TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Day of Prayer for Prisoners & their
Families
MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 12th) (Nellie Adams RIP)
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (John Dadd RIP)
X Refreshments in the hall after Mass
MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am
(Pro
Populo)
(Children’s
liturgy at this Mass)
X Refreshments in the hall after Mass
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•
MONDAY, October
14th - Feria
MASS: 9.00am (Peter
Green RIP)
REQUIEM MASS for CHRISTINE KISSANE RIP: 12 Noon
• TUESDAY,
October 15th – St Teresa of Jesus
NO MASS TODAY
•
WEDNESDAY, October
16th Feria
MASS (OLHoC):10.00am (John
McPartlin RIP)
X Refreshments in the hall after Mass
• THURSDAY, October 17th - St Ignatius of Antioch
MASS (OLHoC):9.00am (Holy
Souls)
Parish Open Office with Fr Alex
4.00pm-7.00pm at the Presbytery (OLHoC)
• FRIDAY, October 18th – ST LUKE
MASS (OLHoC):9.00am (Robert
Jones RIP)
•SATURDAY, October 19th - The Blessed Virgin Mary
MASS (OLHoC):10.00am (for the
Unborn Child)
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Next Sunday: October 20th 2024
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
World Mission Day – Day of Prayer for the
Evangelisation of the World
(Second collection for
Missio)
MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 19th) (Well-being of Ann Robinson)
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (James Power RIP)
X Refreshments in the hall after
Mass
MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am
(Pro Populo)
X Refreshments in the hall
after Mass
X COULD YOU SHARE YOUR FAITH? The Parish is looking for people to become involved in active ministry. We are looking for parishioners to become involved in Children's Liturgy, First Holy Communion, Confirmation Formation and Adult Formation. Find out more about our Catechist team and contact Fr. Alex.
X REMEMBRANCE SERVICE - All who have lost a loved one are invited to attend the parish remembrance service on Saturday 2nd November at 2.00 pm. Please bring anything that you hold in memory of your loved one with you and this will be placed on the altar during Mass. Refreshments will be available in the Church Hall after Mass.
X PARISH BAZAAR – This will take place
on Saturday 9th November 2024. Please put the date in your diary. Donation of
items needed for the following stalls: Crafts, Cakes,
Bric-a-Brack, toys, gifts, books, plants, Christmas items, preserves, bottle
store, etc.
For further information please contact Ann on 01303 278644 or Chi on 07702 391961.
X ASSISTED DYING BILL - Kim Leadbeater MP is introducing a bill to introduce assisted suicide, which will be voted on by MPs on the 29 November. We know that assisted suicide laws in other jurisdictions have had devastating consequences for the poor, disabled and marginalised. The biggest threat to the vulnerable in years. We must lobby our MPs. Please contact your MP by visiting www.livesworthliving.org.uk or going to https://righttolife.org.uk/ASthreat
X ROBERT JONES RIP – it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Jones, a very well-known parishioner and reader at Our Lady Help of Christians, St Aloysius and St Joseph’s. The Funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 30th October at 10am. Please remember Robert in your prayers and may he rest in peace and rise in glory.
X WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick or housebound and that they remain in our prayers including Stacy Rodrigues, Amanda De Pulford, Ann Robinson, Uzo Mbanugo, Bob & Tess Vickery, Canon Luke Smith, Beulah Blomfield, John Lodge, Veronica Poulton, Margaret Woolley, Angelo Strinati, and all those who have asked for our prayers.
X SACARAMENTAL
PROGRAMMES start this week.
·
Saturday 19th October at 9am we begin
the First Holy Communion classes.
·
Saturday 19th October at 10am we begin
Confirmation classes.
· Monday evenings at 7pm starting 14th October, we begin our RCIA JIF sessions.
X INFANT BAPTISM may only happen after
undergoing a preparation with the parish priest. Baptisms can then be
celebrated at either 3pm on a Saturday or 1pm on a Sunday on the 1st or 3rd
Sunday of the month.
X ARCHBISHOP JOHN ENCOURAGES US TO BE COURAGEOUS AND COME TO THE LORD IN THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION.
As Advent approaches, we begin to prepare ourselves to build a deeper
relationship with the Lord Jesus through the celebration of his birth.
A key part of this preparation is to reflect on ourselves, and seize the
opportunity to examine our consciences as we celebrate with joy our new life in
Christ. That is why Archbishop John is encouraging us all to be courageous and
come to the Lord in the Sacrament of Confession. In a video message, Archbishop
John explains that the starting point of a good confession is a
“personal belief that God is the Father of mercies and it is in Jesus Christ that the face of that mercy is revealed”.
People can often
feel anxious or nervous to use confession, putting up barriers in their mind.
But the Archbishop reminds us that we just need to
“enter the confessional with a contrite and humble heart and put your faith in the Father of mercies. Put your faith in His Son, the Lord Jesus, our Divine Healer”.
Drawing on the words of St Thérèse of Lisieux, who said “for those who love God and after each fault come to ask his pardon, Jesus trembles with joy” the Archbishop said: “No matter your sins or how long it has been since you last went to confession, be courageous and come to the Lord in this Sacrament.” The Archbishop added the Lord desires to “pour out upon you the gift of his Mercy” and that by going to confession the “Lord Jesus will tremble with joy”.
Confession is available here on Saturdays at 11am to 12 noon. If you require confession outside of this time, please contact Fr Alex.
X THE CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES - The CCRS is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable. The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit. Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church.
Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. Closing date for applicants this year is 4th November 2024.
X MISSIO – The Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio, his charity for World Mission next Sunday. This day of prayer, giving and solidarity unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love. To donate, take an envelope from the back of the Church to be ready for the second collection next Sunday. There is also a prayer card for you to take home.
X WE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED - Please pray for the repose of the soul of Robert Jones, Christine Mary Kissane, James Kissane, Ron Hall and all those who have died recently, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time including Raymond Girault, Giustina Spearpoint, Gabriel Swanson, Dominico Garofalo, Mary Davey, Frederick Hayes, Robert Goodall (13th Oct); Marguerite Smalley, Irene Richardson, Muriel Olpherts-Forrester, Gertrude Nowers (14th Oct); Terry O’Shea, Joseph Gannon, Eve Wyatt-Foulger, Patrick Perry (16th Oct); Moira Goss, Minnie Nicholl, Joshua Burnett (17th Oct); Sister Mary McManus, Kathleen Philpott (18th Oct); Guiseppe Vanedola, Dora Rodgers, Julie Shirley, Evan Davies (19th Oct); Sister Constance Mary Ellinger, William Goldfinch, Ann Mitchell, Gerald Grey, Patricia Crawley (20th Oct); Frank D’Agostini (21st Oct).
X PRAYER FOR PEACE - Lord our God, Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, and Father of all mankind, Who in the cross of Your Son and through the gift of His own life, at great cost You wished to destroy the wall of enmity and hostility that separates peoples and makes us enemies: Send into our hearts the gift of the Holy Spirit, that He may purify us from every feeling of violence, hatred and revenge, enlighten us to understand the irrepressible dignity of every human person, and inflame us to the point of consumption for a peaceful and reconciled world in truth and justice, in love and freedom.
Almighty
and eternal God, in Your hands, are the hopes of men and the rights of every
people: Assist with Your wisdom those who govern us so that, with Your help, they
will become sensitive to the sufferings of the poor and of those who suffer the
consequences
of violence and war; may they promote the common good and lasting peace in the region and throughout the earth.
Virgin
Mary, Mother of Hope, obtain the gift of peace for the Holy Land that gave
birth to you and for the whole world. Amen.
