St Catherine Of Siena

Newsletter 09 December 2018

7 Dec, 2018 Fr. Jagadishmario Kurapati

Second Sunday of Advent

Reflection: John, the cousin of Jesus is a challenging figure. He, the messenger of God is the ‘sharpened arrow’ whose words pierce to the heart’s core. He began his mission in the wilderness, as Jesus was to do. We each have a wilderness inside us, a place of testing, where the power of false gods is broken. It is a place of encounter with ourselves, with our inner demons and with God. We should not be afraid of going into this wilderness; since it is there that the word of God will come to us.

Lord, this Advent, give me a welcoming heart. Let me be open to the messengers of your word, especially to those whom at first glance I might resist, for they are your prophets today urging me to change my way of thinking and living!

Please Pray for the Sick: P J Tunney, Veronica Ugo, Lily Rahim, Patrick O’Reilly, Trisha Weldon, John Curry and Pat Hillman.

Please also pray those who have died recently and all the Souls of the faithful departed.

Sat	08/12	5:30 pm	Solemnity of Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary	No Intention
Sun	09/12	11 am	Second Sunday of Advent	Albert Lindsey (RIP)
Tues	1112	6 pm	Advent Feria	No Intention
Wed	12/12	11 am	Advent Feria	No Intention
Thurs	13/12	6 pm	Memorial of St Lucy	No Intention
Fri	14/12	11 am	Memorial of St John the Cross	No Intention
Sat	15/12	5:30 pm	Vigil Mass of Sunday	No Intention
Sun	16/12	11 am	Third Sunday of Advent	John Baptist James (RIP)

Second Collections

Today, there is a collection for Poor Parishes.

Confessions and Rosary for the Month of December

Rosary in the Lady Chapel on Sundays at 10:30 am.

Confessions on Saturdays at 5 pm.

Mass Intentions

For Mass intentions please use the envelopes provided in Church. Each Mass is offered up for a particular person or prayer request. The Mass is the greatest collective prayer of the Church.

Church Fund Raising

Thank you to Everyone who contributed to our sale and raffle on Sunday. So far we have raised £571.00.

Raffle

Today is the last day to but raffle tickets. The raffle will be drawn tomorrow at the parish council meeting and winners announced in the newsletter next Sunday. Thank you for supporting the parish fundraising efforts. Good luck everyone.

St Paul’s School for Girls

Will be holding Annual OAP Christmas Party on Monday, 17^th December 2018, from 1 pm-3 pm. Please contact school 0121 454 0895, by Friday, 7^th December 2018, if you wish to attend.

Advent Booklet

There are Advent booklets and Calendars at the back of the church Please take one for you, family and friends.

Pastoral Administrator – Required for January 2019

Hours: 36.5 plus banked hours

Salary: £19,446 – £20,074 depending on experience

The Head-teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding full time Pastoral Administrator who will have excellent interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills, be confident and skilled in using a range of ICT programs and be able to liaise with tact and diplomacy under pressure with parents, carers, students, outside agencies and visitors.

For further details visit website: www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 14 December 2018 at 12 noon. Interview date:

Tuesday 18 December 2018.

Saturday and Sunday Weekly Collections

Collection Date	Cash	Envelopes	Total
03/04/Nov/2018	£ 434.40	£53.00	£487.40
11/18/Nov/2018	£ 504.60	£57.00	£561.60
23/24/Nov/2018	£ 226.01	£60.00	£ 286.01
01/02/Nov/2018	£ 308.23	£40.00	£348.21

Church Repairs and Conference Centre

We need to raise approximately £50,000 over 5 years to cover the cost of essential Church repairs and a new Conference Centre with Kitchen.

Need	Cost
Essential Church repairs	£32,500
Conference Centre	£14,000
Total	£46,500 + VAT

Thank you all for all your contributions. Fundraising ideas are welcomed

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Newsletter 02 December 2018

30 Nov, 2018 Fr. Jagadishmario Kurapati

First Sunday of Advent

Reflection: In today’s Gospel, Jesus warns his disciples against the fatigue that can emerge if one becomes consumed by the anxieties of daily life. Many families are too familiar with the kind of fatigue Jesus refers to here. We may be concerned about a family member’s health, our job security, our children’s education, or any number of other concerns. All these are important matters. Jesus does not promise an end to daily worries and fears, but he does teach his disciples that they will have the strength to withstand anxiety if they stay focused on him, remaining vigilant for his return and praying for strength to endure all tribulations. Through prayer, God helps us stay focused on that which is most important in our lives. https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection

Please Pray for the Sick: P J Tunney, Veronica Ugo, Lily Rahim, Patrick O’Reilly, Trisha Weldon, John Curry and Pat Hillman.

Please also pray those who have died recently and all the Souls of the faithful departed.

Sat	01/12	5:30 pm	Vigil mass of First Sunday of Advent	Mavd Stokes (RIP)
Sun	02/12	11 am	First Sunday of Advent	Sean Tiernan (RIP)
Tues	04/12	6 pm	Advent Feria	No Intention
Wed	05/12	11 am	Feast of St. Birinus	No Intention
Thurs	06/12	6 pm	Advent Feria	Albert Lindsey
Fri	07/12	11 am	Memorial of St Ambrose	No Intention
Sat	08/12	5:30 pm	Solemnity of Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary	No Intention
Sun	09/12	11 am	Second Sunday of Advent	No Intention

Second Collections

Today, there is a collection for Youth Service. Next Sunday There will be a collection for Poor Parishes

Confessions and Rosary for the Month of December

Rosary in the Lady Chapel on Sundays at 10:30 am.

Confessions on Saturdays at 5 pm.

Mass Intentions

For Mass intentions please use the envelopes provided in Church. Each Mass is offered up for a particular person or prayer request. The Mass is the greatest collective prayer of the Church.

Church Fund Raising

Thank you to Everyone who contributed to our sale and raffle on Sunday. So far we have raised £421 with more to come. Raffle ticket still for sale to be drawn in 2 weeks.

St Paul’s School for Girls

Will be holding Annual OAP Christmas Party on Monday, 17^th December 2018, from 1 pm-3 pm. Please contact school 0121 454 0895, by Friday, 7^th December 2018, if you wish to attend.

Advent Booklet

There are Advent booklets and Calendars at the back of the church Please take one for you, family and friends.

Pastoral Administrator – Required for January 2019

Hours: 36.5 plus banked hours

Salary: £19,446 – £20,074 depending on experience

For further details visit website: www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 14 December 2018 at 12 noon. Interview date: Tuesday 18 December 2018.

Saturday and Sunday Weekly Collections

Collection Date	Cash	Envelopes	Total
04/05/Aug/2018	£ 106.44	£ 52.00	£ 178.44
11/12/Aug/2018	£ 185.03	£ 38.00	£ 223.03
18/19/Aug/2018	£ 194.07	£ 38.00	£ 232.07
25/26/Aug/2018	£ 139.81	£ 18.00	£ 187.81
31/01/Sept/2018	£ 216.56	£ 48.00	£ 234.56
07/08/Sept/2018	£ 181.09	£ 48.00	£ 229.09
14/15/Sept/2018	£ 227.89	£ 13.00	£ 240.89
22/23/Sept/2018	£ 197.50	£ 93.00	£ 290.50
29/30/Sept/2018	£ 168.62	£ 58.00	£ 226.62
06/07/Oct/2018	£ 242.63	£ 53.00	£ 295.63
13/14/Oct/2018	£ 176.39	£ 15.00	£ 191.39
27/28/Oct/2018	£ 188.83	£ 41.00	£ 229.83

Church Repairs and Conference Centre

We need to raise approximately £50,000 over 5 years to cover the cost of essential Church repairs and a new Conference Centre with Kitchen.

Need	Cost
Essential Church repairs	£32,500
Conference Centre	£14,000
Total	£46,500 + VAT

Thank you all for all your contributions. Fundraising ideas are welcomed

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Newsletter 25 November 2018

23 Nov, 2018 Fr. Jagadishmario Kurapati

Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Reflection: Understanding today’s feast of Christ the King may be particularly challenging. While most of us do not have direct experience with kings or royalty, we have a sense of who they are. We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdoms. We know that those who are subjects to royalty offer them allegiance and honor. To understand how Christ is our king, we extend and magnify what we know to be true of the best of human royalty. Christ’s kingship extends to all places, all people, and all times. Christ manifests his kingship through his death on the cross in which he offered salvation to everyone. Those who can see with eyes of faith recognize Jesus to be our heavenly king.

https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection

Please Pray for the Sick: P J Tunney, Veronica Ugo, Lily Rahim, Patrick O’Reilly, Trisha Weldon, John Curry and Pat Hillman.

Please also pray those who have died recently and all the Souls of the faithful departed.

Sat	24/11	5:30 pm	Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac	Gloria Ulasi Birthday Mass
Sun	25/11	11 am	Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe	Brigida Elizabeth Bernabe
Tues	27/11	6 pm	Feria	No Intention
Wed	28/11	11 am	Feria	No Intention
Thurs	29/11	6 pm	Feria	Spencer
Fri	30/11	11 am	Feast of St. Andrew	No Intention
Sat	01/12	5:30 pm	Feast of St. Edmund	No Intention
Sun	02/12	11 am	First Sunday of Advent	Sean Tiernan (RIP)

Second Collections

Today, there is a collection for the Church Repairs and Conference Centre. Next Sunday There will be collection for Youth Service.

Confessions and Rosary for the Month of November

Rosary in the Lady Chapel on Sundays at 10:30 am.

Confessions on Saturdays at 5 pm.

Commemoration of All the Faithfull Departed

The last weekend in the month of November, masses will be offered for the Holy Souls, please use the envelope at the back of the church.

Baptismal Preparation Course

The next course will be held on Friday 30^th of November 2018; at 7 pm in the Lady Chapel. Before attending the course please complete and return a baptism preparation form available on the notice board in the church.

Mass Intentions

For Mass intentions please use the envelopes provided in Church. Each Mass is offered up for a particular person or prayer request. The Mass is the greatest collective prayer of the Church.

Church Fund Raising

Christmas Hamper Raffle!

Many other prices including: £30 M&S Voucher, spirits, perfumes.

To be drawn weekend 15th December 2018.

Tickets £1 each. Please be generous. Thank you.

St Paul’s School for Girls

Will be holding Annual OAP Christmas Party on Monday, 17^th December 2018, from 1 pm-3 pm. Please contact school 0121 454 0895, by Friday, 7^th December 2018, if you wish to attend.

Advent Booklet

There are Advent booklets and Calendars at the back of the church Please take one for you, family and friends.

Saturday and Sunday Weekly Collections

Collection Date	Cash	Envelopes	Total
04/05/Aug/2018	£106.44	£52.00	£178.44
11/12/Aug/2018	£185.03	£38.00	£223.03
18/19/Aug/2018	£194.07	£38.00	£232.07
25/26/Aug/2018	£139.81	£18.00	£187.81
31/01/Sept/2018	£216.56	£48.00	£234.56
07/08/Sept/2018	£181.09	£48.00	£ 229.09
14/15/Sept/2018	£227.89	£13.00	£240.89
22/23/Sept/2018	£197.50	£93.00	£290.50
29/30/Sept/2018	£ 168.62	£58.00	£226.62
06/07/Oct/2018	£ 242.63	£53.00	£295.63
13/14/Oct/2018	£176.39	£15.00	£191.39
27/28/Oct/2018	£188.83	£41.00	£229.83

Church Repairs and Conference Centre

We need to raise approximately £50,000 over 5 years to cover the cost of essential Church repairs and a new Conference Centre with Kitchen.

Need	Cost
Essential Church repairs	£32,500
Conference Centre	£14,000
Total	£46,500 + VAT

Thank you all for all your contributions. Fundraising ideas are welcomed

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Newsletter 18 November 2018

16 Nov, 2018 Fr. Jagadishmario Kurapati

World Day for the Poor (33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Reflection: It is good to find something in life that cannot pass away. We want that – we want it in love, in our friendships and in our trusting in the future. The word of God spoken in love, always a light in life, will never pass away. Prayer is our inserting of ourselves into the reality of that word and that love. Even in our darkest hour the Lord does not abandon us. His eye always upon us He watches over us night and day. In today’s reading Jesus speaks of being on our guard for we do not know the day or the hour when we will be called to Him. But if we take his words to heart and stay close to Him as we journey, we have nothing to fear. His gift to us is His presence with us ‘till the end of the world.

Please Pray for the Sick: P J Tunney, Veronica Ugo, Lily Rahim, Patrick O’Reilly, Trisha Weldon, John Curry and Pat Hillman.

Please also pray those who have died recently and all the Souls of the faithful departed.

Sat	17/11	5:30 pm	Vigil Mass of Sunday	Anonymous (Private Intention)
Sun	18/11	11 am	33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time	Albert Lindsey
Tues	20/11	6 pm	Feria	John Ruane (RIP)
Wed	21/11	11 am	Memorial for the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary	Mary Ruane (RIP)
Thurs	22/11	6 pm	Memorial of St. Cecilia	No Intention
Fri	23/11	11 am	Feria	Soul of Andrew John Samuel
Sat	24/11	5:30 pm	Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac	Gloria Ulasi Birthday Mass
Sun	25/11	11 am	Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe	Brigida Elizabeth Bernabe

Second Collections

Today, there is a collection for Christmas Flower. Next Sunday there will be a collection for the Youth Service.

Confessions and Rosary for the Month of November

Rosary in the Lady Chapel on Sundays at 10:30 am.

Confessions on Saturdays at 5 pm.

Commemoration of All the Faithfull Departed

The last weekend in the month of November, masses will be offered for the Holy Souls, please use the envelope at the back of the church.

Baptismal Preparation Course

Mass Intentions

For Mass intentions please use the envelopes provided in Church. Each Mass is offered up for a particular person or prayer request. The Mass is the greatest collective prayer of the Church.

Church Fund Raising

Next Sunday the 25^th of November 2018, there will be ‘Bring and Buy Sale and Raffle’ after Mass, Donations required, Boxes are at the back of the church, Please be generous. Refreshments for sale including Hot Dogs!

St Paul’s School for Girls

Will be holding Annual OAP Christmas Party on Monday, 17^th December 2018, from 1 pm-3 pm. Please contact school 0121 454 0895, by Friday, 7^th December 2018, if you wish to attend.

The Archdiocese hearing in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) begins in London on Monday 12 November, and runs until Friday 16 November 2018. The Archdiocese believes that the work being done by IICSA is of great significance and supports the aim of strengthening and improving safeguarding practices and cultures within the Church. The welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is a fundamental priority for the Archdiocese. Fostering a culture which has safeguarding at its very heart remains a key part of our work.

For Information on safeguarding and the Church’s work, please call 0121 230 6240. If you would like to speak to someone independent of the Church call NSPCC on 0808 800 5000. Please pray with us for all victims of abuse, and for all those involved in the work of this important Inquiry. For Pastoral Letter see: https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/

Church Repairs and Conference Centre

We need to raise approximately £50,000 over 5 years to cover the cost of essential Church repairs and a new Conference Centre with Kitchen.

Need	Cost
Essential Church repairs	£32,500
Conference Centre	£14,000
Total	£46,500 + VAT

Thank you all for all your contributions. Fundraising ideas are welcomed

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Newsletter 11 November 2018

9 Nov, 2018 Fr. Jagadishmario Kurapati

Remembrance Day (32^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Reflection: We can become so obsessed with image that it becomes the most important feature in our lives, best house, biggest car, latest iPhone! The words in today’s Gospel are a real challenge to our culture and to his warning to beware not to be taken in by riches. Jesus proclaims that the woman who put in two small copper coins had given more than all the rich people. God looks at the heart and its readiness to give generously. How do we measure our worth? Is it by our external success, or can we look in to our hearts and be ready to be generous. Jesus, help us to be alert to our selfishness and our judgmental attitudes towards others. We cannot love you and act with thoughtlessness to our neighbor, so teach us Lord your ways. Please Pray for the Sick: P J Tunney, Veronica Ugo, Lily Rahim, Patrick O’Reilly, Trisha Weldon, John Curry and Pat Hillman. Please also pray those who have died recently and all the Souls of the faithful departed.

Sat	10/11	5:30 pm	Memoria of St. Leo the Great	For the homeless
Sun	11/11	11 am	32^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time	Remembrance Day
Tues	13/11	6 pm	Feria	All homeless People Living on the Street
Wed	14/11	11 am	Feria	Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary
Thurs	15/11	6 pm	Feria	All the Deceased of St Catherine
Fri	16/11	11 am	Feria	For Those who are Isolated and Lonely
Sat	17/11	5:30 pm	Vigil Mass of Sunday	Anonymous (Private Intention)
Sun	18/11	11 am	33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time	Albert Lindsey

Second Collections

Today, there is a collection for Church Repairs and Conference Centre

Confessions and Rosary for the Month of November

Rosary in the Lady Chapel on Sundays at 10:30 am.

Confessions on Saturdays at 5 pm.

Commemoration of All the Faithfull Departed

The last weekend in the month of November, masses will be offered for the Holy Souls, please use the envelope at the back of the church.

Baptismal Preparation Course

Mass Intentions

For Mass intentions please use the envelopes provided in Church. Each Mass is offered up for a particular person or prayer request. The Mass is the greatest collective prayer of the Church.

Church Fund Raising

On the 25^th of November 2018, Christ the King Sunday, there will be ‘Bring and Buy Sale and Raffle’ after Mass, Donations required, Boxes are at the back of the church, Please be generous. Refreshments for sale including Hot Dogs!

Join in the Prayer and Fasting

On Saturday 17th November, the Vigil of the Dedication of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia in this Country. Your prayer and fasting is urgently needed, and it really does save lives. For information on the days of Prayer and Fasting see poster:

http://www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/Prayer-and-Fasting-Days.html

The Archdiocese hearing in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) begins in London on Monday 12 November, and runs until Friday 16 November. The Archdiocese believes that the work being done by IICSA is of great significance and supports the aim of strengthening and improving safeguarding practices and cultures within the Church. The welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is a fundamental priority for the Archdiocese. Fostering a culture which has safeguarding at its very heart remains a key part of our work.

Church Repairs and Conference Centre

We need to raise approximately £50,000 over 5 years to cover the cost of essential Church repairs and a new Conference Centre with Kitchen.

Need	Cost
Essential Church repairs	£32,500
Conference Centre	£14,000
Total	£46,500 + VAT

Church Repairs and Conference Centre Monthly Collection Report
Date	Amount
05/08/2018	£ 31.00
01/09/2018	£ 188.69
14/10/2018	£ 68.50
Total	£ 218.19

Thank you all for all your contributions. Fundraising ideas are welcomed