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YOUTH GROUP Friday 6.30pm-8pm
Come and join the group at St Joseph’s. We meet on Friday (3rd, 17th & 24th Nov & 1st Dec)
FOOD BANK Thank you for your support.
Donations welcome of: tinned fish or meat, tinned rice pudding, tinned veg. & soup, fruit squash, dried pasta, biscuits, custard, cereals, jelly, soap, tinned meats, sugar, coffee, tea, tinned fruit, pasta sauce, jam, shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorants (male & female), shaving foam, razors, toilet rolls, nappies (all sizes) & wipes.
CONFIRMATION - 2018 Fri 17th November 7.30pm-8.30pm
We will be holding an Information/Launch evening at St Joseph’s for all those in
Years 8-9 + from our whole Pastoral Area. Parents and Adult helpers very welcome too.
BAPTISM ‘Welcome to God’s Family!’
Please contact Dcn Hugh Parry (details on the front page) to arrange for the
preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism.
FIRST EUCHARIST PROGRAMME ‘18
The first & most important stage toward the process for requesting the Sacraments is to join your community for the celebration of the Eucharist on a Sunday.
Session 2 Parents’ Session. This Tues 17th Oct 7.30pm Children's Session. Sat 4th November 9am Family Celebration: Sun 5th November 9am
SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTARY FORMS
As Fr John has just arrived, so can not verify practising Catholic families (required for SIF forms), Dcn Hugh will be completing these for families this Autumn. He will be available for this in the Christchurch Presbytery Meeting Room (next to the Parish office) on Fridays: 20th & 27th Oct. 4.30 - 5.30pm. He will also collect your SIF forms between 8.30 - 8.45am on a Sunday before Mass.
BBQ AND SPARKLER EVENING!
Friday 3rd November
Holy Redeemer Church, Highcliffe
Do join us for a wonderful autumnal evening in the grounds of the Holy Redeemer.
SAFEGUARDING (Children & Vulnerable Adults) Please make sure, that if you are involved in active ministry you avail yourself of the compulsory Diocesan training for 2017 ‘Creating a Safe Environment’.
October sessions will be held at:- Thurs 19th Oct 6.30pm - 9pm Park Gate (SO31 7GH) Sat 21st Oct 10am-12.30pm, Alton (GU34 1DN)
For all details of future courses, and refresher training, please see: www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/safeguarding/events-and-training.php
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 2018
Application web sites are now open for children due to start primary school in September 2018 with a closing date of 15th January ‘18. The national offer date is 16th April ‘18. Remember to apply to your home Local Authority even if a school for which you wish to apply is in another area. Also make sure that you carefully read the instructions beforehand. Paper application forms are available from your Local Authority on request.
Supplementary Information forms (SIFs) for St. Joseph’s School are available from the office and should be submitted directly to the school by the same closing date.
St. Joseph’s School was established to cater for the Parishes of St. Joseph Christchurch, Holy Redeemer Highcliffe and Our Lady of Lourdes New Milton. The head teacher – Miss Buxton – welcomes visits throughout this term and will show you round the school and discuss your child’s specific needs. Please phone the school office on 01202 485976 for an appointment. Mrs Hincks, Chair of Governors
HOLY REDEEMER, HIGHCLIFFE - THANK YOU
Thank you to all the parishioners who volunteered and helped at the Contact the Elderly Tea and the Beetle Drive at Holy Redeemer. A great time was had by all at both of these community events!
GARDENING DAY Holy Redeemer, Highcliffe
Sat 28th October 11am - 1pm
Volunteers urgently needed to gather garden waste for the bonfire on 3rd Nov. Please contact/see John Murphy if you can help email: [email protected]
ST JOSEPH’S CHRISTCHURCH BRIC-A-BRAC
We would appreciate donations of paperback books - fiction & non-fiction but in good condition, please. The Bric-a-brac is open Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm. Come & browse ...and let us know if you wish to help out as a regular part of the team!
NOVEMBER - Dates for your diary!
ALL SAINTS’ DAY Weds 1st Nov.
Holy Day of Obligation.
10am Mass at Holy Redeemer, Highcliffe 7.30pm Mass at St Joseph’s, Christchurch
ALL SOULS’ Day Thurs 2nd Nov.
Day of Prayer for our beloved Dead
10am Mass at Holy Redeemer, Highcliffe 7.30pm Mass at St Joseph’s, Christchurch
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year of Matthew (A) 15th October 2017
THE WEEK AHEAD Diary - at a glance ...
Sun 15th Commissioning ‘Come to the Feast’ Mon No celebration of Mass today Tues 1.30pm Clergy Convocation meets - Winch. 7pm ‘Born for this’ leaders meeting 7.30pm FHC Parent’s meeting (St Joe’s) Weds 10.45am Clergy ‘diary’ meeting 6.15pm Full Governing Body (St Joseph’s)
Thurs 10.45am Liturgy meeting St Joseph’s 2.30pm Year R Welcome Liturgy (St Joe’s) Fri 11.30am Requiem - Margaret Burns RIP 4pm Dcn Hugh signing SIF forms Sat 7am HMP Winchester Sun 22nd World Mission Sunday
HIGHCLIFFE & CHRISTCHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Holy Redeemer Parish
13-15 Kilmington Way, Highcliffe, BH23 5BL
Tel: 01425 274 838 Email [email protected]
Other useful contacts/info Christchurch Parish Office - opening times Tues, Weds, Thurs 10am-12 noon (leave a message if closed)
Dcn. Hugh Parry Tel: 07971 071 571 [email protected]
Safeguarding Co-ordinators Highcliffe: Amanda Pillinger c/o Highcliffe Parish office Christchurch: Reena Kelleher 07802 954 936 Any concerns / advice, tel. 023 9281 6396 (Diocesan Office)
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Head teacher: Miss Louise Buxton Tel. 01202 485 976
St Peter’s Catholic Secondary School Head teacher: Mr David Todd Tel. 01202 421 141
Director of Lay Formation for Pastoral Area - Richard Martin Tel. 07990 826 934 [email protected]
Hospital Chaplains
Bournemouth & Christchurch: Fr Darryl Jordan Contact 01202 704 221 Urgent / out of hours 01202 303 626
Poole: Dcn. Declan McConville 01202 442 167 / 665 511
CRUMBS LUNCH Next meet 18th Oct 12.30pm (3rd Weds monthly) at St Joseph’s, Christchurch.
Crumbs is a charity providing a programme of learning to improve skills, confidence & employability for mixed ability trainees. They provide a delicious home cooked two course lunch in the Parish Centre, giving a great opportunity to share a lovely meal and join other parishioners in supporting the Crumbs team. Everyone of all ages welcome, so do come & bring a friend - it’s a great thing to look forward to each month. Tel Erika 01202 519320 /email [email protected]
Avon Stour Pastoral Area Website: www.avonstourpastoralarea.org
Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Bishop: Rt. Rev. Philip Egan
Reg. Charity No. 246871
The Immaculate Conception & St Joseph Parish
67 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EH
Tel: 01202 483 340 Email [email protected]
Parish Priest: Rev. John Cooke Deacon: Rev. Hugh Parry Pastoral Assistant: Mrs. Clare Ryan Administrators: Mrs Mary Tolfree (HC), Mrs Bridget Brien (CC)
Avon Stour Pastoral Area:
Other Priests in the Pastoral Area:
Cn. Paul Townsend 01425 653 131 Fr. Darryl Jordan: 01202 485 588
Fr. Kevin Hoiles: 01202 424 960
Our neighbouring Church communities
Fordingbridge, Iford, Ringwood & Soutbourne
Our Pastoral Area is in the Deanery of St. John XXIII, West Solent
Dean & Coordinating Pastor: Cn. Paul Townsend
‘Thanks for the invitation, but ... ’
In the light our Scripture today, let us thank God that we are invited to the wedding banquet of Our King. The knowledge and experience of our faith in God and membership of His community, should be the most precious gift in our lives. If that is not how we feel, let us ask God to give us a deeper understanding of what Jesus can be for us in finding meaning in our lives.
Jesus describe the Kingdom of Heaven requiring us to bring a wedding garment. Let us reflect on how clean our wedding garment is. To what extent have we really offered ourselves in love & service to Our Lord and His people? To what extent could we be considered purely marginal members of our parish community? To what extent do we give clear witness of our values and beliefs both inside and outside the community?
Let us never forget as Church members we are expected to witness to and contribute actively to its life. This may not be through ministry, but through time spent in prayer for the outreach of the Church.
Today’s scripture tell us that God has wonderful things in store for us. Everyone receives the same invitation to sit down at God’s table! However, having initially answered the invitation, we cannot take things for granted. Almost more dangerous than being an obviously sinful person is being the “ordinary, run-of-the-mill Catholic”, the “Sunday” Catholic, or “it stops when I leave the Church Catholic!” These are all cop-outs, and it is not God but ourselves who are the losers. So let us pray that we may keep our wedding garments pure and spotless, and become intentional disciples who really live the teachings of Jesus. Let us pray for a deeper faith & love and a sense of responsibility to our community.
DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS
20th - 22nd October: "Creative Ministry Retreat"
At Cold Ash Franciscan Centre, Nr Newbury.
Ages 13-18. Tap into your inherent creativity as a vehicle for worship and contribution to Liturgy. Youth 2000 are supporting the weekend with music & art workshops, bonfire (weather permitting), open mic and much more. Cost c. £100pp.
26th Nov 6pm: "Youth Sunday” with Bp Philip.
At St John's Cathedral, Portsmouth.
Bp Philip is inviting young adults (16-35) from around the Diocese to join him for a big Youth Mass and an evening of inspiring talks, workshops & social.
A great opportunity to network with other Catholic students from around the Diocese and connect to events further afield. Only £7pp (incl. food & drinks).
If we get a group together, we can help arrange travel to Portsmouth. Please let Clare know if you’d like to attend (via the Christchurch Parish office).
A full calendar of events is available at www. portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/youth
Or email: [email protected] to book.
MASS COUNTS During the month of October we will take weekend Mass counts for Diocesan statistics.
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Highcliffe Parish Meets every Wednesday from 7.15pm in the Annexe at Holy Redeemer Church, Highcliffe.
Christchurch Parish Home Group Meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm in Mudeford Please contact Moira 01425 279467 or 07722 170 117
All are v. welcome to come together to ‘unpack’ the Word.
‘BORN FOR THIS’ Workshop Invitation
Saturday 4th Nov 2 - 4pm at St Joseph’s
A liturgy of Music, Drama and Narration of ‘The Stations of the Cross’ is being planned for Holy Week of 2018 in the Pastoral Area. We need musicians, choirs, readers & actors to come forward & register an interest in celebrating Jo Boyce’s interpretation of The Stations of the Cross in music, drama and narrative.
We are currently organising a Workshop in order to put together an ‘orchestra’, choir, readers, actors (who will rehearse between January and March 2018) in order to relive Christ’s Passion and Death in a dynamic and meaningful way on the Palm Sunday weekend 2018.
If you think you can help in any way and intend to come to the Workshop on Nov 4th (please register with John Murphy at [email protected] by 22nd October. Everyone is warmly invited to come and see!
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE 2020
12 day, all inclusive, 3 centred experience through the Holy Land; Negev desert, Jerusalem and Galilee. Fully guided with 4* accommodation, headsets & all fees included Sun 1st March - 12th March 2020 led by with Fr John, Clare & v. experienced guide ‘Oliver’.
DIOCESAN DISCIPLESHIP DAYS
Sat 18th Nov. ‘Fruitful Discipleship’ Winchester Parish Centre, 9.30am – 5pm
Bishop Philip will be hosting the day. There will be talks on Fruitful Discipleship and developing a personal relationship with the Lord. We will hear from a number of active groups and teams who are doing wonderful work in serving others.
Sun 19th Nov. ‘Kerygma Retreat’ Winchester Parish Centre, 12noon - 6pm
Come and see, hear & respond to the kerygma, the Great Story of Jesus. This is a reflective day, utilising the spoken word, art, quiet reflection and discussion.
Mon 20th Nov. ‘Every day faith sharing’ St. Bede’s Basingstoke, 9.30am – 5pm
This is a day for those who would like to be trained in how to have conversations with those who are not yet active Catholics. It will help you share your own story and Jesus’ story with others, such as your family, friends, workplace, people who come to the parish. For more information please email Clare at [email protected]
CHRISTMAS BAZAARS Dates for your diary!
Sat 18th Nov 11am - 2pm at St Joseph’s
Grand Draw tickets will be given out at the end of Mass this weekend. Please sell as many as you can and come and support us on the day. If you are interested in running a stall or helping on the day please contact Pat Curtis 01202 488079, thank you.
Sat 25th Nov. time tbc Holy Redeemer, Highcliffe
Details of our Bazaar to follow shortly!
MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
Holy Redeemer Church, Highcliffe
Envelopes will be handed out today at Mass for you to insert your list of deceased family and friends, and your offering. Holy Mass will be offered for them during the month of November. Please return them before the end of October in the basket provided, or the collection plate.
In this forth coming month of the Holy Souls, I encourage you to increase your prayers for the holy souls - our family members, friends, and all those who have no one to pray for them.
"When a man is dead, he can do nothing more for himself. ... But we can do something for the faithful departed in purgatory. Our love extends into the afterlife. Through our fasting, prayers, and good works, but especially through the celebration of Holy Eucharist, we can obtain grain for the departed" (YouCat 160)
SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK
For World Mission Sunday. The Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio. This enables missionaries to proclaim the Gospel of peace in South Sudan and many other places around the world.
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for Margaret Burns RIP . Her Requiem will be held at St Joseph’s Church on Fri 20th October at 11.30am.
Please pray for James Minter RIP. His Requiem will be held at St Joseph’s Church on Tues 31st Oct 10am. May they rest in peace & rise in glory.
NEW TO THE PARISH? You’re most welcome. Please ask for a parishioner registration form and come and say ‘hello’!
REACHING THE UNREACHED The Bro Lionel Fund
Sponsored Walk.
Thank you for your great support from the 7 Churches that raised over £2,000 for the RTU based in Tamil Nadu in South India.
Bro. Lionel passed away on Thursday 5th October at home in Sirumala Children's Village. His funeral was on Saturday 7th Oct. In those two days over 100,000 people filed past his open coffin, a great testament to a man who had given over 60years to the poor and the abandoned children. His work will continue through Fr Antony. Many thanks, from RTU.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Silent vigil of adoration, an oasis of peace and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Holy Redeemer Church: Monday 10.30am - 3pm
Immaculate Conception & St Joseph Church: Normal times: Mon - Thurs., 9am - 10am Friday 9am - 7pm (1st Friday to 10pm) N.B., this Friday, because of the Requiem Mass at 11.30am, Adoration will start afterwards. Saturday: 9am - 10am
Mass Book Page 140
Ordinary Time - Week 28
Prayer of the Church - Wk 4
Mass & Service Times & Locations
Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
John Taggart RIP Reconciliation available Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist
Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist Jorly Gemma Chapman RIP
Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist Recovery of Patrick Cahill
Henry Moore RIP Funeral - Margaret Burns RIP
Ints. of the prisoners Reconciliation available
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Feria
St Ignatius A Confessions
St Luke
Feria
Feria Requiem
HMP Winchester Confessions
10am 10am
10am after Mass
10am
10am 10am
10am 10am
10am 11.30am
10.30am 5pm
28th Sun Ord. Yr A
14th Oct / 15th Oct 2017
Sat 14th Sun 15th Sun 15th
6.30pm 9am 11am
Private Intention For the People of the Parish Intention c/o Highcliffe Parish
Christchurch Christchurch Highcliffe
Highcliffe Christchurch
Highcliffe Highcliffe Christchurch
Highcliffe Christchurch
Highcliffe Christchurch
Highcliffe Christchurch
Winchester Christchurch
Sat 21st Sun 22nd Sun 22nd
6.30pm 9am 11am
Percy & Ivy Park RIP For the People of the Parish For the People of the Parish
Christchurch Christchurch Highcliffe
Ordinary Time - Week 29
Prayer of the Church - Wk 1 29th Sun Ord. Yr A
21st Oct / 22nd Oct 2017 Mass Book Page 143
Does banquet imagery describe well the fullness we will have in the presence of God? How can a feast - juicy, rich food & pure, choice wines - be a sacramental vision of the universe? Besides answering God’s invitation to the feast, what is our job? Are we the guests or are we also the ones doing the inviting? How does this banquet not only sustain life but also transfigure it?
‘Sunday’s Scripture Musings’
Matthew 22:1-10
CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION Tues. 24th Oct 10.45am - Highcliffe
The Avon Stour branch of the CGA meets after morning Mass on the 4th Tuesday of the month. This will now take place after the 10am Mass at Holy Redeemer, Highcliffe. All are very welcome to join us at our next meeting.
SCAFFOLDING AT ST JOSEPH’S
The scaffolding on the old Church is to enable the repair and replacement of the drainpipes/gutters, as arranged by the Property & Maintenance committee before Fr John arrived! Please be assured that he isn’t knocking down the Church or doing anything drastic!!
