The Catholic Parishes of Uckfield & Heron’s Ghyll Parish Priest: Fr Stephen Hardaker: 01825 762221 or ! [email protected] The Priest’s House, High Street, New Town, Uckfield. TN22 5DJ Deacon The Rev’d Simon Kirkdale: 07729 600156 or ! [email protected] Deacon The Rev’d Dr David Tutt 07968 749951or ! [email protected] Deacon The Rev’d Ken Fowler 07710 210962 or ! [email protected] Newsletter items: [email protected] Parish Website www.philipandjohn.org Registered Charity No. 252878 Day Sun th 15 Feb (Sat evening) SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mon Tue Wed Shrove Tuesday ASH WEDNESDAY Thu Fri Sat Sun nd 22 Feb (Sat evening) FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Time 5.00pm 5.30pm 9.30am 11.30am 2.00pm 9.30am 9.30am 7.30pm 9.30am 9.30am 12 noon 9.30am 10.00am 5.00pm 5.30pm 9.30am 11.30am 3.00pm Where Uck Uck Uck HG Uck Uck HG Uck Uck Uck HG Uck Uck Uck Uck Uck HG Uck Sunday 15th February 2015 Eucharistic Prayer 3, Preface for Sundays 3 This week there will be a collection for the Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Lourdes Fund. Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. (It is not a holy day of obligation) It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Sister Lucy at the convent in Midhurst on Tuesday last week. Her funeral will take place at the Catholic Church in Midhurst on Monday 23rd Feb at 12 noon. All are welcome. A Memorial Mass will be held at St Philip’s on Saturday 28th at 11.30am followed, hopefully by refreshments. (No 9.30am Mass that day) There will be a formal Induction Mass for Mrs Joanna Sanchez is our new Head Teacher at St Philip’s on Sunday 1st March at 9.30am. The next Shared Lunch is planned for Wednesday 11th March. Vocation Matters: Be cured, says Jesus. Part of our journey to wholeness is knowing our need of him; of knowing that only he can fulfil even our deepest needs and desires. Our Christian vocation invites us to seek in Jesus the fullness and serenity for which we long. We will find it nowhere else. All else is nothing! Only Jesus! Bible Convention: THIS SUNDAY 15th February, 2-6pm at St Philip’s, led by Fr Soji, an internationally renowned Liturgy Confessions Mass Mass Mass BIBLE CONVENTION No Mass today Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Confessions Confessions Mass Mass Mass Mass Intention Ivana Bosys RIP Peter Anthony RIP People of the Parishes Sr Lucy RIP Ints of Sr Anastasia & Sr Barbara Ethel & Francis Steyne RIP DRF of John & Edy John McGuckin RIP Kathleen O’Connor RIP People of the Parishes Extraordinary Form (1962 Missal) preacher & healer In English. ALL are welcome. Programme 2 pm Praise & Worship 2.15 pm Preaching Word of God 3.15 pm Holy Mass 4.15pm Praise & Worship 4.30 pm Preaching Word of God 5.30 pm Adoration & Healing service 6 pm Final blessing The A&B Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place 30th July until 7th August. Application forms are available ifrom the back of church or from the Pilgrimage Office or online (www.ablourdes.org). Pilgrims requiring medical, nursing or any care assistance should contact the Pilgrimage Office in the first instance on 01403 740110 Fr Stephen is beginning to plan a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May 2016. Ten nights full board in good hotels 8th-19th May Cost £1785. More details from Fr Stephen or brochures from the sacristy. Mass will be celebrated in the Extraordinary Form at 3pm next Sunday at St Philip’s. The Diocesan Lent course will start after Mass on Wednesday at St John’s. All are welcome, from St John’s, St Philip’s or elsewhere. The next Crowborough Ladies Breakfast meeting is on 7th March at Barnsgate Manor Vineyard and an ivitationhas been issued to any ladies from our two parishes who would like to attend. It is from 8am-10am and the speaker is Justyn Rees-Larcombe. More details from Janet Desmond. Flame2 is the largest National Catholic Youth event of 2015, taking place in the SSE Wembley Arena on Saturday 7th March 2015. Doors open at 11, and Flame2 starts at 12, finishing at 5.30pm. The Wembley Arena will be filled with 10,000 young people from across the country, receiving faith-filled inspiration from world class speakers. Confirmed speakers include Cardinal Luis Tagle from Manila, Philippines; Baroness Sheila Hollins; Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP; and David Wells. Throughout the day speakers will give bursts of input, interspersed with world class music and drama, in an atmosphere full of joy. Music will be provided by double grammy award winning Matt Redman and his band. The day ends with a time of Adoration led by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Flame2 is open to anyone in school year ten and above, up to young adult (i.e. aged approx. 14-21). Speak with Fr Stephen, Janet Desmond (or Mr Dring at St Paul’s) if you would like to go. The next Encounter evening will be at St. Wilfrid’s School, Crawley (RH118PG) at 7.00pm on Friday February 27th. Our guest speaker will be Monsignor Tony Barry who will be talking about the meaning of Lent. There will be live music, adoration and a chance to meet other young Catholics. Entry is free, there’s no need to book and new people are always very welcome. Search ‘Two:42 Catholic Young Adults’ on Facebook. Women's World Day of Prayer will be on Friday 6th March. There will be a service at St Mary's, Newick at 2pm. Refreshments will be served beforehand from 1pm. J+P. Traidcraft Stall: We shall be glad to see you at the Traidcraft Stall in the Narthex on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, 21st and 22nd February. Buying from us is a great way to love your neighbour. Lent Devotions & Services Stations of the Cross at Uckfield: Mondays at 10am & Fridays at 7.30pm Study Group at Heron’s Ghyll: Wednesdays at 10am Local Reconciliation Services Sunday 1st March 4pm at Uckfield (+FHC families) Monday 23rd March 7pm at Lewes Monday 23rd 7.30pm at Crowborough Tuesday 24th March 7.30pm at Wadhurst Monday 30th March 7.30pm at Burwash Tuesday 31st 7.30pm at Mayfield Festival 50 Programme Sunday 5th July at the Amex Stadium Brighton Basic Timetable of the Day 10.00am Archbishop Opens Festival. 10.30am Speakers throughout the morning, workshops, Diocesan Showcase & Marketplace, Fairground rides, youth streams, school choir contest and much more. Lunch to buy on site or bring a picnic. 2.00pm Choirs, servers and others prepare for Mass. 3.00pm Mass with Archbishop Peter and Cardinal Cormac. The Diocese has taken over the whole of the Amex Stadium and is going to make full use of the available space in and around the Stadium. There will be: • Keynote speakers in the main arena • Schools Choirs singing across the venue • Arts & Crafts exhibition • Children’s activities and liturgies • Family activities and events • Displays and exhibitions from organisations, the Diocese and elsewhere. • Floral displays and arrangements • Theatre events and Cinema screenings • Bands playing in the Plaza • Archives and displays on 50 years of Arundel & Brighton The future of the Diocese will be key as all the groups and organisations join in presenting their hopes and plans as we await a new Bishop. The day will culminate with the celebration of the Jubilee Mass. Key speakers on the day: Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams Leading Dominican, Fr Timothy Radcliffe Bishop Dan Turley from Diocese of Chulucanas Collections Last week St Philip’s St John’s Parish funds (Plate only) £575.97 £193.40. No second collection taken £ £ Thank you for your generosity and support. Regular Events Confessions: Saturday at 10am and 5pm at St Philip’s or after Mass on Sundays at St John’s Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: from 45 minutes before weekday Masses at St Philip’s (not before school Masses) Sick At Home Or In Hospital: if anyone is seriously ill at home or is in hospital, it is most important that a priest be informed so that the sick person may receive the spiritual help of the sacraments. Relatives or friends should contact Fr Stephen or the Catholic chaplain of the hospital parish (at Haywards Heath 01444 450139; at Eastbourne 01323 723222; at Tunbridge Wells/Pembury 01892 522525). Mothers Prayers: each Thursday at 10.30am at the home of Janet Desmond, (07985 989533). (also a group in Crowborough) Rosary Group: each Tuesday at 10am at St Philip’s & Wednesdays 10am at St John’s St Vincent de Paul: Outreach to those who may need our help or support Justice & Peace Group: meets at St Philip’s regularly Sphere: a ladies group meeting on the first Wednesday for spiritual input, social activities and outings. nd St Philip & St John’s Bridge Club: meets 2.00pm every 2 and th 4 Wednesday. Sphere: a ladies group meeting on the first Wednesday for spiritual input, social activities and outings. Newman Forum: an adult faith discussion group meeting 2 or 3 times a year. Traidcraft Stall: at St Philip’s last weekend of each month
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