​Harvest Family Fast Day 2nd October 
Many children around the world , like 12 year old Tayla from Northern Zimbabwe, arrive at school hungry and thirsty due to water and food shortages and cannot concentrate on their studies.  However, this can be changed. Working with Tayla's community, CAFOD's partner Caritas provided  school meals and solar pumps to produce water for drinking and growing food . Tayla and her classmates are able to stay in school and develop their God given talents.  

However, there are many more children who still go to school hungry but together we can work on changing that. By eating less on fast day and donating the money to CAFOD, we will be helping our neighbours.

Please give to CAFOD via the envelope (available after  mass 26th / 27th September), use the card machine, scan the QR code or donate online. If you are a UK taxpayer and complete the Gift Aid declaration, CAFOD will receive an extra 25 percent at no extra cost to you. 
Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity.

CAFOD Coffee Morning 4th October
Make a note of the date and come along and support us.

CAFOD Cancel the Debt Petition
Millions are suffering the effects of the unfair debt burden on poorer countries. Next year the UK will chair the G20 conference. This is a critical moment if the UK are going to act to end this crisis by passing a UK Debt Justice Law without delay and lead urgent global reform.
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Thank you to those who have signed the petition.  You can still sign online at https://cafod.org.uk/campaign and also write to Helen Maguire our local MP using the CAFOD online form. 
 
Your prayers for our world neighbours are also deeply appreciated.
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​​​See the CAFOD website cafod.org.uk for more information and ways to donate. 
See also the CAFOD notice board in the narthex.
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Pope Leo XIV tells us: "Christian love breaks down every barrier, brings close those who were distant...Love is above all a way of looking at life and a way of living it." ​​​​​​​​