WELCOME
On behalf of the parish of St. Anthony of Padua, Melksham, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all who use it.
St Anthony’s is a friendly little parish in West Wiltshire, a few miles from such towns as Trowbridge, Devizes and Chippenham, and we are part of the St Oliver Plunkett Deanery; and we are linked with St. Patrick’s parish in Corsham. We are also part of the Melksham Family of Churches. The parish includes the whole of the town of Melksham, and a few villages close to the town.
Many visitors have described our parish as welcoming; and if you are looking on the website to plan a visit, I hope that you, too, will experience a warm welcome from us.
St Anthony of Padua is a member of Melksham Family of Churches.
On behalf of the parish of St. Anthony of Padua, Melksham, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all who use it.
St Anthony’s is a friendly little parish in West Wiltshire, a few miles from such towns as Trowbridge, Devizes and Chippenham, and we are part of the St Oliver Plunkett Deanery; and we are linked with St. Patrick’s parish in Corsham. We are also part of the Melksham Family of Churches. The parish includes the whole of the town of Melksham, and a few villages close to the town.
Many visitors have described our parish as welcoming; and if you are looking on the website to plan a visit, I hope that you, too, will experience a warm welcome from us.
St Anthony of Padua is a member of Melksham Family of Churches.
Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10.00 am and Sundays at 9.00am
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is looking for volunteers to take on the role of Foundation Governor to help lead the school for future generations of Catholic, and other, children.
“To be a governor of a Catholic School is to be involved in the mission of the Church because our Catholic schools are a very important part of our work for young people in the Church.” (Cardinal Basil Hulme)”
If you would like to be part of the school’s journey and help to shape the lives of our present and future children and so be involved in the mission of the Church, then now is the time to step forward and apply to be a Foundation Governor. Please complete a nomination form https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-2 as soon as possible.
If you would like more details, please contact Bill McEntee, Governance Officer at Clifton Diocese via [email protected]or on 07710094976 – he would be delighted to hear from you! Alternatively you can contact the clerk, Sharon Gilbert, via [email protected] or the Acting Chair Charlotte Gilbert via [email protected]
“To be a governor of a Catholic School is to be involved in the mission of the Church because our Catholic schools are a very important part of our work for young people in the Church.” (Cardinal Basil Hulme)”
If you would like to be part of the school’s journey and help to shape the lives of our present and future children and so be involved in the mission of the Church, then now is the time to step forward and apply to be a Foundation Governor. Please complete a nomination form https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-2 as soon as possible.
If you would like more details, please contact Bill McEntee, Governance Officer at Clifton Diocese via [email protected]or on 07710094976 – he would be delighted to hear from you! Alternatively you can contact the clerk, Sharon Gilbert, via [email protected] or the Acting Chair Charlotte Gilbert via [email protected]
"Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak. We are full of words but empty of actions, and therefore are cursed by the Lord, since he himself cursed the fig tree when he found no fruit but only leaves. It is useless for a man to flaunt his knowledge of the law if he undermines its teaching by his actions."
From a sermon by Saint Anthony of Padua
Synod Report
Bishop Declan invites every parish to an evening liturgy at the Cathedral on June 22nd at 7pm when he will also present Clifton’s Synod report to each parish. It is hoped that at least two people including the Parish Priest will be present to receive the report. However, there are no restrictions on numbers so please encourage your parishioners to attend. So that we can facilitate the event we would ask you encourage your parishioners to book onto the event via this link (Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-liturgy-synod-tickets-327123734897
Bishop Declan invites every parish to an evening liturgy at the Cathedral on June 22nd at 7pm when he will also present Clifton’s Synod report to each parish. It is hoped that at least two people including the Parish Priest will be present to receive the report. However, there are no restrictions on numbers so please encourage your parishioners to attend. So that we can facilitate the event we would ask you encourage your parishioners to book onto the event via this link (Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-liturgy-synod-tickets-327123734897
New Bishop’s Video for School Governors:
There are 62 maintained schools in Clifton Diocese, educating 21,673 pupils. They are supported by a ‘volunteer army’ of school governors, including 350 Foundation Governors appointed by Bishop Declan. The Bishop wishes to recruit new candidates to join the governing bodies, to help grow and sustain Catholic education in the Diocese for current and future generations, and so has produced a new promotional video https://vimeo.com/592918008 where the Bishop and current governors and Headteachers, talk about the importance and value of school governors. Please watch the video to discover some of what being a school governor is about. If you would like to support catholic education and so would like to apply to be a governor, please complete the online application form https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-2 or contact Bill McEntee, Governance Officer via [email protected] or call 07710094976 for more information – he would love to hear from you!
There are 62 maintained schools in Clifton Diocese, educating 21,673 pupils. They are supported by a ‘volunteer army’ of school governors, including 350 Foundation Governors appointed by Bishop Declan. The Bishop wishes to recruit new candidates to join the governing bodies, to help grow and sustain Catholic education in the Diocese for current and future generations, and so has produced a new promotional video https://vimeo.com/592918008 where the Bishop and current governors and Headteachers, talk about the importance and value of school governors. Please watch the video to discover some of what being a school governor is about. If you would like to support catholic education and so would like to apply to be a governor, please complete the online application form https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-2 or contact Bill McEntee, Governance Officer via [email protected] or call 07710094976 for more information – he would love to hear from you!
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