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Synodal Process

Pope Francis has initiated a synodal process or journey, a pilgrimage for the whole people of God, to pray and discern the way the Catholic Church needs to go at this moment in time. On 9-10 October 2021 he opened a two year period during which time the Catholic Church intends to undertake a major consultation with its Faithful and as Pope Francis has indicated this is to include those on the margins of the Church and even our other Christian brethren.

The process is planned to go through three phases:

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Mass Live

Join the broadcast team!

The broadcast team, who bring the mass live-streamed to your home every week, are looking for a new member or two. Each week, we need someone to start the live-stream and control the cameras. We currently take this in turns between two of us, but would like to add others to the rota.

This is a great chance to get involved in a new ministry which has recently been founded in the church. You need to be tech savvy, but don't need to be an expert. Please contact webmaster@stfrancisdesales.org.uk if you're interested.

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Walk for Water

CAFOD Lent Appeal

Abdella lives in an extremely remote and mountainous part of Ethiopia. It takes him ten hours a day to collect water. He says his life is being wasted as he has no time for anything else.

Give today to reach vulnerable communities around the world with water and to provide other vital support.

Donate online at cafod.org.uk/lent or  phone 0303 303 3030 or by using a CAFOD envelope. You can also give via text. Text LENT 5 to 70460 to donate £5 or Text LENT 10 to 70460 to donate £10* or LENT 20 to 70460 to donate £20.

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