May
16
2:30 pm14:30

Contemplative Prayer

We are restarting weekly on Thursday 16th May at the United Reformed Church (near the top of Glastonbury High Street on the right going up. Entry is by the side door.

As before, there will be a short introduction — from the Desert Fathers, Benedict, Ignatius of Loyola, the Carmelites — Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Brother Lawrence (The Practice of the Presence of God) and more . . . followed by half an hour’s silence — after which there will be an opportunity for sharing.

For information, please contact Helen Marquis via the Parish Office.

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May
16
7:00 pm19:00

Two New Discoveries: Medieval Devotion at Glastonbury Abbey - A Talk by Dr Tim Hopkinson-Ball

Following on from Dr Tim Hopkinson-Ball’s talk ‘Devotion to Our Lady at Glastonbury Abbey: 1184 - 1539’ which we enjoyed at out Parish Hall on 23rd January, we are pleased to announce that Dr Tim will be delivering another talk about Medieval devotion at Glastonbury Abbey. All welcome.

Venue — Council Chamber at Glastonbury Town Hall

Entry — £2; (Glastonbury Antiquarian Society Members — free)

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May
18
10:00 am10:00

Living the Common Good

Living the Common Good: Discerning Challenges and Responses will take place at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, Bristol.

It will be a day of formation and community, bringing people together in prayer to discern the practical ways to live the common good in our parishes, pastoral areas, and diocese. We are blessed to have Jenny Sinclair from Together for the Common Good guiding us through our discernment process.

Anyone and everyone is welcome! There is no cost to attend. Please register on our Eventbrite page: cliftonlivingthecommongood.eventbrite.co.uk

We hope to see you on 18 May!

Refreshments will be available from 9.30 am. Please bring a packed lunch. For more information, please email Jason Charewicz.

Living the Common Good: Discerning Challenges and Responses

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May
25
12:00 pm12:00

Celebration of Marriage & Family Life

The Bishop will be celebrating Mass in the Cathedral on Saturday 25th May at 12 noon and is inviting all families to join him to celebrate the joys & challenges of family life. In addition, we will celebrate those couples celebrating a significant anniversary during 2024. If you are, or know of a couple celebrating special anniversaries during 2024 please do let us know. 

You just need to send names to adult.education@cliftondiocese.com with the address so that a personal invitation can be sent to them from the Bishop, including the number of years celebrating.

It is always a wonderful Mass at the Cathedral, and it is always good to see so many of you there.

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May
31
7:00 pm19:00

An Evening of Catholic Social Teaching

This event will take place in the Upper Hall. Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is deeply rooted in Scripture and it provides us with a lens to see with the eyes of the Church, a way to discern God's call to love our neighbour as ourselves, and guides us how to live out our faith in the world. Our interactive evening of CST will be led by Jason Charewicz from the Department for Adult Education & Evangelisation at Clifton Diocese. Jason will introduce us to some of the principles of CST as a whole and we will focus on applying the principle of Dignity in our daily life.

All are warmly welcome. Refreshments will be served.

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Jun
2
7:00 pm19:00

Healing Mass

There will be Individual Healing Prayer, Exposition, Confession and Individual Benediction. Do come and take this opportunity to pray for yourself and any others you may know and wish to pray for, and to receive a special blessing. All welcome.

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Jun
8
9:30 am09:30

The Eucharist: a bond of love which can never be undone

There is an opportunity on Saturday 8th June at St Bernadette’s Secondary School, Whitchurch, Bristol, for the whole Diocese to deepen our understanding and love for the Eucharist as we grow in our desire to be a people of communion, participating together as the Body of Christ so that we may be the Body of Christ to the world.

We are delighted that Fr Michael McAndrew will lead us in our reflections and conversations. The day will include a time of prayerful Adoration with words, music, and silence. Refreshments will be available from 9.30am. Attendees are asked to bring a packed lunch. We will finish by 4pm.

To register for the day please click on the Eventbrite link: https://cliftoneucharist.eventbrite.co.uk/. Everyone is welcome!

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Jul
14
11:30 am11:30

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Glastonbury

This year's pilgrimage will be centred around the theme of 'Mary, Woman of Prayer'.

From 12 noon until 3:00 pm, the Shrine Church will transform into a chapel of Exposition and Silent Adoration, offering a peaceful and contemplative environment just opposite the Abbey grounds. During this time, visiting priests will provide the sacrament of Reconciliation in the Shrine Church.

In addition, from 12 noon until 3:00 pm, Private Healing Prayer will be offered in a single tented chapel located just inside the Abbey gates, opposite the Shrine Church.

At 2:15 pm, the Rosary procession will commence in the Abbey grounds, followed by the Pilgrimage Mass at 3:30 pm, also held in the Abbey grounds.

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Apr
8
7:00 pm19:00

Churches Together AGM

Churches Together in Glastonbury are holding an AGM on Monday 8th April at 7.00pm in St Mary's Church Hall. There will be a presentation by Lauren Jewhurst from Safe Families Somerset, which is a charity that works with 35+ local authorities around the UK. Safe Families offer hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers; we do this primarily, but not exclusively, with and through local churches. They would love to get things started in Glastonbury. Please come along to hear about the heart-warming project and ways that you can be involved.

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Apr
5
6:00 pm18:00

A Retirement Celebration for Kim

A Retirement Celebration has been arranged for Kim, our outgoing Parish Administrator on Friday 5th April at 6.00pm at the Compton Dundon Medway Village Hall, Ham Lane, Compton Dundon, TA11 6PQ. A buffet has been organised . There will be beverages but if you have a favourite tipple please do bring. Nothing else is required. If you wish, there is a card to sign for Kim. Please contact Maggy or Mario for further information.

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Mar
29
10:00 am10:00

Walk of Witness - Good Friday

A new cross has been made for the Walk of Witness. We meet for a short joint service for Good Friday led by Rev Ev Ridout at the United Reformed Church, situated at the top of the High Street, starting at 10.00am. Afterwards, at about 10.30am, we gather outside in silence and walk round the town stopping to pray at a number of places before finishing at St John’s C of E Church in the High Street. Between the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury and St Benedict’s C of E Church we will go through Morrisons Car Park. Any with less mobility may wish to go to St Benedict’s via Heritage Court instead. Please do attend, if you can!

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Dec
9
9:30 am09:30

Family Advent Reflection Day with Catholic Mothers in Somerset

Adults will have a chance to prepare spiritually for Christmas with Mass, adoration and confession, whilst children will be engaged with Advent activities. There will then be a Family Advent service, followed by a bring and share lunch in the Parish Hall. For more information or to register, please email Helen at Catholic Mothers Somerset. You are warmly invited to join us.

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Oct
29
6:00 pm18:00

Men's Group Meeting

This will take place in the Upper Hall.

Stephen Goldsmith will be talking to us about his work at our meeting.

Stephen is a master polisher Freeman of the City of London, Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and also a Knight Commander of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem . He originally worked for the crown jewellers Asprey & Garrards, and the Celebrity jeweller Theo Fennell. His work is displayed in palaces and museums around the world, and is worn by the rich and famous. As well as having a string of awards and accolades to his name, he regularly teaches his trade skills. He is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths and the only polisher to become a master of the Dutch Guild of Goldsmiths.

Please bring food/drink to share, any mates who are interested and any ideas for how we can further support the Parish. For further information please contact stmarysmensgroupglastonbury@gmail.com.

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Oct
14
12:00 pm12:00

Celebration of Marriage with Bishop Declan in Clifton Cathedral,

The Bishop is inviting all married couples to join him. He sends a personal invitation to those couples who are celebrating significant anniversaries during 2023 or those who will marry during this year. If you are getting married this year, or are celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th, or 70th anniversaries during 2023. Please send your names & addresses to Adult Education to receive a personal invitation from the Bishop.

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Oct
13
7:00 pm19:00

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

The first RCIA session will commence on 13th October in the Upper Hall. The RCIA programme is open to everyone who is interested in learning more about the faith, those recently received into the Church, and anyone desiring to deepen their faith. All course materials will be provided. If you would like to join the RCIA as a participant, please contact the Parish Administration Office on 01458 835931 to register.

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Sep
26
7:00 pm19:00

An Introduction to Small Group Facilitation

This session will take place the Upper Hall.

As part of our commitment to growing as a Synodal Church the Department of Adult Education and Evangelisation are offering an opportunity for parishioners to develop the skills of small group facilitation in the context of Parish Pastoral Councils, RCIA, Prayer Groups, Confirmation Preparation, and any other Parish groups.

This short session will help us to develop an attitude of listening with the heart and sharing with generosity. It will provide participants with a model for rooting decision making in prayer and discernment and the tools necessary for effective facilitation.

Please use the following Eventbrite link to register: An Introduction to Small Group Facilitation

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Sep
17
12:00 pm12:00

Parish Barbecue

The venue will be the St Mary’s Lower Hall and Garden.

Salads, bread and donations bar will be provided, just bring something to cook. Vegetarian options will be kept separate. One or two deserts would be welcome, please. Everyone welcome; do join us for another enjoyable afternoon before the summer ends. If its raining we can revert to the Hall.

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