ABC - About Being Catholic
Following Fr Kevin’s Introductory Talks, the series informal talks designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic church continues every Monday, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre.
26th September: Tour of the church and introduction to the team. You are welcome to attend some or all of these talks; if you would like more information please speak to Fr Kevin or telephone Pat O’Connell on 01702 712123.
St Vincent de Paul Society in our Parish
We would like to thank every parishioner who gave so generously to our funds during our Appeal. The amount raised was £1,252.02. This will enable us to continue our work in the parish, the wider community and overseas. If you have not already done so, please look at our banner which gives further details.
St Vincent de Paul Society in our Parish
We would like to thank every parishioner who gave so generously to our funds during our Appeal. The amount raised was £1,252.02. This will enable us to continue our work in the parish, the wider community and overseas. If you have not already done so, please look at our banner which gives further details.
Pray for the Dead
Please pray for our dead on their anniversaries:
Fr Gordon Godfrey, Pope John Paul I, Fr Bernard Wakeling, Mrs Emily Bailey,
Pat MacHaughton, Moira Stuart, Violet Shrimpton, Stephen McGough,
Doreen Reynolds, Eileen Scott, Elizabeth Butler, Elizabeth Fresh, Patrick Quinlan, Rebecca Clarke, Marion McNamara, Theresa O’Riordan, Elizabeth Barker,
Arthur Sanctuary, Mary Fletcher, Charles Bartley, Madeleine Beckett, Edith Riley, Vera Osborne, Mark Hillson, Peter Vella, Ethel Bartley, Annie Thompson,
Annie Levary, Lily Bartley, Patrick Quinn, John Martin, Percy Sentinella,
William Spedding & Ronnie Olliffe.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Twenty-fifth Sunday of the Year
Dear friends in Christ
We have all become accustomed to seeing the unbelievable efforts people put into improving their lifestyle or standard of living. At times we may be taken aback by the lengths people will go to acquire wealth, power and fame. The media frequently puts the spotlight on ambitious people and their accomplishments. We Christians must put the same amount of zeal into the service of God. This is the essence of what the liturgical readings at Mass this Sunday teach.The Gospel of the unjust steward is an example of this.
St Augustine asks: Why did the Lord propose this parable? Not because that servant was a model for us to imitate. Nonetheless, the worldly-wise steward had an eye to the future. So too should the Christian have this determination to secure his eternal reward. If not, the steward puts him to shame. The Master praised the quick-wittedness, the decisiveness, the shrewdness, the firm resolve of the steward who made the most of a difficult situation. He did not give in to discouragement.
Last weekend I spoke about a recent Pastoral Letter on Catholic Education to Parents, Teachers and Governors which I had collaborated-on with our Primary School. I hope that many of you will have had the opportunity to read it, especially our families, and all who have a concern for our Catholic Education system and in particular Our Lady of Lourdes School. It can be read on the Parish and School websites via the link.
Thank you for the generous response to the Appeal last weekend which the Society of St Vincent de Paul made. Be assured that their funds are constantly being put to good use through the practical works of charity they undertake on behalf of the Parish Family. May God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-fifth Sunday of the Year
Dear friends in Christ
We have all become accustomed to seeing the unbelievable efforts people put into improving their lifestyle or standard of living. At times we may be taken aback by the lengths people will go to acquire wealth, power and fame. The media frequently puts the spotlight on ambitious people and their accomplishments. We Christians must put the same amount of zeal into the service of God. This is the essence of what the liturgical readings at Mass this Sunday teach.The Gospel of the unjust steward is an example of this.
St Augustine asks: Why did the Lord propose this parable? Not because that servant was a model for us to imitate. Nonetheless, the worldly-wise steward had an eye to the future. So too should the Christian have this determination to secure his eternal reward. If not, the steward puts him to shame. The Master praised the quick-wittedness, the decisiveness, the shrewdness, the firm resolve of the steward who made the most of a difficult situation. He did not give in to discouragement.
Last weekend I spoke about a recent Pastoral Letter on Catholic Education to Parents, Teachers and Governors which I had collaborated-on with our Primary School. I hope that many of you will have had the opportunity to read it, especially our families, and all who have a concern for our Catholic Education system and in particular Our Lady of Lourdes School. It can be read on the Parish and School websites via the link.
Thank you for the generous response to the Appeal last weekend which the Society of St Vincent de Paul made. Be assured that their funds are constantly being put to good use through the practical works of charity they undertake on behalf of the Parish Family. May God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 17th St Robert Bellarmine,Bp, D
10.00am Mass Intentions of the Wall Family (K&LW)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Mya Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 18th - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Eileen Hood, RIP (TA)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Intentions of O’Keefe Family, RIP (UO)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 19th St Januarius, Bp, M
9.00am Mass Ann Power-Connelly, RIP (MM)
Tuesday 20th St Andrew Kim Tae-Gon, Pr & Companions, Mm
9.00am Mass The Dec’d Members of the Beech Family (JC)
4.15pm Body in Church: Jim Scott, RIP
Wednesday 21st ST MATTHEW, Ap, Evangelist
9.00am Requiem Mass Jim Scott, RIP
7.30pm Knights of St Columba 1000th Celebration Mass
Thursday 22nd Feria
9.00am Mass Pat & John Moon & Valerie Griggs, RIP (SM)
Friday 23rd St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
12Noon Mass The Dec’d Members of Young & Hall Families (LY)
Saturday 24th Our Lady of Walsingham
10.00am Mass Jack Houlihan, RIP (Anniv) (CH)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Marta Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 25th - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Joe Murphy, RIP (F&JO’B)
9.30am Mass Bernadette & Derek Timothy (1st Wedding Anniv)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 17th St Robert Bellarmine,Bp, D
10.00am Mass Intentions of the Wall Family (K&LW)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Mya Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 18th - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Eileen Hood, RIP (TA)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Intentions of O’Keefe Family, RIP (UO)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 19th St Januarius, Bp, M
9.00am Mass Ann Power-Connelly, RIP (MM)
Tuesday 20th St Andrew Kim Tae-Gon, Pr & Companions, Mm
9.00am Mass The Dec’d Members of the Beech Family (JC)
4.15pm Body in Church: Jim Scott, RIP
Wednesday 21st ST MATTHEW, Ap, Evangelist
9.00am Requiem Mass Jim Scott, RIP
7.30pm Knights of St Columba 1000th Celebration Mass
Thursday 22nd Feria
9.00am Mass Pat & John Moon & Valerie Griggs, RIP (SM)
Friday 23rd St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
12Noon Mass The Dec’d Members of Young & Hall Families (LY)
Saturday 24th Our Lady of Walsingham
10.00am Mass Jack Houlihan, RIP (Anniv) (CH)
5.30pm Vigil Mass Intentions of Marta Strzetelska (MS)
Sunday 25th - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am Mass Joe Murphy, RIP (F&JO’B)
9.30am Mass Bernadette & Derek Timothy (1st Wedding Anniv)
11.30am Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Carmelites
The next Carmelite meeting is on Saturday, 24th September. We have a quiet time in the Church at 2pm followed by the Rosary at 2.15pm. We then go to the Parish Centre Newman Room for the meeting. This commences with a cup of tea, talk about our spiritual growth and how we can help one another spiritually, we then have Lectio divina, the meeting usually finishes by 5pm. All parishioners are welcome for all or part of the meeting, why don’t you come and see what we do?
Carmelites
The next Carmelite meeting is on Saturday, 24th September. We have a quiet time in the Church at 2pm followed by the Rosary at 2.15pm. We then go to the Parish Centre Newman Room for the meeting. This commences with a cup of tea, talk about our spiritual growth and how we can help one another spiritually, we then have Lectio divina, the meeting usually finishes by 5pm. All parishioners are welcome for all or part of the meeting, why don’t you come and see what we do?
Scripture Group
Fr Con Joyce’s Scripture Group will next meet in the Parish Centre 8pm-9pm on Thursday, 22nd September. Fr. Con will be talking about the prophets starting with Isaiah. These meetings are held to give us a better understanding of the Bible, to encourage us to read it and so help us to come closer to Jesus in our daily lives as Christians. All welcome.
Serving the Homeless
Our next event is an Italian Tapas Evening with Magic by Paul Clancy. Additionally Elizabeth Usher will sing some Italian operetta songs. This will be held in the Parish Centre on Saturday 22nd October at 7.00 pm. Tickets cost £10 each and are available from Jo Ronan 474062, Nina 472536 or Theresa 335122. Please bring your own drinks for the evening.
Serving the Homeless
Our next event is an Italian Tapas Evening with Magic by Paul Clancy. Additionally Elizabeth Usher will sing some Italian operetta songs. This will be held in the Parish Centre on Saturday 22nd October at 7.00 pm. Tickets cost £10 each and are available from Jo Ronan 474062, Nina 472536 or Theresa 335122. Please bring your own drinks for the evening.
New Altar Servers Required
Any child who has received First Communion and would like to become an
Altar server please come to a meeting on Wednesday 21st September at 4pm
in the Church.
New Altar Servers Required
Any child who has received First Communion and would like to become an
Altar server please come to a meeting on Wednesday 21st September at 4pm
in the Church.