ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI 

LONG EATON





Evangelii Gaudium Sunday (15th September 2024) - formerly called Home Mission Sunday  - gives us the opportunity to reflect on the great mandate we have been given by the Risen Lord to evangelise the whole world. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” the Lord commissions, as we hear in Matthew 28:19.

Inspired by our ongoing Synodal process, Scripture, and Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, the Bishops' Conference have chosen the theme ‘Growing as missionary disciples’. On the day itself, they encourage the faithful to pray for our parish communities, that they would become intentionally missionary in their life and witness.

A second collection will also be taken on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday to support the work of the Bishops’ Conference Mission Directorate. Please hold this important work in your prayers.


Cycle of Prayer during Ordinary Time – Autumn 

Please pray for these intentions:

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Safeguarding at St Francis

If you have any concerns about a child or a vulnerable adult, please contact our Safeguarding Representative, Jane Watts, in confidence on 07513 725366

Full Safeguarding information for the Parish may be found here


RECENT CATHOLIC PUBLICATIONS

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Catholic News September 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of the Universe Catholic Weekly, with the last edition published on Friday 26th July 2024.

The paper, first published in 1860, is the second oldest Catholic publication in the UK.


Nottingham Diocesan News April 2024

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Public Mass is celebrated at St Francis, Long Eaton on Sundays (11:00am) and Tuesdays

and at The Assumption, Beeston on Saturdays (Vigil Mass - 5.30pm), Sundays (9:00am), Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, all weekday Masses at 10:00 am. 

Confessions before Saturday Vigil Mass at Beeston, and after all weekday Masses on request

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We respect everyone's continuing health precautions, feel free to wear face coverings. 

PARISH PRIEST: Reverend Fr. Christopher A Thomas 

frcathomas@outlook.com    0115 922 8145 


PARISH DEACON: Rev. Chris Stevens 

deacon@lecatholic.org.uk   0115 808 5428 


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