First Sunday of Advent

The Hope Candle

1st Sunday of Advent: Youth Ministry Team 23-24 – YouTube

CAFOD: Family Fast Day is on Friday 6th October. We are invited to join together with our parish, family and friends around the world to offer prayers and support for those who are less fortunate than ourselves and provide funds to help the most vulnerable to have access to the medical care they need to survive increasingly challenging circumstances.

During October each class will have a shiny box in their classroom and we will be collecting loose change. We ask that if you have any spare coins, however big or small, that the children bring them in and add them to their class boxes – any donations would be gratefully received. At the end of October we will then add our money together and send it to CAFOD in aid of Family Fast Appeal. Together our small donations can make a big difference.

For more information please visit Family Fast Day (cafod.org.uk)

Don’t forget to check out our Spring Term Newsletter, it has some important information about upcoming dates and events. Follow this link to read more… https://sway.office.com/yCox666YCsMtDrML?ref=Link

Peace

We listen to your word

as it whispers in our hearts:

“Do not be afraid.”

Come, Lord, prince of peace. 

Grant us the courage

to build peace in our homes,

our local community

and our world.

Come, Lord, prince of peace. 

Lead us in your ways,

as together we make a change

and share your peace with all.

Come, Lord, prince of peace. 

CAFOD

The theme, which is shared with Flame 2023 is ‘Rise Up.’ We are reminded as young people that we have been called to stand up again, together, to find fresh strength and to help others to rise up too. We must commit again to use the energy, gifts and talents that we have in new ways.

We came together to take part in a liturgical prayer to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The powerful Gospel account of Jesus’s crucifixion allowed us to declare the wonderful truth that Jesus is the King of Love.  We then ended our liturgical prayer singing ‘Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising.’

O King of Kings, you died so that we might have new life. Help us to share your love with each other and to be here for each other in the most difficult times.

Amen.

This week our children have made us very proud. They have enjoyed learning all about the significance of Remembrance day, they have completed some amazing artwork and displays, have represented our school respectfully at the cenotaph and have led us in a special Remembrance Mass where we all had the opportunity to reflect and pray for all those who have died.

Our Lady of Lourdes Remembers

A reminder that Monday 14th November is the beginning of Anti-Bullying Week. To launch Anti-Bullying Week, children are invited to come into school on Monday wearing odd socks to celebrate the fact that we are all unique and different.

Three ways of praying for those who have passed away.

1. Light a candle in your local church.
2. Take a moment before a meal with your family. Each one can recall someone special.
3. Before you go to sleep, take a moment to write a note of thanks in your journal to someone who meant a lot to you.

We pray for those who have died for this All Souls Day. We pray especially for all those in our parish and school community.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Jesuits Global.

All Souls Day 2022 – YouTube  – YMT All Souls Day Reflection 2022