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Groups that meet regularly

Pilgrimages and retreats

Birmingham Catholic Youth Service

Other Information

 

 

Holy Father’s Mission Intentions for July

That Christians may offer everywhere, especially in great urban centres,

an effective promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.

 

 

GROUPS THAT MEET REGULARLY

 

Stourport Carers Group

 3rd Thursday of each month 10.30 - 12.30 pm In the Coffee Lounge, Methodist Church Off the High Street, Stourport. For more info contact Helen Lubin of the Worcestershire Association of Carers on 01905 26500.

 

The St. Wulstan's Baby and Toddler group

part of the St. Wulstan’s childcare group, meets at the Lickhill community centre every Tues 10.00 am - 12.00 noon.  If you have a baby or toddler why not drop in to this friendly group. All welcome.

 

 

PILGRIAMAGES AND RETREATS

 

Invocation 2010
Oscott  2nd - 4th July

A national festival aimed at young men and women, 16 to 35 yrs, who are looking to deepen their relationship with Christ, discern God’s will for their lives and perhaps be open to the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. 

Find it on Facebook or visit www.invocation.org.uk for more information.

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Archdiocese of Birmingham Holyland Pilgrimage

28th September - 7th October 2010

Led by Archbishop Bernard Longley

Full Spiritual Programme

Visits to many principle sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee. 

Meetings with the Christian Community.

Price £1380 per person, from Heathrow, full board.

Tel Archbishop’s House 0121 236 9090 for booking form.

See Poster at back of Church for more details

 

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A Day with Mary Group

 

Pilgrimage to Fatima

11th-16th July

from £470

 

La Verna & Rome

8th-15th Sept

from £665

 

for further details of any Day with Mary pilgrimages call 020 8641 6418

or email trevorpilgrimages@talktalk.net

 

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Retreats and Courses at Hawkstone Hall

5 day course on Contemporary Moral Dilemmas

Fr Mark Millar, Redemptorist theologian from Canada

27th June - 2nd July and again on 25th - 29th October

Also a one day seminar on Sat 3rd July or Sat 30th October

 

Summer Scripture School, 2 week course

Contact Mrs Lindsay Swatman, course secretary, for details

 

English Language Summer School

7th - 28th August 2010

Full board and accomodation

 

For any of the above please visit the website via this link: Hawkstone Hall

or call 01630 685242

 

 

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Catholic Enquiry Office:

“Seek, Explore, Find”

FREE events run by the Catholic Communications Network aimed mostly at RCIA candidates.

“Exploring Christian Faith” an afternoon event (1.30 - 4.30 pm) 17th October 2010.

Catholic Experience Weekends, 4th - 6th June 2010 or 21st - 23rd Jan 2011.

All at the Franciscan Friary, Holywell (near the Wirrell). Tel: 01352 711053;

www.pantasaph.org.uk or www.life4seekers.co.uk

 

 

BIRMINGHAM CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE

www.bcys.co.uk

2nd Friday Youth Mass

Young Adults’ Mass (18+) at St Michael’s, Moor Street,

Friday 9th July 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Last one before the summer break.

lisette.begue@bcys.co.uk

 

11 - 14 yrs Five-a-side Football Tournament

Sunday 27th June 2010

12.00 noon til 3.00 pm

Winterfold School, Harvington, Nr Kidderminster

Mixed teams (girls/boys) compulsory

See Poster for more info

 

Bowling Tournament

Hollywood Bowl

9th July, 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Bring a group from your parish and meet other parish groups

Download booking and consent form from the bcys website

For poster with more information click here

 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Taizé 2010

Age group 16-24 yrs,  24th July - 2nd August,

£189 including coach travel and all food for the week. BOOK NOW!

See poster and application form at back of St Wulstan’s

Contact Claire.swaffield@bcys.co.uk

 

World Youth Day 2011 - 9th - 21st August 2011.

If you will be 18+ by August 2011 then you are eligible to go.

Cost is estimated at £549 per person

 

If you are interested or want to book a place please see Fr Stephen for an application form

or go to www.bcys.co.uk for info.

 

New Dawn Conference

www.newdawn.org.uk

2nd - 7th August

Walsingham

Great Youth Programme (year 7 upwards)

Biggest Catholic Camp in the Country

 

National Activity Website for Catholics aged 20 - 30 years: Project 2030

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

 

Maryvale Institute

Maryvale Institute are offering courses leading to certificate and diploma for Evangelisation and Ministry through distance learning. Each course has different specialisations, e.g. family, youth, parish. There are some leaflets at the back of church for anyone who might be interested.

To book any event ring  0121 360 8118

 

Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Summer Conference

August 9th - 16th 2010, Paragon Hotel

"Be still and see the Salvation of the Lord"

for details go to www.bccrc.org.uk

 

 

Catholic Singles

is an organisation which helps single Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events.

For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk

 

 

Poor Parishes Fund / Easyfundraising.org.uk

Each year we have a second collection  around this time of year for the Poor Parishes of the diocese who have difficulty paying their bills.  However, did you know you can also raise money for the Poor Parishes Fund without costing yourself anything.  If you purchase items via the internet you can log onto easyfundraising.org.uk, register that you want to support Poor Parishes in the Archdiocese of Birmingham then use the links to all the regular web based sales sites (Amazon, Ebay, Argos etc) and anything you buy also raises money for your chosen cause at NO EXTRA COST to you.  Simple!  See the leaflets at the back of Church for more information.