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
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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
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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.
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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