Message from Rosie

Following her recent retirement as parish secretary, Rosie sends you all this message: “Dear lovely people of St James and St Boniface, as you will have gathered if you were at Mass last Saturday evening, I was truly overwhelmed and immensely touched to receive your delightful gifts! I had no idea of your and Fr Kristian’s shenanigans; guys, I was only doing what I was paid to do. I send you my heartfelt thanks for your kindness to me. I shall remember each and every one of you always. If you need anything or help, do please be in touch. However, I can’t do car mechanics or bricklaying!! Oh, and I can’t mend fuses either! I love you all to bits. God bless. Rosie x”

Parish Coffee Mornings

Please put the dates for these regular events to raise funds for the internal fixtures of the rebuilt St James into your diaries:

• Thursday 27 June, 10.00am-12noon, Christine and Babs, 51 Rackenford Road, Tiverton, EX16 5AF.

• Wednesday 24 July, 10.00am-12noon, Monika and David, Holmelea, 7 Blundells Avenue, Tiverton, EX16 4DL.

• Saturday 10 August, 10.00am-12noon, Margaret and Sarah, Stylehurst, Ashley, Tiverton, EX16 5PA.

A Journey into Faith – Levi Roach

Following an invitation from the Parish Pastoral Council, Levi Roach, who was baptised here at St. James at the Easter Vigil, will be talking to the parish about his journey to conversion this Wednesday 26 June from 7.00-9.00 pm in the parish hall.  Please come and join us to learn all about his remarkable and touching story.

Diocesan Youth Event – Segway Olympics and Obstacle Course

The Segway Olympics and Obstacle Course, for young people aged 10 – 16, will take place on 29 June at Devon Activity Centre. During the day, they will have the chance to explore the Scripture verse 2 Tim 1:7, whilst facing the challenges of the Segway Olympics and the wet obstacle course. A recommended contribution is £20 per person or £15 for multiple siblings and those on low income. For more detailed information and to book follow: https://forms.office.com/e/C7E07CArSj or contact Saskia at youth@prcdtr.org.uk.

St James and St Boniface Youth Club

The next meeting of the St James and St Boniface Youth Club will take place on Saturday 6 July, 11.00am-12.30pm, at St Boniface’s Hall, Cullompton. The Club is open to youngster aged 9-14.

Tough Times Support Group

The Tough Times Support Group meets this Tuesday at 7.00pm in St Boniface’s Hall, Cullompton. It aims to provide a safe space to share, vent and find solace in navigating life’s storms. It will provide a friendly space to find strength in shared experiences and in the comforting embrace of our faith. We are not alone; we can walk this journey together, leaning on the hope found in Christ. All welcome.

June Diocesan Newsletter

The link for this month’s Newsletter is: https://email.workwithgusto.co.uk/t/t-31C5E0BDCE9A7B352540EF23F30FEDED.

Peter’s Pence

Next Sunday is the transferred Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul. This celebration provides our annual opportunity to donate directly towards the charitable work of our Holy Father Pope Francis through the retiring collection known as “Peter’s Pence”. As you will be aware, Pope Francis is very active in giving aid to the poor and homeless of Rome and to those around the world who find themselves in dire need. Please be as generous as you can.

Diocese of Plymouth Summer Camps 2024

Applications are now being taken for places at the Plymouth Diocese Catechetical Summer Camps at Grangehurst, Buckfast Abbey. Three: Junior Camp (Years 3-6, 4-8 August), Senior Camp (Years 7-10, 28 July-2 August) and St Petroc’s Camp (Years 11-12, 31 July-2 August). Summer Camps are a great opportunity to meet other young people in the Diocese and to get to know each other through games, quiz nights, treasure hunts, days out and much more! For further information, see the leaflet in church, contact summercamps@prcdtr.org.uk, or speak to Siobhan Gilroy or Canon Kristian.

Diocesan Vacancies

The Diocese is recruiting for two posts: (1) Parish Secretary for St James and St Boniface, Mid Devon – 16 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday, based at The Presbytery, 40 Old Road, Tiverton – to manage the administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth running of the parish and to enable the parish priest to carry out his diocesan responsibilities. Closing date 1 July 2024; and (2) Bookkeeper Exeter – homebased in Exeter/Torbay with regular travelling across Devon. 17.5 hours per week, flexible working days and hours between Monday and Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm – with responsibilities that range from entering monthly receipts/payments onto an online accounting system to training non-financial team members. Closing date 24 June 2024. For more information about both roles and to obtain a full job description, please visit the careers page on the Diocese of Plymouth website. To apply, please send your application form and covering letter to recruitment@prcdtr.org.uk.

May Parish Giving

Loose: £1168.24 Contactless: £290.00 Standing Orders: £3669.00