J & P 2008 DIARY UPDATE
MAY
8 Altrincham Greater Manchester Churches Together Annual Ecumenical Assembly Serving the God of Creation
Speaker: Professor J. Michael Davies (A Rocha UK).
7.30-9.15 p.m.
St Alban’s (CofE), Lindsell Road, West, Timperley,
Altrincham WA14 5NX.
11-17 Christian Aid Week
Look out for Quiz Aid in various locations across the country on May 16th.
www-christian-aid.org.uk
12 Newman Association Peace People: Franz Jägerstatter and Other Stories.
Speaker: Valerie Flessati. St Teresa’s, Wilmslow SK9 1LD.
Eucharist 7.30, talk, 8.15. Visitors welcome.
Contact Chris Quirke 0161 941 1707.
13 Turning up the Heat; Does climate change mean we should restrict aviation and tourism?
Organised by WDM (World Development Movement)
Manchester Conference Centre, Cockcroft Theatre,
Sackville Street M1 3BB
Contact www.wdm.org.uk/heat
17 Mass of Thanksgiving for the Work of CAFOD
10.00 a.m. St Clare’s, Downsfield Road, Chester CH4 8HH.
Contact CAFOD Shrewsbury 01244 677594
18 Birmingham Journey to Justice: Breaking the Chains of Global Debt
From 12.30 p.m. International Convention Centre.
Celebrate... 10 years since the Birmingham formed a human chain around the G8 when 70,000 people demanded the rich countries drop the debt.
Discover... the impact of debt cancellation so far
Demand... a lasting solution to the debt crisis
www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk
Special 11 a.m. Mass at St Chad’s Cathedral.
JUNE
2 The Lady of Burma.
This play written by Richard Shannon tells the inspirational true story of Aung San Suu Kyi
Lowry Studio, Manchester.
Tickets £12.00. Booking 0870 787 5780.
2 Newman Association Restorative Justice.
Speaker: Charles Perryman.
St Teresa’s, Wilmslow SK9 1LD.
Eucharist 7.30, talk, 8.15. Visitors welcome.
Contact Chris Quirke 0161 941 1707.
5 World Environment Day
8 Campaign Against Arms Trade Christian Network Day of Prayer www.caat.org.uk
16-22 Refugee Week
Refugee Council
www.refugeeweek.org.uk
JULY
6 Day for Life
The day in the Church’s year dedicated to celebrating the sacredness of life – will focus this year on the theme of mental health. It will help raise awareness of the needs of those affected by mental ill-health, their friends, their family and their carers, and the support that the parish community can bring.
28 J&P Walk
Just for fun!
Contact Shrewsbury Diocese Justice & Peace Office 01270 620584 for details.
13 Sea Sunday
www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
18-20 National J&P Conference Hear My People Cry
Speakers: John Battle, Dr Patrick Riordan,SJ, Sr Margaret Scott, ACI.
Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire.
Organised by the National J&P Network and Liverpool Archdiocese Justice & Peace Commission
Contact 020 7901 4864 www.justice-and-peace.org.uk
AUGUST
6 & 9 Anniversaries of first use of atomic weapons at Hiroshima & Nagasaki.
Contact Pax Christi 020 8203 4884 www.paxchristi.org.uk
SEPTEMBER
14 Racial Justice Sunday
Contact CARJ (Catholic Association for Racial Justice)
020 8802 8080 www.carj.co.uk
14 Shrewsbury Diocese Racial Harmony Mass A Banquet for all People
2.30 p.m. St Anne’s, Pillory Street, Nantwich CH5 5SS
21 Global Cease Fire Day
Contact Peace One Day 020 7456 9180 www.peaceoneday .org