Twenty- Sixth Week of Ordinary Time Saturday 25th September – Saturday 2nd October 2021

Picture Source: Gospel Trivia: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Gospel – Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 38 At that time, John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” 39 Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. 40 For whoever is not against us is for us. 41 Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. 42 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut if off. It is better for you to enter into life crippled than with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna. 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. Better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna, 48 where ‘their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.'”

Twenty- Sixth Week of Ordinary Time Saturday 25th September – Saturday 2nd October 2021

Saturday 25th September St Mary’s Mass 12noon Derek Bonshor RIP St Mary’s Baptism 1:30pm Annie (Turnbull/Murphy) Twenty-Sixth Week of St Mary’s Mass (Filipino) 4:00pm People of the Parish Ordinary Time Christ the King Mass 5.30pm Colin Murphy's Intentions Sunday 26th September St Mary’s Mass 9.00am Charlene Bhurton (Thanksgiving to) Twenty-Sixth Week of Holy Family Mass 9.30am Kenneth Barnes RIP Ordinary Time St Mary’s Mass 11.00am Fr. Owen O'Neill RIP St Mary’s Mass 6.30pm Joseph Conroy RIP

Monday 27th September Holy Family Requiem 12:00(noon) Kenneth Barnes RIP Saint Vincent de Paul, priest St Mary’s Mass 1:00pm PJ Crosbie RIP. Gwendolen Hayes RIP. Tuesday 28th September Holy Family -- 9:00am Service of Word and Communion Feria St Mary’s Mass 1:00pm All youth, especially those led astray from Lord Jesus Mary Brett RIP Veronique Villanueva-Leal RIP Wednesday 29th Christ the King Mass 9:00am People of the Parish September St Mary’s Mass 1:00pm Repose of the Souls of Winnie & Jim SAINTS MICHAEL, Henderson. GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL, Intentions of Mary. ARCHANGELS Thursday 30th October Holy Family Mass 9:00am People of the Parish Saint Jerome, priest and St Mary’s Mass 1:00pm Michael Collins RIP doctor Friday 1st October St Mary’s Wedding 10:30am Elvida Menezes & Francis Fernandes Saint Therese of the Child St Mary’s Mass 1:00pm Quinn/Martyn Family Intentions Jesus, virgin and doctor Saturday 2nd October St Mary’s Mass 12noon Teresa Gerrard RIP. Aiden McManus RIP. Twenty-Seventh Week of Christ the King Mass 5.30pm People of the Parish Ordinary Time St. Mary’s Monday- Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions- 12:00 (noon) – 12:45pm, (Rosary 12:40pm -October) Saturday’s Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions: 11:00am-11:45am, (Rosary 11:40am -October)

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Please remember in your Prayers those who have died, especially Notices

Tom Hopkins, Kenneth Barnes, Henry Alfred Long and Frederick George Duncan Kent. St. Marys Retirement Group Notice- Kenneth Barnes RIP May they rest in peace. Amen The sudden death has been announced of Mr. Ken Barnes, who was

Fr Greg writes: This week we continue with our Missionary Chairman of St. Mary’s Retired Group. Ken ran the Group efficiently and Outreach projects with six (6) new projects that will strengthen our with humour. Ken will be sorely missed. Ken’s Requiem Mass (Funeral community in the name of Jesus Christ, whilst inviting all to know him Mass) will take at Holy Family Church on Monday, the 27th September, at through the beauty of the Sacraments, Liturgies, history and teachings 12 noon (all welcome). Please kindly note the Cremation and Wake will be of the Roman . Please remember that there are held privately for family members. Our thoughts are with Carmen and the family. Rest in peace. confessions every day at St Marys, and a period of adoration of the ------Blessed Sacrament before each Mass. We do so on this day of CAFOD Family Fast Day - Friday 1st October The focus this year is on Thanksgiving for the harvest and for the fruits of human work. So, what helping the poorest communities in the world who are the most affected by are these five projects? the climate change crisis. CAFODs local experts are helping people to adapt and protect their environment and our common home. 1. There will be a Filipino Mass at St Marys on Saturday 25th By having a simple meal this Fast Day and donating what you save to September at 4pm with Fr Taz and Filipino music, language and CAFOD, you can help these communities. You can donate using the culture with food in the hall afterwards. This will be a monthly special envelopes available at the back of church. Please take one and event. return with your offering. Or you can donate through the CAFOD website 2. We begin the Alpha course on Wednesday 29th September (this or by texting CAFOD, followed by the amount you would like to donate to Wednesday) 6.30 – 8.30 in the hall with hot food, discussion and 70580. Mrs. Judith Honey fellowship. It is not too late to register and join! ------LiveSimply Group - Care for Creation Pledge Card 3. We welcome all students of Derby Uni who have come to our City, and we are in partnership with the Chaplaincy through their At next weekend's Masses the St Mary's LiveSimply Group will encourage us to Chaplain Fr Jonathan Whitby-Smith at the Sunday evening Mass sign a pledge to consider what we can do practically in our efforts to care for creation. We hope that the pledge card will become a symbol of our faith and at 6.30pm. sustainability journey. 4. Today we give out our Cafod harvest festival envelopes for the ------collection next week. We work in partnership with the parish Green Tip - Learn about Climate Change ecology group who invite us at Mass this weekend to make a The recently published IPCC Sixth Assessment Report contains a summary of personal ecological pledge. the latest understanding of climate science. 5. Caritas in the Diocese is helping us to be more aware of Catholic Read the key points out of the summary report for policymakers on our blog: Social Teaching with a study day in Mickleover on Saturday 16th https://livinglaudatosi.com/2021/09/15/ipcc-sixth-assessment/ ------October. This is a partnership with the Diocese and Deanery. Baptism preparation programme for parents of babies and young children – 6. Finally, the work continues apace with the Jesse window Wednesday 29th September via Zoom, 7.30pm to 9pm. To book your place restorations of both glass and stone. You can kindly make your please contact Fran Hazel email: [email protected] financial donation to this labour of love via the direct link on the ------parish website. RCIA/Journey in Faith programme for those seeking to join or know more about the Catholic faith, continues on Mondays at 7pm. For more information Further details on all of these projects can be found further in the online edition of the please speak to Fran Hazel, [email protected] tel 07951 143648) newsletter. ------Here: Now: Us: Derby At Christ the King we will be contributing to Padley’s Harvest Festival appeal After 18 months of social distancing, join fellow Catholics in from across Derby for a day on October 9th supporting the vulnerable and homeless in Derby. Tins and to help our parishes grow as confident, outward-looking missionary communities. packets of food, toiletries, and other items outlined on the Padley needs list may Saturday 16 October 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes, Mickleover, 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. be left at the back of church, preferably in carrier bags, anytime until October Here: Now: Us is facilitated by Caritas Diocese of . The workshop helps lay 9th. Please do not bring any out-of-date items. Thank you for your continued people put Catholic Social Teaching into action, grow in confidence and leadership, and reach out to the community. During the course of the day we will: support of Padley. ------• discover how Catholic Social Teaching equips us to build the Common Good Catholic Uni Students Get Together: After 6.30pm Mass on this Sunday (26 • imagine how it can enable us to transform your parish, neighbourhood and September) there will be a trip to a local pub with Catholic students and Fr Jonathan, the Catholic Chaplain to the University of Derby. Come along to meet world • help each other to discover and claim your unique vocational responsibility other Catholics studying at Derby Uni and find out what’s on offer for Catholic • begin to develop an action plan for mission alongside others in the city. students. Join us for Mass before, or meet us at the door of the church at 7.20pm if you’ve been to Mass earlier in the day. To find out more and book your place visit dioceseofnottingham.uk/herenowus or call ------0115 648 1509. Derby CaReS - exciting news: ------The Derby Deanery Community Sponsorship project has now received Name of the account: St Mary Derby RCP approval in principle from the Home Office. This puts us back to where we Sort Code: 30-92-59 Account: 00428642 were just before the Covid-19 lockdowns, except that we have a new Lead

Sponsor in Father Hudson's Care. We are one of 5 Community Sponsorship Name of the account: Holy Family Allestree RCP /Nottingham Diocese projects that FHC supports so they have a wealth of experience. Our next step Sort Code: 30-92-59 Account: 07412601 is to identify and furnish a property. If you would like more information or if you Name of the account: Christ the King Mackworth RCP are interested in volunteering please contact Lis Martin: Sort Code: 30-92-59 Account: 00063601 [email protected]. Thank you to all for your continued support.

Alpha programme – St Mary’s are offering people the opportunity to think about faith and the big questions in life when we start our 12 week Alpha programme on Wednesday 29th September, 6.30pm to 8.30pm in the Parish Hall. We are working with our brothers and sisters in Christ across the city in promoting Alpha courses in as many churches as possible. If someone can’t make Wednesdays at our parish or needs to take part online there will be other local churches who can offer them the same life enhancing opportunities that joining Alpha brings. For those of you who haven’t heard of Alpha there is lots of information on the national website www.alpha.org.uk, we will shortly have a dedicated Derby Alpha website too www.alphaderby.co.uk. Alpha is all about Food, Faith & Conversation! Each week we will begin with a meal, and then explore a different question around faith, designed to create and encourage open and honest talk. Topics will include - Is there more to life than this? Who is Jesus? How can we have faith? and Does God guide us? Alpha is run all around the globe, and has an impressive track record of inspiring people to want to know more about Jesus and develop a relationship with him. Patrick is very supportive of the initiative and it fits perfectly with our diocesan priorities of Encounter, Discipleship and Missionary Discipleship. What can you do? Tell friends, neighbours and acquaintances about Alpha and invite them to join a course – come with them too if they need encouragement. There are invitation leaflets at the back of church. Use your social media, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc, accounts to spread the word #AskAtAlpha. On Friday 17th September from 5pm to 9.30pm St Mary’s will host another ‘Night of Light’ to promote Alpha – please let Fran Hazel know if you can help ([email protected]). Most importantly we need your prayers – there will be a dedicated prayer time for AlphaDerby at Derby City Church, Curzon Street, on Wednesday 22nd September 7.30pm to 8.30pm. We will also be asking for volunteers to sign up to join the 24/7 city prayer initiative that will run from 13th to 27th September – more details to follow. For more information or to book a place on our Alpha course (helpful for catering but not essential, people can just come along on the 29th September) email [email protected] or phone Fran Hazel 07951 143648.

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people” Matthew 4:19

Earthrise by Martin Ward (Written for a day of Prayer For The Care Of Creation)

I see you reflected in my children's eyes: beautiful blue Earthrise.

They claim to love you more than I do: the way you are treated, I think it may be true.

Some have seen you from space: I just tread upon your face.

We grab hold of your petticoat, greedily taking all we can. Yet you are the one who feeds us; keeps us in your motherly womb until we find another home.

A grain within creation: should we cling to your fragile form or seek out another? Time will tell.

We do not live by your bread alone. We yearn to be like the prodigal son: unsettled in our wanderings.

Precious gift from a place beyond the stars.

Will you save us or us save you?

Mother Earth or whatever you may be: dust made Eden by A Father Deity.

Diocese of Nottingham

Job Description

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham: Job Description Form

Department/Parish: Curia Job title: Safeguarding Officer/Caseworker Purpose of role: To promote excellent safeguarding practice, in line with local and national best practice, provide advice across the Diocese and respond to safeguarding referrals and allegations. To work closely with the Diocesan Safeguarding team, to help co-ordinate, plan and monitor all aspects of safeguarding work within the Diocese including advising parishes of Policy and procedures including parish audits and training.

Based at: Diocesan Offices (1 Castle Quay, Nottingham, NG7 1FW) Hours of work: 3 days per week (24 hours), with flexibility for working during evenings and Saturdays. Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata (£19,200 per annum) Line Manager: Senior Safeguarding Coordinator

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Main responsibilities

Responsibilities Standards expected/

How achievement will be measured Monitor and remain up to date with the Knowledge of policy and procedures. development of government policy, Catholic church policy and good practice and Through successful implementation of maintaining continuing professional safeguarding frameworks and relevant development and professional registration legislation. where appropriate.

Maintain knowledge of how local Partnership working and effective arrangements for safeguarding agencies are involvement with other agencies. structured in relation to providing safeguarding services and how they receive referrals.

Support the senior in ensuring each Active parish support through advice and parish has adopted and implemented the auditing methods. Catholic church policy and processes.

Contribute to the work of the Safeguarding Promoting proactive safeguarding and Advisory Panel (SAP) creativity.

To report to the SAP and other Diocesan Through reports created as requested bodies on the progress of safeguarding regarding your specific work within the arrangements as required by the Senior safeguarding team. Safeguarding Coordinator.

Give advice to the Bishop and other church Advice and support is provided as officers as required by the Senior required. Safeguarding Coordinator.

As part of the safeguarding team, ensure All parishes are compliant with the each parish has adopted and implemented Catholic church safeguarding policies and the Catholic church safeguarding policies procedures. Regular auditing will be used and procedures. to monitor this.

Provide a professional response to serious All situations are dealt with in a prompt safeguarding situations, following the and courteous manner, and within the Catholic churches safeguarding framework safeguarding framework set by the Catholic church. Responsibilities Standards expected/

How achievement will be measured To take responsibility for case work All cases allocated by the Senior delegated by the Senior safeguarding co Safeguarding Coordinator are handled in Ordinator, ensuring all work is recorded in the correct manner, within the line with policy. safeguarding processes set out. All case files are kept up to date.

Ensure appropriate levels of support are put Positive evidence of actively seeking to into place for alleged victims/survivors and offer to provide victims and survivors their families, alleged perpetrators and their with appropriate support. families, congregations or others who are affected.

To undertake any other activity within the All tasks are carried out promptly, scope of the safeguarding team’s work, and accurately and in a timely manner. the role-holder’s skills and experience, as reasonably requested by the Senior Safeguarding Coordinator.

Provide guidance and direction where there Guidance is provided, when requested, are concerns about children and young through appropriate signposting and people and adults who may be a risk support.

Respond to requests for advice, Effective communication, knowledge and information, and guidance for individuals in support offered. the Church who are concerned about the welfare of vulnerable people (children, young people and adults whose behaviour is concerning).

Build understanding and knowledge of Safer All clergy, staff and parishes are provided Recruitment guidance and of the Disclosure the relevant training opportunities and and Barring Service systems and processes. advice when required.

Undertake risk assessments for blemished Accurate risk assessing and documented DBS’s. records.

Ensure, always, that appropriate records All records are kept up to date with are maintained, suitable for admission in accurate and timely record keeping. legal proceedings

Support individuals when a referral to local Support is provided to all victims, authority children’s and adults’ social care survivors, parishes and perpetrators, as or the police is necessary required. Responsibilities Standards expected/

How achievement will be measured Support parishes during a child/adult Support is provided to all parties who protection or safeguarding enquiry and require support. afterwards. This may include ensuring support is provided for others in the parish who may be affected by such an enquiry, for example volunteers or other leaders

Work in partnership with the statutory Partnership with external agencies are agencies as required. established and maintained, and meetings are attended when required. External services are signposted on the diocesan website.

To be responsible for carrying out risk Risk assessments are carried out and put assessments for offenders worshipping in in place when required. All risk parishes, completing safeguarding assessments and safeguarding plans are agreements and processes and reviewing as monitored and reviewed as required. appropriate. Relationships with Parish Safeguarding Reps (PSR’s) and clergy are created and maintained.

Support safeguarding training and parishes Positive involvement in facilitating and where needed. supporting the safeguarding training team programme.

Participate in performance appraisal process Engagement is positive and collaborative, and undertake any learning and training receptive, cooperative and responsive identified.

To contribute positively to the safeguarding Working as a pro active team member, team. using initiative. Ability to work unsupervised as well as within the team.

Key Internal Contacts: Line Manager (see above), Clergy, Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Parish staff, Parish volunteers; parishioners and other enquirers. There are no subordinate staff.

Key External Contacts: Police, Social Services, LADO, Mental Health service providers, contacts in other dioceses and other faith settings and other external agencies. Experience and qualifications required for role: The post of Safeguarding Officer/Caseworker requires someone with a range of skills appropriate to a wide-ranging and varied role. The following are the key requirements.

Essential • Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification related to social care, child protection or safeguarding. (Significant equivalent proven experience, especially in social work, police, probation or healthcare, settings will be considered.) • Minimum of three years’ professional Safeguarding-related experience. • Experience of managing Safeguarding cases. • Experience of undertaking statutory risk assessments and investigations. • Practitioner experience of working with victims or survivors of abuse, including adults with mental health issues. • Experience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory organisations in managing or contributing to safeguarding, including managing allegations against people in position of trust and the management of those who may pose a risk. • Clear and effective knowledge of Safeguarding and promoting wellbeing including: - The different forms of abuse and neglect and their impact on child development and on vulnerable adults. - How to respond to victims/survivors of abuse. • Knowledge of the legal and procedural framework for Safeguarding. This will include: Children Acts 1989 & 2004; Human Rights Act 1998; Mental Capacity Act 2005 (and Code of Practice 2007); Data Protection Act 2018; Working Together to Safeguard Children (Government Guidance); and Equality Act 2010. • Multi-Agency Working – have a clear understanding of: - Own role and remit, including limitations. - Procedures and working methods. • Effective Communication: Understand: - Confidentiality and ethics. - Importance of respect. - Effective consultation and negotiation. - The various sources of support available. • Ability to identify signs of abuse and neglect: physical; sexual; emotional; financial • Ability to draft clear and accurate documents/reports for various audiences. • Capacity to relate to a wide range of people: in person, by telephone or by e-mail. • Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with the Bishop, Trustees, Safeguarding Commission and other committees, as required, the Curial Leadership Team, COO, EV Finance & Administration, Parish Priests and other colleagues. • Initiative and able to work with minimal supervision. • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities. • Willingness to be involved in continuing personal and professional development. • Ability to deal with difficult/challenging situations. • Awareness of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church and its priorities

Desirable • Experience of Child Protection in a church or similar volunteer environment. • A detailed understanding of the specific policies, procedures and structures of the Catholic Church in and Wales.

Personal attributes: A commitment to the ethos of the Catholic Church is essential.

Way of working: Within a creative and enthusiastic team, to serve the Parishes, Curia and outside agencies supporting efficient operation of the Diocese of Nottingham.

Job Description

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham: Job Description Form

Department/Parish: Curia Job title: Safeguarding Training Officer Purpose of role: To deliver training courses throughout the diocese to raise awareness of safeguarding children and adults. To encourage good practice and support of procedures throughout parishes, in supporting clergy, parish safeguarding representatives and volunteers. To work closely with the Diocesan Safeguarding team, to help co-ordinate, plan and monitor all aspects of safeguarding work within the Diocese including advising parishes of Policy and procedures including parish audits.

Based at: Diocesan Offices (1 Castle Quay, Nottingham, NG7 1FW) Hours of work: 3 days per week (24 hours), with flexibility for working during evenings and Saturdays. Salary: £28,000 per annum pro rata (£16,800 per annum) Line Manager: Senior Safeguarding Coordinator ______

Main responsibilities

Responsibilities Standards expected/

How achievement will be measured In liaison with the Senior Safeguarding High quality of training is delivered Coordinator, plan and deliver a range of throughout the Diocese and the training safeguarding training to parishes, ensuring is tailored to the audience for each that all training is policy compliant with training course. national and diocesan policy and practice All training will be compliant with the guidance. relevant safeguarding legislation and Training will be delivered face to face, virtual processes. and online versions.

Responsibilities Standards expected/

How achievement will be measured To ensure the training needs of clergy and The training needs of the clergy and the lay church staff/volunteers are met through lay church staff/volunteers are met, and organising diocesan and parish training training is offered when required. events as required, including booking venues All logistical arrangements required for and providing training materials, etc. the training courses to go ahead, are in place and the courses correctly advertised.

To collate feedback on training to ensure Feedback is collected through evaluation that training standards are maintained, and questionnaires at the end of each any issues or concerns are addressed. training session, and training courses are

tailored and amended in response to this feedback.

In liaison with the Safeguarding All training records are kept up to date, Administrator, ensure training records are and training is offered when relevant and kept, and encourage those who need required. training to attend

To ensure parishes are kept up to date with All parishes are aware of safeguarding the requirements of best practice in the best practice, and support is provided protection of children and adults through when required. regular communication.

To induct and offer support and training to PSR’s are fully trained and support Parish Safeguarding Reps (PSR’) as provided as required. appropriate

To contribute to the development of policies, Policies, procedures and best practice procedures and best practice guidance as guidance is kept up to date. appropriate

To attend team, diocesan and national Effective networking and information meetings and events as required. gathering.

To contribute to the development of Publications produced are up to date and safeguarding newsletters, networking days in line with current procedures and best and web material as appropriate practise.

In liaison with the Senior Safeguarding Accurate and prompt support is provided Coordinator, respond to and act upon to parishes and other staff where requests for advice, information and needed. guidance from individuals in the church who are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk of harm. Responsibilities Standards expected/

How achievement will be measured To undertake any other activity within the Support and assistance is provided as scope of the safeguarding team’s work, and and when required to adapt to the role-holder’s skills and experience, as safeguarding tasks that are required to reasonably requested by the Senior support the team. Safeguarding Coordinator.

Participate in performance appraisal process Engagement is positive and collaborative, and undertake any learning & training receptive, cooperative and responsive. identified

Key Internal Contacts: Line Manager (see above), Clergy, Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Parish staff, Parish volunteers; parishioners and other enquirers. There are no subordinate staff.

Key External Contacts: Police, Social Services, LADO, Mental Health service providers, contacts in other dioceses and other faith settings and other external agencies.

Experience and qualifications required for role: The post of Safeguarding Training Officer requires someone with a range of skills appropriate to a wide-ranging and varied role. The following are the key requirements.

Essential • A qualification in safeguarding and/or in training • Experience and skills in training, volunteer recruitment and support areas of safeguarding. • Strong track record in developing and delivering high quality and engaging training. • Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding children and/or vulnerable adults. • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance in the UK. • Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and an electronic diary system. • Strong written communications skills, including the ability to produce and engaging training materials, and to write reports. • Strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver training content and facilitate learning. • Good coaching skills and the ability to mentor volunteers. • Ability to work with quality assurance processes. • High level of professionalism, and able to demonstrate discretion in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential matters. • Self-motivated and well-organised; able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision, and use initiative to solve problems • Clear and effective knowledge of Safeguarding and promoting wellbeing including: - The different forms of abuse and neglect and their impact on child development and on vulnerable adults. - How to respond to victims/survivors of abuse.

• Knowledge of the legal and procedural framework for Safeguarding. This will include: Children Acts 1989 & 2004; Human Rights Act 1998; Mental Capacity Act 2005 (and Code of Practice 2007); Data Protection Act 2018; Working Together to Safeguard Children (Government Guidance); and Equality Act 2010. • Multi-Agency Working – have a clear understanding of: - Own role and remit, including limitations. - Procedures and working methods. • Effective Communication: Understand: - Confidentiality and ethics. - Importance of respect. - Effective consultation and negotiation. - The various sources of support available. • Ability to identify signs of abuse and neglect: physical; sexual; emotional; financial. • Capacity to relate to a wide range of people: in person, by telephone or by e-mail. • Initiative and able to work with minimal supervision. • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities. • Willingness to be involved in continuing personal and professional development. • Ability to deal with difficult/challenging situations. • Awareness of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church and its priorities

Desirable • Experience of Child Protection in a church or similar volunteer environment. • A detailed understanding of the specific policies, procedures and structures of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Personal attributes: A commitment to the ethos of the Catholic Church is essential.

Way of working: Within a creative and enthusiastic team, to serve the Parishes, Curia and outside agencies supporting efficient operation of the Diocese of Nottingham.

Fundraising to renovate the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes: Bishop Patrick says:

‘I have received a letter from Bishop Antoine Herouard, the Apostolic Delegate for the Lourdes Sanctuary. He explains that urgent work has become necessary in the Upper Basilica, the Crypt Chapel, and particularly the bell tower and spire. A century of Pyrenees weather has taken its toll on the stonework, the buttresses, the architectural carvings, and other areas.

The Shrine team also want to take the opportunity to bring the Upper Basilica up to 21st century pilgrim expectations, with new heating, wiring, sound, disabled access, etc.

‘Bishop Antoine argues, and I agree, that Lourdes is now more relevant than ever as an international place of healing, prayer and contemplation. Our diocese has been involved in Diocesan Pilgrimages to Lourdes for about ninety years, and parishes, chaplaincies, diocesan organisations and individuals have all experienced the very special atmosphere of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.’

Should you wish to donate in the meantime please put your donation in an envelope marked ‘Lourdes Restoration Donation’. Should you wish to make a personal donation direct you can via Bank Transfer, Association Diocesaine IBAN

FR76 3000 3020 0372 6010 202 SWIFT SOGEEFRPP. Or online at www.lourdes-france.org/en/faire-un-don by credit card or PayPal.

The Bishop has asked us to make this paper available to you as background to the topic of the 2023 Synod of which will begin in every Diocese in October 2021.

World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees – 26th September 2021

The 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), will be celebrated on 26th September 2021. The theme chosen for this year is “Towards an ever wider we,” which is a major theme of Pope Francis in both Fratelli Tutti and the Declaration on Human Fraternity.

Forthcoming Episcopal Celebrations in the of St Barnabas

Saturday 13th November – Mass with Commissioning of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Climate Change Campaign Message from CAFOD

The poorest countries around the world are facing a health and an economic crisis. In addition, many are feeling the effects of climate change already. 2021 is a critical year as the UK is hosting two major global meetings – the G7 Summit held in June and the UN Climate talks, COP26, in November. With the eyes of the world upon us, it’s very important for the UK to play a leading role. CAFOD is suggesting two ways in which we can all do this and have provided resources for both. Please can I encourage you to support these:

•Parishioners meeting with their local MP to explain that as Catholics, they care passionately about our sisters and brothers around the world and want more to be done to help them.

10th Anniversary of the Syrian conflict – how your donations have helped the Syrian people

“Thanks to your donations, CAFOD has been helping people in Syria since the crisis began 10 years ago. Over 12 million people have left their homes, 5.6 million are refugees in neighbouring countries and within Syria, 13 million people need help. At the beginning, our focus was on delivering food and blankets through our local church partners. Then we started providing education, health and legal services, and helping people earn a living. Our latest projects are supporting children, lonely elderly people, helping women learn to read, and helping people restart their small businesses. We’ve always planned for the long term, standing alongside people who lost everything. None of this work would have been possible without your support of CAFOD.”

Please continue to keep the people of Syria and all those displaced and seeking refuge due to conflict in your prayers.

Webinars/Conferences/Retreats/Catholic News

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Publications

Blessed Carlo Acutis: 5 Steps to Being a Saint booklet by Mgr. Anthony Figueiredo: A beautiful new life of Carlo Acutis the IT enthusiast who died at just 15 years old but lived his life for Christ. Richly illustrated with photographs of Blessed Carlo and with a great selection of his sayings this is an ideal introduction to a wonderful life. Priced at £5.95 a copy, order through the CTS website:

https://www.ctsbooks.org/product/blessed-carlo-acutis-five-steps-to-being-a-saint/

We Never Walk Alone by Mgr. Alex Rebello: St Paul’s Society in Mumbai have beautifully produced the above book. We Never Walk Alone has its literary focus in the present pandemic and is meant to offer comfort and courage to meet the challenges that have arisen therefrom. That is the reason why it has been dedicated to the victims who fell to the virus and the warriors who continue to battle against it.

The opusculum is priced at £3 each and that includes the postage and is available by contacting Mgr. Rebello directly; email: [email protected] or telephone: 01341 280489. All royalties from the sale of the book will be set aside for the education of children in Mumbai.

Celebrating ‘Ignatius 500’ - From May 2021 – July 2022, the worldwide Ignatian family commemorates the 500th anniversary of the transformation in the life of Ignatius of Loyola that resulted in his conversion and led to the foundation of the Jesuit order. The Jesuit General, Fr Arturo Sosa, SJ has written a book which was released in many languages simultaneously on 11th May 2021 as part of the year-long celebrations. Walking with Ignatius by Arturo Sosa, SJ in conversation with Darío Menor is published in Ireland, Europe, the UK and Australia by Messenger Publications. Priced at £18.95.

The Rosary for Today: This attractively produced booklet, written by Fr Kenneth Payne of St Aidan’s Church in Little Chalfont, is a way of encouraging meditative use of the Rosary. Each booklet costs £3.95 and copies can be purchased from Amazon, the publisher, McCrimmons, or from Fr Payne directly email: [email protected]; telephone: 01494 763518.

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‘pilgrimage of prayer, hope’ At his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on last week’s Apostolic Journey to Budapest and Slovakia, calling it a pilgrimage to the roots of prayer and hope.

By Devin Watkins Pope Francis spoke about the meaning of his Apostolic Visit to Slovakia and Budapest in the catechesis portion of the Wednesday General Audience. The papal journey, which took place on 12-15 September, was characterized by the word “together”, said the Pope, since it showed that the Church breathes with “two lungs”—the Latin and Greek rites—while walking together with the Jewish community, other Christians, and the faithful of other religions. “I would summarize it as follows: it was a pilgrimage of prayer, a pilgrimage to the roots, a pilgrimage of hope,” said the Pope. Devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady The first stage of the journey, which took him to Budapest, Hungary, saw the universal Church gathered around the Lord’s sacrifice. “The holy people of God, on the Lord's Day, gathered before the mystery of the Eucharist, by which they are continually generated and regenerated,” he said. “They were embraced by the Cross that stood above the altar, showing the same direction indicated by the Eucharist, namely the path of humble and selfless love, of generous and respectful love towards all, of faith that purifies from worldliness and leads to essentiality.” Pope Francis added that his pilgrimage of prayer concluded on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, framing the visit with adoration and popular piety. “Because this is what the People of God are called to, above all: to worship, to pray, to journey, to wander, to do penance, and in this to feel the peace and the joy that the Lord gives us,” he said.

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Roots of the faith Pope Francis went on to say that his pilgrimage was one which took him “to the roots”. The encounter with the Bishops of Hungary and Slovakia, he said, allowed him to touch the roots of Christian faith and life in the region, which reach back to the 9th century. “On several occasions I insisted on the fact that these roots are always living, full of the vital lymph that is the Holy Spirit, and that as such must be conserved: not like museum exhibits, not ideologized and exploited out of interests of prestige and power, to consolidate a closed identity.” Hope in the eyes of young people The third aspect of his Apostolic Journey, said the Pope, was that it was a pilgrimage of hope. He expressed his joy at seeing the hope in the eyes of young people in Košice, where many young couples with children joined the Pope for a youth encounter. “I saw hope in many people who silently care for and are concerned about their neighbour,” said Pope Francis, mentioning especially the Missionary Sisters of Charity who care for homeless people in Bratislava. Pope Francis concluded his catechetical reflections offering his heartfelt gratitude to the Bishops and civil authorities of Slovakia and Hungary, and to the many faithful who took part in his papal journey.

22 September 2021 es his confession in St Peter's Basilica EDITORIAL Source: Pope at Audience: Budapest & Slovakia visit was ‘pilgrimage of prayer, hope’ - Vatican News

Welcome to another edition of Grapevine. This issue features an opportunity contribute to the work of Caritas as part of a role of Mission Support Assistant, based at the Curial offices in Nottingham. You'd play a particular role in our communications and social media, and organising events and courses. If it's not for you, you're bound to know someone to pass it on to - so please do!

We're also on the lookout for anyone who would like to help us develop the diocese's links with charities working for refugees and asylum seekers. Would you value the support of Caritas in getting involved in the local scene for refugee support? Read on and find out how we can help each other.

As we continue through the Season of Creation, we have some more resources about how you can share in safeguarding our common home. And don't forget to book for your local Here: Now: Us workshop coming up this Autumn. Paul Programme Leader for Social Action, Diocese of Nottingham

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This issue's highlights

• Vacancy for Mission Support Assistant

• Could you be a local Caritas refugee link?

• Here: Now: Us: Derby - 16 October 2021, now booking

It's always worth catching up on the newsletter produced by the Justice and Peace Group at Blessed Sacrament & St Peter's in Leicester. The last edition focused on the crisis in our wildlife populations, and the call to rewild and replenish our world.

Read the Season of Creation Newsletter

This year's Justice and Peace Conference took the theme 2021: Moment of Truth. It included several inspiring and challenging speakers. All are available on the Justice & Peace Network's Youtube Channel. A good place to start is Fr Eamonn Mulcahy's ‘Let us Dream Together: Pope Francis’ Gospel Vision for an Integral Humanity' (below):

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute to the work of Caritas and the other outreach departments of the Diocese. Could you, or anyone you know, be our 'Mission Support Assistant'?

The postholder will join the diocesan staff to support our mission in spreading the Gospel and reaching the marginalised. You'll work with the Directors of Adult Formation, Mission and Communications and Ongoing Formation of Clergy, and for six hours a week with Caritas Diocese of Nottingham, in promoting and furthering of the diocesan vision for providing encounters with God, forming disciples in Christ, and equipping Spirit-filled missionary disciples.

Click here for details of the job

Concerned about the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants?

These are hard times for people fleeing from war, persecution, violence and poverty - made no easier by increasingly hostile policies here in the UK. The Church has always defended the dignity of refugees and those seeking sanctuary. In Caritas we want to be of greater service to them and those who support them. Can you help us stand along side those the Gospel calls us to welcome?

As we develop our four county-based Hubs, Caritas Diocese of Nottingham is looking for individuals who would like to provide a link with their local refugee support networks. Here are just a few - there is also likely to be a local support group in your own town or district:

• Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity

• Leicester City of Sanctuary

• East Lindsey Area of Sanctuary

• Nottingham and Refugee Forum Perhaps you already volunteer for a local project. If you don't know where to start, get in touch and we can introduce you and support you as you discover what you can do to help. We can introduce you to others around the diocese so that we become a diocese which truly offers sanctuary to those who need it. Contact Paul Bodenham by emailing us on the link below.

Get in touch to offer refugees a welcome

The Cry of the Poor: A morning on Fratelli Tutti

Livestreamed Saturday 2 October, 11.00 a.m. - 12.30

Fr Ashley Beck, expert on Catholic Social Teaching, presents Pope Francis' challenge in his latest encyclical to see the implications of faith in Christ in the face of the widespread xenophobia and discrimination prevalent in our society and in so many parts of the world.

The event is free of charge and no registration is necessary. To access the livestream click the link below, where the previous study day ‘The Cry of Creation’ (exploring Laudato si’) is also available.

Find out more about the study morning

Looking for a way for your parish to spread love, hope and kindness in your community this Christmas? Love Christmas is a national initiative to do just this. It mobilises volunteers through local churches to sponsor and deliver a million Christmas Boxes to the most vulnerable and isolated. By partnering together, you will be joining thousands of churches from across the UK.

• Find out more about Love Christmas here It is easy for parishes to take part and it is an effective way to let your neighbourhood know that your parish cares! Join the Love Christmas webinar on Wednesday 6 October, 11am – 12pm to hear more and to find out how to get involved.

Sign up for the Love Christmas webinar

Saturday 16 October sees the first of four Here: Now: Us workshops in cities round the diocese. Here: Now: Us: Derby takes place in the newly refurbished facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes, Mickleover.

During the course of the day we will:

• discover how Catholic Social Teaching helps us build the Common Good

• imagine how it can help us transform our parish, neighbourhood and world

• help each other to discover and claim our unique vocational responsibility

• develop a vision for the Church across the city, in collaboration with others. The day starts with Mass at 9.30 for those who can make it, by kind invitation of Fr Jonathan Whitby-Smith.

We already have bookings from a number of city parishes, but parishioners from St Joseph's, Alvaston and Chellaston, Chaddesden, Oakwood and Borrowash and Mackworth will be especially welcome.

Click here to find out about Here: Now: Us

Book your place here!

Here: Now: Us workshops are taking place in the four cities of the diocese this Autumn, with more to follow in 2022. Each takes place on a Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.:

• Derby: 16 October at Our Lady of Lourdes, Mickleover for parishes in the city

• Lincoln: 23 October at SS Peter and Paul for parishes in the city and wider county

• Nottingham: 30 October at Our Lady & St Patrick's, The Meadows for parishes in Greater Nottingham

• Leicester: 13 November at St Joseph's.for parishes in the Leicester conurbation.

Places will be limited to allow safe social distancing, so if you'd like to take part, be sure to book soon!

Interested in becoming a Street Pastor? Derby Street Pastors are recruiting NOW! Street Pastors make a huge difference to Derby City Centre at night. We offer a visible and reassuring presence, listening, caring, helping, praying, working together with other partners for the wellbeing and safety of our community. We’d love you to join our team. Please come along to our Recruitment Information Evening: TUESDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 7.30pm @ Derby City Mission, 10 Normanton Rd, Derby DE1 2GW to find out what’s involved and hear from Street Pastors about their experiences. Find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyrTxzfWk8&t=2s https://www.derbycitymission.org.uk/Pages/Category/street-pastors https://www.streetpastors.org/

If you have any questions, please get in touch: Email [email protected] Tel: 07757 329843

How to watch Mass online go to: Churchservices.tv

This is a platform that connects communities and provides churches with a space to broadcast – particularly Mass, Adoration and prayer. DERBY St Marys, Derby-St Marys Roman Catholic Church Derby - Home | Facebook

Christ the King, Mackworth- Christ the King Catholic Church Mackworth Derby - YouTube

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE The Private Chapel of the Bishop of Nottingham, Bishop’s House, Nottingham. Bishop Patrick McKinney & Father Jonathan Rose Masses are live streamed from Nottingham Cathedral Bishop Patrick McKinney - YouTube

The Cathedral of St Barnabas, Nottingham Canon Malachy Brett and Father Mathew Neriattil Tuesday Mass Live from St Barnabas Cathedral at 1pm http://www.stbarnabascathedral.org.uk/01_Community/livestream.html

DERBYSHIRE Parish of St Alban’s, Chaddesden, Derby - Father David Cain http://www.derbycatholiclive.co.uk/ Live stream of Weekly Liturgies:

• Monday - 10am - St Alban's Channel • Wednesday - 10am - St Hugh's Channel • Thursday - 7pm - St Alban's Channel • Friday - 10am - St Hugh's Channel • Saturday - 10am - Church on Oakwood

Parish of St Anne’s, Buxton Father Gerry Murphy https://www.facebook.com/StAnnesRCBuxton/videos/220404315997502/ • Sunday – 10am ------Derby Catholic Podcast

https://www.mixcloud.com/DerbyCatholic/ During this time of social isolation, we hope to reach out to the community and continue to spread the Word of God. St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy & St Mary's Parish, Derby have joined up to create a Podcast. Podcast schedule: Sundays 9am - Children's Liturgy

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