C ATHOLIC P ORTSMOUTH Catholic Parishes and Schools in Partnership in the City of Portsmouth 12 OCTOBER 2014 – TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR A The Banquet of Life At this point in the season of Ordinary Time, the message of the Gospel points to the end times. As summer comes to an end and autumn begins, the natural environment around us reflects this idea of ‘dying.’ Death creeps into our lives almost secretly. We lose members of our families and close friends. We age and we experience the gradual loss of our abilities. For those who believe in Christ, death is but a passageway to eternity. The funeral rites of the Church help us to ritualise our belief even as we mourn our loss. Isaiah, in the first reading, offers images of God’s providence that fit the hope of Christians. He imagines a new Jerusalem, settled on God’s holy mountain. In his vision, God provides a rich banquet – not just minimal food for the hungry, not just basic sustenance, but a rich banquet in which God’s people taste delight. Isaiah imagines death as a veil that covers everyone, a web woven over all the nations. But in this vision, that veil is fragile; subject to destruction by God’s deliberate might. In the gospel, we hear the parable of the king who gave a wedding banquet. The parable is striking: a king prepares a lavish banquet, yet those who were invited do not bother to attend. In response, the king declares the invited unfit and opens the doors of the banquet hall to anyone who wishes to come. For Christians, the contrast between death and life in Christ is the contrast between hunger and the banquet. Whenever the sadness of death threatens to overtake the people we love or our very lives, our belief in Christ brings all the comfort of rich food and drink. Father Steven Restori St John’s Cathedral: Bishop’s House, Bishop Crispian Way, PO1 3HG – Tel. 02392 826170 Cathedral Dean: Canon Dominic Golding VG – [email protected] Assistant Priest: Fr James McAuley – [email protected] Parish Secretary: Mrs Lily Peach – [email protected] – Office Hours: 0900-1600 Monday – Friday Safeguarding Representative: Sue Smy 023 9273 0855 Corpus Christi & St Joseph Fr Steven Restori tel 023 9266 0927 – [email protected] Corpus Christi Gladys Avenue, North End PO2 9AZ – St Joseph Tangier Road, Copnor PO3 6JH Parish Sister: Sr Mary Gleavey FMDM 07586 801868 – St Joseph Hall Bookings: Mrs Mary Vale 07897 488254 Safeguarding Representative: Elaine Lindsay 07749 200592 Our Lady of Lourdes & St Swithun Parish Priest: Fr Kazimierz Stefek - Assistant Priest: Fr Pawel Przybyszewski tel. 023 9282 8305 – [email protected] Our Lady of Lourdes Bransbury Road, Eastney, PO4 9JY - St Swithun 105 Waverley Road, Southsea, PO5 2PL Pastoral Assistant: Sr Marie Elise Tel. 07747 728734 Parish Secretary: Mrs Clare Shore – Office Hours: 0900-1100 Mon 0900–1500 Tues-Fri Safeguarding Representative: Val Croughan 023 9234 1682 St Colman with St Paul Fr Joe McNerney– [email protected] - 023 9228 6408 (Hospital Chaplain) St Colman St Colman’s Avenue, Cosham, PO6 2JJ – St Paul Allaway Avenue, PO6 4DG– tel. 023 9237 6151 Parish Assistant: Mrs Tess Pritchard Office Hours: 0900-1500 Mo-Wed & Fri Safeguarding Representative: Irene Taylor 023 9264 0754 or 07914 722708 Pastoral Youth Worker: Dom DeBoo tel 023 9283 6524 mob 07769 185603 – [email protected] PARISHES: Corpus Christi & St Joseph • Our Lady of Lourdes with St Swithun • St Colman & St Paul • St John’s Cathedral Catholic Portsmouth - www.CatholicPortsmouth.org.uk CONTACT YOUTH (11 – 16) Our next CONTACT Youth Club session for young people aged 11–16 will be this Wednesday 22 October at St Colman’s Catholic Church from 1900–2100. The club is a lot of fun and a great opportunity to meet other K;k;k;l people. If you are interested in young coming along, please get in touch with Dom DeBoo on 07769185603 or [email protected] YEAR 6 YOUTH CLUB - ZONED IN After half term, we will be launching ZONED IN, our new year 6 youth club for all those young people in school year 6 at Corpus Christi Catholic School Hall on Thursday nights starting with a Registration evening and Parents Information evening from 1830–1930 on Thursday 6 November. If you would be interested in your child being part of the youth club, please attend and get your child signed up. We are still looking for parent helpers to join our team so if you feel able to volunteer please contact Dom DeBoo. DISCOVERY (14 – 18) After half term, we will also be launching a five week programme for young people aged 14–18 to come and learn more about their faith using excellent Nooma DVD series. The the sessions will take place in the Cathedral Discovery Centre Café from 1900–2030 on Tuesday nights starting on Tuesday 11 November and will include nice desserts, some DVD input, small group time and a time of prayer. If you are interested in coming along, please contact Dom DeBoo. Feel free to get in touch: facebook: ‘Dom DeBoo Portsmouth’ twitter @Dom_DeBoo_Youth www.catholicportsmouth.org.uk/youth [email protected] tel: 07769185603 SUNDAY NIGHT EXTRA (11 – 16): After a good first Sunday Night Extra session of the new term, our next session will take place on Sunday 19 October, from 1900–2045 in the Cathedral hall following 1800 mass. We will be having chicken nuggets and chips followed by a time of reflection on our theme for the evening, ‘Bible Factor’, looking at some of the biblical heroes and what made them great. With Mario Kart, Fifa, pool, table football, UNO, Giant Connect 4 and lots more, come have fun, chill out and spend some time reflecting on your faith. There will be a £2 donation towards the cost of food. TIME OUT WITH GOD (11–18) On Thursday 30 October, we will be running a youth liturgy in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church from 1900– 2000 open to anyone aged 11–18. The time of prayer will be an opportunity for you to take some time out with God during half term. Please let Dom DeBoo know if you are interested in coming along. RECONCILIATION St John's Cathedral Saturday 1100-1145 1700 – 1745 St Swithun Friday 1930 – 2000 Saturday 1030 – 1100 Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday 1730 – 1755 Corpus Christi Saturday 0930 St Joseph Saturday (Before 1800 Mass) St Colman Saturday 1700 – 1730 PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL COPY FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF THE PASTORAL AREA NEWSLETTER IS RECEIVED BY 1800 ON THE PRIOR WEDNESDAY CHILDREN’S LITURGY TRAINING: Our next Children’s Liturgy Training will take place on Sunday 16 November from 1400–1700 in the Cathedral hall. We will be inviting the excellent Catholic Bible School to come and share some innovative new ideas on how to bring the Word of God alive for children. If you are involved or would like to find out more about involvement in Children’s Liturgy, please put this date in your diary and come along. The training is offered free of charge and is designed to inspire creative thinking within children’s liturgy. LASER QUEST TRIP (11 – 18): We have booked another Laser Quest Trip open to all young people aged 11– 18 on Tuesday 28 October, meeting in St John’s Cathedral Car Park at 1830 and then walking down to Action Stations Laser Quest in the Historic Dockyard. The trip costs £10 for 3 games of Laser Quest and we will need to receive your consent forms and payment by Friday 24th October. To book on, please email: [email protected] KIDS CLUBS (8 – 11): During half term, we will be running two Kids Clubs for anyone in school years 4–6 including pool, table football, Mario Kart, Fifa 15 and lots more games and activities. The first will be on Tuesday 28 October from 1400– 1600 in St Swithun’s Catholic Church Hall, whilst the second will be on Thursday 30 October from 1400–1600 at St Colman’s Catholic Church Hall. The afternoons are offered completely free although we will be running a tuck shop so if you want sweets bring money along for that. Please pray for the sick and homebound of our parish community and all those who are in need of our prayers especially: Emma Duke, Frances Anderson, Eleanor Minter, Anthea da Cunha, Marie Simpson, Tom Maguire, Angie Sharma, Eileen Harrison, Eileen Sparrow, Miriam Aylett, Don Cornborough, Martin Murphy, Kathleen Doherty, Elizabeth Jones, Rita Haughian, Kay Newton, John & Jean Fry, Joan Mason, Bill & Mary Leightley, Maria Douglas and John Topham. WE ACKNOWLEDGE LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTIONS WITH THANKS - Corpus Christi with St Joseph: £771.75 inc SO Second Collection for CAFOD (Family Fast Day) £229.36 - Our Lady of Lourdes & St Swithun: £ ( % GA) inc SO - St Colman with St Paul: £1,050.13 inc SO (66% GA) inc SO - St John’s Cathedral: £ (% GA) inc SO Catholic Portsmouth - www.CatholicPortsmouth.org.uk PASTORAL AREA NEWS RETIRING COLLECTION: WORLD MISSION SUNDAY APF NEWS AREA There will be a retiring collection after all next weekend 19/20 Oct for Masses World Mission Sunday, when our family in faith joins together to pray and give for the good of poorer parishes overseas. Please give generously. OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY The Rosary continues to be prayed at various times in all the Churches of our Pastoral Area. Please see the section on ‘Confessions and Devotions’ of this newsletter. Let us unite throughout the Pastoral Area through the Rosary in this special month of Our Lady. “CULTURE OF LIFE AFRICA” Is a pro- life initiative that is dedicated to the promotion and propagation of the Gospel of life in Africa, through education and sensitisation. We are searching for young African students who are pro-life and interested in issues relating to Africa. These young people will be part of our Young African Prolife Leaders initiative and will actively participate in the fight to preserve the Gospel of Life in Africa. Please visit www.cultureoflifeafrica.org FR PETER GLAS’ PRAYER GROUP This will take place on Thursday 6 and 20 November at 1900 (Rosary) for 1930 start at St Paul’s Church, Paulsgrove. All welcome. GIFT AID CONFERENCE This takes place on Saturday 18 October 2014 at St Mary’s Church, Alton from 0945-1430 for parish priests and Gift Aid coordinators. The day will cover Small Donation Scheme, Gift Aid on Second Collection and other vital matters. There will be celebration of Mass and a three-course lunch meal. CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION The annual St Luke’s Day Mass with Portsmouth Health Care professionals will be celebrated this year by Bishop Phillip on Friday 17 October in St John’s Chapel at 1930. This will be followed by refreshments in the Cathedral hall. BUPA GREAT SOUTH RUN 2014 A reminder that this national event will be held over two days with the Junior Races on Saturday 25 October and the Adult Race taking place on Sunday 26 October. The latter starts at 1015 on Sunday and there will be various road closures and NO PARKING restrictions enforced around Portsmouth and Southsea. This might cause some delays whilst travelling to Mass. ASCENT GROUP 1415 St Swithun’s Hall on Monday 27 October. The guest speaker is to be confirmed. Bookings and payment for the Ascent Christmas Lunch will be taken at this meeting. This will take place on Tuesday 16 December in the Cathedral Discovery Centre and will cost £15 per person. DISCOVERING PRIESTHOOD DAY For those discerning the priesthood at St John's Seminary, Wonersh, 1000-1700 on 1 November. Lunch provided. Contact: [email protected] CAFOD MASS OF REMEMBRANCE Sunday 16 November, 1030 at Our Lady Help of Christians, 1A Sherborne Road, North Camp, Farnborough GU14 6JS to remember and hold in prayer all deceased CAFOD supporters from our diocese. If you would like to remember a loved one (even if you cannot attend the Mass), send their names to [email protected] or phone the CAFOD office on 01252 329385 by 7 November and they will be included in the Book of Remembrance. FAITH AND LIFE GATHERINGS FOR UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH STUDENTS You are invited to share faith and friendship with discussion, tea and cake every 2nd Sunday at 1300, and 3rd Thursday at 1830 in Flat 24 Lion House Lion Terrace, Portsmouth PO1 3AB. The discussions will be led by Angela O’Donoghue. Sun 12 October ‘What’s in a name?;’ and Thu 16 October ‘How does my faith give me life and how does my life give me faith?’ TRAINING FOR CATECHISTS AND LEADERS The training day will equip leaders and catechists to run the Anchor resource in their parish, and to equip especially the parents of children preparing for First Holy Communion, First Confession and Baptism. The Day will be led by the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph from Lymington who are members of the Diocesan Formation for Mission Team. The Training Day will be on held on Saturday 22 Nov from 1000-1300 in St Edward the Confessor Church Hall, Chandlers Ford SO53 2DU, with an optional workshop in the afternoon. Bring a packed lunch. The day is free of charge. PASTORAL CARE SERVICES The Pastoral Care Services Team met for the first time at the end of September for prayer and formation together. The team focused on the following: bereavement counselling, spiritual needs of the deaf and the needs of the homeless within our area. The next meeting will be at the end of November with the hope of welcoming more members. If you or someone you know has valuable pastoral experience which may be helpful to the parishes of the Diocese, please contact Fr Peter Hollins on 01730 262 290 or [email protected] PARISH NEWS PASTORAL YOUTH WORKER Dom will be speaking at all masses this AREA NEWS weekend promoting Youth Ministry. MISSIO RED BOXES These are now due to be emptied. Please hand them to the church sacristy where they will be collected by either Pat or Sonia. Donations welcome. DATE FOR THE DIARY Please keep the weekend of 21/22 March 2015 free as we welcome Bishop Philip on his first Formal Visit to the parish LOVE BAFFINS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE To be held in Tangier Road on Saturday 13 December. If you would like to be involved or are interested in running a stall for St Joseph’s, please speak to our Love Baffins representative Janette Nevett. GARDEN BENCHES Two of the older benches currently in the forecourt of Corpus Christi church are to be removed for “security” reasons. If anyone would like one, and can provide transport to move it, please see Father Steven. SECONDARY SCHOOL FORM SIGNING BAMENDA LUNCH Sunday 2 November in St Joseph’s Hall. Tickets available shortly. Any donations for raffle prizes will be gratefully received. If you missed the recent form signing sessions Father Steven will be available after 1100 mass on Sunday 26 October to sign any remaining secondary school forms. Primary school forms will be signed in early December. Catholic Portsmouth - www.CatholicPortsmouth.org.uk Liturgical Calendar and Mass Times S SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER FIRST MASS OF TWENTY-EIGHT SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 25:6-10 Philippians 4:12-14.19-20 Matthew 22:1-10 MONDAY 13 OCTOBER St Edward the Confessor, optional memorial or: Feria TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER St Callistus I, Pope, Martyr, optional memorial or: Feria WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER St Teresa of Avila, Foundress, Doctor of the Church, memorial THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER St Margaret Mary Alacoque, Religious, optional memorial or: St Hedwig, Religious, optional memorial or: Feria FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER St Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr, memorial 0800 0830 0900 0915 1000 1015 1100 1100 1200 1600 1800 1800 1000 St Joseph St John’s Cathedral St Colman Our Lady of Lourdes St John’s Cathedral St Swithun St Joseph St Colman St John’s Cathedral St Swithun St Paul Corpus Christi St John’s Cathedral QA Hospital St Swithun St John’s Cathedral St Swithun People of the Parish Michael Quinlan INT Jolly George RIP (JG) People of the Parish Mary Cecilia Coghlan RIP 1215 St John’s Cathedral Mary Fealty RIP 0915 1000 1215 1900 0730 0915 1000 1200 St Colman St Swithun St John’s Cathedral St Swithun St John’s Cathedral St Colman’s St Swithun Corpus Christi Jolly George RIP (JG) Margaret Mary Earl RIP F Max and Stephen Bischof RIP 1215 St John’s Cathedral 0915 0930 1000 1200 1215 1930 0730 0930 1000 1215 St Colman St Joseph St Swithun Our Lady of Lourdes St John’s Cathedral St John’s Cathedral St John’s Cathedral Corpus Christi St Swithun St John’s Cathedral 1830 St Colman 1900 1930 0900 1000 1215 1800 SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 0800 0830 0900 St Swithun St John’s Cathedral Corpus Christi St Swithun St John’s Cathedral St Joseph St John’s Cathedral St Colman Our Lady of Lourdes St John’s Cathedral St Swithun St Joseph Isaiah 45:1.4-6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 0930 St Colman 1000 1015 1100 1100 1200 1600 1800 1800 St John’s Cathedral St Swithun Corpus Christi St Paul St John’s Cathedral QA Hospital St John’s Cathedral St Swithun SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER ST LUKE, Evangelist, feast SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER FIRST MASS OF TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 1800 Joan Pidgley F Ron Horsey RIP (MH) Terry Butler RIP Holy Souls Jane Malson RIP (PM) Ron & Molly Stroud F People of the Parish Bridie Cooper (PM) Mass in Polish Josephine and Gerardo Flores INT (Thanksgiving) Mary Fitzgerald RIP F Private Intention (Joyce Higginson) Maureen & John Higgins RIP (JT) Marg Landers P Relatives and Friends of Sylvia Bissett and Marie Hodkinson INT Mary Kathleen O'Leary RIP (FM) Patrick & Sarah McNamara P Holy Souls Deceased Members of the Mason Family RIP Annual Mass for the Knights of St Columba Mary, Teresa and George Walsh F Mary Agnes Bell Requiem Mass for Margaret Bax RIP Those who supported Marjorie Burton in her life (PM) St Luke’s Day Mass (celebrated by Bishop Phillip) Margaret Palmer P Charles McShane RIP P Catherine Coakley RIP F Lane Family Deceased P Deceased Members of the Johnson Family RIP Mary Kathleen O'Leary RIP (FM) Intentions of Abi and CJ Sumbilla and their parents Mary Cecilia Coghlan RIP People of the Parish People of the Parish Safe recovery and total healing of Josephine Flores (SL) Patrick Ellis RIP O'Brien/Owens Families RIP F Andrew Coughlan RIP F William Arthur Miller RIP (MM) People of the Parish John Joseph Cummings RIP (CC) Mary Angela Martin RIP F Mass in Polish Catholic Portsmouth - www.CatholicPortsmouth.org.uk
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