Thornleigh Year 8 at Savio House
Posted: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:46
From Monday 27th - Wednesday 29th March, Year 8 students from Thornleigh Salesian College went on retreat to Savio House.
Their retreat involved a traditional walk up to the top of White Nancy, before they started reflecting on the theme of the retreat, which was Choices.
They did this by playing the Game of Life, which encourages them to think about what is important for them to live their lives. Is... Read More »
The Way of the Cross (Year A)
Posted: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:11
This year, Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB has written reflections for the Way of the Cross for Year A.
The last time the Church celebrated the Way of the Cross in Year A, was during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic.
This year, we are able to celebrate with less restrictions and reflect share our faith with those in our parish, as well as with our families and friends.
The resources include, text, imagery, music... Read More »
Youth Ministry Training Weekend
Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:50
St Patrick's Weekend (as described by some) saw the latest Youth Ministry Training Weekend hosted by Savio House, Bollington.
Brothers in Formation came from all over the Province to explore another section of Youth Ministry, this time with Fr Paddy Hennessy of the Irish Province.
A lively discussion was held on topics such as:
- Bible meets Culture
- Youth: The NOW of God
- Youth Ministry and Self definition... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 5th Sunday of Lent (Year A)
Posted: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:13
Today we see Jesus going back to his very special place—somewhere that he felt at home. The home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus seems to have been his go to place. Just like all of us, he needed space to throw off his sandals and just relax. We will remember well the welcome he was given by Martha, as she worked so hard to prepare a meal fit for a king—while her sister, Mary was content to... Read More »
Salesian School Chaplain talks to the BBC about Lent
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:05
On the Third Sunday of Lent, Anne Quirk, lay chaplain, at St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, was interviewed on BBC Radio Merseyside, by Paul Beesley. The show Daybreak is a show that reflects on Merseyside's worlds of faith.
Anne was on the programme to talk about the season of Lent, and the various activities that take place for prayer and reflection, and fundraising for CAFOD and projects of the... Read More »
Annual Walk for Sean
Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:24
On Sunday 5th March 2023, the annual event 'The Walk for Sean' took place. The event is held each year to raise money for the 'Sean Devereux children's fund'
At the time of writing, this important fundraiser has raised £3333 and we are confident of more sponsorship/donations to come. As a rough guide, £3333 can help to give a year's education to more than 30 children in Liberia.
Once again,... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Lent (Year A)
Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:55
Today is known by the Latin title 'Laetare Sunday' which means 'to rejoice'. As we are half-way through our Lenten pilgrimage it is a good time to stop and take stock, and, yes, answer the call to rejoice! We have just celebrated the feast of Patrick. We are reminded of his deep devotion to the Gospel, and a desire to share it with the people of Ireland. With Jesus on his side, just like the Samaritan... Read More »
SHARE Fridge Magnets for the Porridge Club
Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:30
On the Third Sunday of Lent, Yr 12 students from Salesian College Farnborough visited local Catholic parishes to sell fridge magnets in aid of the Porridge Club in Mazabuka, Zambia. They raised over £2000.
Each year a group of sixth formers and staff from the College goes to Zambia to help out at the City of Joy, a work for vulnerable girls run by the Salesian Sisters. They also support the Porridge... Read More »
Mass of Thanksgiving for 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Salesian Sisters
Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:15
London (Great Britain). On 11 March 2023, ten Daughters of Mary Help of Christians from St. Thomas of Canterbury Province (GBR), together with various representatives of the Salesian Family, gathered in Salesian Sacred Heart Parish in Battersea, London, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Foundation of the FMA Institute (1872-2022).
The Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by the Auxiliary Bishop... Read More »
Don Bosco Youth Net - Annual General Meeting
Posted: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:28
From Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th March, the Member Organisations of DBYN came together in Sliema, Malta for their Annual General Executive Body (G.E.B) meeting.
13 representatives attended the meeting hosted by SPYS Malta (Salesian Pastoral Youth Service). The first day was an opportunity to get to know any new representatives and for the more experienced members to re-connect with each other.... Read More »