Current Events
ATTENTION!
IF THE CAR PARK IS FULL WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS, PLEASE PARK ELSEWHERE. USE ONLY THE DESIGNATED SPACES AND DO NOT BLOCK OTHER CARS IN!! THE PARISH OFFICE IS DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT PARKING CONTINUALLY. IF BLOCKING IN CONTINUES TO OCCUR, WE WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO KEEP THE CAR PARK CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT USE HALLMARK HULME’S CAR PARK OR YOU WILL RECEIVE A FINE.
POLITE NOTICE
Please do not use the donation station in St George’s church to pay for items from the repository shop. It is set up for offertory donations ONLY and it is not possible, for accounting purposes, to identify from the report produced payments which may have been made for goods. Thank you.
URGENT!!! - OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE
Archbishop Bernard has asked that we write to our MPs to oppose the bill which seeks to legalise
assisted suicide. He has stressed the importance that a personal letter can have on the
understanding and attitude of our members of parliament, particularly if people feel able to refer to
their own experience. It can be an effective way of influencing our representatives’ decision making on this vital issue.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales website has resources available to assist
you and lays out in detail the Catholic position on this subject Oppose Assisted Suicide – Catholic
Bishops’ Conference (cbcew.org.uk). Cardinal Vincent Nichols has also written a Pastoral letter
calling on Catholics to act to oppose this bill. You can read the full text of his letter here using this
link 241013-Pastoral-Letter-VN-Assisted-Suicide.pdf (cbcew.org.uk)
You can also access resources and contact your MP by visiting www.livesworthliving.org.uk
This is the biggest threat to the vulnerable in a decade, and we need a huge effort to lobby MPs.
DON’T DELAY. ACT TODAY!!
MASS OF INDUCTION
I sincerely wish to thank you all for your participation at my induction Mass. It was a joyous occasion
coming together to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of these parishes as I began
my ministry as your parish priest. I thank Bishop David, all clergy from our own diocese and other
places. I also thank all people of God who had joined in these celebrations. Very grateful to those who
have organised the buffet and contributed it. God bless you all.
There is an item on the Diocesan website with photos from the Mass.
Click on this link to view
THANKSGIVING MASS AND PRESENTATION:
I have invited Canon Brian to come back to St George’s to celebrate a thanksgiving Mass for his long and dedicated ministry here in Worcester, on Thursday, 7th November at 7.00 pm. After Mass there will be an opportunity to meet up with him in the Centre while having some light buffet supper. Envelopes are available at the back of the Church, in which you can place your offering towards Canon Brian’s presentation. Please return the envelopes no later than 31st October. Many thanks.
NEW LECTIONARIES:
The books that contain all the readings we use at Mass are being changed. As you know the original language of Sacred Scriptures were Hebrew and Greek. Jesus spoke Aramaic. His original words, therefore, have been the subject of many translations. Bishops of England and Wales have changed the translation we use, to make it closer to the original. The new translation must be in place from First Sunday of Advent, so our parish needs to purchase a set of Lectionaries and the Book of the Gospels. They will cost £1090 for each parish, and so I appeal to you if any of you would like to purchase these in memory of your loved ones and in memory of your family. Please speak with me- (canonjohn.batthula@rcaob.org.uk) or contact the parish office. Thank you for your support.
GROWING IN HOLINESS – OCTOBER: MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
“The Rosary is the weapon for these times.” – Saint Pius X Join us in honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary and her powerful intercession throughout the month of October. Let’s come together to deepen our faith, seek Mary’s guidance, and experience the peace of Christ. All are welcome! May Our Lady of the Rosary bless and protect us.
Venue: St George’s Church Date and time: Tuesday, 22nd October at 7.30pm
Knights of St Columba
We meet on 12th November at 7.30pm in the Parish hall.
World Mission Sunday
THIS SUNDAY, 20th October is World Mission Sunday when the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio, his charity for world mission, through a special collection. To donate, please use the Missio envelopes which you will find at the back of church. Please Gift Aid your donation if you are a tax payer.
Nine Lessons and Carol
There will be a meeting for anyone involved in the Nine Lessons and Carol Service following the 9.45am family Mass on Sunday, 10th November in St George’s Parish Hall. This will be a chance for all to meet up and discuss the logistics of the service and answer any questions you may have. Anyone who would like to help on the night is most welcome to make themselves known. This is a service for all the parishioners of Catholic Worcester. It is a chance for us all to come together to celebrate Christ’s birth.
Vacuum cleaner required for the Holy Dusters
If you have a vacuum cleaner that is in good working condition that you could donate to St George’s church for the Holy Dusters to use on Tuesday when they clean the church, it would be much appreciated. The vacuum cleaners we use are becoming old and tired and in need of a much-deserved rest. Thank you!
LOURDES 2025
Every year, hundreds of pilgrims from across the Archdiocese of Birmingham join together for the Lourdes Pilgrimage. 2025 is the Year of Jubilee and Archbishop Bernard invites you to come with us on this very special occasion in the life of the Archdiocese: “It’s a great experience to be together with upwards of 700 fellow pilgrims.”
The pilgrimage dates have been announced: Saturday 24 – Friday 30 May 2025, and you can now express your interest in a place or get more information by scanning the QR code on your phone, or by visiting www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/lourdes.
ST GEORGE’S FAMILY MASS
The next family Mass at St George’s will be on Sunday, 20th October at 9.45am. Please note: there will be no family Mass in September.
A JOURNEY IN FAITH - RCIA
A new RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) programme for those interested in becoming a Catholic will begin on Thursday 24th October. We have already received some expressions of interest. For the details, take a flyer from the back of the Church. Please contact me directly if you wish to attend at canonjohn.batthula@rcaob.org.uk
ATTENTION ALL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & READERS.
We are required to sign a consent form, allowing our images to be broadcast on the Mass Livestream.
Please find forms at the back of the church. Please return them in an envelope to Susan Fairman or
hand them into the Sacristy for her attention.
Prayers in support of First Confession candidates
You are invited to pray for the children who will shortly be making their first confessions. A notice board at the back of church shows all their names – please take a slip from the left-hand side wallet, write the name or names of the children you will especially pray for and then place it in the wallet on the right-hand side. Thank you
PARISH PASTORAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meeting on Wednesday, 13th November at 7.00pm in St George’s Parish Hall.
University Of Worcester
The next meeting for University students will take place on Sunday, 3rd November at 7.00pm in St George’s Parish Hall. All welcome.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
I am asking once again for gifts for the Children’s shoeboxes. I realise that people are feeling stretched so I would be very happy to receive even one item rather than a full shoebox or you can donate an empty shoebox for filling. Either will be gratefully received. You have been very generous in the past, for which I would like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU. Many of the children who will receive them will have never had a present before. Here are some examples of items we can include in shoeboxes: Please hand in boxes for St. Georges to Susan in the parish office. For Our Lady Queen of Peace, we are able to put the boxes in the jubilee room this year. Thank you so much for all your help with this. God bless you all. Sr. Christine.
PARENTS WITH CHILDREN PREPARING FOR THE SACRAMENTS - SYCAMORE SESSIONS
There will a break in the sessions now until the next session which takes place on Thursday, 14th November at 7.30pm. The theme is “The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation”. Please let us know you are coming by emailing Cecilia on Cecilia.dm1@icloud.com or text 07402 525 879. Please speak to the catechists if you require further information.
