OUR LADY OF LOURDES, ROTTINGDEAN
and ST. PATRICK’S, WOODINGDEAN
Eastfield, Steyning Road, Rottingdean BN2 7GA Tel: 01273 302903
The Parish is part of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No.252878
http://www.ourladyoflourdesandstpatricks.co.uk
Office Email: [email protected]
Fr Kevin’s email : [email protected]
Priest: Fr Kevin O’Donnell 07538 954200
Deacon: Rev. Neil Mercer 07801 706167
Also resident: Fr Douglas Perkins & Canon Oliver Heaney
Services and Intentions WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS & NEWCOMERS TO OUR PARISH
Thanksgiving Mass – Fr Graham and Family
Sunday
6.30pm (Church)(Sat) ST PHILIP HOWARD
19th Oct
People of the Parish
9.00am (St Patrick’s)
2014
William & Josephine Lloyd R.I.P.
10.30am (Church)
Monday
10.00am (Convent)
Celebrant’s Intentions
Tuesday
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
10.00am-8.00pm
10.00am (Church)
Mary Swan R.I.P.
Wednesday 10.00am (Church)
Intentions of the Mudd Family
St John Paul II
Thursday
9.45am (Convent)
Morning Prayer
10.00am (Convent)
Stan Wood R.I.P. and
St John of Capistrano
Intentions of Barbara Wood
Friday
10.00am (Church)
Maureen Dean R.I.P.
St Anthony Mary Claret
Divine Mercy Chaplet after Mass
Saturday
10.00am (Church)
Mario Fondini R.I.P.
Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday
TH
Sunday
6.30pm (Church)(Sat) 30 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME People of the Parish
Peter Moore R.I.P.
19th Oct
9.00am (St Patrick’s)
John Kelly R.I.P.
10.30am (Church)
OFFERTORIES: Many thanks for last week’s cash & envelope collections: £451.52 OLOL & £172.75 St Patrick’s.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 10.30am and 5.45-6.15pm.
This Sunday there is a 2nd collection for MISSIO.
Please welcome Shay Bryant who was baptized here last weekend. Please pray for him and his family.
PLEASE PRAY for the sick & housebound, especially Pat Morris, Jane Wells, Veronica
Wishart, Nick Hills, Paul Schofield, Chris Jordan, Sheila de Rosa, Angela Ansell, Jill Dogherty,
Sarah Rix, Sonia Toner, Hugh McGovern, Kathleen Flynn, Philip Stevens, John Heal, John
Craig, Pam Newman, Terry McGuire, Zarah, Carly, Christabel, Isobel Carrington Duxfield,
Helen Shephard, Clare Francis, Mary Moore, Toby Xavier Carrington, Paddy, Damian Timlin,
Joanna Noakes, Nicola, Eileen, Millie, Georgina, Fiona, Eileen Cross, Arlene DeSouza, Sister
Pamela Browne, Terry Bourne, Louis Martin, Amy Shead, Larry Halley, Christopher Bishop
and Bridie Reynolds.
Fr Kevin and family moved into Eastfield on Monday, 13th October. – Welcome!
"The more affliction we endure for Christ in this world, the more glory we shall obtain
with Christ in the next." These words were carved by St Philip Howard in the wall of his
cell in the Tower of London. He spent ten years there and died from poor health. He was
converted to the Catholic faith by the witness of St Edmund Campion and other priest
martyrs. He dared to stand up for his beliefs, sought to make no trouble for the Queen, and
would have quietly left all his lands and title by slipping away to the continent. Discovered,
he would not renounce his heartfelt convictions and he is an example to all of us today.
Fr Kevin
"The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God..." (Wisdom 3:1)
This week (in OLOL Church Hall unless otherwise stated)
Tue 21st Oct
Wed 22nd
Thu 23rd
Sat 25th
10.00am -8.00pm
1.30pm
3.30pm
4.30pm
8.00pm
10.45am
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.
Mother & Toddler Group
Praying with Mary at the Convent, all welcome, followed by tea.
SVP Meeting
Mary's Light Rosary prayer group
Come & See : “God calls Abraham and makes a Convenant. Genesis.
Creation”
PARISH YOUTH
Children’s Sunday Liturgy Group (during Sunday 10.30am Mass, in term time) for Academic Years:
Reception,Year 1& 2
Life Teen Session (school Years 11-13) t.b.c & 7UP : (school years 6-9) t.b.c
First Holy Communion : Next session Tuesday 4th November at 3.15pm - parish hall.
Next Parents’ Session : Wednesday 3rd December 7.30-9.00pm
Confirmation Group : Sunday 19th October : Launch night for parents plus teens 5:30pm-7:30pm at
St Joseph’s Church Hall, Milton Road. Next session 4th November.
The Children’s Choir will be singing at the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 5.30pm at OLOL Church and also
singing carols at two local nursing homes during school time in early December. Rehearsals will be on
Mondays, (Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and December 8th) with one Thursday rehearsal on Dec 4th, from 3.30 4.15pm at OLOL Church Hall, Steyning Road, Rottingdean. If interested, please contact Our Lady of Lourdes
RC Primary School Office.
Certificate in Catechesis next one, Session 2 on Sat 22nd Nov 9.30am-1.00pm is led by Fr Kevin O’Donnell at
DABCEC, booking essential please contact David Wills 01293 651157 or [email protected]
The Come and See Group Anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic, or in receiving
their First Holy Communion and Confirmation, or in learning more about the Catholic Faith, is
welcome to join. The next session is on Saturday 18th October at 10.45am: God calls Abraham
and makes a Covenant. Genesis. Creation. Please contact Una on 01273 305379 for further
information. New Fliers (green paper) available at the back of the church. Please take one.
Questions, Questions? – Are you a Catholic? Everyone is very welcome to our Masses in
our parish, whether you are Catholic or not. Did you miss out on your First Holy
Communion or Confirmation when you were younger and, now as an adult, feel too
embarrassed to ask? Do not worry, this is common and there is a way forward. The Come
and See Team are always willing to listen and talk about their experiences.
Call Una 01273 305379.
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for October:
Peace. That the Lord may grant peace to those parts of the world most battered by war
and violence.
World Mission Day. That World Mission Day may rekindle in every believer zeal for
carrying the Gospel into all the world.
Vocation Matters
Oct: St Philip Howard. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church, as Tertullian famously stated in the
2nd century. St Philip Howard, with so many of the martyrs of the Reformation, chose the suffering of the cross
over worldly acclaim. Why? Because Christ was his first love. May he be yours and mine too.
Thanksgiving Mass for Fr Graham and Family : Saturday 18th October 6.30pm
At the time of writing this newsletter (Friday), we are looking forward to welcoming Fr Graham and
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Thank you to everyone who has helped both with the preparations and on the day, with the Mass and Party.
MASS INTENTIONS To keep the parish records in order, it is important that you complete and return the
yellow mass intention slips which can be found at the back of the church, in a stand, above the hymn books.
Please state clearly the name of the person for whom the mass is being offered, and where appropriate please
state whether the mass is for a Special Intention or Welfare of. If the mass is for a deceased person, please
add R.I.P after the name. Envelopes are provided for you to put the mass intention in, with your offering, and
post through the presbytery door. Thank you. Barbara Pierce.
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MISSIO (Red Boxes): Please hand in (do not leave in porch) your boxes for
counting to Zita Macauley (OLOL) or Pat Peers (St. Patrick's). If you are not a
member of Missio and wish to join we will provide you with a Red Box. This
charity is approved by Pope Francis for spreading the Faith. Many thanks, Zita
Nikki Braterman
Search for a suitable bone marrow donor An appeal was made
in the newsletter a few weeks ago. There is an official website
www.perfecttenmatch.co.uk which gives details of how to register
if you wish to become a donor. Nikki needs your help, so please
spread the word and encourage as many people as possible to get
tested for their suitability as bone marrow donors. It is impossible
to overstate the gratitude we feel towards anyone who can
volunteer as a donor to help save our daughter’s life.
Thank you. John and Barbara Pierce (01273 308541)
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
On Tuesday 21st October, the final hour of Eucharistic Adoration from 7.00pm until 8.00pm will be for the
special intention of the welfare of Nicola Braterman and you are all invited to come for part of an hour or
all, to pray for her return to health. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the altar for silent
adoration, contrition, thanksgiving and supplication. Time can be spent with Our Lord, in several ways:
pray the psalms; recite the “Jesus Prayer”; meditate using scripture; read the life of a saint (see CTS Stand
in porch for booklets): pour out your heart to Christ and adore Him; ask for forgiveness and intercede for
others; pray the rosary; sit quietly and just “be” in the presence of God. See prayer sheets at the back of the
church.
Novena for the Welfare of Nikki Braterman
Tuesday 14th Oct – Wed 22nd Oct inclusive : The Rosary will be said after every Liturgy and Mass creating
a Novena for this intention.
Our Parish is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
PARISH AND LOCAL ITEMS
Volunteers needed We are desperately seeking volunteers for the following:- Book keeper to do Parish returns,
Money counters, someone to help with CAFOD, Flower arrangers, Catering committee, Cleaners – please make
yourself known to Fr Kevin asap. Thank you.
Poems Out Loud will start again on Monday 13th Oct, and then every fortnight: 27th Oct, 10th and 24th Nov, 8th Dec.
All are welcome to explore the excitements and consolations of poetry. We meet at 11 a.m. at St Patrick’s,
Woodingdean, and each session lasts an hour and a half. Patrick Bond will read poetry new and old, and we will
discuss any aspect of the experience. Contributions are welcomed, at £2.50 per person; tea and coffee are provided.
The atmosphere is always friendly and relaxed. Come if you love poetry! Contact Patrick on 07425-011341.
Sponsored Swimathon in aid of the Rottingdean Lions Charities and Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice on Sunday
19th Oct. If anyone is able to help organise this, please see Sybil Workman who is happy to support and guide you.
CATHOLAITY SAT 8TH NOVEMBER
SVP Stall : Donations required for the SVP Tombola stall – chocolates/wines/ or any unwanted new gifts – please
contact Peter Johnson tel. 01273 390731. Jose Sharp will have a Book Stall. St Patrick's stalls include plants,
preserves, savoury and sweet food and chocolate tombola. Please cook and freeze, make donations, or help
Stallholders on the day, but let us know in advance. Co-ordinator for St Patrick's Bernadette 01273 309118,
[email protected]
Jose will be selling the Catholaity raffle tickets over the next weekends. The parish receives 90% of the money
back paid for each ticket, raising much needed funds for Our Lady of Lourdes.
Bookstall : If you are able to help for all or part of the day, please Jonathan or Jose Sharp. Thank you.
St Anne’s Day Centre St Anne’s Day Centre needs men’s socks, belts, underwear and shoes. Patrick Elliott is happy
to collect, please contact him on 01273 303782. Thank you.
DIOCESAN ITEMS
Passion Changes Everything is the dramatic title of the next Scripture Saturday at the Catholic Bible
School. Jenny Baker, an excellent and warm speaker will be helping us get fired up for change. November 8th
2014, 10am to 3.30pm, bring a packed lunch, suggested donation £15.
For more: [email protected] | www.catholic-bible-school.org
The Living Faith Course – a response to the Diocesan Jubilee and Pope Francis’ Letter, ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ – is
running this Autumn in St Joseph’s Hall, Milton Rd (off Elm Grove) from 7:15pm for supper (with a glass of wine!),
followed by a talk from excellent guest speakers, discussion, and prayer. 14th Oct: Called to Holiness –Br David
Jarmy OSB, Benedictine monk of Worth Abbey. 21st Oct: Called to Communion – Fr Stephen Dingley, lecturer in
Theology at St John’s Seminary ; 28th Oct: Called to Joy and Mission - Alice Hall, former leader of discipleship
training courses nationally. For more info, contact: [email protected] or call 01273 386159.
Called to Communion - a Conversation with the Wellspring Community – An Into Silence Event: Sat 18th Oct
9.30am-12.00pm at the One Church, Gloucester Place, Brighton. A morning seminar Exploring a vision for radical
community living with members of the Wellspring Community; a Catholic community seeking to live the Gospel of
Christ, with the Rule of St Benedict as a guide. No booking necessary; refreshments provided; donation only.
For more info, contact: [email protected].
The Call to Discipleship - Young Adults Retreat (18-35), 31st Oct – 2nd Nov 2014 @ Worth Abbey: An
opportunity for you to discover deeper meaning and direction in your life, to hear Christ’s call, and to be formed as
disciples. With talks from excellent speakers. Talks – Prayer/Reflection – The Divine Office & Mass – Spiritual
Direction. Cost: £65 for students/the unwaged, and £95 for the waged (subsidies available). For more info and to
book, contact Jo: [email protected] or call 07595761483. An Arundel and Brighton Vocations
event: www.calledbyname2.com
CCRS If you are an active member of the parish, catechist, teacher or someone interested in increasing your
knowledge of your faith, the Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies may be for you. The course runs at the
University Chaplaincy in Falmer on Thursday evenings. More info: Leaflet at the back of church or contact Kate
Williamson on [email protected] / 01273 776491 / website ccrs@brighton.
Annual Discovering Priesthood Day 1st Nov at St John’s seminary 10am-5pm, for men aged 16-50 who are
courageous enough to explore a vocation to the priesthood. Please contact Fr Terry Martin 07545 576627 or
[email protected]