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15 May 2014

Learning Support Assistant - St Clare's School


Sights & Sounds of Recusant England


Reflection Day in Markfield

A Churches Together in Markfield initiative on Thursday 12th June, from 6.00 - 7.00pm at the Methodist Church in Markfield...
A place to find peace
A place to sit in silence
A place of welcome for everyone
An opportunity to relax, find peace within ourselves and ‘reflect’ on our place in the world; offering creative suggestions for reading, thinking and exploring prayer.
Come for as long as you wish and leave when you want. No intrusive questions, though people will be around if you need to talk or pray with someone. All are welcome, whether or not you feel church is for you.
Further information: Karen (249829) or Rosemary (242844).

09 May 2014

Newsletter - Easter Week 4 (A)

Click here to see this week's Parish Newsletter.

Newly Opening Oasis Cafe


Teaching Post at St George's School in Derby

St George’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Littleover, Derby are looking for a Key Stage 1 class teacher for September 2014 (NQT/MPS/UPS). Please apply by clicking here or ring the school on 01332 766815. Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2014.

Rosmini Centre Retreat


Saturday 24 May, 3.00-6.45pm Afternoon Retreat;  Mercy Chaplet, Rosary, reflection on the theme of Charity (Rosminian spirituality), Adoration and opportunity for Confession, ending with Vigil Mass of Sunday. Suggested donation £5.  Please register by phone: 01509 813078 or email rosminicentre@gmail.com

Archbishop Malcolm's Homily

Click here to see Archbishop Malcolm's homily at his Installation Mass.

02 May 2014

Workshop - Economics is For All of Us

There is going to be a workshop on Saturday 17th May from 10 am till 5pm called Economics is For All of Us. Its purpose is to help non experts – especially people with an interest in social justice - make sense of matters of finance and economy that often come up in the news but seem baffling. The workshop is being run, as part of their economic justice programme, by the Jubilee Debt Campaign. The organisers like to know roughly how many people are attending so it would be helpful if you could let me know if you would like to attend: sruane1@btinternet.com or 0116 2703053. Saturday 17th May 10am to 5pm. St Thomas More parish centre LE2 3HN (where Southernhay and Knighton Roads meet). There is plenty of parking. The event is FREE. We are suggesting a shared table for lunch. Many thanks for your help, Sally Ruane (Diocesan J&P Commission and St Thomas More parish, Leicester).

Rosmini Centre - Interpretation of Scripture Course

Saturday 10 May 10.30 to 2pm : “Interpretation of Scripture” presented by Paul Michel, lay chaplain at Ratcliffe College, followed by shared table lunch. Suggested Donation £10. There is a Mass at 10am. Please register by phone 01509 813078 or email rosminicentreinfo@gmail.com

A Taste of Hinduism

On Tuesday 13 May there will be an opportunity to experience ‘a taste of Hinduism’ at St Patrick's Parish Centre on Beaumont Leys Lane in Leicester (LE4 2BD) between 7pm and 9pm. There will be speakers from both Christian and Hindu traditions, plenty of opportunity to ask questions, and an invitation to sample typical Hindu food. According to the 2011 census 2% of the population of the East Midlands identify as Hindus with the greatest concentration in Leicester at 15%. There will be Hindu children in many of our Catholic schools so this event should be of interest to school staff and governors as well as to clergy and lay Catholics interested in gaining a better understanding of our neighbours. If you would like to attend please notify Patricia Stoat on pmstoat@gmail.com or by phone on 0115 950 9773 [leave a message]. Our caterers need to know how many people are coming !! We hope to run a further evening introducing Islam and Muslims in June and this will take place in Nottingham. Canon Edward Jarosz on behalf of the Diocesan Interreligious Relations Group.

Individually Guided Retreat



Goodbye & God Bless to Archbishop Malcolm

Staff & Pupils from St Clare’s & De Lisle + Parishioners say goodbye to Bishop Malcolm at the Mass of Thanksgiving at St Barnabas Cathedral.