Parish Update

Look out for details of a quiz (in aid of tear fund ) to be held in November

The Thursday morning meet-up meetings will start again in September with a new start

time of 11.00am

Joint Church Weekend

The joint Hazelwell / St Bede’s church (non-residential) weekend will be held at Lickey Church 6.00pm Friday 20^th September and 10.00am Saturday 21^st September.

Meals and child care will be provided. This will be a chance to spend time together and to think more deeply about our way forward, from both a personal and church perspective.

There will be a nominal charge for participants to cover room hire and catering.

Further details available soon.

Reflection on John 6:51-58, (Chat GPT)

In John 6:51-58, Jesus reveals a profound and transformative truth: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever." These words invite us into a deeper relationship with Christ, one that sustains us not just physically, but spiritually.

Jesus offers Himself as the bread of life, nourishing our souls with His presence and love. This passage challenges us to reflect on what truly sustains us. In a world filled with distractions and temporary satisfactions, Jesus reminds us that He alone is the source of eternal life and fulfilment.

By partaking in the Eucharist, we unite ourselves with Christ's sacrifice, drawing strength and grace to live out our faith. It's a call to move beyond the surface of our daily lives and to engage deeply with the spiritual nourishment He offers.

Let us embrace this living bread with open hearts, allowing it to transform us from within. As we do, we will find that our lives are enriched with purpose, peace, and the promise of eternal life in Christ.