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                          Source: wikicommons  Wednesday 6th Dec - Low Mass at St. Gregory's Church, Cheltenham (GL50 3PR) -  Rosary and Confessions before Masss. The Rosary and serving are organised by Cheltenham YCA. Friday 15th Dec - Our last event of the year will be Christmas carols in Montpellier on Friday 15th Dec starting at 17:30 at the bandstand.

From the Catholic Herald 10th November edition:-

From the Catholic Herald:- "There are two groups of young Catholics: those who want to “draw the Church back” to a previous era, and those who think the Church should conform to social trends, according to a report from the bishops of England and Wales. The bishops surveyed around 3,000 young Catholic Britons ahead of next October’s synod of bishops, whose theme is “Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment”. Describing the two main groups, the report said the first is “a small but vocal group who want to draw the Church back into an era which they have been told was far better than it is today”. The other group, which the report describes as “much larger, though less evident”, adheres to the “predominant narratives in society, wanting the Church to follow suit”. “The first group asks for clarity, the second for authenticity,” the report claims. “If we’re brave enough not to dismiss either of them, it’s possible to hear their yearning for a compelling narrative of how to live as Chr...

By Father  Fr Bill Peckman  from  http://ramblingsofacountrypastor.blogspot.co.uk/ "Many well meaning Catholics really do believe the Church has dropped teachings.  Their religion class never brought it up.   The 'be nice' drivel that passes for preaching in most parishes doesn't touch on these teachings.  Some remember sisters, priests, and other teachers embracing the 'spirit of Vatican II' and telling people that we didn't teach thus and so anymore.  These people lied.  They have done grave damage. But, let's set the the record straight on some things here today; things that we taught before 1965 and STILL teach long after 1965. 1) Sin and Mortal Sin still exist.  Sin didn't morph into 'making mistakes'.  Personal sin didn't disappear and morph into 'corporate or social sin.'   In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1846-1876, the issue of sin, both venial and mortal, are defined  in union with the cons...

  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:People_jumping_on_the_beach.jpg Mark J. Sebastian:  www.markjsebastian.com     by Curtis A. Martin "You've got to love a religion that commands you to rejoice. St. Paul tells us we should "Rejoice always. Pray constantly. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thess. 5:16-18). At first glance, he makes it sound easy. Why is it, then, that we have so much trouble doing something that seems so easy and that we want to do so badly? We all face problems at one time or another - some small, others daunting - and sometimes we can't help being irked by these problems and by those who cause them. But this article isn't about problems in life or those who cause them, but about us and how we should respond to the people and situations that tempt us to be angry, suspicious, or irritated. We Catholics have work to do for Christ. We don't have time to pout and wring our hands ...

From:-  http://papastronsay.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/papa-stronsay-calendar-2018.html?m=1 For those of you who may not have had the pleasure of owning a Papa Stronsay calendar in the past, it is probably the best Extraordinary Form liturgical wall-calendar available, giving you not only the day's liturgical feast and commemorations, but also the liturgical colour of the day, public holidays for five countries, astronomical information, many other liturgical events and historical information not included in the general calendar of the Church, and so much more.  The Calendar contains images of our life throughout the year. Each month is packed full of liturgical and devotional information. Purchase your Papa Stronsay Calendar now! Simply enter the quantity below to be taken to the Papa Stronsay shop: Quantity    The Calendar is with the printer now, and should be ready to ship within the next two weeks.  We will have them to you as soon as possible. Due to unfortuna...