St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Catholic Church
Princes Risborough
NOTICES
REQUIEM MASSES
The Requiem Mass for Maria Clifford will take place at St Teresa’s on Tuesday 28th October at 11.00am.
The funeral service for Teresa Drake will take place at
1.45pm on Thursday 30th Oct.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS:
Melissa, from the Romany community, will be coming to St Teresa’s to talk about their culture and how to work on overcoming the prejudices and misunderstandings which arise. Come and listen to her honest and thoughtful presentation
of the challenges that face the Romany people living alongside us today.
SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday 12th November at 7 pm in the Club Room.
PLEASE NOTE
There will be no Mass at 10.00am on Tuesday, 28th Oct
JOIN OUR DIOCESAN VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE
Beginning this coming Monday, journey with Canon John Udris and Canon Simon Penhalagan as our diocesan family walks in the footsteps of the saints — from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paray-le-Monial to the shrine of St John Vianney in Ars. Each day, you can share in the graces of this pilgrimage from home through our daily e-newsletter, featuring inspiring video
reflections filmed on location, audio homilies and prayers, blog updates, and beautiful photographs. Join us in prayer and discovery as we encounter St Margaret Mary, St Bernadette,
and the communities of Taizé, Cluny, and Sept- Fons, allowing their witness to renew your own faith journey. Sign up today to become a virtual pilgrim and travel with us in spirit:
https://northamptondiocese.org/sacred-heartpilgrim/
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD
14–17 November 2025 – Theodore House, Stoneyhurst
A three-day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, helping participants find greater attentiveness to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment. More information:
https://christianheritagecentre
ETHICS UNPLUGGED – A CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO KEY ISSUES
Week 2: Thursday 16 October | 7.00–8.30pm A Catholic Response to Gender Identification Join us for an important and thought-provoking evening with Dr Julia Sadusky, a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and consultant from Colorado, USA. Drawing on her extensive research and clinical experience in sexual and gender development, Dr
Sadusky will explore how the Church can respond to the complex questions of gender identification with both truth and compassion. This session will offer valuable insight for clergy, educators, parents, and anyone seeking to understand how faith and psychology can work together to accompany others
with empathy and integrity. Come, listen, and engage in a conversation that matters. More information here:
https://northamptondiocese.org/courses/ethics/
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR OCTOBER
For collaboration between different religious traditions. Let us pray that believers of different religious traditions may work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity. In addition to this monthly intention, Pope Leo has
asked each of us to pray the Rosary every day in
October for peace in our world.
MISSION MEETING
The next parish meeting to discuss upcoming events and opportunities to support both internal parish and external community activities is scheduled for Tuesday 4th November at 7.00pm in the Clubroom. EVERYONE WELCOME. If you are unable to attend, but want to hear more and be included in regular updates, or have something to suggest, don't
hesitate to get in touch with Paula at:-
p.mcaleavey@btopenworld.com
MONEY MATTERS
Please remember that the easiest way to ensure our income covers our costs is to GIFT AID your offertory, if you don’t already do so. It will immediately increase the value of your offertory by 25% at no cost to you, and we can backdate your claim by up to 4 years! Gift Aid forms are in the perspex ‘Money Matters’ leaflet stand on the second
table as you enter the Narthex. Please complete one
and return it to the presbytery.
• If you already make your offertory by standing order or direct debit, please complete the first part of the form.
• If you make your offertory by cash and wish to donate by standing order, please complete both parts of the form
• If you make your offertory by cash and wish to donate by direct debit, please complete the first part of the form. The parish bank account details are Nat West –
sort code 600611 and account number 43714634
• Alternatively, you can use the DONA machine and set up Gift Aid on the machine. If you aren’t sure if you have completed a Gift Aid form in the past, please email :-
parish.stteresapr@northamptondiocese.org , and
we will check our records.
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Donation Giving Methods
St. Teresa’s now has a website for online donations. Please Click on the 'Donate' button at the top of this screen.
You can now also make donations at church using a card payment terminal in the narthex.
Housebound
If you are aware of anyone who is sick or housebound, please let Father Lijo know so that a visit can be arranged and for them to receive Holy Communion, if requested.
Please e-mail (parish.stteresapr@northamptondiocese.org) or leave a message at the Presbytery.
SING THE SEASON – ADVENT 2025
All cantors, choir leaders, singers, and musicians are warmly invited to “Sing the Season – Advent 2025,” part of a new series of uplifting events from the Diocesan Music Liturgy Team. Join us on Saturday, 22nd November, 11am–4pm (optional Parish Mass at 10am) at Our Lady Help of Christians & St Lawrence
Church, Olney (MK46 5HH) for a day of seasonal music, new psalm settings, and fresh ideas to enrich Advent liturgies. Bring your instruments, voices, and a packed lunch — tea and coffee will be provided. The event is free of charge, though a £5 donation is