct teaching of Jesus, on his parables and miracles.
Interested in helping with hospitality, music, reading, prayer leadership? If so please see Fr Allen – as soon as possible.
24 Friday Jun 2022
24 Friday Jun 2022
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inJust as food prices are soaring in the UK, the same is happening in Uganda only worse. Food is increasingly scarce, and prices are rising. Even the normal staples like beans and posho are very expensive. FML school crops have been very poor, giving little fresh food for the children. Dorcus is very worried that without better food the children will become sick. They are totally dependent on the funding we are able to send to secure the limited food that is available.
If you would like to support us to help the children at FML school, please donate via:
www.justgiving.com/stnicholaswdg
Online using: Acc no: 00086644 Sort code: 30-98-37
Thank you!
22 Wednesday Jun 2022
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in21 Tuesday Jun 2022
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