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 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 15 March 2015 - Psalter Week 4 - Year B th ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4.00pm 9.00am 10.45am 12.30pm 5.30pm 9.15am 9.15am 9.15am 9.15am 9.15am 1.00pm 10.00am Vigil Baptisms Wedding Joan McGrath RIP Pat McCarthy RIP Ryszard Ganther RIP Darcie Travers; Olivia Osinska; Joseph Perkins People of the Parish Terry O’Flynn RIP Janet & Barry Cunliffe Vi Berridge Ints. Edward Brophy RIP & Family Fr Mervyn Tower Ints. Wayne Nobbs & Eleanor Devereux Jackie & Maureen Gallagher ST JOSEPH THE WORKER Sat Sun 14 15 Mon 16 Tues 17 Wed 18 Thur 19 Fri 20 6.00pm 9.00am 10.30am ~~~ 9.30am 8.45am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am Vigil Wroxton Patrick Cummings People of the Parish C.T. Thomas No Mass Danny Sheehan RIP Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Service of the Word & Holy Communion Special Intention Helen Hunter RIP FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 22 March 2015 - Psalter Week 1 - Year B nd ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Sat Sun 21 22 4.00pm 9.00am 10.45am 5.30pm Vigil William Croly & Michael Croly Denise Thornton RIP Joe Camilleri RIP People of the Parish ST JOSEPH THE WORKER Sat Sun 21 22 6.00pm 9.00am 10.30am Vigil Wroxton Baptism Zoe Crosby People of the Parish Breen Family Alexis Andrews PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISHES: Cora Barnard, Isobel Burke, Mary Dant, Olie Davies, Cherry Gibbard, Joyce Goode, Rebecca Haughian, Margaret & John Hellyar, Eilish Hilling, Adey Larner, Gerhild Osborn, Bridie Murray, Melita Rees, Arthur Shea, Damian Timlin, Patrick Weaver and Dawn Wilkinson. RECENTLY DEAD & ANNIVERSARIES Of your charity, please for the repose of the soul of Fergus Noone and for the souls of all those who have died recently. Pray also for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Sun 15 Mon 16 Tues 17 Wed 18 Thurs 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Kathleen McCleaf 2013; David Brain 2012; Ernest Bowden 2007; William Lord 1995; Stella Hudson Daniel Sheehan 2011; Monica Jones 2006; Waclaw Kudlik 1996 Onofrio Pannozzo 2009; Beryl Holloway 2005; John Skidmore 1998 Cornelius Shea 1995; Percy King 1989 Margaret Busby 2006; Ivy Jarvis 1998; Eileen Jackson 1994; Joan Kent 1986 Florence Curl 2011; Florence Green 2000; Elizabeth Noone 1995; Patrick Cuzack 1993 Nancy Brennan 2008; William Croly 2006; Ann Bird 2006 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 “O let my tongue cleave to my mouth if I remember you not!” (Psalm 136) Liturgical Diary Sat 14 Lent Feria Sun 15 Fourth Sunday of Lent Mon 16 Lent Feria Tues 17 Feast of St Patrick Wed 18 Lent Feria Thur 19 Solemnity of St Joseph Fri 20 Lent Feria Sat 21 Lent Feria Sun 22 Fifth 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. Extra confessions are on Friday 20 & 27 March, from 7.00 – 7.30pm. The next session is on Thursday 19 March, 7.309.00pm in the Dupuis Centre. Discussion topic: ‘The Sacraments’. Everyone is welcome to come. FHC – PARENTS’ MEETING Next meeting for parents of First Holy Communion candidates is on Wednesday 18 March, at 7.00pm, in the church. 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. For those that have taken tickets, please arrange for payment to be left at the Parish Office as soon as possible. Only a few tickets left, which can be bought at the parish office. Thank you. PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP Please note: the next meeting is on Monday 23 March (not Wednesday!) in the Tandy Room. 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. ETC. YOUNG ADULTS’ GROUP Meetings will take place on first & third Thursdays of each month at 7.30pm. Email for more info: [email protected]. ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2015 The 9 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. 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. 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. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday during Lent at St Joseph’s at 6.00pm. 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]. EASTER FLOWERS There will be a retiring collection over the next two weekends, for donations for Easter flowers. th 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. THE FOOD BANK – GREAT NEWS! St Joseph’s is now a distribution centre for the food bank. Thank you to all who have helped this important charity. CAKE & PIE SALE Cake & Pie sale this weekend. Don’t miss out. Get in quick!!! JOINT NOTICES LIST OF SICK PARISHIONERS The list of those who are sick in our parishes has become out of date. We are replacing 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. th 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. MONDAY LUNCH CLUB The next Monday Lunch Club is on Monday 13 April. We have a few places left so if you wish to book, please contact Marilena on 07891 178920. MONDAY LUNCH CLUB SUDELEY CASTLE & GARDENS We have arranged a trip to visit Sudeley Castle & Gardens in Gloucestershire on Tuesday 16 June. The cost to include: coach, entrance, refreshments and lunch is £28.00pp. To reserve your place, please complete the list at the back of the Church. Payment will be required by the end of April. 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: Reconciliation (Confessions) 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. 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: Saturday 14 March 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 of month. 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 7.00pm. St. John’s FINANCIAL MATTERS St. Joseph’s Non Gift Aided Gift Aided £ 686.47 Loose £ 696.50 Gift Aid £ 1 382.97 Thank You! Cathedral Maintenance Fund £ 208.48 Thank You! St John’s: 2nd Collection next weekend for Easter flowers. Winner: Margaret Bennett £ 200.72 £ 440.50 £ 641.22 £ 216.43 ST. JOSEPH’S LOTTERY Number: 24 Amount: £21.50 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
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