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St Joseph & St Margaret Clitherow Bracknell
In case you missed it, here is a recording of our first live-streamed Mass from Sunday morning!
We will be live again on Sunday 5 April at 10:30am - do join us!

Posted by St Joseph & St Margaret Clitherow Bracknell on Sunday, 29 March 2020
LATEST PARISH NEWS
Our church is now closed until further notice. 
Please do not ring the bell at the Presbytery door. 

If you need to contact either the Parish Office or Fr. Danny:
Email stjb@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk or telephone 01344 425729. 

Documents can be post through the Presbytery door letterbox.  
The newsletter will only be available on this website and by email. 
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE from Bishop Philip as at 24 March 2020
OTHER USEFUL PARISH LINKS, RESOURCES AND WAYS TO KEEP CONNECTED
Weekend Mass Times (currently suspended)
Sat Vigil: 6:00pm
Sunday: 8.30am,10.30am
Weekdays: Times in the newsletter
Confession times: every Saturday at 10:45 or prior appointment.​
Today's Mass Readings
Reflection Upon the Sunday Readings
TRUSTING IN LOVE
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A 29 March 2020
ef is a wild ride. We might map its face, predict its stages and guess how long it might last. But this is the luxury of those who, for now anyway, have not been pulled into the land of loss. They have the luxury of observation. But when the loss of a loved one takes up residence in our heart and soul, we become occupied territory. Perhaps that is why I like the emotionally distraught Jesus being swept on a tidal wave of grief towards the tomb of his friend Lazarus. Only love could have caused the grief in His heart and in the hearts of Martha and Mary. 
MESSAGE FROM FR. DANNY
SUSTAINING THE GIFTS
OF OUR PRESENCE,
 OUR PRAYER
AND OUR SUPPORT
​IN A TIME OF CRISIS
There is now no doubt that we are in a new situation. For all of us life has changed and it will continue to change over the next few weeks. It is truly a time of 'crisis' where, with the possibility of failure, we can choose to take better care of each other. We do this first by committing ourselves to safer living by keeping our distance from each other in order to slow the spread of the virus.
Parish Prayer For Evangelisation
COVID-19 special programme

Watch live: #Coronavirus special programme and Q&A with a panel of experts - as both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock test positive for #COVID19

Posted by Sky News on Friday, 27 March 2020
Newsroom
Sign-up here for one or more of the talks led by Catholic Voices being held in our parish this year
Want to feel more in control of your money?
Budget better and save for emergencies?
Access affordable loans?
 
Why not come and have a chat with a volunteer at one of the Berkshire Credit Union’s new Bracknell Contact Points, listed here,
Some of the Parish activities: The young and the grown-up share their experience.
Ignite
Youth Group Age 10-12
Ablaze 
Youth Group 13+
Please register HERE to obtain your membership cards
Car Park​
Parking in Service Yard D is available only for the 8.30am and 10.30am Sunday Masses and not 6.00pm Saturday Vigil Mass.  Parishioners park completely at their own risk and must take care regarding uneven surfaces and movement of vehicles.  The Service Year must be vacated by 12 noon at the latest.
Sick and Housebound
  If you would like prayers for anyone who is sick, housebound or in hospital and those who care for them, please contact the Parish Office on 01344 425729 or speak to Fr. Danny.
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Due to the current Coronavirus situation, no events are taking place so the parish calendar is currently offline
Contact Parish
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9.30am-2.30pm.
Tel: 01344 425729
Email: stjb@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk 
Useful Links
The parish is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth.   Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust registered charity 246871  
Bracknell Catholic Church