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Newsletter 16 12 2018
Third Sunday of Advent
Reflection: The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a Latin word that means“rejoice.” It is a reminder that the Advent season is a season of joy because our salvation is already at hand. Following today’s Gospel reading, the crowds ask John the Baptist for specifics. What evidence of repentance is required? John replies by naming concrete actions: crowds should share their food and cloaks;tax collectors should be just; soldiers should act fairly. The concern for justice is a hallmark of Luke’s Gospel. Our challenge is to not make this season a frenzied time, but rather a time of joyful anticipation and making ready for God who comes to dwell among us and changes our lives with the gift of salvation.
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 | 15/12 | 5:30 pm | Vigil Mass of Sunday | No Intention |
| Sun | 16/12 | 11 am | Third Sunday of Advent | John Baptist James (RIP) |
| Tues | 1812 | 6 pm | Advent Feria | No Intention |
| Wed | 19/12 | 11 am | Advent Feria | No Intention |
| Thurs | 20/12 | 6 pm | Advent Feria | Special intention of( VL ) |
| Fri | 21/12 | 11 am | Advent Feria | No Intention |
| Sat | 22/12 | 5:30 pm | Vigil Mass of Sunday | No Intention |
| Sun | 23/12 | 11 am | Fourth Sunday of Advent | No Intention |
| 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. Standing Order Forms The standing order forms are now ready and available, Please contact David on 07745610615 for more information. Church Fund Raising Thank you to Everyone who contributed to our sale and raffle, So far we raised £621.00. Decoration of the Crib and Christmas Tree Next Sunday the 23rd of December 2018 after 11 am mass, there will be arranging and decoration of the Crib and Christmas tree lead by Chris, Please you are invited to join in this event. Children are welcomed too. Christmas Masses 24th December 2018 at 5:30 pm – Children’s mass 24th December 2018 at 11:30 pm – Christmas Eve midnight mass 25th December 2018 at 11 am – Christmas mass Music director/Organist Some of you may or may not be aware that Chris is leaving us at the end of the year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for the service and dedication he has given to the parish and wish well in his continued journey. If anybody likes to play music in the parish, please speak to Fr. Mario after mass or email the church office – stcathsiena@gmail.com. Let’s Do Some Winter Cleaning! On Saturday the 22nd of December 2018 at 1 pm, there will be general cleaning of the church surroundings and gardening, so everyone, old and young and in between, will be warmly welcomed! Tea and coffee with biscuits will be served! Come anytime, and stay as long as you’d like. God Bless you as you volunteer- Fr. Mario | 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 Raffle Draw Prizes As promised raffle was drawn on Monday by the Parish Council members and the result is below -congratulation! Position Name Ticket Number Ist C. J 76 2nd Mrs Lip 28 3rd Catherine 180 4th Kevin 6 5th Paddy O.R 124 6th John Kiely 48 7th – 110 8th – 106 9th David S. 160 10th Tom Webb 164 Please collect your prize at the back of the church after mass! |
Newsletter 02 December 2018
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
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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 |
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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
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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, 17th December 2018, from 1 pm-3 pm. Please contact school 0121 454 0895, by Friday, 7th 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
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.
Thank you all for all your contributions. Fundraising ideas are welcomed |