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.

4th - 26th Aug‘18 18th,19th & 20th Sundays in OT Weeks 2, 3 & 4

Kindly note that the parish office is closed for summer.

Baptisms, Weddings, signing school governor’s forms and all

parish matters will resume only in Sep-

tember. For Funerals and matters of ur-

gency contact:

Dominican sisters on Tel:01865 426741

Or Parish Secretary on 01865 374856

Wish you all a great Summer

Parish Diary

• 16th Sept. 2018, Sunday—Home mission Sunday, launching of Parish Pastoral Group a chit chat after 11am mass and meet the group to ask your questions.

• 3rd Nov. 2018, First Saturday, Blessing of the graves Woodstock 11.00am - Old cemetery 11.30am - New cemetery, Kidlington2.00pm - Old cemetery, 2.45pm - New cemetery

• 17th November 2018, Healing Mass organ-ised by the Parish Pastoral Group Saturday, 12 Noon.

• 11th December 2018, Tuesday Advent Taize Prayer Service, 7.30pm

• 9th June 2019, Pentecost Sunday at 3.30pm Confirmation Mass with Bishop William Kenney

• 23rd June 2019 Sunday First Holy Commun-ion Mass 3.30pm

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 22nd September

15th September—Evening of Maxican Cusine & Music Fiesta

THE PARISH OF ST.THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON & ST.HUGH OF LINCOLN, WOODSTOCK

http://www.catholicparish.kidlingtonandwoodstock.uk

Parish Priest: Fr. (Dr) Prem Fernando Email: frpjfernando@gmail.com

142, Oxford Rd, Kidlington, OX5 1DZ, Tel: (01865) 377093 Part of the Arch Diocese of Birmingham, Registered Charity Number 234216 Parish School: Headteacher: Mrs.Breda Bowles Tel & Fax: 01865 373674

Parish Safeguarding Reps.: Anastasia Hargreaves-Hand (07786651916), Lena Shams lena.shams@physics.ox.ac.uk St Thomas More Parish Hall Contact: Ian Drury, 01865 371086, St Hugh’s Centre Contact: Ruth Fiddy, 01993 812860

Our Congratulations to Marco Egawhary the seminarian of our parish who was ordained

a deacon on the 15th July in Rome

TUESDAY 07th August

Feria OT 10.00

am

Eucharistic Service at Kidlington

Jeremiah 30:1-22,Ps 101, Matthew 14:22-36

WEDNESDAY 08th August

Mem. of St Dominic

12.00 Noon

Eucharistic Service at Woodstock

Jeremiah 31:1-7, Jer 31 Matthew 15:21-28

THURSDAY 09th August

Feast of St Teresa Benedicta of the

Cross Patron Europe

10.00 am

Eucharistic Service at Kidlington

Esther 4:17, Ps 44 Matthew 25:1-13

Friday 10th August

Feria OT 12.00 Adoration until 12.30

SATURDAY 11th August

Sunday

VIGIL MASS

6.00 pm

People of the Parish 1 Kings 19:4-8

Ps 33 Ephesians 4:30-5:2

John 6:41-51 SUNDAY

12th August 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9.30 ———

11.00 am

Woodstock People of the Parish

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Kidlington - Patricia Mary Chue-sang (RIP)

ST THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON and St HUGH WOODSTOCK Weeks 2 & 3

Scripture Study Group Next meeting is on Monday, 10th September & next 8th October 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.

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 home bound.

SATURDAY 04th August

Sunday

VIGIL MASS

6.00 pm

Death Anni. Martin McDonough Exodus 16:2-4,12-15

Ps 77 Ephesians 4:17,20-24

John 6:24-35 SUNDAY

05th August 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9.30

11.00 am

Woodstock People of the Parish

Kidlington People of the Parish

TUESDAY 14th August

Mem. Of St Maximilian Mary

Kolbe

10.00 am

Eucharistic Service at Kidlington

Ezekiel 2:8-3:4, Ps 118 Matt. 18:1-5,10,12-14

WEDNESDAY 15th August

Solemnity of the Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

12 noon

7 pm

Mass in Woodstock Holy Day of Obligation

Mass in Kidlington

Apoc. 11:19,12:1-6, 10 Ps 44, Corin. 15:45-51

Luke 1:39-56

THURSDAY 16th August

Feria OT 10.00

am

Eucharistic Service at Kidlington

Ezekiel 12:1-12, Ps77, Matthew 18:21-19:1

Friday 17th August

Feria OT 12.00 Adoration until 12.30

‘Tea/ Coffee - chit chat’ at the Hall after 9.30 and 11 Masses. Stop by for a sip!

ST THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON and St HUGH WOODSTOCK Week 4

SATURDAY 18th August

Sunday

VIGIL MASS

6.00 pm

People of the Parish Proverbs 9:1-6

Ps 33 Ephesians 5:15-20

John 6:51-58

SUNDAY 19th August

20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9.30

11.00 am

Woodstock People of the Parish

Kidlington Tom Lacey (RIP)

TUESDAY 21st August

Mem. of St Pius X 10.00

am

Eucharistic Service at Kidlington

Ezekiel 28:1-10, Deut 32 Matthew 19:23-30

WEDNESDAY 22nd August

Mem. of Queenship of the Blessed VM

12.00 Noon

Eucharistic Service at Woodstock

Ezekiel 34:1-11, Ps 22 Matthew 20:1-16

THURSDAY 23rd August

Feast of St John Wall 10.00

am

Eucharistic Service at Kidlington

2 Corinthians 6:4-10 Ps 125, Like 18:28-30

Friday 24th August

Feria OT 12.00 Adoration until 12.30

SATURDAY 25th August

Sunday

VIGIL MASS

6.00 pm

People of the Parish

Joshua 24:1-2,15-18, Ps 33,

Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

SUNDAY 26th August

21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9.30

11.00 am

Woodstock People of the Parish

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Kidlington People of the Parish

This is advanced notice that in September a Parish Pastoral Group is forming. The role of the group is to offer support to the parish community wherever there is need. Examples of possible activities the group will en-gage in: visiting the sick and housebound, organ-ising activities specifically for those less able to access parish social events, providing transport. We hope this group will provide practical and spiritual support to channel the energies of those who want to help and are looking for a way to engage and for the many parishioners already active in helping others. A brief informative talk after mass and short meeting at coffee will take place on 16th Sept. For more information please contact: Charles and Margaret King on 01865 439440, Sandra Lenagan 01993 812973 or Cathy Morrison 01865 372919 Sunday, 16th September introduction at mass followed by a Chat in the hall

‘SCHOOL of PRAYER’

‘Many will have happy memories of the Carmelite Priory at Boars Hill, where the annual parish retreat is held. This will be the venue for a new venture starting 1st Septem-ber.

The course is open to all who wish to deepen their experi-ence of prayer . . Participants will be invited to take an active part in spiritual conversation, workshops and small group sharing. Individual prayer guidance will be offered as an essential part and the Weekend of individu-ally Guided Prayer will be an integral part of the course. It will take place on Saturdays, 10 - 1 pm (lunch included), with the Weekend of Guided Prayer at a time to be agreed with each. DATES. Sept 1 & 15, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1 & 22; Jan 5, 19; Feb 2, 16, Mar 2, 16, Apr 6, 13; May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15 & 29th. Cost £690 ( Bursary available)’

Application forms available in each church or contact David Ellington 01993 815808.

May souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Aidan Sollis,Catherine Elford (McCann), Baby David Ruth, Jane Lemon, Lisa Crisp,

Eileen Groom, Rebecca Lambert , Ella Osborne, Kit Murphy, Mary Couchman, Ray Hazell, Anne Howard, Sue Rugman, Fr Donald Cahill, June O’Leary, Tracy Richards, Bridget Spark, Jean

Neale, Margaret Clancy, Pat Hornsby, Pauline Lilley, Mona Doherty, Christopher Browne, Zoe Kamen, Amanda Ellington, Carmina, Joyce Franklin, Cliff and Sheila Cooper, Fr Chris Greaney,

Geoff Boorman, Baby Clara Joan Smithson, Stephen Kardos.

(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: Thomas Gaul, Harold Pollard, Jack Shaw, Rose O'Neill, Karen Bubley, Jim Togstead, William Blacoe, Thelma Barron, Thomas Robinson, Ellen Steen, Bill Farrell, Martin McCormack, Patricia Chue-Sang,

Richard Foley, Baby Maia Guiste, Martin Kelly, Mary Wyse, Catherine Kelly, Thomas Kelly, Claire Hawes, Esther Brumby, David Rahill, Ettie Higgins, Bernard White, Louis Martin, Alfred Osborne, Gertrude Parker, Charles Ellul, Catherine Ellul. Bernard Murphy, Thomas Connolly, Arthur Hill, George Wareing, John McErlain, Maria Jeffries,

Michael Sweeney and Helen Anonuevo.

Next retiring Collections- 9/09/18 -Catholic Education Service & 16/09/18 -Catholic Evangelisation

Data Protection - The Parish is committed to new data protection laws and guidelines. If you wish your information should not be held in the parish office kindly let Fr Prem know.

Adoremus in Liverpool, Sunday 9th September 2018. The Oxford Oratory is organising a coach tak-ing people for the Solemn Mass in the Cathedral by the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and a pro-cession through the streets, ending with Benedic-tion. Then there will be some free time in Liverpool before heading back.

The coach leaves Oxford Oratory at 7am, and then stop at Pear Tree Park and Ride about 7.10 am, and will arrive back at the Oratory by about 9pm. The cost of the coach per person is £20. This donation may be given in at the Porter’s Lodge or sent by bank transfer. People could email em in order to sign up using the email address par-ish@oxfordoratory.org.uk

Woodstock Garden Team - We desperately need a few more hands please. Contact Christine Gadsby 01993 812118, christine.gadsby68@gmail.com

Church Gardens during the summer—Kindly give a hand to upkeep the gardens of both churches; St Thomas More’s and St Hugh’s please. If you see the plants drying up please throw a bucket of water, if you see any weeds uproot them and if you are inspired and can spare some time, do help to maintain the gar-dens and the surroundings of the church for the glory of God!! It will be much appreciated. Thank you ~ Fr Prem

Forth coming Baptisms in the Parish

22nd September, 12noon (St Thomas More Kidlington) Baby Olivia Keady-Green 29th September, 12 noon (St Hugh’s) Francis Robert Codrington-Brooks

Let us keep them in our prayers and welcome

them to our Masses as their preparation for the celebration of the sacrament .

Let us pray for their to all their mums and dads

La Bamba!! Hurrah! Forthcoming Parish Event

Mexican Fiesta - Tacos, Carnitas, Fajitas!!

The Fundraising Group are pleased to invite you to a Mexican Fiesta - Authentic Home Cooked Mexican Food with Wine, Music & Amigos.

On Saturday 15th September 2018 in Parish Hall. 7.00pm (Last Serving 8.00pm).Tickets £10 – available shortly. This is a Ticket Only event – Numbers limited. (Wine, Beer & soft drinks will be available for a donation).Raffle – with many prizes (donation of prizes most welcome)