Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Andrew Kay who died on 10^th August 2022 after long cancer. Funeral service will be held on 31st of August at 11.30am at St Aldhelms. 

Andrew was born in October 1952 in London the second child of John and Mary Kay

When Andrew was young the family relocated to the West Country ending up in Tetbury where Andrew was an altar boy for many years. Andrew attended secondary school in Tetbury and when he left he joined Listers as an apprentice. He then studied for qualifications and worked his way up to the drawing office where he designed engines.

In 1975 he met Lorna at a dance and they married in 1978 setting up home near Gloucester. They had 3 children Peter in 1980, Martin in 1981 and Georgina in 1983. Andrew was always very family orientated and many family camping holidays to France have been enjoyed. In recent years Andrew has been unwell but always bore his illness with bravery always thinking of others.

Andrew always enjoyed family life and get togethers and was very involved with and proud of all his children and grandchildren.

Discover the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the computer geek and unpack his five simple practices that led to great holiness. With colour photos of Blessed Carlo and a selection of his most inspiring quotes. Val has kindly donated 20 books for the repository. They are available to buy from our repository.  

David and Anna Longridge invite you to a coffee morning on the 10th September from 10.30 to 12.30 at Fosse Farm. This will be a fund raiser for our New Parish Hall. A wonderful opportunity to get to know our parishioners. Young families and children, all welcome, lots of space to move around. 

Donations welcome. Phone number: 01666823233

Drive out of Malmesbury on the B4040 Sherston road. When you are out of town, the first turning on right is marked Brokenborough. Ignore that turning and take the following turning on right, marked Shipton Moyne.

Go down that road for nearly three-quarters of a mile. The road drops down with woodland on the right. Just after the wood you will see Fosse Farm sitting back on the right. Go up the driveway and park in the yard on right.

If you can let us know if you are joining us by using the sign up button below, it will be helpful for us to organise the morning.  

Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille is a programme to support couples who have difficulties in their marriage. It brings a positive focus, new hope and helps nourish and grow your marriage. Tens of thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending and using the tools provided. The programme helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. It helps them through difficult times whether they are disillusioned or in deep misery. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about ‘Retrouvaille’ or to register for the next programme commencing with a Virtual weekend on 13 - 16 October 2022 or a Face to Face weekend in Welwyn Garden City on 24 - 26 February 2023, call or text 07887 296983 or 07973 380443 or email retrouvailleukinfo@gmail.com - or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk

A full-size copy of the world-famous Shroud of Turin is coming to St John The Baptist Church in Trowbridge. ‘The Shroud Of Turin Exhibition’ will display the story and a replica image of the famous Shroud of Turin.  The Shroud is widely believed to be the burial shroud of Jesus after his crucifixion. Pope Benedict called the Shroud ‘An Icon of Love’.

The exhibition will be able to be viewed from:
 Monday 26th September from 1pm-9pm
 Tuesday 27th September to Sunday 2nd October from 9am-9pm
 Monday 3rd October from 9am-1pm

No need to book if viewing as an individual. If coming in a larger group, please let us know by calling St. John’s Parish Centre on 01225 767215

More details: The Shroud of Turin Exhibition | Clifton Diocese

Introduction to Christian Meditation. For Six Weeks on Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.45pm From Sept 6 to Oct 11. St Mary’s Parish Centre. All welcome

Meditation is part of universal human wisdom, practised by people from all faiths or none. In many traditions it is an ancient form of prayer, with the aim of bringing

the distracted mind to silence and stillness, and to simply rest in the presence of God. All welcome to come along and try meditation which is simple and peaceful.

This is an opportunity to learn about its origins, and to discover its relevance as a form of prayer for our contemporary world. It is necessary to book either online https://IntroductiontoChristianMeditation.eventbrite.co.uk. Or call Deirdre 01225 872110 to book, or if you have any questions.

Bristol’s oldest building is of course more than 30 years old, but it was in 1992 that the signing of the lease was done that gave the redundant Medieval St James Priory a new lease of life!

Robert Fitzroy, Earl of Gloucester and illegitimate grandson of William the Conqueror, founded the Priory of St James in 1129. It has been used as a place of worship for almost 900 years. Robert developed the town of Bristol into a major provincial capital. Between 1122 and 1147 he rebuilt the castle as an imposing stone monument. and at the same time founded St James Priory.

During the Anarchy, a period of civil war in England between 1135 and 1153 following the death of Henry 1, Robert supported forces loyal to the Empress Matilda (Henry’s daughter) against those of Stephen (Henry’s nephew) who proclaimed himself king.  Bristol was the centre of Earl Robert’s resistance against Stephen who was for a time imprisoned in Bristol castle.

For more details: St James Priory 30 Year Anniversary | Clifton Diocese

The Department of Adult Education and Evangelisation has a new series of online conversations planned, ‘A Faith Full Journey’.  With this series we encourage you to simply turn up, come and deepen your faith and invigorate your formation.  For ‘A Faith Full Journey’, we will be embracing a hybrid approach to faith forming experiences, this series will be synchronous and asynchronous.  Quite simply the real time will be recorded so that you can watch in your own time individually or as a group.

Our first session is on Thursday the 22^nd of September, and we welcome Avril Baigent, Pastoral Ministry Advisor for the Diocese of Northampton. Avril will focus this opening session on Young People and the Church – Exploring the faith identity of Catholic teenagers.  The conversation will take place on Microsoft Teams, 7.30pm – 8.45pm.  All are welcome to join!

To register your interest please contact: adult.education@cliftondiocese.com.  A Microsoft Teams invite will be sent out a few days before each talk.