Happy Feast of St John Bosco! To mark this special feast day and twelve years since our charity's foundation we are delighted to annouce our new strategy 'Towards Hope: A Journey of Inclusion, Accompaniment and Renwal'. Join us on the journey,read more at: buff.ly/2J3Rj5P

Happy New Year!
As we celebrate the arrival of 2023, we are grateful for all the wonderful moments of 2022, and we look forward to all that the next year will bring!

We join in prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict. His extraordinary life of witness and service remains an inspiration to the Church and the world. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Wishing you all a very joyful and blessed Christmas from the Million Minutes Team!

Today. members of CYMFed from across the country are meeting together - so today we want to celebrate Mary and Simon, who were recognised as inspiring youth leaders this summer through the CYMFed Award.

This weekend is World Youth Sunday, and Friday is World Youth FUNday - which features a live stream that you can join throughout the day - for more info and access to a huge amount of resources, go to: buff.ly/3qR0SLi

This #TrusteesWeek , we want to say a huge 'thank you' to our trustees! Your dedication and commitment to Million Minutes is inspiring and we are grateful for your leadership.

We are currently recruiting trustees! If you are interested, have a look here: buff.ly/3fH3Yi8

This weekend, Anita & Beth were delighted to join the Diocese of Brentwood's Catechist Day. The afternoon workshops were a fabulous time of sharing thoughts and insights on how we can accompany young people and their families through sacramental prep Diocese of Brentwood BCYS

To celebrate the upcoming Cop27 I am hosting my own eco week. Please read below to find out more!
Each day I will also show you how to upcycle an object In your home into a Halloween decoration.🎃👻🌏
#toctecoweek
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This weekend, Beth had the absolute pleasure of visiting our newest Beacon Parishes, St Margaret Clitherow & St Paulinus Parishes in York! A fabulous weekend of discerning how to engage with the local community.

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'Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures!'

St Francis of Assisi – The Canticle of the Sun

Today is the feast of St Francis of Assisi. Why not spend a few moments in quiet contemplation of God's creation today?

We are heartbroken in our loss at death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Even in sorrow, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude for the gift to the world that has been the life of Queen Elizabeth II. We pray for the repose of the soul of Her Majesty bit.ly/3cWTJog

Our sincerest thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Royal Family, the nation and all those who loved Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

I am concerned to hear the news about the Her Majesty The Queen's health. I offer my prayers for her and her family. May the blessings of the Lord strengthen and comfort her and her family.

As students and teachers prepare for the new academic year starting this week we have reflected on St Augustine of Hippo 'You aspire to great things? Begin with little ones!', while the next academic year may seem daunting, taking one step at a time makes all the difference

Sending our prayer & best wishes to everyone receiving #ExamResults today. Whatever you go on to do, may you always be able to dream, accept challenges and offer the best of yourselves to building a better world.

#GCSEResultsDay
#MakeADifference

Read more on this story on our diocesan website: dioceseofbrentwood.net/news/holy-fami…

As the summer begins to draw to a close and students across the country prepare to receive their exam results, we want to remind each young person that you are wonderfully made and destined for great things. Be who you were made to be!

Our Senior Parish Engagement Office Beth has written an article for the @Tablet on young adults' experience of synodality. Check it out here! buff.ly/3CrFOkv
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