'Bible Study for Real Life': before Sunday morning Mass on 19 Nov (Book of James) & 10 Dec (Book of 1 Peter), in the Retro-choir from 9am until 9.45am

Greyfriars Friendship Club: Next meetings are Honest John’s quiz (games

to challenge the brain and puzzles for all followed by afternoon tea) on 16th November at 2pm then Chr istmas Lunch on 14th December: (12.30 - 3.30). Contact Paul & Margaret Spindler 874972 or Neil & Pat Quinn 343763.

School of prayer: Have you ever wanted to go deeper in your prayer life but weren’t sure how? Come along to a school of prayer day at St Joseph’s Portishead on Saturday 25 November beginning with Mass at 10am, ends 3pm.

Clevedon Hall: have generously donated two Tickets for their "Mad Hatter's Ball" (value £220). on New Year's Eve. Yours for £100 , first come first served by phoning Tom in the Parish office Monday or Friday morning after 9am.

Sunday Mass Times: Clevedon: 6.30pm (Saturday) and 10am. Yatton: 8.30am. Weekday Mass: 10am (Morning Prayer at 9.45am) Holy Days of Obligation: Clevedon, 10am and 8pm. Yatton, 8pm on eve of the Feast. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession): Sat, 10.30-11.30am & 5.30-6.15pm. Yatton:before Mass.

Your prayers are requested for: Terese Martin, Joyce Pryce, Fran Bainbridge, Pat Boucousis, Rosemary Tozer, Margaret Norris, Norah Gorman, Christina Jane Rolls, Pam Dingley, Georgia Clay, Brigid Lydon, Peter Shelley, Ryan Rees, Dorothy Turner, Lenny Redman, Catherine Payne, Derek Mages, Dominic Shelley,

June Wilkins, Colin Hall, Fr Maurice Ryan, OFM, Father Roger Barralet, OFM , Gill Garner, Jo Hickey, Maureen Youde, Deacon John, Janet Simpson, Janice Coyle and Christopher Browne, Pepter Golledge. .

Please remember the recently deceased and those whose anniversaries are at this time.

Psalter Week 4, Year A 12th November 2017

If a thing is worth doing, it s worth doing today. Quite often we contemplate the end of time with anxiety and fear: this is not what God wants. Look at the Psalm, where we hear of desperate longing, a thirst for the Lord, that cannot wait. We should not just wait for the Lord with patient endurance, but with impatient longing: what could we desire more than the coming of the Lord, the rising of the dead and an eternity of joy and glory?

November Dead Envelopes: Please list the names of your deceased loved ones and place them in envelopes; available at all church doors. Please then place the envelopes in the box on the Sanctuary steps. Y ou may wish to include some monetary offering (cheques made payable to Trustees OFM Clevedon).

Christmas Shoebox Appeal: Shoeboxes will be ready to collect from the Narthex this weekend. Please fill them and return by Tuesday 14th November.

River of Remembrance: a beautiful river is on the Sanctuary steps. You are invited to bring a photograph or card (max 4” x 6”) with the name of your deceased loved one, giving a visual reminder. Please ensure your name & telephone number are on the back of your picture to ensure the photos are returned.

Remembrance Sunday: the 10am Mass will be in memory of all those who lost their lives in two great wars and more recent conflicts. There will be blessing of the wreath and prayers at the memorial after Mass. Please support the British Legion Poppy Appeal by buying from the poppy box.

Many Thanks: Mary Bradley would like to thank Father Reg,Father Antony, the PPC, parishioners and friends for their good wishes, cards and generosity on her retirement. She has been overwhelmed and moved by the kindness and thoughtfulness shown to her. She leaves with some sadness but many happy memories.

Franciscan Parish of the

Immaculate Conception

Telephone 01275-873205 e-mail clevedon@friar.org clevedon.immaculateconception@cliftondiocese.com Website www.clevedoncatholics.org.uk

The Friary, 7 Marine Hill, Clevedon. North Somerset. BS21 7PP

Clifton Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity, Reg. No. 233977 Franciscan website: www.friar.org Diocesan website: www.cliftondiocese.com

Christmas Prep Starts next Saturday proszę, chodź ze mną! Bitte kommen Sie mit! s'il te plaît viens! por favor venga! si prega di venire!

Whatever the language, we need you to support our ONLY parish get together. PLEASE COME ALONG. All the usual stalls, plus two new ones, plus refreshments and of course The Portishead Concert Band.

12noon til 3pm—Princes Hall, Clevedon

Diocesan Prayer Link: Please pray for the parish community of English Martyrs with Crewkerne and Ilminister, Chard, Somerset

CHILDREN’S CLOTHES DONATION: please place in the box in Narthex (4-11 year old) for the Padre Pio school in Peru. 200 Club: Winner of October’s draw: no.57, Mr. R.Youde. Last draw of 2017—final Sunday of December. Numbers are available for 2018. Further details—see Pat Carey at the 10am Mass in Clevedon (or phone 852791) or Susan Barnes at Yatton. Help with Teas and Coffees: urgently needed—after Sun 10am

Masses: 2 people to serve coffee/tea

once a month. Call Anne-Marie

872233 if you can help. Many thanks.

Fr Maurice’s 90th Birthday: He will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Thursday 16th November. Should you like to send him a card, the address is: Jasmine Court Nursing Home, 13, Park Place, Weston-s-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2BA. LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY to the SICK: seeking possible additional Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick, if you would like to discuss and find out more, please contact Neil by phone on (01275) 343 763 or by email at nq24@outlook.com – In any event, please hold those who Sick, Housebound and burdened in your prayers. Thank you.

Sacristan Help: A group of parishioners met on 2 October to agree how we would replace our Sacristan at the end of the year. We agreed that the Parish will create a Sacristy Team to share the work; thus no one will have a large commitment. Simple guides and check-lists for the new team have been produced. Paul and Sandy Gale will coordinate it while it becomes established. Your Parish needs recruits to the team so please show your support: email paulgale2009@gmail.com or call on 01275 877030.

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT—Saturday 25 November: Tickets are now on sale after Mass today at £7 each, which includes a Ploughman’s Supper. Please bring your own drinks. Family and friends are welcome. The venue is Greyfriars, with a handy start time of 7:30pm immediately after Saturday evening Mass All proceeds will be split between the Parish San Damiano Fund and Parkinson’s UK (North West Somerset Branch). Numbers are limited, so don't miss out!

GREYFRIAR’S ASTRONOMY CLUB: meeting on Friday evenings (7.00pm to 8.30pm) fortnightly—see this newsletter for exact dates. All welcome—next meeting on Friday 24th November.

Reconciliation Service: Preparation for your hearts to receive the Lord at Christmas— Sunday 10th December @5pm. St Francis, Nailsea.

Evening Prayer with Bishop Declan: Wednesday 29th November –730pm Celebrating Evening Prayer and launching our Diocese into Pope Francis’ Year of Mission. Further details from Fr Reg, who will be going.

Carols By Candlelight—Sunday 17th December-4pm: followed by a party (with presents for the children) in Greyfriars. Any children and young people who wish to read/ act /sing / dance/play please contact Bernie Jordan asap. berniejordan100@hotmail.com or after 10am Mass on Sundays.

Downside Abbey and Mells Pilgrimage—June 2018: The PPC is organising a Pilgrimage to Downside Abbey and Mells on a Saturday in June 2018. If you think you'd like to join us please could you fill in sheets at the Church doors so we have some idea whether or not there is sufficient interest. There is no commitment at this stage.

Something to Say? Ages 11+ and young adults are invited to St Brendan’s Catholic Sixth Form College, Bristol. BS4 5RQ on Saturday 25th November 10.30am-3pm. Great workshops, praise and worship, the opportunity to tell us what you think. Book your places - Email: youth@cliftondiocese.com

Readings at Mass

1st Reading: A reading from the book of Wisdom 6:12-16 Responsorial Ps. 62 — For you my soul is thirsting, O Gog, my God.

2nd Reading: A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians 4: 13-18

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 25:1-13

Prayer for Refugees

Almighty and merciful God, whose son became a refugee and had no place to call his own, look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger, homelessness and hunger, bless those who work to bring them relief. Inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts and guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your kingdom of justice and peace. Lord in your mercy, hear us.

Offertory Collection: 5 Nov: £247.66 Gift Aid Standing Orders £746.00 Brown Envelopes £25.00. Second collection: £172.37 (Cathedral Appeal). Thank you!

SECOND COLLECTION: the San Damiano Fund will take place this weekend. Pease make cheques for this fund payable to ‘IC Church Clevedon Refurbishment’. Thanks.

GREYFRIARS PRAYER GROUP will meet at Greyfriars Hall this Monday (13th) after the 10am Mass.

Reception Class September 2018:For children eligible to start

school in September 2018: there is an

opportunity to visit St Francis during

the school day on Mon 4 Dec at 2pm.

Please contact the school office on

01275 855373 or office@

stfrancispri.org to arrange a visit. Applications should be made online

to North Somerset Local Authority –

closing date for applications is 23.59

hours 15 Jan 2018. Please note, if

your child is a baptised Catholic, the

baptismal certificate must be brought

into school before this closing date.

Music at 10am Clevedon Mass

Entry: 130 Offertory: sheet

Communion: 311 Recessional: 6