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TRINITY SUNDAY
God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life. (John 3:16) When scholars have had their say about the nature of God, one simple fact remains. The supreme being who created the world is not so busy with cosmic affairs to have forgotten about you and me. In fact, God cares so much about our happiness that he became a human being just like us to show us how to get the most from life.
MASS TIMES and INTENTIONS
WEEK 9 in ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY 4 JUNE 2023
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
7:30am Mass
9:30am Mass
11:15am Mass
6.00pm Mass Merlyn Nickols (unwell)
MONDAY 5 JUNE 2023
St Boniface, Bishop, Martyr
9:30am Mass
TUESDAY 6 JUNE 2023
Weekday in Ordinary Time
7:00pm Mass
WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE 2023
Weekday in Ordinary Time
7:30am Mass
THURSDAY 8 JUNE 2023
Weekday in Ordinary Time
10am Canon Installation Mass
FRIDAY 9 JUNE 2023
Weekday in Ordinary Time
9:30am Mass
SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2023
Weekday in Ordinary Time
9:30am Mass
SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2023
Corpus Christi
7:30am Mass
9:30am Mass Virginia Lock RIP
11:15am Mass
6.00pm Mass Ann and Nick Tarr
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (CONFESSIONS)
10.00am Saturdays and by request at any time
(telephone 0117 9738411, or ask a Priest before or after any Mass)
Prayers
For all who are unwell —
Nick Tarr, David Bull, Edmund Richardson, Gabriele Green, Eliza James, Theresa Johnston, Jonathan Freeman, Valentina Kelemenova, Nick Lee, Dinah McAlees, Patricia Sheppard, Kate Cullen, Mary Burke, Amy Mackenzie, Margaret Meech, Bridie O’Sullivan, Jerome Farrell, Dave Fry, Peter Melton, Jessica Cox, Mario Toffolo, Sue Wright, Nic Dunn, Sheila Birtchnell, Jane Brown, Baby Edward Uzundal, Mike Taylor, Eileen Murdoch, Andy Daws, Anne McAuley.
Lesley Lee RIP
And for all those whose anniversaries occur around this time —
Helen Dunmore, John Keeley, Patrick Shaughnessy, Canon Gordon Pavey.
A REQUIEM MASS will be celebrated for Jean Cox (née Caple) RIP at the Cathedral on the 9th June at 11am. We offer our heartfelt prayers for her family and friends at this time of their grief.
CLIFTON FESTIVAL: The tenth anniversary of our highly popular Festival in our 50th year! Hear top musicians at a reasonable price – 10-18 June www.cliftonfestival.com – book now!
CHILDRENS’ LITURGY
We would like to restart Children’s Liturgy in the Sacristy during 9:30am Mass for children of primary school age. If you can volunteer to help– training will be provided – please contact Mary via Cathedral House 0117 9738411.
Stewardship
A number of parishioners have asked how they can continue to support the Cathedral financially whilst unable to attend Mass. The donation ‘button’ that has been added to the homepage of this website enables donations to be made using credit and debit cards and via PayPal. Cheques can be posted to: Clifton Cathedral House, Clifton Park, BS8 3BX. Any parishioners wishing to set up a standing order or make a payment directly to Clifton Cathedral are asked to e-mail mary.manners@cliftondiocese.com
CLIFTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
The Festival is returning again in this 50th Jubilee Year for the Cathedral to enlighten us with the flourish of beautiful music. It will run from 10th to the 18th of June with most of the events taking place in the Cathedral. There are flyers of the various events available on the tables in the narthex, take a few of them and share widely with your friends and family. It would be good to have a record attendances in this our jubilee year! For more information, please go to https://www.cliftonfestival.com/
FAIRTRADE STALL/FOODBANK DONATIONS
Many thanks to everyone who supported the Fairtrade stall last weekend and to those parishioners who contributed so generously to the North Bristol Foodbank. The Foodbank continue to express their heartfelt thanks for the ongoing support Clifton Cathedral parishioners make to people experiencing hardship in our area. A reminder that the Foodbank Collection Bins at the back of the Cathedral are available for donations at anytime and the next stall is planned for Sunday 2nd July.
FLORAL CELEBRATION
As part of the Cathedral 50 years celebration, we’re planning to create seven beautiful floral installations to represent each of the sacraments. Any keen floristry volunteers who would like to work with Mary Shanahan on this exciting project please contact Cathedral House. We’ll be creating the displays week commencing 26th June, here at the Cathedral.
SUMMER FAYRE AT ST JOSEPH’S
St Joseph’s Home (66 Cotham Hill, BS6 6JT) will be holding a Summer Fayre on Saturday 10th June, starting at noon. There will be food and drink to enjoy, and prizes to be won! Fancy goods (including arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, books, toiletries, bric-a-brac and much more) will be on sale and Irish Coffee will be served! Admission is 50p for adults; there is no charge for children.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE EARTH OUR COMMON HOME
17th June “The Letter” is being shown at The Well Centre for Spirituality Westbury-on-Trym, as part of a day of reflection, meditation and prayer for the gift of creation. To book please click here.
FINANCE
Last week’s offertory collection came to £1,030.64 and £149.87 online – thank you for your generosity.
SECOND COLLECTION
This Sunday’s collection is for the Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund. It helps to support our sick and retired priests with their accommodation costs, utility bills, medical costs and care home fees where needed. We currently pay out about £300,000 per year to this cause and your generosity is much appreciated. You will find some leaflets about this fund at the back of the Cathedral.