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Newsletter for the Parishes of
Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Joseph the Worker
The website for both St. John’s and St. Joseph’s is: www.banburycatholicchurches.org.uk
St John’s: Fr Richard Walker & Fr Craig Szmidt, 25 South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxon. OX16 9AF
Telephone: 01295 262073 Fax: 01295 254773 E-mail: [email protected]
St Joseph’s: Fr Bill Wilton, Edmunds Road, Banbury, Oxon. OX16 0PP
Telephone: 01295 264661 E-mail: [email protected]
St. Joseph’s Deacons: Rev Henry Allen: 01295 780642 ~ Rev Bob Hughes: 01295 720869
Parish Sister:- Sr Therese O’Neill: 01295 263203
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
8 March 2015 - Psalter Week 3 - Year B
th
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
Sat
Sun
07
08
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
09
10
11
12
13
14
4.00pm
9.00am
10.45am
5.30pm
10.00am
9.15am
11.30am
9.15am
9.15am
10.00am
Vigil
Requiem
Requiem
Billy Walsh RIP
Ian Brooks
Joe Camilleri
People of the Parish
Ann Rayment
Mariusz Walio Ints.
Chrislin Bose
Chrislin Bose
Tina & Anoop Thanksgiving
Carlos Rey Letrondo RIP
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER
Sat
Sun
07
08
Mon 09
Tues 10
Wed 11
Thur 12
Fri 13
6.00pm
9.00am
10.30am
3.15pm
~~~
9.30am
8.45am
9.30am
9.30am
9.30am
Vigil
Wroxton
William Walsh
People of the Parish
Tom Pape
Polish Mass
No Mass
Arthur Wagstaff
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Terry O’Flynn RIP
James Conalty RIP
Gloria & Family
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
15 March 2015 - Psalter Week 4 - Year B
th
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
Sat
Sun
14
15
4.00pm
9.00am
10.45am
12.30pm
5.30pm
Vigil
Baptisms
Joan McGrath RIP
Pat McCarthy RIP
Ryszard Ganther RIP
Darcie Travers; Olivia Osinska; Joseph Perkins
People of the Parish
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER
Sat
Sun
14
15
6.00pm
9.00am
10.30am
Vigil
Wroxton
Patrick Cummings
People of the Parish
C.T. Thomas
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISHES:
Eilish Hilling, Patrick Forde, Dorothy Thomas, Lewis Byrne, Pauline Richardson, Adey Larner, Lalla
Stevens, Robert Wells, Jayne O’Connor, Denise Dawson, Paul Higham, Damian Timlin, Marjorie Lowes,
Breda Kelly, Irene Plichta, Olie Davies, Gregory Browne, Francesca Harris, Tracey McMahon, Simon
Cutler, Caroline Lucas, Arthur Shea, Michael Humphries, Bob O’Malley, Mary Street, Rebecca Haughian,
Sam Rampling, Emily Everett-Allen, Daniel Parker, Christopher Browne, Clifford Browne, Elizabeth dos
Santos, Maureen Gwynn, Cora Barnard, Peter Rayner, Robert Hoyle, Margaret Frazer, Jack Lally, Lionel
Hutchings, John and Sue Green, Clare Sullivan, Don Coady, Anna Ratcliffe, Barbara Fowles, Fr Charles
Chirwa, Oliver Boyles, Dawn Wilkinson, Elaine Jobes, Mary Scott, Paul Davidson, Pat Ryder, Mary Dant,
Isobel Burke, Anne Veale, Joanne Bull, Agnes McFarland, Anna Larkin, Claire Sullivan, Myrtle Gilhooly,
Rose Hayward, James Carter, Lawrie Thornton, Suzanne Rogers, Joyce Goode, Sam McCawley, Maureen
Easton, Ellen Lally, Charlotte Sturgess Osborne, Tony Stevens, June Cullimore, Melita Rees, Matthew Lally,
Chrislin Bose, Derrick Taney, Patrick Weaver, Jonathan Boon, Gerhild Osborn and Cherry Gibbard.
RECENTLY DEAD & ANNIVERSARIES
Of your charity, please for the repose of the souls of Chrislin Bose and Ann Rayment and for
the souls of all those who have died recently. Pray also for those whose anniversaries occur at
this time:
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
08
09
10
11
Thurs 12
Fri 13
Sat
14
Anne Cullin 1999; Dennis Tarbuck 1995
Mary Waddoups 2006; Bridget Lafferty 1990; Leslie Moreby 1987
Roberta Baskerville 1992; Benjamin Bailey 1987; Owen Gaffrey 1984
Terence O’Flynn 2013; Vincent Mark 2011; Alfred Martin 2005;
Enea Pannozzo 2004; Joseph Hillier 1991; Patrick Deegan 1986;
Alfred Scales 1984
Barbara Flower 2010; Alba Fragola 2009; Monica Goodwin 1991
Charles Manderman 2002; John Arnold 2001; Gwen Gillett 1994;
Bridget O’Mahoney 1984
Esme Ake 2007; Joyce Greatbatch 1998; Dorothy Gibson 1988;
Mieczyskawa Batt 1987; Leslie Kent 1983
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
LINK FOR ST. JOHN’S WEBCAM: www.churchservices.tv/banbury
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: www.paxchristi.org.uk
RESPONSORIAL PSALM MEDITATION
“You, Lord, have the message of eternal life.” (Psalm 18)
Liturgical Diary
Sat 07
Lent Feria
Sun 08
Third Sunday of Lent
Mon 09
Lent Feria
Tues 10
Lent Feria
Wed 11
Lent Feria
Thur 12
Lent Feria
Fri 13
Lent Feria
Sat 14
Lent Feria
Sun 15
Fourth Sunday of Lent
ST JOHN’S CHURCH
ADULT EDUCATION
LENT
During Lent, there will be Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays & Fridays from
9.45am-1.00pm and on Thursday mornings from
7.00-8.00am. Stations of the Cross will take place
in the church on Fridays at 6.30pm and Sundays at
4.30pm. Do consider these devotions as part of
your Lenten preparation for Easter.
The next session is on Thursday 12 March, 7.309.00pm in the Dupuis Centre. The topic for
discussion: ‘Prayer’. Everyone is welcome to
come. Please note that Adult Education is now on
Thursday evenings.
ST JOHN’S CASH BONANZA
1st Prize: £1,000, 2nd Prize: £500,
3rd Prize: £250. Draw at Cheese & Wine in
presbytery garden on 6 June, 6.00-8.00pm. Limited
tickets remain. For those people that have taken
tickets, could you please arrange payment to be left
at the Parish Office as soon as possible in order for
us to gauge number of tickets left to sell. Tickets on
sale after Mass this weekend. Thank you.
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH
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ETC. YOUNG ADULTS’ GROUP
Meetings will take place on first & third
Thursdays of each month at 7.30pm. Do come
along for the opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere
to learn about and share your faith with other
young people. Email for more info:
[email protected].
GENERAL ELECTION 2015
The Letter from the Bishops of England and
Wales, regarding the General Election, is at the
back of church. Please do take one home. Further
information is available from the Bishops’
Conference website: www.catholicnews.org.uk.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday during Lent at St Joseph’s at 6.00pm.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2015
The 9th Birmingham Diocesan Pilgrimage, led by
Rt. Rev. Robert Byrne, takes place from 9 – 16
September. Spiritual Leader is Canon Mervyn
Tower. For more details, see poster at back of
church. Tour operator is Tangney Tours Ltd.
www.tangney-tours.com. Tel: 01732 886666.
NEW CHOIR MEMBERS – URGENT!!
Choir meeting on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm.
We are looking for new members, to help with the
singing during Easter and the 50th Anniversary
celebrations. Please help if you can.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2015
23-29/30 May 2015. See poster on notice-board
for further details or contact Pilgrimage office on
0121 236 4585. Tour operator is Tangney Tours
Ltd. www.tangney-tours.com.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Next meeting on Tuesday 10 March at 7.00pm.
CATHOLIC SINGLES
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps
single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one
to one or through social events. Please telephone
on 0161 941 3498, visit the website
www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email us on:
[email protected].
50 ANNIVERSARY OF ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH
Archbishop Bernard has agreed to celebrate this
with us on Saturday 20 June. Lots to be done!
Lots of help needed! Please let Fr Bill know if you
are willing to help.
JOINT NOTICES
HOSPITAL VISITING
We are no longer informed of Catholic patients in
the hospital. If you are going into hospital, or know
somebody who is in hospital, and would appreciate
a visit, please let one of the priests know. There are
forms at the back of church to facilitate this.
MONDAY LUNCH CLUB
Monday 9 March. This date is now full. All those
who have booked, we look forward to seeing you at
12.30pm.
LIST OF SICK PARISHIONERS
The list of those who are sick in our parishes has
become out of date. From next weekend, we will
replace the existing list in the newsletter with an
up-to-date list. In order to create the new list, please
let us know of any parishioners who are currently
sick and for whom you would like us to pray.
PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP
Please note: the next meeting is on Monday 23
March (not Wednesday!) in the Tandy Room.
CURIOUS ABOUT RELIGIOUS LIFE?
The Compass project has planned a series of
special events around the country for young
people interested in exploring a call to religious
life. Saturday 14 March from 11am-5pm at
Newman House Catholic Chaplaincy, Edgbaston,
Birmingham. Read more about Compass Events
2015 - See more at: www.vocations.org.uk.
EDGE Youth Group
Next meeting on Saturday 14 March at St Joseph's
Parish Hall. Time: 7.00-9.00pm Children aged
10-13 yrs. School Yr.6-Yr.9.
DEMENTIA – PRAYER WEEK
12-19 March 2015. “Let us pray for and with
those whose lives have been touched by
dementia” – Bishop McGough. Please see poster
at the back of church.
Parish Secretary: Anne Mold
Office & Pastoral Assistant: Nicola Mollard
Social & Fundraising Secretary: Marilena Kearns
St John’s:
Nicola Mollard – Tel: 01295 262 073
St. Joseph’s: Margaret Bennett – Tel: 01295 264 661
St John’s Parish Office:
Office hours: Mondays to Fridays
9.00 am -3.00 pm
Parish Safeguarding Representatives:
SACRAMENTS / OTHER LITURGIES
St. John’s:
Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am and on request.
St. Joseph’s:
Saturday 5.15pm - 5.45pm and on request.
Reconciliation
(Confessions)
Infant Baptism
St. John’s:
St. Joseph’s:
Marriages
By appointment only. Six months’ notice is required.
Exposition, Vespers and Benediction
St John’s:
St. John’s:
St Joseph’s:
St. John’s:
Exposition
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
12.30pm on Sundays. By appointment only.
after 10.30am Sunday Mass or by appointment.
First Sunday of the month at 4.30 pm.
Every Saturday at 10.30 –11.00 am.
Every Wednesday at 8.45 am.
First Friday of the month after 9.15 am Mass.
PARISH GROUPS
Adult Education: Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in the Dupuis Centre (term time only)
Children’s Liturgy ~ St John’s: Sundays at the 10.45am Mass ~ for children aged 4-8 years.
Children’s Mini Liturgy ~ St John’s: Sundays at the 10.45am Mass ~ for children under 4 years of age.
Children’s Liturgy ~ St Joseph’s: Sundays at the 10.30am Mass ~ for children aged 3+ years.
etc. Young Adults’ Group: Meetings on first & third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Dupuis Centre.
Friends of the Holy Land: TBA at 5.00pm in the Wall Room, Dupuis Centre.
Justice & Peace Group: Next meeting TBA at 7.30pm in the Dupuis Centre.
Little Lambs Playgroup: Tuesdays at 10.00 – 11.30am in the Dupuis Centre. (Term Time Only).
Meditation: Contact the parish office for further details.
Over 65s - Monday Lunch Club: Dupuis Centre. [2nd Monday]. Must be reserved in advance.
Over 65s - Wednesday Afternoon Tea: Dupuis Centre.
Padre Pio Prayer Group: Last Wednesday of the month at 10.00am - 12.00noon, in the Tandy Room.
Parish Visiting Group: Steering Group meets approx bi-monthly. Contact via Parish Office.
St. John’s Brownies: Tuesdays, 6.00 - 7.30pm at the Scout Hut at Banbury School (term time only).
St. John’s Choir: Thursdays at 7.00 – 8.00pm in the Church.
St. John’s Parish Pastoral Council: Next meeting Thursday 30 April at 7.30 p.m.
St John’s Widows’ Group: Meet for lunch on the First Monday of the month.
St. John’s & St. Joseph’s Youth Group: Meet on second Saturday of each month at 7.15pm.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
St. Joseph’s
St. John’s
Non Gift Aided
Gift Aided
CAFOD [Lent Fast Day]
£ 804.40
£ 676.00
£ 1 480.40
£ 909.34
Loose
Gift Aid
Thank You!
Thank You!
£ 218.31
£ 411.06
£ 629.37
£ 430.85
Second Collection this weekend for Cathedral Maintenance Fund
ST. JOSEPH’S LOTTERY
Winner: Mrs M Burns
Number: 61
Amount: £18.50
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
O God, who chose the Apostles to make disciples of all nations, and who by Baptism
and Confirmation have called us to build up your Holy Church, we implore you to
choose from among us, your children, many priests, deacons and religious who will
love you with their whole hearts, and will gladly spend their lives making you known
and loved by all. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
These parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham
Registered Charity Number: 234216