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C ATHOLIC P ORTSMOUTH
Catholic Parishes and Schools in Partnership in the City of Portsmouth
14 JUNE 2015 - 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Year B)
The Kingdom of God
This weekend our focus is on the Kingdom of God. So what is meant by that? You may be a little
frustrated because you feel that Jesus has not explained clearly enough what he means when he says,
“the kingdom of God is like...” and we are not told what he said to his disciples. Jesus is not teasing,
but he does want his disciples to be able to teach once he is not with them, and this they do. Think of all we
have heard about their teaching in the Acts of the Apostles.
The Kingdom is not a place or region but is the ʻReign of Godʼ. It is the power of Godʼs love and we can
only really become conscious of Godʼs love once we enter into a relationship with him. We actually
have to make a decision that we consciously want to say ʻyesʼ to Godʼs unending invitation to know
him and love him. By saying ʻyesʼ we put ourselves into Godʼs hands, into his loving power, which constantly
encourages and enables us to grow.
We can only enter into any relationship by talking to someone and so it is with God. When we talk to Him
we talk as unique individuals, but Pope Francis encourages us “to listen to the Word of God. This means
rediscovering the value of silence in order to meditate on the Word that comes to us.” Like a seed
growing it may take time for green shoots to come but you may be astonished when they do!
The story of the mustard seed should encourage us. Could Peter or Paul have imagined that there
would be more than a billion Christians world-wide by 2015? The early church suffered from appalling
persecution just as in many countries today Christians are being savagely attacked. Is Jesus
challenging us (as we ponder on this gospel) to do something in our small patch of land, to make
some small seeds grow? We cannot solve all the problems of the world, but we can try to make
a difference in our own backyard. The Church is a sign of the Kingdom and as Pope Francis states in
his recent Papal Bull “wherever the Church is present, the mercy of the Father must be evident”. Who
do you think we exclude and who do you want to include?
Esmé Shaw
St John’s Cathedral: Bishop’s House, Bishop Crispian Way, PO1 3HG – Tel. 02392 826170
Cathedral Dean: Canon Dominic Golding VG – [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr James McAuley – [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Mrs Lily Peach – [email protected] – Office Hours: 0900-1600 Monday – Friday
Parish Pastoral Assistant: Sister Maura Chin [email protected]
Safeguarding Representative: Sue Smy 023 9273 0855
Corpus Christi & St Joseph Fr Steven Restori tel 023 9266 0927 – [email protected]
Corpus Christi Gladys Avenue, North End PO2 9AZ – St Joseph Tangier Road, Copnor PO3 6JH
Parish Sister: Sr Mary Gleavey FMDM 07586 801868 – St Joseph Hall Bookings: Mrs Mary Vale 07897 488254
Safeguarding Representative: Elaine Lindsay 07749 200592
Our Lady of Lourdes & St Swithun Fr Kazimierz Stefek - Assistant Priest: Fr Pawel Przybyszewski
tel. 023 9282 8305 – [email protected]
Our Lady of Lourdes Bransbury Road, Eastney, PO4 9JY - St Swithun 105 Waverley Road, Southsea, PO5 2PL
Pastoral Assistant: Sr Marie Elise Tel. 07747 728734 Parish Secretary: Mrs Clare Shore
Office Hours: Mon 0900-1100 and Tues to Friday 0900-1500
Safeguarding Representative: Val Croughan 023 9234 1682
St Colman with St Paul Fr Joe McNerney (Hospital Chaplain) – Assistant Priest: Fr John Humphreys
[email protected] - 023 9228 6408
St Colman St Colman’s Avenue, Cosham, PO6 2JJ – St Paul Allaway Avenue, PO6 4DG– tel. 023 9237 6151
Parish Assistant: Mrs Tess Pritchard Office Hours: 0900-1500 Monday to Friday
Safeguarding Representative: Irene Taylor 023 9264 0754 or 07914 722708
Pastoral Youth Worker: Dom DeBoo tel 023 9283 6524 mob 07769 185603 – [email protected]
PARISHES: Corpus Christi & St Joseph • Our Lady of Lourdes with St Swithun • St Colman & St Paul • St John’s Cathedral
SCHOOLS: Primary: Corpus Christi • St John’s Cathedral • St Paul’s • St Swithun’s • Secondary: St Edmund’s
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Sunday, 7 June 2015 – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Year B
CONTACT Youth Club (11 – 16)
CONTACT Youth Club, our youth
club for young people aged 11–16,
runs from 1900–2100 at St Colman’s
K;k;k;l
Catholic Church. £1 a week subs +
tuck shop. In our next session we will
be looking at how to stay safe online
17/06: Staying Safe Online
01/07: Archery at Fort Purbrook (£5)
15/07: BBQ @ Witterings Beach
THE BEACON PROJECT
The Beacon Project is an exciting
new prayer project at St Swithun’s
Catholic Church open to all people
(14+). It encompasses the rosary,
praise and worship, great teaching
and adoration The evening runs from
1930–2130 in the church followed by
tea and coffee. In this week’s session
we will be looking at overcoming
obstacles to prayer in our daily lives.
Next Session: Monday 15 June.
POST–EXAM STUDENTS (16 – 18)
If you have finished exams and are
looking for things to fill your time why
not consider volunteering with us
and building your CV. You could
help with the youth clubs, in the
Discovery Centre Café or with
promoting events. Contact Dom.
Feel free to get in touch:
facebook: ‘Dom DeBoo Portsmouth’
twitter @Dom_DeBoo_Youth
www.catholicportsmouth.org.uk/youth
[email protected]
tel: 07769185603
WORSHIP ON THE WARRIOR
On Sunday 12 July, we are delighted to
announce that we will be hosting a
Multi Churches Worship event on the
HMS Warrior open to all young people
aged 11–18. The evening will feature
lively worship, a fantastic speaker and
an opportunity to pray for the city. Cost
of entry is £3 for your wristband and
then bring a packed tea. Doors open
1730-1830. For more information and to
book your place contact Dom.
PUB CHALLENGE (18 – 30)
If you are aged 18–30 and looking to
meet other young Catholics we invite
you to come join us in our pub
challenge - we are working our way
through different Portsmouth pubs over
the next couple of years, trying to visit
as many as we can. Next Pub: The Still
and Western, Monday 22 June from
1930
RECONCILIATION
St John's Cathedral: Saturday 1100-–1145 & 1700–1745
St Swithun: Friday 1930–2000 Saturday 1030–1100
Our Lady of Lourdes: Saturday 1730–1755
Corpus Christi: Saturday 0930
St Joseph: Saturday (before 1800 Mass)
St Colman: Saturday 1700 – 1730
Please pray for our sick and our housebound who are
unable to share the liturgy with us, their families and
those who care for them: Elena Dobeson, Denise
Jalanco, Jean Humphries, Elaine McDonald, Yvonne
Tomkins, Michael Dyer, Marie Munt, Carol Taylor,
Frances Jennis, John Daley, Hazel Farmer, Raymond
Stanley, Maisie Hider, Gordon Lyons, Steward Russell,
Maria Enright, John Foster, Anne Harkin, Mark
Hamilton, Kerry Kirby, Dominic Fox, Nora & Fred Harkin,
Mark Turnbull, Thomas O’Grady, Doreen Yates
Please remember all our faithful departed and those
whose anniversaries occur at this time: Mary King,
Charles Stanley, Carmel Hynes, Phyllis Kelly, Dominic
Caruaha, Thomas Martin Basker, Winifred Lister, Linda
Patricia Holloway, Carol Condron, Christopher Patrick
Murray, Margaret Ann Marshall (Peggy), Ricardo
Collins, Rowena Hayes, Michael Hanvey, Marguerite
Brosnan, Anthony Boyle, Chris Bond, Jacob Harry,
Patricia Porter, Anne Marie Edoline Lytle, James Gill
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
SUNDAY NIGHT EXTRA (11 – 16)
Sunday Night Extra is our space for
you to chill out on a Sunday night
with other young Catholics, eat
good food and explore your faith
deeper. It is held in the Cathedral
Discovery Centre from 1900–2045
and we ask for a donation of £2 per
person towards the cost of food.
Sunday Night Extra is now fortnightly
so do come and join us and explore
your faith deeper. Tonight we will be
reflecting on the theme ‘What was
Pentecost?’ Next Session: Tonight,
Sunday 14 June.
ZONED In (Year 5 - 6 Youth Club)
If you are in school years 5-6, then
we run a youth club for you on
Thursday nights from 1830–2000 at
Corpus Christi Catholic School with
lots of fun activities. £1 a week subs +
tuck shop. We are looking for a
couple more leaders to join our team
so if you’re able to help please let
me know. Next Session: Thursday 18
June.
CONFIRMATION 2016
If you are going to be in school years
8 or 9 from September and would
like to register for next year’s
Confirmation
programme
2016,
please contact me via email and I
will send you a booking form.
PARISH DIARY
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
- Legion of Mary: after 1000 Mass, St John’s Room
- Farewell Reception Ansel D’Mello: after 1000 Mass, Discovery
Centre
- Confirmation Mass: North West Hampshire: 1500
TUESDAY 16 JUNE
- Training Session 2 for New Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion: 1930-2100 Discovery Centre
WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE
- Ecumenical Fraternal Breakfast: 0830-0930 Discovery Centre
- Guild of St John Meeting: 1115 St John’s Room
FRIDAY 19 JUNE
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 0900-1800
- Cana Path Group Meeting: 1900 Cathedral
SATURDAY 20 JUNE
- First Holy Communion Mass: 1800
SUNDAY 21 JUNE
- First Holy Communion Mass: 1000
- First Holy Communion Mass: 1200
- Confirmation Mass: Wokingham & Ascot: 1500
- First Holy Communion Mass: 1800
WE ACKNOWLEDGE LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTIONS
WITH THANKS
- Corpus Christi with St Joseph: £1,223.87 incl DD/SO
- Our Lady of Lourdes & St Swithun: £973.30 inc SO (67% GA)
- St Colman with St Paul: £1,010.39 inc SO (79% GA)
- St John’s Cathedral: £2073.87 inc SO (47% GA)
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Pastoral Area News
EVANGELISATION STRATEGY TEAM
As part of our undertaking the mission
of evangelisation and to meet the
priorities for the Diocese set by Bishop
Philip we are looking to create an
Evangelisation Strategy Team in our
Pastoral Area. The team will be made
up of two representatives from each
parish
community,
our
Catholic
schools, the religious and priests of the
city; so about 14 members in total. If
you would like to be involved in the
development of an EST for Portsmouth
or to receive a copy of the person
specification then you are invited to
give your name to your parish priest or
contact Father Steven Restori as
Co-ordinating Pastor.
OAKLANDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL & SIXTH
FORM COLLEGE OPEN MORNING
Tuesday 16 June and Thursday 25 June
2015 from 1140-1340. All Year 5 parents
are especially invited to come and visit
the school. Open and welcome to all.
CONFERENCE ON MIGRANT SLAVERY
Saturday 26 Sept 2015 from 1000-1530
in St Bede’s Church Basingstoke RG24
9DX. Organised by Justice and Peace
Social Responsibility Team. Speakers:
Kevin Hyland, Fiona Cunningham, Jess
Gealer and Laura Franklin. To book:
www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/booki
ngs. Fee £10.00 includes lunch.
CONSULTATION ON ACADEMY
CONVERSION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUSTS
Bishop Philip and the diocesan trustees
are
circulating
a
consultation
document on the conversion of schools
into the preferred model of multiacademy
trusts.
This
document,
together with the response form, is
available on the diocesan website:
www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/schools/
consultation.php All interested parties
are invited to view this and respond. A
series of meetings will also be held
across the diocese and these are
detailed in the consultation document.
Together with schools, trustees wish to
develop a model that best works in the
interests of all concerned and to plan
for appropriate support that will be
needed by schools in the process. The
consultation closes on 14 July 2015.
CDF ANNUAL MASS
The Catholic Disability fellowship is
holding the Annual Mass at St Bede’s,
Popley Way, Basingstoke on 20 June at
1430. The Mass will be signed by Dom.
Cuthbert Brogan, the Abbot of
Farnborough Abbey. We are trying to
encourage support for Catholics who
are deaf. It would be good to recruit a
team of volunteers. Contact Fr Peter
Hollins
(PCS
Chaplain).
Email:
[email protected]
CWL (CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE)
Their monthly meeting will be held
tomorrow Monday 15 June at 1330 in
St John’s Cathedral Discovery Centre.
They are always looking for new
members. Come see - visitors and all
are welcome.
CCSJ MONTHLY FAITH EXPLORATION.
All are welcome to a new monthly
exploration of different aspects of our
faith. The first event is on Friday 3 July
at 1930 (St Joseph’s Church Hall,
Tangier Rd) for approximately an hour.
The
evening
will
begin
with
refreshments, followed by prayer
before we explore the life and impact
of an ordinary working man with a
unique mission from God: St Joseph
(spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary).
Our journey will take us from the Old
Testament to the Church today, with
time to discuss and share our
discoveries of a person who is a silent
but significant figure in Scripture.
“ANGELIC VOICES”
Featuring nationally-acclaimed boy
choristers of St John’s College Chapel
Choir on Friday 26 June at 1930 in St
Johns’ Cathedral. A concert of
popular sacred and secular music for
the 2015 Portsmouth Festivities. This is
your chance to hear this superb boys’
choir in Portsmouth. Free Admission.
Cathedral Parish News
GOODBYE TO ANSEL D’MELLO
Today we bid a fond farewell to Ansel
who has been with us since last
September on placement from his
seminary. What a lot he has done! He
has contributed to the life of our local
Catholic schools, helped prepare our
First Communicants, preached at
Mass, visited the sick and housebound,
worked in the Discovery Centre, been
an active member of the Guild of St
John and generally endeared himself
to many. After today’s 1000 Mass we
will make a presentation to him in the
Hall. Please join us and keep him in
your prayers as he continues his
formation for diocesan priesthood.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Next Sunday (and not today as we
said in last week’s newsletter!) fifty-five
children from our parish will make their
First Holy Communion. They will do so in
groups at each of our Sunday Masses
accompanied no doubt by their
families from hear and far. The children
and their families will be sitting in
reserved seats – which means some of
you won’t be able to sit in your usual
place! Please pray for the children as
they count down the days to what is
for every Catholic a very special day
PASTORAL LETTER
Bishop Philip has written a pastoral letter
on the Church’s social teaching. It will
replace the homily at all Masses this
Sunday and is also available in printed
form; on our diocesan website you can
see and hear him deliver it.
THE GUILD OF ST MARTHA
Ushers and Welcomers play an
important role in Sunday Mass. They
welcome, hand out newsletters and
hymn books, and assist where needed.
Those who’d like to start this ministry are
invited to join this new Guild of St
Martha – she whom Jesus noted was
busy providing hospitality. It will meet for
a first time this Saturday (20 June) at
1100 and thereafter once a month.
Please see Sister Maura if you are
interested in joining.
MINISTRY ROTAS
Rotas for July-Sept will be available in
the 2nd week in June. Please contact
Sister Maura if you are unavailable on
any of these Sundays. Her contact
details are on page 1.
CATHEDRAL CAR PARK
Please do not leave valuables in your
car whilst at Mass. Thieves are about!
DISCOVERY CENTRE & CAFE
Open every day except Monday selling
religious cards and devotional items.
Bishop Crispian’s Golden Jubilee
Thanks to everyone who helped make
last Tuesday’s Mass to celebrate
Bishop Crispian’s Golden Jubilee so
memorable. He enjoyed being back
and we enjoyed seeing him. Photos of
the day are viewable on the diocesan
website.
DAY TRIP TO THE NEW FOREST
Come and join the Afternoon Social
Group on Tuesday 14 July for a day trip
to the New Forest. We leave St John’s
at 1015 to arrive for lunch at Lyndhurst
followed
by
free
time
there.
Benediction at St Dominic’s Priory and
cream tea in Beaulieu. Cost £20.00
Contact Mary Harkin 023 9261 0214 or
the Parish Office 023 9282 6170.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
We’re looking to broaden the
membership and support of our
monthly bereavement group. If you’re
interested please contact Sr Maura at
the parish office.
CATHEDRAL CLERGY
As announced last week the Bishop
has appointed John Paul Lyttle as an
additional assistant priest to the
Cathedral parish. He will be ordained
at the Cathedral at 1800 on Friday 3
July and will begin his ministry with us in
late August. Please pray for him.
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Liturgical Calendar and Mass Times
SATURDAY 13 JUNE
Vigil Mass of 11th Sunday of
Ordinary Time
0800
0830
0900
0930
1000
1015
1100
1100
1200
1400
1600
1800
1800
0900
1000
1215
St John’s Cathedral
Our Lady of Lourdes
St Joseph
St Colman
St John’s Cathedral
St Swithun
St Joseph
St Colman
St John’s Cathedral
St Swithun
St Paul
Corpus Christi
St John’s Cathedral
Our Lady of Lourdes
QA Hospital
St Swithun
St John’s Cathedral
St Colman
St Swithun
St John’s Cathedral
0915
St Colman
1000
St Swithun
1215
St John’s Cathedral
Ann Broughton and Family INT
0730
1000
1200
1215
1230
0915
1000
1100
1215
0730
0930
1000
1215
1830
St John’s Cathedral
St Swithun
Corpus Christi
St John’s Cathedral
St Colman
St Colman
St Swithun
St Joseph
St John’s Cathedral
St John’s Cathedral
Corpus Christi
St Swithun
St John’s Cathedral
St Colman
Rev Canon Anthony Zollo RIP F
Repose of the soul of Barbara Marjorie Mulligan RIP
Eddie Colhoun F
Margaret and Jack Finch INT F
Requiem Mass - Noreen Thomas RIP
Catherine, William and Fr Bernard Medd (MS)
Alfred William Davidson RIP P
Eileen Sparrow RIP
Kathleen Frances and John Henry Uden RIP F
Joseph Salerno RIP
Barbara Polli RIP F
Marie Crispin RIP
James Walsh and Nella Walsh-Keser INT F
Cathy Whitlock RIP (TW)
0900
Corpus Christi
1000
St Swithun
1215
St John’s Cathedral
St John’s Cathedral
Our Lady of Lourdes
St Joseph
St Colman
St John’s Cathedral
St Swithun
St Joseph
St Colman
St John’s Cathedral
St Swithun
Corpus Christi
St Paul
St John’s Cathedral
QA Hospital
St Swithun
St John’s Cathedral
1800
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
ELEVENTH SUNDAY OF
ORDINARY TIME
Ezekiel 17:22-24
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Mark 4:26-34
Parish Mass Book p 95
MONDAY 15 JUNE
Feria [11th Week of Ordinary
Time]
TUESDAY 16 JUNE
St Richard of Chichester,
Bishop, optional memorial or:
Feria [11th Week of Ordinary
Time]
WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE
Feria
[11th Week of Ordinary Time]
THURSDAY 18 JUNE
Feria
[11th Week of Ordinary Time]
FRIDAY 19 JUNE
St Romuald, Abbot, optional
memorial or: Feria
SATURDAY 20 JUNE
St Alban, Martyr, optional
memorial or: Feria [11th Week of
Ordinary Time]
SATURDAY 20 JUNE
1800
SUNDAY 21 JUNE
TWELFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY
TIME
Job 38:1,8-11
2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Mark 4:35-41
Parish Mass Book p 98
0800
0830
0900
0930
1000
1015
1100
1100
1200
1600
1800
1800
Doreen and Mark Paine RIP
Holy Souls
People of the Parish
Sean Treacy, Michael & Mary Boshell (MT)
George and Neva Smith RIP
People of the Parish
Eileen Samson & Relations F
Bill and Joan Hudson RIP (BH)
Elise Walkley RIP
Sean Lynn RIP
Win & Tom Cummings RIP (CC)
Bill & Rosa Galliver RIP F
People of the Parish
Mass in Vietnamese
Holy Souls (CC)
Mass in Polish
Trevor Family RIP F
Requiem Mass - Robert Percy Clark RIP
Elizabeth Josephine Pines RIP P
Marguerite Horrigan RIP
Roy Clooney & all deceased members of the Clooney
Family (MS)
Theresa Blockley RIP F
Hannah Walsh P
Deceased Members of the Haestier Family F
Elson Carvalho RIP
People of the Parish
People of the Parish
Norman Jordan F
Patrick & Mary Mulhern & Josephine Casey RIP (FM)
Stella and Alec Bethune RIP
Repose of the soul of Pere Robert Gaborit RIP
Jeffery Heaword
Chris Davies RIP (JD)
Michelle Reynolds RIP
Janice Johnson RIP
People of the Parish
Mary Ann White RIP (CC)
Holy Souls
John Joseph Cummings RIP (CC)
Mass in Polish
James Dobeson INT
MASS TIMES AT THE ORDINARIATE CHURCH OF ST AGATHA’S, MARKET WAY
Sundays: 1100 Solemn Mass – Mondays and Fridays: 1100 Low Mass - Saturdays: 1100 Mass of Our Lady
Holy Days of Obligation and Festivals: Services times as announced.
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