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 8th March 2015
Eucharistic Prayer 3, Preface for Lent 3
Festival 50: There will be
sign-up lists at the back of the
churches for those wishing to
travel to the Festival by
coach. Book by email: to
[email protected]
stating the number of places
needed and whether you wish
to start at Heron's Ghyll or Uckfield. £10 for Adults, No
charge for children. Please book as soon as possible.
Departure times will be 8.40 at Heron's Ghyll and 9.10 at
Uckfield (Please note NO Parking at St Philip’s as there
will still be Mass at 9.30am)
Next weekend a retiring collection will be taken for
our local St Vincent de Paul Society to help with its
valuable work in our area.
The next Shared Lunch is planned for Wednesday 11th
March from 12.00 noon onwards in the Lourdes Hall.
Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring a friend or
anyone you know who might appreciate the outing; they
do not have to be a parishioner. Custom is to bring some
food to share (eg salads, cold meat slices, quiches,
desserts) but come anyway – there is usually plenty of
food. Tea and coffee are provided. Transport can be
arranged. Contact Ann 763601 for details.
The Funeral Mass for Eileen Wolley RIP will take place on
Tuesday at 1.30pm. Of your mercy please pray for her,
her husband Richard and for her family at this time.
Fr Stephen is beginning to plan a pilgrimage to the Holy
Liturgy
Confessions
Mass
Mass
Mass
Stations of the Cross
Mass
Funeral Mass
Mass
Mass
School Mass
Mass
Stations of the Cross
Mass
Confessions
Confessions
Mass
Mass
Mass
Intention
SVP intentions
John Stevens RIP
Anamaria Ford RIP
Bridget Guy RIP
Eileen Wolley RIP
Special Intention: Philomena
Kavanagh Family
Stanley & Wanda Ganz RIP
Ann Govier RIP
Sr Lucy RIP
Cahal Breen RIP
Granddaughter Estelle
Ruth & Hugh Monaghan RIP
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.
Newick’s Lenten House Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday March 17th at 7.30 pm at 3, Allington Place,
Newick. All are very welcome. Contact: Pat Pioli Tel:
01825 722629
Vocations Matter: Jesus points beyond the present
moment to the reality of his resurrection. We are
reminded that our calling - our way of becoming who
we're meant to be - is caught up in the joy of life with
God for ever. Our Lenten sacrifices help us to be united
to the cross so that, in turn, we are united to Jesus in his
resurrection. In acknowledging the Father's will may we
experience the hope of glory in the here and now (even in
times of suffering and grief).
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
Monday 23rd March 7pm at Lewes
Monday 23rd 7.30pm at Crowborough
Tuesday 24th March 7.30pm at Wadhurst
Sunday 22nd March 4pm at Burgess Hill
Monday 30th March 7.30pm at Burwash
Tuesday 31st 7.30pm at Mayfield
John Nugent Of Buxted Mass Rota: For many years
members of the Parish have brought John to the 9.30am
Mass at St Philip's. This act of kindness is appreciated by
John's family. However we do need one or two additional
volunteers, your turn comes round every 6/7 weeks and in
case of holidays you can swap around with others on the
rota. Please assist us and call Peter Taylor 01825 732861.
Many thanks.
St Philip and St John Bridge Group will meet on
Wednesday 12th March at 2:00pm in the Lourdes Hall
(after the shared lunch). Cost is £1.50; new members are
most welcome. Contact: Chris Found 01825 763601 or
07871806925.
St Philip’s Notices
Thank you to all who helped with the Memorial Mass for
Sr Lucy last Saturday, with the Induction Mass for our new
Headteacher on Sunday morning and with the
Reconciliation Service on Sunday afternoon. A very busy
but hugely enjoyable weekend. Many thanks indeed. (Did
anyone take home the wrong plates or a bag of tea
towels? Their owner is missing them)
St John’s Notices
This Sunday our 2nd collection is for our Parish Charity
Fund. Please use your Gift Aid envelopes or the yellow
ones available in our Church, if you are a taxpayer.
During Lent the red Lenten Alms box on the Sanctuary
step is available for Offerings to the Contemplative
Orders of women in the Diocese.
Parish Finance - At the end of February, our funds at the
bank were £54,122. We received repayment of £15,867
VAT from the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
relating to the recent repairs to our Church. We also
received a legacy of £4,505 from Elizabeth Yonge decd.
The Parish Finance Committee will meet on 25th March,
and they will be considering further works that need to be
tackled at both the Church and the Church Hall. More
information will be provided in due course. (Christopher
Gabriel).
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
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
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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.
Collections Last week
St Philip’s
St John’s
Parish funds (Plate only)
£702.65
£172.60
second collection CAFOD
£463.73
£700.07
Thank you for your generosity and support.
The Fletching Singers & Crowborough Choral Society
present Mozart Mass in C Minor in All Saints Anglican
Church Crowborough on Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm.
Tickets (£12) available on line www.fletchingsingers.co.uk
or from a choir member on the door
‘Young Catholic Mothers’ The object in is to nourish our
children’s love for our Catholic faith, showing how best to
teach the virtues, doctrine and intimacy with Our Lord,
with the mothers providing support for each other.
Anyone of any age is welcome to ‘phone or email for
details. Molly Holloway 07794 745 119
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