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St. Thomas’, Tean
St. Giles’, Cheadle
St. Wilfrid’s, Cotton
Presbytery & Parish Office: 18 Charles Street, Cheadle, ST10 1ED
Tel: 01538 753130 Fax: 01538 751940 Email: [email protected]
Parish Priest: Father Sandy Brown Email: [email protected]
Parish Child Protection Officers: Lynn & John Smith 01538 756314
Diocesan Child Protection Co-ordinator: Jane Jones 0121 230 6240
Guild Hall Bookings: 01538 750830
Newsletter items to: [email protected]
The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Reg Charity No: 234216
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - 19 October 2014 - Year A; Psalter: Week 1
‘Give the Lord glory and power’
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
The Sick
(In alphabetical order, because we are all equal in the eyes of God)
Winifred Birch, John Bowler, Blanche Briscoe,
Patricia Buckley, Alban Burton,
Andrea & John Butler, Edna Carr, Violet Chell,
Margaret Clowes, Josie Coates, Joe Cooke,
Reverend Ray & Anne Cummins,
Janet Daniels, Elsie Done, Joe Doyle,
George Hebda, Jane Feeney, Isabel Finney,
Michelle Forrester, Clare Green,
Joyce Harrison, Roy Harrison, Jill Jervis,
Alan Johnson, Carmel Johnson, Mary Jose,
Chris Keates, Trevor Kellett, Sandra Kellett,
Sophie Mills, Arthur Moult, Sheila Murray,
Barbara-Ann Nash, Lesley Newton, Andrew
Norton, Eleanor Oldroyd, John O'Leary,
Michael Phillips, Marion Pilling, Cara Plant,
Irene Poole, Fr P Rogers, David Routledge,
The Sargeant Family, Dorothy Swift,
Canon P Taylor, Beryl Trowel,
Jim & Ethel Wardrup, Pauline Watkins, Mgr.
Paul Watson. Carolyn Whitehurst, Betty
Whieldon, Sheila Wilson.
Rest in Peace
All who have died recently,
those with anniversaries falling at this time,
and all the faithful departed.
Marriages
29 Nov: Gerry Rourke & Kerrie Taafe (Tean)
27 Dec: Andrew Michael Scott & Claire Lorraine Chell
Baptisms:
26 Oct: Zach Weaver
Please keep all in your prayers
The Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell; on the third day he
rose again from the dead; he ascended into
heaven, and is seated at the right hand of
God the Father almighty; from there he will
come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic
Church, the Communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of
the body and life everlasting, Amen.
This is our Faith; This is the Faith of the
Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ
Jesus our Lord. Amen
MASS TIMES
Thought for the week:
Today we have the account of the
Pharisees and Herodians posing a
10.00 am Cheadle: Private Intention (followed by Exposition of
question to Jesus in the hope of
the Blessed Sacrament until 11am)
catching him out. Jesus spots the trap
10.30 am Cheadle: Sacrament of Penance
immediately and turns the question
TWENTY– NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - A
back on them so that they are forced
4.30 pm Cheadle: Confessions
to answer it themselves. Jesus’ final
5.00 pm Cheadle: Helen Lowndes.
comment on the matter – render to
God what is God’s and to Caesar
Sunday 19 October: MISSION SUNDAY
what is Caesars goes deeper than
10.30 am Cheadle: People of the Parishes
4.50 pm Tean: October Devotions
just paying taxes however as we
5.30 pm Tean: Priest’s Intention
would expect. The Romans were
Second Collection: APF (Mission Sunday)
occupying Israel and the people were
forced to pay high taxes to them.
——————————————————————————————————————The Romans were instrumental in
Monday 20 October: Feria
the advancement of the modern
9.15 am Cheadle: Helen Lowndes
world, introducing sanitation and
9.15 am Tean: Bernard Peaky
education and roads but they were
Tuesday 21 October: Feria
often brutal in their enforcement and
10.00 am Cheadle: Betty Matthews
their occupation caused much friction
and anger. Yet Jesus tells the people
Wednesday 22 October: Feria (St John Paul II)
to respect the laws imposed on
9.15 am Cheadle: Eucharistic Service
them and pay what they were asked
Thursday 23 October: Feria (St John of Capristano)
instead of rebelling. The state
demands taxes are paid but God
9.15 am TEAN: Holy Souls
demands so much more. Jesus tells
Friday 24 October: Feria (St Anthony Mary Claret)
us to give back to God what is His.
6.30 pm Tean: Holy Souls
It is He who gives us life, the freedom
to live according to His will and it is
Saturday 25 October: Our Lady on Saturday
this which we render to Him. Much is
10.00 am Cheadle: Eucharistic Service, with Exposition of the
received by us and much is required
Blessed Sacrament until 11 Noon)
10.30 am Cheadle: NO Sacrament of Penance this week
from us. Our opening prayer asks
that we have strength and joy in
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - A
serving God as followers of Christ
4.30 pm Cheadle: Confessions
who is our Lord and King.
Saturday 18 October:
5.00 pm Cheadle: Nora Stephens
Sunday 26 October:
10.30 am Cheadle: People of the Parishes
4.50 pm Tean: October Devotions
5.30 pm Tean: Priest’s Intention
PRAYER INTENTIONS - October 2014
Pope’s Universal Prayer Intention: Peace.
That the Lord may grant peace to those parts of the world most
battered by war and violence.
Pope’s Evangelization Intention: World Mission Day.
That World Mission Day may rekindle in every believer zeal for
carrying the Gospel into all the world.
Liturgy
1st Reading: Isaiah 45 1 4-6
Psalm: 95
2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 22 15-21
ST THOMAS’, TEAN
It’s staggering by the number of donations
we have received for our restoration work.
It started out as an opportunity to "sponsor"
a Station of the Cross when church was
decorated. Then restoration of a pre 1913
crucifix brought down from Cotton.
We have had interest from our own parish
but also from further afield, through this
column.
So, in answer to those people who have
asked "Can we still donate and to this
crucifix?" the answer is a most definite
"Yes". The donations are in the form of £30
lots, (by cheque [payable to St Thomas of
Canterbury Catholic Parish, Tean] or cash,
in an envelope with a note as to how you
would like the inscription written). We are
preparing a board in church which will
include all those donors. You may care to
nominate a deceased relative or in honour
of your family or an individual. The most
heart-warming donation was from a
parishioner who asked that the donation be
dedicated to any parishioner who could not
afford the donation. A bit like the Unknown
Warrior I suppose. Hand in your envelope
to church or the Parish Office or ring me on
722464 and I'll collect it.
The restoration work is progressing at a
pace. The re-modelling of the Body is
finished. Carmen had to strip some of the
old plaster away and renew the armature
of hessian and wire. Once the plaster has
dried and shrinkage stops then the painting
can be done. It's a fascinating project.
She sends us weekly up-dates and photo
evidence of the work. Sky Arts Channel has
missed a trick here by the way. Father
Sandy has unearthed some fascinating
evidence on the original donor back in
1914. All in all, it makes for a great story
and wonderful piece of restoration.
POPE FRANCIS: At last Sunday’s Angelus, he spoke about the Gospel of the day: God is good to us. He freely
offers us his friendship. He offers his joy, salvation. But so often we don't welcome his gifts. We put our material
preoccupations, our own interests, in first place. Some of those invited even mistreat and kill the servants who bring
the invitation. But despite the lack of response from those called, God's project is not impeded. Faced with rejection
from those called first, he is not discouraged. He does not cancel the celebration but rather re-extends the invitation,
expanding it beyond any reasonable limits, and sends his servants to the plazas and the crossroads to gather up
everyone they encounter. We're talking about common people, the poor, the abandoned, the disinherited, even "good
ones and bad ones." Even the evil are invited, without distinction. And the banquet hall is filled with these "excluded
ones." The Gospel, rejected by some, finds a surprising welcome in so many hearts. The goodness of God does not
have limits and does not discriminate against anyone. That's why the banquet of the gifts of the Lord is universal,
universal for everyone. He gives everyone the possibility of responding to his invitation, to his call, to his path.
No one has the right to feel privileged or to claim exclusivity.
OCTOBER: MONTH OF THE ROSARY: Please remember to pray some part of the Rosary each day. At Tean, there will be
October Devotions at 4.50pm before Sunday Mass. This year, we shall try to pray the Rosary before Mass at Cheadle, at least
some of the time.
Prayer to the Holy Family for the Synod
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendour of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division: may all who have been hurt or
scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, may this Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of
the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.
Amen.
The Synod of Bishops finishes today. At Mass in St. Peter’s, Pope Francis will be beatifying his predecessor, Pope Paul VI,
(who was Pope when I was ordained).
NOVEMBER: Prayer for the Holy Souls: It will soon be here, which is why I have made available the familiar envelopes. Please
make a list of the people, you would like to remember, lists which will be placed on or under the altar. Many like to enclose a
monetary offering, and Mass will be offered for the Holy Souls in and around November.
CHEADLE & DISTRICT FOODBANK: Thank you to all who continue to give so generously. They continue to serve many local
families and welcome all donations of food. Please pray for all the volunteers that they may continue their wonderful works. To get
involved please see Glenn or Chris. Please note they will now close at 3pm on a Friday.
MISSION SUNDAY: Today, the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special Collection for Missio, his official charity
for overseas mission. Your prayers and donations today will support the work of missionaries and young churches as they share
faith, build churches and provide healthcare and education, often in difficult and dangerous circumstances overseas. The World
Mission Sunday will go in its entirety to support mission projects worldwide that bring God’s love and message of dignity for all.
Please give what you can, using Gift Aid envelopes if you are a taxpayers. Every gift makes a real difference to people living in
poverty who are yearning to hear the Good News of God’s love for them.
Jim Taafe, who did such a wonderful
decorating job in church, has offered to
hang the finished cross on the East wall
over the altar for free as a gesture to the
parish. Now that, as they say, is what you
call "a result" !
AUTUMN FAIR: A separate sheet should provide you with an account of the takings from each stall etc. You will also receive an
account of raffle winners and the other small raffles. It is certainly better having a Fair at this time, when the weather is good. You
always wish for more to come, but I felt that we did well, bless you. Thank you to all who put in so much time and work on the day
and before it. To have raised around £2,500 was spectacular.
The efforts at the Combined Parishes
Autumn Fair last Saturday were really
good. It was reassuring to raise over £120
on our cake/ pie stall and I'm sure Robert
was successful on his stall but the most
important aspect was seeing everyone
there and socialising during the morning.
The money raised is vital, of course, but the
other part, for me, is just as important in the
community.
TABLE TOP SALE: Mike O'Callaghan and Peter Rushton are holding a ‘Table Top’ sale 2 November, at the Guild Hall. Each table
will cost £6.00 to hire. Any proceeds after this amount will go to the stall holder. Table fees to go towards funding for the lighting.
Please contact them directly on 01538 753434
PRISONERS’ SUNDAY used to kept in November. In fact it was last Sunday, and we have missed the boat, alas. Please keep
prisoners, their victims and their families in your prayers. Leaflets available in Church
HALF-TERM: It is quite lengthy, starting on Thursday. I hope you all can get some relaxation.
JOURNEY INTO FAITH 2014 - 2015
For those enquiring about the Catholic Faith. For parishioners to sponsor the enquirers on their journey.
For parishioners to invite those interested. Please contact Fr Sandy for more details.
BAPTISMAL PRE PARATION
Next meeting will be on Monday
1 December, at 7.30pm
in the Presbytery (Parish Room).
It is very important to prepare for the
Sacrament so please attend.
I am eternally grateful to the good
parishioners who give their time.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
ALL SAINTS: to be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd,
With ALL SOULS’ DAY on Monday, 3rd.
2 Nov: Table Top Sale, Guild Hall
13 Nov at 7pm in St. Thomas’ School: Meeting
for parents of Confirmation candidates.
23 Nov Mass of Commitment for Confirmation
candidates
19 Jan 2015, 9.30am: Committee mtg, followed
by finance mtg at 11am. Both at Guild Hall
Beech Lodge: Thursday at 2.30pm
20 Nov, 18 Dec
Parish Finances:
Church Terrace: Friday at 3.30pm
Nov 14, Dec 12
St Giles: £277.75 + Gift Aid £246.45 = £524.20
(CAFOD additional amount = £97.00)
Daisy Bank: Wednesday at 2.00pm
19 Nov, 10 Dec
St Thomas’: £110.73 + Gift Aid £96.00 = £206.73
READERS: If you are unable to attend please find a substitute.
Sat 18 Oct: V Blaxhall
Sat 25 Oct: P Lucas
Sun 19 Oct: S Peck
Sun 26 Oct: S Glass
REMINDER: You are ALWAYS welcome to call Jane Jones,
safeguarding Officer, at any time. Tel: 07976 516629
(Totally private and only answered by Mrs Jones).
S.V.P: If you know of anyone in need of help, or who
would like a visit, please contact the Parish Office on
01538 753130. Meetings are held once a month on the
first Thursday, at 6.30pm in the Parish Room.
And finally…
Some people come into your life as a blessing.
Some come into your life as a lesson…
Mother Teresa