12/06/2026
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, 14th June 2026
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TIMES OF MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE COMING WEEKS
Reconciliation/Confession - Fr. Martin will be happy to hear individual confession after a weekday Mass.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 13th June - Eve of Sunday 5pm Our Lady of Lourdes; teas/coffees after
Sunday 14th June - Mass 9am St. Margaret Mary - live-streamed; teas/coffees, bacon bap after
Sunday 14th June - Mass 11am St. Joseph; teas/coffees after
Mid week Masses
Tuesday 16th June - 10am Mass St. Margaret Mary - Adoration to 11am
Wednesday 17th June - 11am Mass Our Lady of Lourdes - preceded by Adoration 10.20-10.50am
Thursday 18th June - 10am Mass St. Joseph
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 20th June - Eve of Sunday 5pm Our Lady of Lourdes; teas/coffees after
Sunday 21st June - 9am St Margaret Mary - live-streamed; teas/coffees, bacon bap after
Sunday 21st June - 11am St. Joseph; teas/coffees after
PARISH UPDATES
Second Collection next weekend is ‘Day for Life’ the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The theme this year is “The wonder of the child in the womb”.
On a Mission - a few gardening volunteers are getting together on Tuesdays 9th, 16th and 23rd June at 2pm to tackle the 'rockery' area at the front of St Margaret Mary Church in Coleford. If anyone would like to help, gather up your muscles and digging tools; let Angie, Helen, Julia or Rosemary know you are coming or just turn up. You can also email Sam in the parish office: [email protected]
Baptismal Font at Cinderford: The website "Taking Stock" describes the Font at Our Lady of Victories:
"the font is a curious piece about which, strangely, nothing seems to be known. It is octagonal and fifteenth-century in style, well-worn and with a metal hasp as if for securing a font cover (as was often the case in medieval times). However, the figures and the unusual iconography are not medieval. One panel shows the dove returning with the olive branch to Noah in his (very small) Ark, presumably a type of Baptism. Another shows two fiery bowls (Pentecost?) and a hand holding a wand or staff (Moses striking the rock?); another has a bush bearing some kind of fruit (Tree of Life?); another may show the Baptism of Christ."
Despite enquiries among parishioners and a search through the parish archives we have been unable to find out where the font came from. Damsell, the stonemasons, advise that it consists of Portland Stone, thus ruling out Ireland as its origin. If any parishioner has any knowledge of its provenance Father Martin would be pleased to hear. It is planned to relocate the Font to Lydney.
The Rt Revd Bosco MacDonald, Bishop of Clifton,
wrote this message to all volunteers within the Diocese:
"This week we give thanks for the many volunteers across the Diocese of Clifton whose generosity, faith, and quiet service sustain so much of the life of the Church. In every parish and school, volunteers are often the hidden strength behind what others simply see “happening.” The church opened and cleaned, the flowers arranged, the tea poured, children prepared for the sacraments, the sick visited, the accounts checked, the welcome offered...
None of this happens by magic. It happens because people give their time, their gifts, and something of their heart. St Peter reminds us: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10).
That is exactly what our volunteers do, often behind the scenes, week after week. Your service strengthens our parishes, supports the vulnerable, encourages our schools, and helps reveal the face of Christ in our communities. To all our volunteers, thank you. Your faithful service is deeply appreciated and remembered in prayer."
Rt Revd Bosco MacDonald, Bishop of Clifton.
Volunteering in our Parish - please consider volunteering in our Parish, to support your church and community. There are so many ways in which you can use your gifts. Please speak to Fr. Martin if you would like to offer your services. Thank you.
Taizé Evening Prayer - Sunday 14th June at 6pm in Our Lady of Lourdes.
Listening to Christ in the Scriptures - Fr Łukasz Popko OP, will be coming to St Francis, in Nailsea. His talks will be on Saturday 20th June, homilies on Sunday 21st June and a Day of Recollection on Monday 22nd June. Beginning on Saturday & Monday after 9.15am
Mass, please bring a packed lunch on these days, refreshments will be provided. For more information please see the poster on church notice boards.
Next Prayer Group Meeting - Saturday 4th July at 10am in Our Lady of Lourdes. All welcome.
Annual Parish Picnic - Saturday 18th July 12 noon at Beechenhurst. Our parishes gather this day to celebrate our friendship as we spend time together, enjoying shared food, fun and games for adults and children. Where possible please bring food to share. You are welcome to bring chairs, blankets to sit on the grass. Tables will be provided for the food. We will meet up on the grass area in front of the cafe at the far end nearest the exit. Parking charges in Beechenhurst are free for members: for cars up to 2 hours £5 up to 3 hours £6. Where possible please consider offering/sharing lifts.
Please remember in your prayers the house-bound and sick of our parishes, as well as those who have died recently.
RIP Gennie Stone of Ruspidge
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