SAINT JOHN FISHER PARISH Parish Priest Fr Robert Wright Asst Priest: Fr Linh Tiverton Road, Wyken, Coventry CV2 3DL Tel: 02476 443459 : Fax: 02476 659554 / email: [email protected] Permanent Deacon Stephen Norman Parish Schools: St John Fisher, Kineton Road, Coventry CV2 3NR, Tel: 02476 443333 : St Gregory’s, Harry Rose Road, Coventry CV2 5AT, Tel 02476 445900 Part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No 234216 Today We Celebrate the First Sunday in Lent Deanery website: www.coventry-catholicdeanery.org.uk Cycle B: Page 519 (new), Page 403 (old) Responsorial Psalm: Your ways, Lord, are faithfulness and love for those who keep your covenant. Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory! Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory! The celebrations of Mass and Mass intentions for the coming week: Sat 21st Feb Sun 22nd Feb Mon 23rd Feb Tue 24th Feb Wed 25th Feb Thur 26th Feb Fri 27th Feb Sat 28th Feb Sun 1st Mar 6.30pm 9.30am 11.30am 9.00am 6.00pm 9.00am 12 noon 9.00am 9.15am 6.00pm 9.00am 10.00am 10.00am 6.30pm 9.30am 11.30am Fr Sean Farrell : Special Intention (Elizabeth McGrath) First Sunday of LENT Michael Lynott : Luke Kelly Joan Tobin : Derek Weeks : Paddy & Mary Kennedy : Adrian Kennedy and Pam Ivory Davy McLeod : Deceased Parishioners of St John Fisher Reception of the body of Steven Edmonds Barry Watts : Intentions of SVP Requiem Mass of Steven Edmonds Dorothy Cullen : Thanksgiving (Trevino Alfonso) led by Year 1 children of St John Fisher school - Francis Malone : Special Intention (Dorothy) Reception of the body of Elaine Martinez Ellen Bryant : Intentions of Mitrovic Family Second Collection Requiem Mass of Elaine Martinez Next weekend for CAFOD Sean Linehan Family Fast Day Anne Brooks : Theresa Jordan : May O’Kane Envelopes available Second Sunday of LENT The Government will match all Ann Hastings : Katie O’Connor : Jim Skeltcher donations - £1 for £1 Phyllis Brolly : Deceased Ward Family Date Time Reader Eucharistic Minister Sat 21st Feb Sun 22nd Feb 6.30pm 9.30am 11.30am 6.30pm 9.30am 11.30am Maisie Bruneau, Chris Francis Pace, Pat O’Donnell Zoe Taylor, Bernadette Norman Helen Cunningham, Jimmy McGeever Ngozi Okafor, Nadine Graham Joseph Reynolds, Sarah Shearer Maureen Steedman, Rose Trill, William Toal of the Blessed Sacrament: Pat Bryant, Adrienne Pilbin, April Graham Sarah Shearer, Anne Cable-Barnard, Cath McAnenny Tuesday: 8.30am – 10.00am Chris Grimes, Frank Byrne, Victoria Alfonso Sacrament of Reconciliation Mary Malone, Carmel Murray, Brid Conmy Sat: 9.30-9.50am & 6.00-6.20pm Lynda Wells, Bernadette Norman, Mary Newsome Sat 28th Feb Sun 1st Mar Prayers have been requested for the sick of our parish community: Exposition & Benediction Jackie Barry, Jackie McDonnell, Mrs Kerrigan, Mick Thomas, Elaine McDougall, Kristian Metcalfe, Thomas Monaghan, Nicola Coyle, Karen, Trevor Gibson, Brett Metcalfe, Christopher, Claire Bewick, Frank McCann, Karen Cave, Steven Kennedy, Mindi Devi, David Tuson, Liam Cullinane, Megan-Jane Smith, Cynthia Goddard, William Kennedy, Mary Bradley, Christopher Browne, Leanne Devine, Stephen William, Sharon Lally, Margaret Buckley, Mary Simpkins, Mary Cremins, Patricia Mulqueen-Wood, Marc Mulqueen-Wood, Elizabeth Calvert, Bailly Hill, Janet Foster, Eileen McHugh, Dot Breeze, Precious Kyla Maher, Bernadette Norman, Mary McKeown, Cathy O’Toole, Mason Lee, Esther McGrath, Christopher Browne, Brian Haworth, Victoria Jewel (Breeze), Kirsty Coyle, Gerry Mullery, Roderick Lomas, Sarah Reynolds, Isla Gibbs, Jane Marron, Barbara Penney, Marian Tuson, Eileen Cassidy, Lawrence O’Brien, Caolan, Liam Connolly, Hugh McAteer, Margaret McWhirter, Garry Hole, Bridget Robinson, Mrs P Barry, Patsy Stokes, Mary McSharry, Michael Ward, Ellen Mary Doyle, Derek Coyle, Michael Foster, Bethany Windmill, Khalid Adams, Sinead Hart, baby Eddie Bennett, Steve Winfield, Robin Sarin, Maureen Bell, James Eneje, Ron Hamilton. LAMPS LIT AT SACRED HEART LAMPS LIT AT OUR LADY’S SHRINE This week for Intentions (of Wyn Edwards) Next week for Intentions of Hastings family This week for Phyllis & James Scanlon Next week for Family and Friends of Cathy LAMP LIT AT ST ANTHONY’S SHRINE LAMP LIT AT ST JOSEPH’S SHRINE This week for Paddy, Mary & Adrian Kennedy Next week for Anne Brooks This week for Padraic Mannion Next week for Alan Simpkins CANDLES LIT AT SHRINES Candles available in March. Each candle costs £3.50 Tote Result: 15th February, nos 00 & 36, one winner, E Mahon, received £30.00. Weekly Collection: last week £1532.65, thank you!! Second Collection: next week for CAFOD Family Fast Day. This LENT every £ you give will be matched by the UK Government Direct Debits doubled - your for first three months matched when you start a regular gift this LENT. Thank you for your support! YOUTH GROUP next meets Wednesday, 25th February at 6.30pm in Parish Centre. PRAY THE ROSARY WITH OUR LADY OF COVENTRY at Priory Place, at 1.40pm, every Friday, in Lent, May & October. All welcome Please pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently, especially: Steven Edmonds, Elaine Martinez, Elizabeth Harvey and Christine Francis McAnenny. Steven will be received into church on Monday at 6.00pm; his Requiem will take place on Tuesday at 12noon. Elaine will be received into church on Thursday at 6.00pm; her Requiem Mass will take place on Friday at 10.00am. Elizabeth’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, 9th March at 10.30am. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to all the families at this sad time. Eternal Rest... Dates for your Diary A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH SJF PARISH STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Monday in Lent, from 23rd February at 7.00pm LENTEN JOURNEY with SJF Every Thursday evening in LENT, you are invited to join our SJF Parish Lenten Journey Thursday, 26th February: Holy Mass at 7.00pm, followed by DVD series ‘Catholicism’ by Fr Robert Barron Let us give some time this Lent to reflect upon GOD’S LOVE in our lives on these evenings. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION for Children in Non Catholic Schools If you have a child/ren at the age to receive these sacraments (Year 3 for Holy Communion and Year 6 for Confirmation), please fill in the form at the back of church as soon as possible and hand it to Fr Linh or Fr Bob. Saturday, 28th February and every Saturday morning at 9.00am in the church. Dates: Holy Communion: 7th Jun, Confirmation: 14th Jun Sat, 16th May 10.30am SJF First Holy Communions Sat, 6th June 10.30am SJF First Holy Communions Sun, 7th June 11.30am St Gregory First Holy Communions Sunday, 14th June 9.30am St Gregory's school Sacrament of Confirmation 12.30pm St John Fisher school Sacrament of Confirmation Thur, 25th June 7pm St John Fisher school Confirmation More Youth Group dates for your diary: Wednesdays, 6.30 – 8.00pm in parish centre, unless otherwise stated 25th Feb, 11th March (don’t forget to wear your Ireland football/ rugby shirt), 25th March, 4-5th July It’s A Knockout Letters will be ready by the end of February. St Patrick’s Day Buffet & Dance in St John Fisher Parish Centre Friday, 13th March 2015 7.30pm to 11.00pm Dancing to ‘Frankie’ Price: £7.00 per person (available after Mass) St John Fisher Sunday, 15th March St Patrick’s Day Breakfast 10.30am (after 9.30am Mass) Price: £5.00 in aid of the Youth Mission 100+ CLUB The result of the February draw: 1st Prize: £100 – No8, 2nd Prize: £50 – No.17. Congratulations to the lucky winners. Friday, 13th March 2015 7.30pm to 11.00pm Dancing to ‘Frankie’ CHARITY ‘VALENTINE’ CAKE SALE Price: £7.00 per person (available after Mass) Thank you to all who supported this event last weekend. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND If you, or someone you know, is in hospital and would like us to visit them, or would like Holy Communion at home, please see one of the clergy or contact us on 76443459. USED POSTAGE STAMPS FOR MYTON HOSPICE Stamp donations can be left in Sacristy or see the Priests. FOR SALE Straight Stairlift, also Pro Rider Mobility Scooter. Offers to 02476 366896 Maths Booster Lessons, fully qualified teacher. Please contact Mrs A Beech on 02476 622521 / 07905064474 Fr David Keniry, Director of the Ark of the Covenant, , celebrates his Golden Jubilee of Ordination on 13th March 2015. A special Mass will be celebrated at 7.00pm on Friday, 13th March at Christ the King Church, 124 Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding B44 0QN, followed by a reception to which all are welcome. If you are able to come, please leave a message on 01926 773744 or at [email protected] to facilitate catering. Thank you. St Bernadette’s Trust Lourdes Pilgrimage – is fully booked APF: MILL HILL (Little Red Boxes) THANK YOU & APPEAL Thank you to all parishioners who already support this wonderful organisation through the Red Boxes. Please see posters. Missionary talk: 21st/22nd March, at all Masses. The Birmingham Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage in May 2015. If you know of any parish member who may benefit from a grant of up to £350.00 towards the pilgrimage fee, please contact Fr Bob before 15th February. Blackpool Holidays presented by the Rotary Club of Coventry Jubilee. Thursdays 18th to 25th June, BBEM, with transport included. Double/twin room £175pp, single £215. Situation: close to the front in Havelock Street. Contact Mary on 07903 766620 for more details, see poster in porch. Other Dates for you Diary Christ the King Boxing Club is now accepting new members The Boxing Club meets each week at St Augustine’s Sport Centre. Members have to be aged between 9 years and 18. Further details available from Brendan Malone on 07950 690122 and Colm Doherty on 07814 882236. THE CATENIAN ROSARY GROUP - APPEAL Since 2009 the group have been sending Rosaries to Aboriginals in Australia and to Missions in the 3rd World Countries of Africa. In our experience, Catholics have unused Rosaries hidden away in cupboards and drawers. Could you help this appeal by hunting for Rosaries in your home and among family and friends. Rosaries can be sent to: Michael Blackburn, 164 Green Park Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 0SP. Queries to: 01422 352559 / 07967140542 or email: [email protected] LIGHT REFLECTION - A Spoonful of Honey..... We create a certain climate for decisions that we make And often blind ourselves on the road we daily take But we never walk alone through life’s worry, doubt or fear In each gifted precious moment Our Divine Instructor’s near The important thing in life is not the things we’ve seen It’s where we now are going and not where we have been If you find it hard to sleep count your blessings instead of sheep God Bless,
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