ugust Prayer Intention

During the month of August, we are invited by the Holy Father to join in his prayer intention for World Youth Day: “We pray that the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives. Visit www.popevideo.org to watch a video of Pope Francis himself introducing this month’s intention.

World Youth Day – Lisbon 2023

World Youth Day has been taking place in Lisbon from 1-6 August, an extraordinary event involving thousands of passionate young people from around the world, including a group from our own diocese. This unforgettable event offered inspiring talks, transformative workshops, powerful prayer sessions, and vibrant performances that are sure to leave a lasting impact. Catch up on all the events which took place over these days by going to the Bishops’ Conference website https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/youth/world-youth-day/.

Stand in Solidarity with Small Farmers

This weekend, following the information about the CAFOD “Fix the Food System” Campaign in support of small farmers around the world attached to the last two Newsletters, there will be an opportunity to sign a copy of the letter of support that will be sent to the head of the World Bank.

CHAT Food Bank Needs Stocks Urgently!

D ue to increased demand, the stocks at the CHAT Food Bank are greatly reduced. For the first time ever, it even ran out of tinned soup this week! If you can, please remember to use the receptacles for your donations at the checkouts in the major supermarkets in our area or deposit your donations in the CHAT box at church. Remember your can download the BankTheFood App onto your phone, choose the CHAT Foodbank and find out in real time what our local foodbank urgently needs. At the moment these are: biscuits, coffee, tinned meat, tinned fruit, soup, tinned tuna, tinned vegetables, tinned sweetcorn, tinned stew/curry/chilli/meatballs and fruit squash.

Sponsored Walk for CHAT

Ewelina Żychlinska, and her daughter, Zofia, are doing a 1000km walk over three months to raise funds to support the work of CHAT. If you would like to support them, you can do so online at Ewelina Żych is fundraising for Churches Housing Action Team (Mid Devon) Ltd (justgiving.com) or by giving your donation to them directly.

Parish Autumn Fair

We will be holding our Parish Autumn Fair on Saturday 2 September, 11.00am-1.00pm. A list for volunteers willing to help set up on the day with be put up soon. Donations of the following would be greatly appreciated: new goods for the instant raffle, homemade crafts, cakes (on the day), jams, pickles, preserves, very good quality bric-a-brac (no jumble or broken items please), bottles of any description but especially wine, children’s prizes and plants of any kind. There will be a “matchbox challenge” for children aged 11 and under. Watch out for the boxes at church!

Parish Showing of “The Letter”

The Parish CAFOD Group will be hosting a showing of the film “The Letter” in the Parish Hall on Saturday 16 September, 1.30pm-4.00pm. The Letter tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders, where climate change and/or the destruction of the environment is having a major impact on their lives, to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope included in the film offers a revealing insight into the personal history of Pope Francis and stories never seen since he became the Bishop of Rome. This is an important film to watch and discuss, so please make this a date in your diaries.

SVP Parish Skittles Evening and SVP Draw Tickets

A Skittles Evening will take place at 7.30pm on Friday 18 August at the Racehorse Pub in Wellbrook Street, Tiverton. Adult tickets £10 each, with donations for children, includes a buffet supper. For catering purposes, please let Simon Coombs (07761 420703) know by 10 August if you would like to attend. The members of the SVP Group are also selling tickets for the National SVP Raffle. Tickets £1 each, first prize is £5000, second prize is £1000, 15 prizes of £100.

Diocesan Youth Rally

This year’s Youth Rally will take place on Saturday 23 September, 12noon-6.00pm, at St Rita’s Centre, Honiton. Join youth from across the Diocese in fun, games and challenges. Are you ready for the infamous obstacle course? Or are you keen to score lots of goals in the penalty shootout or netball challenge. There will be bouncy castles, didi cars, sumo wrestling challenges and much more for you to have a go at. The event is open to anyone aged 7 through to 16. You are encouraged to come as part of a parish group team or simply sign up and be placed in a team. The £8 contribution includes a BBQ and drinks. To book: https://forms.office.com/e/L2jn7EwXfH or contact Saskia for further information: youth@prcdtr.org.uk

Caritas Refugee and Migrant Worker Vacancy

The Diocese is looking to hire a Caritas Refugee and Migrant Worker to help it explore how it promotes a culture of encounter and partnership between parishes and their diverse local communities. If you have experience working with migrant and refugee communities and have worked with community projects, the Diocese would love to hear from you. 17.5 hours per week, two-year fixed term contract, hybrid working at home and at St Boniface House, Ashburton, a requirement to travel across the Diocese, DBS check required, annual pro-rata salary £12,500-£13,500. The closing date for applications is Monday 21 August 2023 and interviews will take place on 29/30 August. See the fuller advert attached to the Newsletter or the poster on the noticeboard.

200 Club Draw

Congratulations to Alan Newsome who won the £30 prize and to Pat Kennedy who won the £20 prize in the July draw. The 200 Club is an ongoing fund-raiser for the Parish and new members can join for as little as £1 a month. Please speak to either Simon Coombs or Sheelagh Bourdon at St James or Teresa Cummings at St Boniface.