Author: St Patricks Church

FIND OUT ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Are you interested to know about the Catholic Faith? Would you like to be baptized, confirmed and receive the Eucharist? Would you like to become a Catholic? Do you know anyone who would like to know more about the Catholic Church? If so, our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)/Journey in Faith might be an exciting journey of faith for you. We explore different aspects of the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We listen to God’s word in Scripture, and we pray together. We hope to begin the RCIA program this autumn. Please let Fr Michael or our Administrator know if you are interested.

SOLEMNITY OF SS PETER & PAUL (Holyday) On 29th June the Church celebrates the feast day of Ss Peter & Paul. Since 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there. In a sermon in the year 395, St Augustine of Hippo said of Ss Peter and Paul: “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so, we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles’ blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labours, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith.”
Mases for the Holyday: Corsham 12noon and Chippenham 6pm.

BAPTISM PREPARATION The next Baptism preparation session for parents, will take place on Saturday 1st July in St Patrick’s Church Hall in Corsham from 10.30am to 12pm. Please could you let Teresa Gosling, the Parish Administrator, know if you are planning to attend so we have an idea of numbers. Both Corsham and Chippenham parishioners are asked to attend a session before submitting a baptismal application to the parishes.