Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity 18-25 January. Theme for 2022 is ‘We Saw His Star
in the East’, materials have been prepared by the churches in the
Middle East. Links and
accompanying booklet are here (and see notes in Newsletter 16th Jan).
Churches Together in Cornwall are
offering a half-hour of prayer and reflection daily at noon on Zoom
and Facebook Live, also available on demand. Schedule is: Tues 18, Day 1
(pp. 6-7): Raise us up and draw us to your perfect light | Wed
19, Day 2 (pp. 8-9): Humble leadership breaks down walls and
builds up with love | Thur 20, Day 3 (pp. 10-11): The
presence of Christ, turning the world upside down | Fri 21, Day
4 (pp. 26-27):Though small and suffering, we lack nothing | Sat 22, Day 5 (pp. 28-29): Guided by the one God |
Sun
23, Day 6 (pp. 30-31): Gathered in worship around the One Lord
| Mon 24, Day 7 (pp. 32-33): The search for unity |
Tues
25, Day 8 (pp. 34-25): Beyond the familiar routes of separation
to God's new paths.
Epiphany
Traditional New Year House Blessing "20 + C + M + B +
22" Christus Mansionem Benedicat ~ May Christ bless this
house. A tradition in the Catholic Church was to hand out
blessed chalk at the Masses for Epiphany, to be used in blessing
one’s home in the New Year. Write above your doorway as in the
example above: 20 (first two numbers of the year) + C + M + B ( for
the 3 Magi, Casper, Melchior, and Balthasar), then + 22 (last two
numbers of the year), then write below: ' Christus Mansionem
Benedicat', (“May Christ Bless this House.”). The four crosses
represent the 4 seasons. As you are writing, pray the following
prayer: "Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your
only-begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless
this house and all who inhabit it. Fill us with the light of
Christ, that our concern for others may reflect your love. We ask
this through Christ our Lord. Amen." ~ read more
here and
here or use a search engine. (this is adaptable for any time of
year, e.g. a new home).
Pope Francis on Twitter
1 Jan: As we begin the New Year, we place
ourselves under the protection of the Mother Of God, who is also
our mother. May she help us to keep and ponder all things, unafraid
of trials, in the joyful certainty that the Lord is faithful and
knows how to change crosses into resurrections.
DECEMBER
Mary's Meals: Until 31st January 2022, your
donations will be doubled, eg £15.90 will feed two children for a
year. click Mary's
Meals
Fr. Philip writes: The parish has
always generously supported the work of the charity Mary's Meals.
The charity aims to provide a free meal for every child in school
every school day around the world, believing that helping children
to stay in school and gain an education can lift communities out of
poverty. If you do not yet know about this charity, please visit
their website Mary's
Meals. previous MM info
Evangelium newsletter Christmas 2021: 'The Synod and
Evangelisation' ~ from Plymouth Diocese Vicariate of Evangelisation
& Catechesis.
Walking
Together: a Synodal Journey 2021-2023 - information here.
Communion | Participation | Mission
North Aisle fundraising leaflet
22nd Jan 2022 v 22.05 +JMJ, ❤
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