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THEY SAW and BELIEVED - Jesus is nowhere visible. Yet today’s Gospel tells us that Peter and John “saw and believed.” What did they see? Burial shrouds lying on the floor of an empty tomb. Maybe that convinced them that He hadn’t been carted off by grave robbers, who usually stole the expensive burial linens and left the corpses behind. But notice the repetition of the word “tomb”—seven times in nine verses. They saw the empty tomb and they believed what He had promised: that God would raise Him on the third day. Chosen to be His “witnesses,” today’s First Reading tells us, the Apostles were “commissioned . . . to preach . . . and testify” to all that they had seen—from His anointing with the Holy Spirit at the Jordan to the empty tomb. More than their own experience, they were instructed in the mysteries of the divine economy, God’s saving plan—to know how “all the prophets bear witness” to Him (see Luke 24:27, 44). Now they could “understand the Scripture,” could teach us what He had told them—that He was “the Stone which the builders rejected,” who, today’s Psalm prophesies, will be resurrected and exalted. (see Luke 20:17; Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11). We are the children of the apostolic witnesses. That is why we still gather early in the morning on the first day of every week to celebrate this feast of the empty tomb and give thanks for “Christ our life,” as today’s Epistle calls Him. Baptized into His death and Resurrection, we live the heavenly life of the risen Christ, our lives “hidden with Christ in God.” We are now His witnesses, too. But we testify to things we cannot see but only believe; we seek in earthly things what is above. We live in memory of the Apostles’ witness, like them eating and drinking with the risen Lord at the altar. And we wait in hope for what the Apostles told us would come—the day when we too “will appear with Him in glory.”
Last Sunday’s Collections
Sunday, 5th
April 2020
Gift Aid £220.00
First Collection £0.00
Second Collection £0.00
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CHURCH CLOSED - NO PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS Saturday, 11th April 2020 – Sunday, 19th April 2020
Daily Mass streamed at 10.00am on the Parish website and also audio recordings of our Parish daily mass www.olsm-abergavenny.co.uk
and Evening Prayer on our Facebook page (& Website) at www.facebook.com/OurLadyandStMichaelChurch/
Saturday, 11th
April 2020 The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night *8.00pm - Easter Vigil Mass streamed on website – Elsie &William Desmond RIP and People of the Parish
Sunday, 12th
April 2020 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - Year A *10.00am - Easter Sunday Mass streamed on website - Phyllis and Joshua Lynch RIP & Br. Raphael Aspinall OSB. *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live *6.00pm - Mass streamed on website – Imelda Evans RIP
Monday, 13th
April 2020 Easter Monday *10.00am - Mass streamed on Facebook live – Robin Evans RIP. *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live
Tuesday, 14th
April 2020 Easter Tuesday *10.00am - Mass streamed on website – Peter Reynolds RIP. Adoration/Benediction till 11.30pm. *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live
Wednesday, 15th
April 2020 Easter Wednesday *10.00am - Mass streamed on website – Sick of the Parish. *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live
Thursday, 16th
April 2020 Easter Thursday *10.00am - Mass streamed on website – People of the Parish. *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live
Friday, 17th
April 2020 Easter Friday *10.00am - Mass streamed on website – Dennis Mahoney RIP *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live
Saturday, 18th
April 2020 Easter Saturday *10.00am - Mass streamed on website - Br. Raphael Aspinall OSB. *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live
Sunday, 19th
April 2020 Second Sunday of Easter - Year A *10.00am - Sunday Mass streamed on website – People of the Parish. *5.00pm - Evening Prayer – Facebook Live *6.00pm - Mass streamed on website – Sick of the Parish.
Priory Church of Our Lady and St Michael, Abergavenny
Eglwys y Priordy Ein Harglwyddes a Mihangel Sant, y Fenni
Parish Priest: Father Matthew Carney OSB ☎ (01873) 851051 Mobile: 07402 979597 The Presbytery, 10 Pen y pound, ABERGAVENNY NP7 5UD
Email: [email protected]/ or [email protected] Website: www.olsm-abergavenny.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OurLadyandStMichaelChurch/
St Michael’s Centre – Administrator: ☎ 857750 Jems Catering: ☎ 07859 938015
Deacon: Rev Dr Andreas Erhardt ☎ (01873) 855078
Safeguarding reps: William & Evelyn Duggan ☎ (01873) 855353
Sunday, 12th April 2020 - Easter Sunday - Year A
Entrance Antiphon (Cf. Ps 138:18.5-6) I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia. You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia. Too wonderful for me, this knowledge, alleluia, alleluia.
Responsorial Psalm (Ps 117:1-2.16-17.22-23)
This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad.
Gospel Acclamation (1 Cor 5:7-8)
Alleluia, alleluia! Christ our Passover, has been sacrificed; let us celebrate the feast then, in the Lord. Alleluia!
Communion Antiphon (1 Cor 5:7-8) Christ our Passover, has been sacrificed, alleluia; therefore, let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of purity and truth, alleluia, alleluia.
Mass Reflection: Easter Sunday (A)
FOR YOUR DIARY - - -
The concerts on 19th April and 16th May have all been cancelled.
- - -
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE Travelling with
Tangney Tours – 11th
-18th
September 2020, flying from Bristol. £700. Details and booking forms at back of Church, return with £150 deposit ASAP. So far 20 parishioners are booked on the pilgrimage.
PARISH LIBRARY – A selection of religious and devotional books is available in Church for borrowing, by the side door entrance to the Church. Donations of books are welcomed.
ABERGAVENNY FOOD BANK – Items can be left at the collection points in local supermarkets or at the presbtery. Particular needs currently are for - TINNED VEGETABLES
(ESP. CARROTS, PEAS, SWEETCORN) TINNED MEAT
(INC. MEALS LIKE CURRIES, STEWS, CHILLI
ETC)NOODLES (DRIED)BABY FOOD (POUCHES AND
JARS) TOMATO/BROWN SAUCEWASHING UP LIQUID
(SMALL) LONG LIFE FRUIT JUICE/SQUASH SPAGHETTI
HOOPS
STUDY DAY - A study day has been organised for Saturday, 3rd October 2020 at the Priory Centre to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the canonisation of the 40 martyrs of England and Wales and the recent canonisation of John Henry Newman. Dr Rowan Williams will talk on Schism, Martyrdom and Aftermaths; Monsignor Roderick Strange on Newman; Dr Rupert Sheldrake on Pilgrimage and Holy Places and Dr Claire Marsland on Medieval Recusant Vestments. Cost of the day is expected to be £35 to include a light lunch. Booking forms at back of Church.
BR. RAPHAEL ASPINALL OSB RIP – Please pray for the repose of the soul of Br. Raphael Aspinall, monk of Belmont who died last Tuesday in hospital in Hereford. May he rest in peace.
KRISTOFER DAVIES – The Baptism and confirmation of Kristofer due to take place at Easter, has had to be postponed. Please keep him in your prayers.
RICHARD REYNOLDS – RIP Please pray for the
repose of the soul of Richard Reynolds who died recently, husband of Anne.
SAFEGUARDING – Parishioners are reminded that if they have any safeguarding concerns, regarding the care of children, young people or vulnerable adults they should contact our safeguarding reps - Willie and Evelyn Duggan on 855353, or Fr. Matthew.
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS – In recent weeks the income of the parish has dramatically reduced. We still though do receive donations from those parishioners who make their contributions by standing order of bank transfer. If any parishioners would also like to do this to help support the parish financially, please e-mail Fr. Mathew and he will supply the parish bank account details, which can then be used in your online banking to make a payment to the parish. Any offertory envelopes can also be posted through the presbytery door.
THANKS – Thankyou to all parishioners, especially Deacons Andreas and Tony and the many parish readers who recorded readings for the Triduum services. Also Janette and members of the choir who recorded music and hymns for the services.
YEAR OF THE WORD - ‘The Lord has given me a disciples tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes me with speech.’ Isaiah 50:4 (The Mass of Palm Sunday).
SVP – In light of many parishioners self-
isolating at home, members of the SVP and other parishioners are willing to help in any way they can, especially with shopping and deliveries, please contact Aidan on 01291 690148 or Robin on 01873 856414, or Fr. Matthew 851051. Fr. Matthew and members of the SVP are endeavouring to keep up with all those staying at home by regular phone calls. EVENING PRAYER – Fr. Matthew is leading evening prayer every day, using the Magnificat publication, which is now available for free at www.magnificat.com/english broadcast on Facebook live at www.facebook.com/OurLadyandStMichaelChurch/
which can also be found on the parish web-site. MASS INTENTIONS given are being offered on the days requested; mass intentions are still being accepted. There are lots of masses available. Please ring or e-mail Fr. Matthew.
Age Cymru Anyone over 70 in Wales can register with Age Cymru, free of charge, to receive a regular telephone call from the charity in either English or Welsh. All you have to do is call the Age Cymru Advice Number on 08000 223 444 or email [email protected] STREAMING SERVICE IN CHURCH – This will be accessed via the Parish website. Some services will be on Facebook live, including evening prayer at 5pm every day, the Facebook feed can also be found on the parish website. Some sound recordings of services can also be found on the website. THANKYOU – For all the kind cards and gifts
offered to Fr. Matthew for Easter.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK AND THE HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISH: Beryl Watts, Jean
Clarke, Brigid Malnati, Doris Bishop, Chris O’Connell, Angela Jones, Noreen Desmond, Mrs Heuclin, Mary Owen, Ann Green, Winnie and Stan Herbert, Colin Anderson, David Johnston, Tina Langford, Francis Kay. Please also pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently – Br. Raphael Aspinall OSB, Dennis Mahoney, Robin Evans, Richard Reynolds, Archbishop Peter Smith, Carol Ross Kaseleht, Elizabeth O’Connor, Lilian Melia and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
CORONAVIRUS – All public worship in OLSM has ended. The Church is now closed. Please see our website for the letter from the Bishops of England and Wales. Each day mass will be streamed at 10am on our website or on Facebook Live at our Facebook page – Our Lady and St. Michael Abergavenny. See schedule overleaf. The website also contains this Bulletin, weekly sermon and a link to the daily and Sunday mass readings. Mass can also be watched on TV, via the EWTN network on Sky and also on the internet via www.churchservices.tv/ Further info on live streaming from Churches in the Cardiff Archdiocese at https://rcadc.org/staying-connected/ Magnificat Online Resource now free - www.magnificat.com/english
PARISH RESOURCES Wednesday Word – The weekly scripture
reflections and Lectio Divina guide by Dom
Henry Wansbrough are available for
download www.wednesdayword.org Posted
on Thursdays for the following Sundays.
Catholic Herald – links to resources
https://catholicherald.co.uk/video-masses-
prayer-apps-and-virtual-retreats-spiritual-
resources-for-this-time/
When I can’t get to church – Spiritual
Communion – a Salesian Resource
Arts and Faith – Loyola Press Enter into a visual prayer experience this Lent with Arts & Faith: Lent. Each week we’ll provide a video commentary about a work of art inspired by the Sunday Scriptures. Use these videos to take a new look at this season of spiritual renewal through the lens of sacred art. https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/lent/arts-and-faith-for-lent
SELF ISOLATION - All who are self-isolated may wish to spend some of the time in prayer. Use might be made of websites such as Pray as you go, Click to Pray or Universalis to follow the readings at Mass each day or to join in the Prayer of the Church. Other ideas for prayer include the Angelus or praying the Novena of Our Lady of Lourdes
Invocation of Our Lady - Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Our Lady of Lourdes. Pray for us.
Prayer for the Household Hear us, Lord, and send your angel from heaven to visit and protect, to comfort and defend all who live in this house. Amen.
