Notes from Fr. Claro
32nd Ordinary Sunday
8th November 2026
YouTube link for the Bible Study
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTbOptDfhnY
The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids is not addressed to those who have rejected Jesus. It is addressed to those who have already chosen to follow him. The question is no longer whether someone will become a disciple. The question is what kind of disciple they will be while they await their Lord’s return.
NOVEMBER
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY. We celebrate Mass early at 9.45am so we can join the Remembrance Sunday Service at the Market Square.
On the weekend of 14th/15th November, we will hold our first Second Collection for the Priests’ Retirement Fund. This is an opportunity to support the priests who have faithfully served our parishes and communities throughout their lives.
COP31: A Call to Care for Our Common Home. Andrea Hoyland brings us the latest CAFOD update as we approach COP31 on Tuesday 10th November.
21st November Feast of the Presentation of Mary, 3pm Mass at St George Buckland
22nd November Solemnity of Christ the King and World Youth Sunday, 10am Mass then Shared Lunch.
See PPC and Finance meetings. Please read the minutes. If you have ideas or issues to present, please inform me or any member of the PPC.
STATUE OF OUR LADY of FATIMA would like to visit home. We bring her to your home where you pray the Holy Rosary. She can stay for a week or so, then we get her back to another family. Any family interest to host the statue pls contact Fr. Claro.
DECEMBER
24 December Thursday 6pm VIGIL MASS (Blessed Hugh Faringdon RC Church at Faringdon SN7 7JE)
25 December Friday Christmas Day
9am CHRISTMAS DAY MASS (Blessed Hugh Faringdon RC Church Marlborough St, Faringdon SN7 7JE)
11am CHRISTMAS DAY MASS St George (corner St. George & Buckland Road, Buckland, SN7 8QW)
MONDAY BIBLE ZOOM time 7pm
YOUTH MEETING every other Friday, contact Helena Boakye 07455 993296.
CATHOLIC FAITH studies with Dr Peter Starr 7.30pm at Blessed Hugh.
PORTSMOUTH DIOCESE E-NEWS
https://mailchi.mp/portsmouthdiocese/issue554