21st—29th Oct’17 29th Sunday in OT Week 1 THE PARISH OF ST.THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON & ST.HUGH OF LINCOLN, WOODSTOCK http://www.catholicparish.kidlingtonandwoodstock.uk Parish Priest: Fr. (Dr) Prem Fernando Email: [email protected]142, Oxford Rd, Kidlington, OX5 1DZ, Tel: (01865) 377093 Part of the Arch Diocese of Birmingham, Registered Charity Number 234216 Parish School: Temp. Headteacher: Mrs.Breda Bowles Tel & Fax: 01865 373674 Parish Safeguarding Reps.: Sandra Lenagan (01993 812973) St Thomas More Parish Hall Contact: Ian Drury, 01865 371086 St Hugh’s Church Hall Contact: Ruth Fiddy, 01993 812860 Fr Prem’s message: My dear parishioners and friends of the parish. Reflecting through the readings and preparing for this weekend what I wish to highlight out of many, is the entrance antiphon of the missalette (the sheet with the prayers and the readings for Sun- day). It is a typical child’s prayer and I suppose whether heard or not, said or not, it is eve- ry child’s prayer that rises from the very depths of their hearts. They cry for love, security, attention and guidance!! In fact any development psychologists would agree on them as basic human needs! Children depend on the parents and the society for this provision. As parents; familied or not, with children or without - its immaterial, we are all ‘parents’ to our children and we would want to protect them as the apple of our eye. The sacrifices you parents make, the dedication you have, battering you take and the extent to which you go to, in taking good care of your children is remarkable. Often I wondered how you do it. That again I trust, you would not want to do it at the expense and dignity of other children, liking your children more depriving another. I am sure you must have shown much love and care to others even when you might have not shown in the same way to your own. There is something special in that kind of love and it has inspired the world throughout history. It has hinted at a possibility of changing our human course. Now, we could have such inspiring love only if we ourselves have experienced such love. But how could we, if we do not see ourselves as Children of God and so see in this one God the Father (excusing the human limitations of expression and conception) the parental care. Could we say that this entrance antiphon is our own prayer, morning and evening? Does it make sense and any meaning to us? If it does well done, bravo! Looking at my own brothers and sisters, and my friends how they bring their children up I have marvelled as to how they cope. Many things at the same time, running here and there, wanting everything and anything, second to none and first to everyone. Often load- ed with such junk, and worst, unhealthy and unconsciously distorting our own children who depend on us for guidance and direction. Is there some quiet, reflective time! I know everyone tells what to do and not to do, and how to do, probably you had enough of it! But wouldn’t it be lovely to feel that we do not have to do everything what others do, have what others have and so prioritise! Can we give to God what he deserves! PRAYER TO THE HOLY TRINITY FOR THE PREPARATION OF MASS Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, come to us and renew us as we gather to celebrate this Sunday Mass. As we connue our pilgrimage of life, help us to become beer Chrisans on earth so that we may rejoice with you for ever in Heaven. To the Holy Trinity be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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21st—29th Oct’17 29th Sunday in OT Week 1
THE PARISH OF ST.THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON & ST.HUGH OF LINCOLN, WOODSTOCK
St Thomas More Parish Hall Contact: Ian Drury, 01865 371086 St Hugh’s Church Hall Contact: Ruth Fiddy, 01993 812860
Fr Prem’s message: My dear parishioners and friends of the parish. Reflecting through the readings and preparing for this weekend what I wish to highlight out of many, is the entrance antiphon of the missalette (the sheet with the prayers and the readings for Sun-day). It is a typical child’s prayer and I suppose whether heard or not, said or not, it is eve-ry child’s prayer that rises from the very depths of their hearts. They cry for love, security, attention and guidance!! In fact any development psychologists would agree on them as basic human needs! Children depend on the parents and the society for this provision. As parents; familied or not, with children or without - its immaterial, we are all ‘parents’ to our children and we would want to protect them as the apple of our eye. The sacrifices you parents make, the dedication you have, battering you take and the extent to which you go to, in taking good care of your children is remarkable. Often I wondered how you do it. That again I trust, you would not want to do it at the expense and dignity of other children, liking your children more depriving another. I am sure you must have shown much love and care to others even when you might have not shown in the same way to your own. There is something special in that kind of love and it has inspired the world throughout history. It has hinted at a possibility of changing our human course. Now, we could have such inspiring love only if we ourselves have experienced such love. But how could we, if we do not see ourselves as Children of God and so see in this one God the Father (excusing the human limitations of expression and conception) the parental care. Could we say that this entrance antiphon is our own prayer, morning and evening? Does it make sense and any meaning to us? If it does well done, bravo! Looking at my own brothers and sisters, and my friends how they bring their children up I have marvelled as to how they cope. Many things at the same time, running here and there, wanting everything and anything, second to none and first to everyone. Often load-ed with such junk, and worst, unhealthy and unconsciously distorting our own children who depend on us for guidance and direction. Is there some quiet, reflective time! I know everyone tells what to do and not to do, and how to do, probably you had enough of it! But wouldn’t it be lovely to feel that we do not have to do everything what others do, have what others have and so prioritise! Can we give to God what he deserves!
PRAYER TO THE HOLY TRINITY FOR THE PREPARATION OF MASS Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, come to us and renew us as we gather to celebrate this Sunday Mass. As we continue our pilgrimage of life, help us
to become better Christians on earth so that we may rejoice with you for ever in Heaven. To the Holy Trinity be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Preparatory meeting for the ecumenical sharing meal on Wednesday 24th January 2018 – We shall appreciate members of the parish, men and women to give us a helping hand in making this evening a memorable one to the wider Christian family in our village in Kidlington. A meeting to discuss and plan for the evening meal and the event will be held on Wednesday the 25th of October at our Parish Hall at 7.30pm. Give us a helping hand. More the merrier! and we will be blessed to have you ~ Parish reps to the CTK; Kate Hamilton and Marika Dimech
ST HUGHS CENTRE: THE WISHLIST is out at the entrance to the churches please
look for it! & take a list with you!
A huge thank you to everyone for the great support and generosity you have already shown towards achieving our dream. With this wish list we hope to offer a more personal way of contributing by choosing your very own item (or items) shown on the list. Those of you wishing to make a purchase, please contact Anne Strahan. 01993 811366
FRIDAY SOUP LUNCH Last soup lunch raised
£85.00 Next 27th October. All are welcome.
Parish Diary
• 4th Nov. 2017, First Saturday, Blessing of the graves
Woodstock 11.00am - Old cemetery 11.30am - New cemetery, Kidlington 2.00pm - Old cemetery, 2.45pm - New cemetery
• 18th November 2017, Healing Mass or-ganised by SVP, Saturday, 12 Noon.
• 12th December 2017, Tuesday Advent Taize Prayer Service, 7.30pm
• 10th & 11th of March 2018 Pastoral vis-itations of the parish by Bishop William Kenny - Parish Assembly
• 10th June 2018, Sunday First Holy Communion Mass 3.30pm
• 17th June 2018, at 3.30pm Confir-mation Mass with Bishop William Kenney
Georgette & Chris Jummun
Thanksgiving Mass, 29th October
Fund Raising Events
St Hugh’s Monthly Lottery draw - 1st Sunday of the month. All welcome.
4th Sunday of the Month—Soup lunch after Midday mass– Next 27th October
2nd December—Christmas Bingo, 7.30pm
17th December—Carol Service and Christmas Draw. 3pm
Please email your news item to Fr Prem by Thursday
This Newsletter is for the parishioners and friends of the parish. It is for private circulation. Feel free to take it with you and share it with others especially the sick and the homebound.
On Saturday 28th October 10am-4pm at the Maryvale Institute, parish groups from across the Archdiocese of Birmingham are invited to Welcoming Back. The day will be filled with practical tips and welcoming people back to the Catholic Faith. Included in the day there will be a workshop on how to run a Come Home for Christmas Campaign in your parish. To book places please contact Natalie Orefice via email: [email protected] 07718910585.
Forthcoming Baptism
St Hugh’s, Woodstock 2nd December, 12noon
Hugo James Queralt
Let us keep him in our prayers and welcome him to our Masses as his preparation for the celebration of
THIS WEEKS RETIRING COLLECTION IS FOR: APF WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next : 05/11/17—Johnson’s Association (Retired & Infirm Clergy). 19t/11/17— Parish SVP Group. Thank you.
Parents meeting First Holy Communion & Confirmation
The Parents meeting for those who missed the first enrolment meeting
will be held on Tuesday, 21st November with mass
at 7.00pm in the parish hall.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Kate d'Ambrumenil, Catherine Elford (McCann), Baby David Ruth, Jane Lemon, Iris Ative, Lisa Crisp,
Eileen Groom, Mark Selwood, Rebecca Lambert, William Hayes, Derek and Ella Osborne, Kit Murphy, Mary Couchman, Tina & Ray Hazell, Anne Howard, Sue Rugman, Fr Donald Cahill, June O’Leary, Tracy Richards, Bridget Spark, Jean Neale, Margaret Clancy, Pat Hornsby, Ambrose Hargreaves,
Lord John Kerr, Pauline Lilley, Mona & Jimmy Doherty, Christopher Browne, Joan Knatt, Zoe Kamen, Pat Barfield, Amanda Ellington, Carmina, Rosa Liggins,
Joyce Franklin, Cliff and Sheila Cooper. (Kindly keep us updated to remove names from the sick list as and when required)
AND FOR ALL THOSE WHOSE DEATH ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR DURING THIS TIME Angela Wright, Peter Brescoe, James Daly, Joseph McGrecor, Jan Silwa, Margaret Costello, Joy Wentorth-Foster,
Mary Haines, Desmond Roseby, Bill Swanson and John Jennings.
First Holy Communion 2017/2018 Programme PARENTS MEETINGS
Thursday September 28th , 7.30pm Tuesday Feb. 27th 2018, 7.30pm Tuesday May 22nd 2018, 7.30pm
Celebration Masses Sunday 11.00am 1st October, 12th November, 3rd December (Giving Mass), 28th January 2018, 25th Feb.,
18th March, 22nd April, 20th May
First Confession– Catechist Session
18th Sept —Pages 2-7, 2nd Oct—Pages 8-13
16th Oct—Pages 14-19, 30th Oct - Pages 20-25
6th Nov—Pages 26-30, 20th Nov—Pages 31-39,
27th Nov—Pages 40-46
1st Confessions Tues. 5th Dec 2017 1.45pm
First Holy Communion-Catechist Sessions
14th Jan 2018, 28th Jan, 18h Feb, 5th Mar,
19th Mar , 16th Apr , 30th Apr , 14th May,
*Catechists sessions exact days, times and place will begin bfore the 18th, and catechist will get in touch
DECREE On the Observance of Holy Days of Obligation in the Diocese of England and Wales is promulgated by the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales, with the approval of the
congregation for diving worship and the discipline of the sacraments - see at the entrance to the church
We Pray for Andrew Cooper (Cliff & Sheila’s son) who passed away recently and for the family. May his soul & the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace . Amen
‘Tea/ Coffee - chit chat’ at the Pub / Hall after 9.30 and 11 Masses. Stop by for a sip!
ST THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON 29th week in Ordinary Time Week 1
MONDAY 23rd Oct
Feria OT 9.30 am
RIP Andrew Cooper
Romans 4:20-25, Lk 1
Luke 12:13-21
TUESDAY 24thOct
Feria OT - - Romans 5:12,15,17-21
Ps 39, Luke 12:35-38
WEDNES-DAY
25th Oct Feria OT
12.00 Noon
Mass at Woodstock
Romans 6:12-18, Ps 123, Luke 12:39-48
THURSDAY 26th Oct
Feria OT 9.30 am
Zoe Kaman Romans 6:19-23, Ps 1,
Luke 12:49-53
FRIDAY 27th Oct
Feria OT 12
Noon Mrs Butler
Romans 7;18-25, Ps 118,
Luke 6:12-19
SATURDAY 28th Oct
Sunday
VIGIL MASS
6.00 pm
Shej Exodus 22:20-26 Ps 17
1Thessalonians 1:5-10
Matthew 22:34-40
SUNDAY 29th Oct
30th Sunday in OT
11.00 am
Ruby Wedding Anni. Chris & Georgette
Jummun
SUNDAY 22nd Oct
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9.30 am
RIP Michael O’Leary
WEDNESDAY 25th Oct
Feria OT 12.00 noon
Family wellbeing
SUNDAY 29th Oct
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9.30 am
RIP Jean John
ST HUGH’S, WOODSTOCK (Morning Prayer daily at 11.30)
SATURDAY 21st Oct
Sunday Vigil Mass
6.00 pm
- Isaiah 45:1,4-6,
Ps 95, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Matthew 22:15-21 SUNDAY 22nd Oct
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
(OT)
11.00 am
RIP Esther & Dougie Brumby
Scripture Study Group Monday, 13th November, 1.30 pm. Come join us to read a scripture passage, and then to reflect and pray together. Contact Eileen Perkins on
01865 374129. All are most welcome.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 5-5.30 pm
BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES by appointment with
Fr Prem Please make sure
you attend the parish regularly to ask for
Sacraments.
Kindly make sure you are registered with the parish
