LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Entrance Antiphon Cf. Ps 104:3-4 Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face. First Reading 22:20-26 A reading from the book of Exodus. ROTAS FOR: 1 and 2 NOVEMBER 2014 READERS: Sat 1 Sun 2 6.30pm Mass 8.30am Mass 10.00am Mass Responsorial Psalm Phillip Ogden Christina Morris Paddy McDonald, Sally-Ann Enright EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Sat 1 6.30pm Mass Ellen Murphy, Imelda Murphy Sun 2 8.30am Mass Karen Walker, Sue Strode 10.00am Mass Gerald Orji, Stella Orji Anthony Brown, Declan Jordan CHILDREN’S LITURGY: WELCOMERS Sat 1 Sun 2 MUSIC: Sun 2 FLOWERS: LINEN ROTA: COUNTING: TEA/COFFEE: BULLETIN: PHOTOCOPYING: Seeds of the Earth: Henri Living water: Imelda Murphy Flames of the Spirit: Rachel Crouch 6.30pm Mass 8.30am Mass 10.00am Mass 10.00am Mass Jill Jarvis Linda Purple Andy Pledge Ps 17:2-4.47.51.R.v.2 (R) I love you, Lord, my strength. 1. I love you, Lord, my strength, my rock, my fortress, my saviour. My God is the rock where I take refuge; my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold. The Lord is worthy of all praise: when I call I am saved from my foes. (R) 2. Long life to the Lord, my rock! Praised be the God who saved me. He has given great victories to his king and shown his love for his anointed. (R) Church of Our Lady and St Hugh, Moorland Road, Witney OX28 5YA. Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Broun, 01993 702661 email: [email protected] www.ourladyandsthugh.org.uk Deacon: Rev. Mr. Frank Ryan SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER—2 NOVEMBER 2014 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Sat 25 Mass 10.00 am (Followed by Exposition) Celebrant’s Intention Mass 6.30 pm (for Sunday) Tom, Kit & Frank Lally RIP Sun 26 Mass 8.30 am Mass 10.00 am ALL WELCOME Tea and coffee being served after 10am Mass in the Parish Room Choir Yvonne Alexander Margaret Farrell Stephen Butler/Vannessa Wilkins Celia Christina Morris Catherine Buxton Second Reading 1:5-10 From the first letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians. Gospel Acclamation Acts 16:14 Alleluia, alleluia! Open our hearts, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son. Alleluia! Mon 27 Mass 9.00 am Maureen, John and Dominic Boyer RIP Wed 29 Eucharistic Service 9.00 am Thurs 30 Mass 6.00 pm Birthday Intention Funeral Service 10.30 am John O’Shea RIP 22:34-40 Requiem Mass 1.00 pm Audrey De-Feu RIP (Please note no morning Exposition) A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. Sat 1 Communion Antiphon Cf. Ps 19:6 Sun 2 Second Collection for Church Maintenance Mass 10.00 am (Followed by Exposition) Alan McDonald Mass 6.30 pm (for Sunday) James and Josephine Moore RIP We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God. NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN The deadline for notices to be included in the weekly bulletin is Tuesday evening. All notices should be sent by email to: [email protected] or given to Father Pat. Thank you. PLEASE TAKE THIS BULLETIN HOME The Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Reg. Charity No: 234216 People of the Parish Tues 28 Feast of Ss Simon and Jude, Apostles Mass 7.00 pm (Followed by The Rosary) Private Intention Fri 31 Gospel Don Laws RIP Solemnity of All Saints Mass 8.30 am Michael Ormonde Mass 10.00 am People of the Parish Confessions : Saturday 10.30am - 11am & 5.30 - 6.00pm (Or by Appointment) GOSPEL REFLECTION One of the great dangers of religion is the separation of our love of God and our love of neighbour. Our love of God must be total, including our strength, our emotions and our will. However, this can only be practically expressed by our love for our neighbour. In His teaching Jesus defines our neighbour as all those around us no matter what they think of us. He asks us to love our neighbour as ourselves. If we believe that God loves and accepts us and will never give up on us, perhaps, in Him we can love ourselves and this will give us the courage to love even those who hurt us. God Bless Fr Pat OCTOBER THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY October is traditionally the month of the Rosary. Here in our parish a group has been reciting the Rosary every Tuesday for the past 25 years. Prayers are offered up for the priesthood, diaconate and religious life, for peace and justice throughout the world and for the sick. It would be great if more parishioners would join the group after the 7pm Mass on Tuesdays or say a decade with your own family at home. NOVEMBER – THE MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS If you would like your deceased relatives and friends remembered in all the Masses during November, please put their names on a piece of paper, put it into an envelope marked ‘Holy Souls’ and place in the basket under the ambo. You are welcome to add an offering if you wish. May they rest in peace. RCIA (GROWING IN FAITH) If you are a non-Catholic and would be interested in getting to know about the Catholic Faith or if you are already a Catholic but would like to know more about the Faith – this may be for you! Please let Fr Pat know if you are interested! BAPTISM PREPARATION Parents wishing to have a child baptised are required to attend a course of preparation. A 2-session course is run in the Parish. The next dates will be on 6 & 13 January, 7 & 14 April, 7 and 14 July and 6 & 13 October 2015. Parents are welcome to attend before the birth of their child. Please contact Celia Brown for further details. CONFIRMATION 2015 The Confirmation Enrolment Mass will be Sunday 23rd November at 10am. PARISH RECORDS If you are new to the Parish or did not manage to fill in the last parish census please would you take the time to fill one in. They are at the back of the church with pens and a box to place them in. If you are on the parish census it makes it much easier to process any documents pertaining to the Sacraments. Many Thanks. CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS There is a selection of Catholic Newspapers in the porch on sale every week. The new edition of the Diocesan newspaper ‘Catholic Today’ is on sale also at just 50p per copy. MASS INTENTIONS When asking for Mass Intentions please specify whether or not the person has died by putting RIP or Anniversary Mass. Do remember that Masses for the weekends are taken up very quickly, so please give as much notice as possible. Please also remember to add your telephone number. Thanks. SVP TEA AND CHAT The next Tea and Chat is Monday 3rd November 2pm until 3.30pm in the parish room. This is open to anyone who would like to get out of the house for a bit of company. Please contact an SVP member if you would like a lift. 200 CLUB Congratulations to the winners of the September draw. 1st prize of £400 Anthony Brown (number 54). 2nd prize £50 Jacqui Shaw (number 117) 3rd prize £50 Christina Morris (number 97). All cheques are available from Father Pat. Thank you to everyone who entered. Anyone wishing to join may do so for the October draw. Please contact Liz Pledge. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING Don’t miss a chance to pick up some beautiful hand-crafted gifts and stocking fillers at our Christmas Shopping Evening on Thursday 27 November from 7pm at Our Lady of Lourdes School. Entrance £5 per person with complimentary drink and raffle ticket. Tickets available at the door or in advance from Henri Ray. LEAGUE OF FRIENDS VOLUNTEERING I volunteer at the John Radcliffe hospital, with the League of Friends. We are very short of volunteers. If you can give a couple of hours a week filling rolls, pouring tea or serving customers then please contact David Simpson. PART-TIME MATERNITY COVER AT OUR PARISH NURSERY SCHOOL A part-time post to cover maternity leave starting November 2014 is available at St Hugh of Lincoln Nursery School. Early years qualification at Level 3 or higher required and knowledge of It desirable. Salary dependant upon qualification and experience. Appointment subject to references and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please contact the Nursery School (706636) for further details of the post. WEEKEND CAR PARKING May I remind you once again to take great care when parking at the weekend Masses. If you arrive late and find you are unable to park in the church car park and you have to park in either Dene Rise or Moorland Road, make sure you do not obstruct residents’ driveways. There is free car parking at this end of Corn Street from 6pm on Saturday to 8am Monday, up to the bus shelter on both sides. It is not too far for most people to walk. I would be very grateful for your cooperation in this matter. Many Thanks, Fr. Pat.