Newsletter for the Parishes of Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Joseph the Worker The website for both St. John’s and St. Joseph’s is: www.banburycatholicchurches.org.uk St John’s: Fr Richard Walker & Fr Craig Szmidt, 25 South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon. OX16 9AF Telephone: 01295 262073 Fax: 01295 254773 E-mail: [email protected] St Joseph’s: Fr. Bill Wilton, Edmunds Road, Banbury, Oxon. OX16 0PP Telephone: 01295 264661 E-mail: [email protected] St. Joseph’s Deacons: Rev Henry Allen: 01295 780642 ~ Rev Bob Hughes: 01295 720869 Parish Sister:- Sr. Therese O’Neill: 01295 263203 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 12th October 2014 - Psalter Week 4 - Cycle A ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Sat Sun 11 12 Mon 13 Tues 14 Wed 15 Thur 16 Fri Sat 17 18 4.00pm 9.00am 10.45am 5.30pm 9.15am 9.15am 6.00pm 11.00am 10.00am 11.30am 9.15am 10.00am Vigil Reception Requiem Funeral Service Kathleen Szynkarewicz People of the Parish Cynthia Fallowfield RIP Sean Mangan RIP Pat & Nora Breen anniversary Patricia Buttler RIP Monica Howes Monica Howes Giuseppe Fragola RIP Molly Whiteley Jismaria Titto Jonathon Boon ST JOSEPH THE WORKER Sat Sun 11 12 Mon 13 Tue 14 Wed 15 Thur 16 Fri 17 6.00pm 9.00am 10.30am 3.15pm ~~~ 9.30am 8.45am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am Vigil St. Thomas’s, Wroxton Mena Magill People of the Parish Sean Mangan Polish Mass No Mass Sean Mangan Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Service of the Word and Holy Communion Jim Furlong Prim Herridge TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 19th October 2014 - Psalter Week 1 - Cycle A ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Sat Sun 18 19 4.00pm 9.00am 10.45am 12.30pm Vigil Rev. Dr. Ian Paisley RIP Eileen Holmes – 90th Birthday Edward Nosal RIP Baptisms Zoe Strods; Phoebe Tyrrell; Nathan Wojewodzki; Oliver Lechowicz 5.30pm People of the Parish/Patricia Buttler RIP ST JOSEPH THE WORKER Sat Sun 18 19 6.00pm 9.00am 10.30am Vigil St. Thomas’s, Wroxton Anne Boyle People of the Parish Roseann Charles/Tom Dagger TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Feasts, Memorials and Liturgy for the coming week : M 13 Ordinary Time T 14 Ordinary Time W 15 St Teresa of Jesus T 16 Ordinary Time F 17 St Ignatius of Antioch S 18 St Luke, Evangelist Sunday 19 October Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1 / Ps 112 / Lk 11:29-32 Gal 5:1-6 / Ps 118 / Lk 11:37-41 Gal 5:18-25 / Ps 1 / Lk 11:42-46 Eph 1:1-10 / Ps 97 / Lk 11:47-54 Eph 1:11-14 / Ps 32 / Lk 12:1-7 2 Timothy 4:10-17/Ps144/Lk10:1-9 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 45:1, 4-6 / Ps 95 / 1 Thess 1:1-5 / Mt 22:15-21 Colour G G W G R R G Mt-Matthew / Mk-Mark / Lk-Luke / Jn-John / Gal-Galatians / Jer-Jeremiah / Is-Isaiah / Phil-Philippians. Please pray for the sick of our Parishes: Eilish Hilling, Patrick Forde, Dorothy Thomas, Lewis Byrne, Pauline Richardson, Adey Larner, Lalla Stevens, Robert Wells, Jayne O’Connor, Denise Dawson, Paul Higham, Damian Timlin, Marjorie Lowes, Breda Kelly, Irene Plichta, Olie Davies, Gregory Browne, Francesca Harris, Tracey McMahon, Simon Cutler, Caroline Lucas, Arthur Shea, Michael Humphries, Bob O’Malley, Mary Street, Rebecca Haughian, Sam Rampling, Emily Everett-Allen, Daniel Parker, Christopher Browne, Clifford Browne, Elizabeth dos Santos, Bill Walsh, Maureen Gwynn, Cora Barnard, Peter Rayner, Robert Hoyle, Margaret Frazer, Jack Lally, Lionel Hutchings, John and Sue Green, Clare Sullivan, Don Coady, Anna Ratcliffe, Barbara Fowles, Fr Charles Chirwa, Oliver Boyles, Dawn Wilkinson, Elaine Jobes, Mary Scott, Paul Davidson, Pat Ryder, Mary Dant, Isobel Burke, Anne Veale, Joanne Bull, Agnes McFarland, Anna Larkin, Claire Sullivan, Myrtle Gilhooly, Rose Hayward, James Carter, Lawrie Thornton, Suzanne Rogers, Joyce Goode, Sam McCawley, Maureen Easton, Ellen Lally, Charlotte Sturgess Osborne, Tony Stevens, June Cullimore, Melita Rees, Matthew Lally, Chrislin Bose, Derrick Taney, Arthur Wagstaff and Patrick Weaver. Recently dead Of your charity, please pray for the soul of Monica Howes and Bill Hunt and also for the souls of all those who have died recently. Pray also for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Sun 12 Mon 13 Tues 14 Wed 15 Thurs 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 Patricia Joan Stirling 2008; Margaret Cawsey 2006; Mary Phipps 1989; Clorinda Grossi 1998; Dennis Donovan 1985; Peter Cheung Sung 1984 Kathleen Szynkarewicz 2012; Michael Tesla 2008; Madeline White 1992; Michael (Jack) Nadin 1999 Patricia Buttler 2010 No recorded anniversaries. Thomas McKeown 2013; Edward Burke 1995; Mary Lehane 1988 John Gammage 1995; Rosania Pannozzo 1994; Catherine Bamborough 1994; John Bortkiewicz 1993; Antonio Cugini 1988 Theresa James 2009; Maureen Gretton 2007; James Nurden 2003 Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: www.350.org ST JOHN’S CHURCH RESPONSORIAL PSALM MEDITATION ‘In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.’ (Ps 22) SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION For those children who do not attend a Catholic school and would like to make their First Holy Communion or be Confirmed next year, please collect a registration form from the Parish Office. This must be completed and returned to the Parish Office. The forms must be returned this weekend. COFFEE AFTER MASS Coffee will be served after every Sunday 10.45am Mass in the Dupuis Centre. Everyone is welcome. PARKING AROUND CHURCH Please would you ensure that you park courteously and correctly in the streets around our church. We have had several complaints from local residents as they are being blocked in during weekend Masses. ST. JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL New Foundation Governors are needed in the school. If anyone is interested please contact Fr. Craig or Fr. Richard. MONDAY LUNCH CLUB – 13TH OCTOBER This date is now full. All those with their places booked we look forward to seeing you on Monday at 12.30pm. ALTAR SERVERS There will be a meeting for all Altar Servers at St. John’s on the 15th November at 11.30am in the church. Please attend if you can. OLIVE WOOD CHRISTMAS SALE Sale of Christmas cards and olive wood products after masses on the weekends of 8/9th and 15/16th Nov, in aid of Friends of the Holy Land. CHEESE & WINE/PRIZE DRAW Friday 6th December - £20 per ticket which enters you in to the cash drawn. 1st Prize: £300 2nd Prize: £200 3rd Prize: £100. Further information to follow. SECOND COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY The second collection this weekend is for the CAFOD Harvest Fast Day. We were unable to take this last week, due to the appeal for Educaid. ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH DIARY DATES Sat. 8 November: Social evening at St Joseph’s. Sat 6 December – 7pm. Joint social evening with St Francis – “Churches have got Talent”. Sat. 13 December: Christmas Party THANK YOU Thank you to the great response for the Harvest Mass last week. PARISH HELPERS There are many opportunities for helping in the Parish. If you can offer your services in any area, please contact Fr Bill. JOINT NOTICES THE POPE FRANCIS ACADAMY MASS There will be a Mass to celebrate the opening of the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company. This will be held on Friday 17th October at 6pm at Blessed George Napier School. MASS OF REMEMBERANCE This will be held on Tuesday 4th November at Our Lady and St. Anne’s, Caversham. If you cannot attend but would like someone to be remembered, please call CAFOD on 01922 722944. LIBRARY OF CATHOLIC BOOKS The new season opens on Wed. 15 October at 11.00am at 9 Church Lane, Evenley, NN13 5SG (01280 702500). The speaker is Fr Jerome Bertram CO on ‘What to make of the Old Testament’. All most welcome. SENIOR CITIZEN AFTERNOON TEA A monthly “afternoon tea” with entertainment starting from Wednesday 5 November - 2.30 to 4.30pm. The cost will be £4.00 pp and includes tea/coffee, cake, entry to raffle, bingo and other entertainments. If you wish to come along, please leave your details on the list at the back of the Church. Please contact Marilena if you have any questions 07891 178920. THIS SUNDAY IS PRISONERS SUNDAY We are asked to pray for all those in prison and for their families. BEACON CENTRE 20th ANNIVERSARY The Beacon is a Drop-in Centre for Homeless and Disadvantaged Adults in Banbury. The Town Mayor and Banbury's M.P. are hosting an evening of entertainment and inclusive dinner in the Town Hall to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday 25 October, tickets £20. Seating will be at tables of 10. If you are interested please ring Frank Davis on 01295 720627 for more information. MEXICAN FIESTA Unfortunately this event has been postponed until the new year. Further details to follow. EDGE YOUTH GROUP Will recommence on Saturday 11 October 2014 in the Dupuis Centre. Time: 7.15-9pm. For children in school years 5 - 9. Subs: £1. SECOND COLLECTIONS Thank you all for your generous responses to our recent collections. The amount collected for the CAFOD Harvest Fast day will be published when all of the envelopes have been returned. St John’s Parish Office: Office hours: Mondays to Fridays 9.00 am-3.00 pm Parish Safeguarding Representatives: Parish Secretary: Anne Mold Office & Pastoral Assistant: Nicola Mollard Social & Fundraising Secretary: Marilena Kearns St John’s: Nicola Mollard – Tel: 01295 262 073 St. Joseph’s: Margaret Bennett – Tel: 01295 264 661 SACRAMENTS / OTHER LITURGIES St. John’s: Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am and on request. St. Joseph’s: Saturday 5.15pm - 5.45pm and on request. Reconciliation (Confessions) Infant Baptism St. John’s: 12.30pm on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. St. Joseph’s: after 10.30am Sunday Mass or by appointment. Marriages By appointment only. Six months’ notice is required. Exposition, Vespers and Benediction St John’s: St. John’s: St Joseph’s: St. John’s: Exposition Chaplet of Divine Mercy First Sunday of the month at 4.30 pm. Every Saturday at 10.30 –11.00 am. Every Wednesday at 8.45 am. First Friday of the month after 9.15 am Mass. PARISH GROUPS Adult Education: Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Dupuis Centre (term time only) Children’s Liturgy ~ St John’s: Sundays at the 10.45am Mass ~ for children aged 4-8 years. Children’s Mini Liturgy ~ St John’s: Sundays at the 10.45am Mass ~ for children under 4 years of age. Children’s Liturgy ~ St Joseph’s: Sundays at the 10.30am Mass ~ for children aged 3+ years. Friends of the Holy Land: Saturday 15th November at 5.00pm in the Wall Room, Dupuis Centre. Justice & Peace Group: Next meeting Monday 13 October at 7.30pm in the Dupuis Centre. Little Lambs Playgroup: Tuesdays at 10.00 – 11.30am in the Dupuis Centre. (Term Time Only). Meditation: Thursdays at 10.00am in the Wall Room. All are welcome. Monday Lunch Club: For over 65s in the Dupuis Centre. Limited places; must be reserved in advance. Padre Pio Prayer Group: Last Wednesday of the month at 10.00am - 12.00noon, in the Tandy Room. Parish Visiting Group: Steering Group meets approx bi-monthly. Contact via Parish Office. St. John’s Brownies: Tuesdays, 6.00 - 7.30pm at the Scout Hut at Banbury School (term time only). St. John’s Choir: Thursdays at 7.00 – 8.00pm in the Church. St. John’s Parish Pastoral Council: Next meeting TBA. St. John’s & St. Joseph’s Youth Group: Meet on second Saturday of each month at 7.15pm. St. John’s Non Gift Aided Gift Aided FINANCIAL MATTERS St. Joseph’s £ 751.08 Loose £ 828.55 Gift Aid £ 1 579.63 Thank You! £ 153.79 £ 348.30 £ 502.09 Second Collections: 28th Sept - Fr. Hudson’s Society - St John’s £381.73/ St Joseph’s £284.26 5th October – St John’s: EducAid - £1070.99 ST. JOSEPH’S LOTTERY Winner: Teresa Hickman Number: 10 Amount: £14.50 PRAYER FOR THE PREPARATION OF MASS God our Father, Lord of Life, you call us into your presence as the community of faith. As we prepare to celebrate your love for us in this Eucharist, help us to open up to the grace we will receive through your son, Jesus. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, may we be renewed in our faith, hope and love. Through the intercession of Mary and Joseph, may we one day share the glory of your life in heaven. Amen. These parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham Registered Charity Number: 234216