Summer Read - Small Miracles
Posted: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:19
If you are looking for a light summer read, can I recommend Anne Booth's 'Small Miracles'! Set in the fictional town of 'Fairbridge', it tells the unlikely tale of three nuns—the last of their congregation dedicated to St Philomena. They certainly epitomise their reality of religious life in that you do not get to choose your community—they are a God-given gift to you! Srs Margaret, Bridget,... Read More »
The Holy Father appoints Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, Cardinal of the Church
Posted: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:13
(ANS - Vatican City) - Today, 9 July, after the Angelus and reflection on the Gospel, Pope Francis announced the convocation of the Consistory for 30 September next for the appointment of 21 new Cardinals. Among the names of the new Cardinals was Rev. Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, the Rector Major of the Salesians.
The appointment of Fr Ángel Fernández Artime is a sign of the... Read More »
Live Stream Schedule for July
Posted: Fri, 7 Jul 2023 12:06
As we get into the summer, we have many things to celebrate.
Over the next two weekends, we will be streaming services from St. James' in Bootle.
On Sunday 9th July, at 10:30am, we will be streaming the final professions of Brother Nhan Le SDB, and Brother Reuben Doeyou SDB.
On Saturday 15th July, at 11:30am we will be streaming the Priestly Ordination of Brother Steven Lloyd SDB.
And on Sunday 16th July... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Posted: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 18:07
Today, Jesus offers us the welcome offer of rest - a happy message especially if one is weighed down by turmoil and burdens. We are living through a difficult time with interest rates rising, and the cost-of-living crisis worsening. We can blame everything, from the fallout from Brexit, to the crisis in Ukraine; however, the truth is that many people are suffering with record referrals to organisations... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:50
I have to say that I find today's gospel cry challenging; as one who grew up in a loving, caring, and respectful family, the very suggestion of not showing that respect towards one's family is hard. Of course, Jesus is using Semitic hyperbole in trying get his point across. Jesus is challenging his twelve apostles to be active in their ministry. By extension, that same invitation is given to us today.... Read More »
Rector Major's Message - This is Love
Posted: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:24
This is the simple and silent good that Don Bosco did.
This is the good that we continue to do together.
My friends and readers of the Salesian Bulletin,
I'm sending you my cordial greeting, as I do every month. It's a greeting that I prepare by allowing the heart to speak: that heart which wants to continue looking at the Salesian world with the same hope and certainty that Don Bosco himself had –... Read More »
Opening of New Sports Hall at Salesian School, Chertsey
Posted: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:24
On Thursday 22nd June, the newly built Salesian School Sports Hall was officially opened by multi Olympic, World and European Champion Sir Mo Farah, CBE with over 200 students, parents and staff in attendance. The opening of the Sports Hall at Salesian School, Chertsey was the culmination of 10 years hard work fundraising, planning and building.Sir Mo Farah's visit to Salesian School, Chertsey included... Read More »
Extraordinarily Ordinary
Posted: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00
There is something very comforting and helpful about that period, in the liturgical calendar, known as ordinary time. From Advent through to the feast of Corpus Christi, the Church follows an exciting journey of conception, birth, mission, ministry, persecution, death, resurrection, and sanctification. Most years from the end of November through to the middle of June, we are caught up in the richness... Read More »
Thornleigh Confirmation Retreat & Family Fun Day
Posted: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:53
Confirmation Retreat 2023
The partnership confirmation programme had envisaged having a day of retreat in preparation for the Sacrament of confirmation. It was hosted in the Thornleigh chapel and Thornleigh House. 56 confirmation candidates attended the retreat. It was organised on a carousel – with sacrament of reconciliation, confirmation name and saint and what do you do after the confirmation.... Read More »
Meeting of European Salesian publishing houses
Posted: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:11
A meeting of the heads and representatives of European Salesian publishing houses is taking place these days (12-15 June 2023) in Bolton, United Kingdom. The goal is to share the experience of each publishing house, look for possible synergies, present new products and share best practices. One of the topics is also to reflect on the role of Salesians in the publishing world.
The meeting, promoted by... Read More »