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 Fax: (01865) 842265

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)

Messages from Fr Prem: Easter is not without the Holy Week, so this edition of the newsletter will

carry both the Holy Week and the Easter Weeks Masses. So kindly keep this news letter for these three

weeks. Our forty days of waiting and preparing ourselves in prayer, fasting, abstinence and engaging in

acts of mercy, not to mention the celebration of the sacrament of confession, has now come to its

climax, the Holy Week. We ‘repented and believed’ as we were reminded on Ash Wednesday with the

imposition with ashes, and so the great mysteries we celebrate on this day will follow naturally,

strengthening us in our faith and help us grow, Easter by Easter and year by year.

You would find the church’s liturgy concentrating only on the ‘Triduum’ . The rubrics - liturgical

norms invites us to gather as a people for just one celebration of these holy days and so bring together

people for just one celebration to draw the richness. All our preparations and efforts to focus on these

days. I would invite you to join in full strength in taking part in these holy days of the Triduum with

prayer and reflection with plenty of quiet time if one could afford, in concentrating on the suffering,

death and resurrection. I know you would. Those doing various parts supporting the parish for the

benefit of all, will do so duly and diligently. The spiritual fruits of this celebration will rightly be ours.

The Easter liturgical celebrations, particularly the Vigil service although is long, is rich in symbol-

ism and meaning. We may be tempted to feel like avoiding it. The sheer number of Easter Vigil read-

ings can be overwhelming, yet their very richness points to the extraordinary nature of Jesus’ resurrec-

tion. Genesis tells us that God gave life to humans; that Abraham planned to sacrifice his only son as

an offering to God but instead became father of a great nation. Exodus describes how Israelites in

Egypt received a whole new lease of life when freed from slavery. Isaiah promises a new life to people

in exile, and insists that this message is true because God’s word cannot fail. Ezekiel says that the Lord

will give his people a new heart. All these reach its fulfilment in Jesus’ resurrection: Paul testifies to this

in Romans, and the Gospel carries the message that Jesus is no longer among the dead, but has risen

as he said, as it was said throughout the history. God’s word is fulfilled! It has created, a new creation

in Christ. It is not a story cooked up by the church, or what you and I say, or some mad person ‘Jesus’

said in the past. It is the fulfilment of all ages. You will appreciate going through the Easter readings.

On these three days there will be many who will be working hard to make sure that the liturgy

runs smoothly making our celebrations prayerful for the benefit of all. A big thank you. If you have

any suggestions to better it, do let me know. Have a blessed Holy Week and a Very Happy Easter!!

19th Mar– 10th Apr 2016 Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter Sunday& Easter Season Psalter Proper

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.

ST THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON

SATURDAY 19th March

Sunday

VIGIL MASS

9.30 am

Jones Families Inten.

WEDNESDAY 23rd March

Holy Week

-

Chrism mass at the Cathedral

SUNDAY 27th March

Solemnity of the Resurrection

9.30 am

People of the Parish

SATURDAY 19th March

Sunday

VIGIL MASS

6.00 Pm

RIP Brian Cowley

Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 21

Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14--23:56 or

23:1-49 SUNDAY

20th March PALM SUNDAY

11.00 am

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MONDAY 21st March

Holy Week 9.30 am

Private Intention

Isaiah 42:1-7 Psalm 26

John 12:1-11

TUESDAY 22nd March

Holy Week 9.30 am

RIP Margaret Martin

Isaiah 49:1-6, Psalm 70 John 13:21-33,36-38

WEDNESDAY 23rd March

Holy Week - Chrism Mass at the

Cathedral Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 68

Matthew 26:14-25

THURSDAY 24th March

Holy Thursday

Keep Watch

8.00 pm

Until 11pm

People of the Parish

Night Prayer

Exodus 12:1-8,11-14 Psalm 115

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

FRIDAY 25th March

Good Friday 3.00 pm

- Isaiah 52:13–53:12,Ps 30

Hebrew 4:14-16, 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42

SATURDAY 26th March

Easter Vigil Mass 8.00 pm

People of the Parish Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalm 117

Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

SUNDAY 27th March

Solemnity of the Resurrection

8.00

11.00

People of the Parish

ST HUGH’S, WOODSTOCK (Morning Prayer daily at 11.30) BAPTISM and MARRIAGES

by appointment with Fr Prem through email

Please make sure that

you are registered in the parish and that you also

attend the parish regularly

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

Scripture Study Group Monday 11th April, at 2.00pm in the Parish Hall, Kidlington. Contact Eileen Perkins on 01865 374129.

All are welcome

BORN FOR THIS, 20 MARCH 2016 Jo Boyce from CJM Music is joined by mu-

sicians, singers, dancers and actors to cel-

ebrate the 20th anniversary of this pow-

erful retelling of the Passion based on the

Stations of the Cross. It will take place on

Palm Sunday, 20 March 2016, at St Chad’s

Cathedral from 7-9pm.

Into your hands An Artistic Pilgrimage Through

Holy Week

A series of three talks looking at three different depictions of the deposition of Christ, organised by the Master of Campion Hall, Fr James Han-vey SJ.

La Pieta of Cigoli at Campion Hall A talk by Professor Frank T Kennedy SJ Wednesday, March 23, 4pm

The Deposition of Christ by The Master of Delft at Christ Church Picture Gallery A talk by the Very Revd Prof Martin Percy, Dean of Christchurch and Jacqueline Thalmann, Curator of the Picture Gallery Thursday 24th March 4pm

The Deposition by Anthony Van Dyck at the Ashmolean Museum A talk by Dr Philip Ken-nedy Friday 25th March 11am

For further information see poster at the back of the church or the Jesuit UK website.

Please note there would be Eucharistic Services on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kidlington at 10 am & on Wednesdays at Woodstock at 12noon

During these two weeks

CTK Holy Week Prayer Vigil St Mary's Church Kidlington

Four days of prayer 9am-9pm - each hour covered by one or more people from Kidlington ecumeni-cal churches. Prayer resources will be set up in St Mary's to help / inspire. You can sign here, or you

can sign the master copy in the outside porch at St Mary's.

Doodle poll sign-ups http://doodle.com/poll/cnqguuud9d89z4x8 will

be added to the master copy each morning. Everyone is welcome.

PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED UNTIL THE 8TH APRIL Kindly note that the parish office is closed until the 8th of April. For any funerals or any

emergency kindly contact Sr Lucy on Tel: 01865 433143

SATURDAY 2nd April

Sunday Vigil Mass

6.00 pm

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Acts 5:12-16 Ps 117

Apocalypse 1:9-13,17-19 John 20:19-31

SUNDAY 3rd April

2nd Sunday of Easter

9.30

11.00 am

Woodstock

Kidlington James Lacey

FRIDAY 8th April

Easter Feria

12.00 noon

Acts 5: 34 - 42, Ps 26, John 6:1-15

SATURDAY 9th April

Sunday Vigil Mass

6.00 pm

- Acts 5:27-32, 40-41

Ps 29, Apocalypse 5:11-14

John 21:1– 19 SUNDAY 10th April

3rd Sunday of Easter

9.30

11.00 am

Woodstock

Kidlington Margaret Martin

ST THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON & WOODSTOCK, 2 & 3RD WEEKS OF EASTER

May souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Iris Ative, Lisa Crisp, Eileen Groom, John Pollard, Catherine Elford (McCann), Mark Selwood,

Rebecca Lambert, Jonathan Fitzpatrick, William Hayes, Derek and Ella Osborne, Kit Murphy, Mary Couchman, Tina & Ray Hazell, Anne Howard, Sue Rugman, Ian Robertson, Fr Donald Cahill, John Morris, June O’Leary,

Tracy Richards, Bridget Spark, Jean Neale, Margaret Clancy, Pat Hornsby, Ambrose Hargreaves, Lord John Kerr, Rosemary Brown, Pauline Lilley, Mona & Jimmy Doherty, Christopher Brown

and Rosemary Hardwick. (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: Eileen O'Connor, Mary Tatman, John Scarr, Helen Timms, Graham Weddell, Peter Crawley, James

Kilcoyne, Cecilia Claiden, Trevor Campbell, Sheila Farrell, Agness Trafford, Ivy Grace, Violet English, William Bartlett, Agnes Gold, Philip Tunstill, Malcolm Kinsella, William Atkinson, Alexander Priest,

Jeroboam Johnson, Patrick Horgan, Christina Fagan, Paddy Austin, Christina Grant, Tony Davey, Eleanor Nieman, Charlotte Ellul, Jeanne Hart, Nashwan Asnan, Bridie Coyne, Timothy Riordan, Mary Hartnett,

Anthony Fettner, Rose Smith, Thomas Silman, Robert Moody, Winifred Cowley, Michael Hartnett, Kathleen Riordan, Barbara Loughran, Kate Lee and Jim Tracey,

Last Sunday ‘s collection: St Thomas More: £354.83, St Hugh’s: £206.70 Easter Flowers Collection: St Thomas More: £111.35, St Hugh’s: £87.93

There will be a retiring collection on Good Friday for Holy Places. Thank you.

First Holy Communion 2015/2016

PARENTS MEETING’S

Tuesday May 24th 7.30pm

CELEBRATION MASSES

Special Mass Sunday, 1st May 11 00 am

First Holy Communion-Catechist Sessions

11th Apr,

25th Apr, 9th May , 25th May.

First Holy Communion Mass,

Corpus Christi Sunday, 29th May 3 pm

Confirmation Programme 2015/16

Lessons week Beginning Mass Preparation

Sat 6pm

5. 11th Apr 16th Apr

6. 2nd May 7th May

10th May 2016 - candidates to meet with

Fr Prem in School - Confessions at 2.00 pm

12th May - Confirmation Practice - 7pm

Confirmation Mass:

Sunday 15th May 2016– 3.30pm

The Next Parish Bingo will be on Saturday 9th

April at 7.30pm in STM Hall , proceeds in aid of

Swaziland and Caford. Donations of raffle priz-

es would be much appreciated. Please come

along and give your support.

Support your Parish Financially Weekly Offertory Envelopes

2016/17 weekly Offertory Envelopes are now available to collect from the back of

St Thomas More and St Hugh's.

If you wish to start a Standing Order on a monthly or as frequently as you wish to con-tribute to the parish please contact Fr Prem

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES WITH JESUIT MISSIONS

For anyone who has considered volunteering abroad, Jesuit Missions currently has placements in Africa, Asia and Central America working with some of the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. Over the summer, the Jesuit Missions have youth placements (for 18–25 year olds) which are fully funded and are based in Central America or southern Africa, for a dura-tion of 10 weeks. Longer and shorter placements are al-so available. For more information, please call or email Clara on 020 8946 0466 or clara@jesuitmissions.org.uk

GOOD FRIDAY WALK OF WITNESS Kidlington- starts from St John’s Church at

9.45am Woodstock– Starts from St Mary Magdalen

Church at 10.45am