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Mass times
Mon to Sat at 9.30am
Sat Eve at 7.00pm
Sunday at 8.30am,
9.30am & 11.30am
St Hugh’s is open at the following times:
Mon to Sat:
9am to 12 noon
Sat: 6pm until after Mass
Sun: 7.30am to 2pm
CHURCH OPENING
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Church Parish Priest: Fr Jimmy Garvey Tel: 01462 510015
Parish House: 84 Pixmore Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. SG6 3TP
www.parish.rcdow.org.uk/letchworth Please sign up for e-alerts Administrator: Aimee Barnes Email: [email protected]
Parish Office : Mon & Thu 9.30am—12 noon
Parish YouTube Channel: St Hugh of Lincoln RC Church,
Letchworth.
9.30am Sunday Mass (link available through our website)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession: Saturday: 10am to 10.30 &
6.15pm to 6.45pm Also available on request.
Confessions will be heard in the Lady Chapel to accommodate social distancing requirements.
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time 4th July 2020
View from Fortescue House This weekend, we have the opportunity to thank the Lord for all God’s goodness, particularly being able to gather again to celebrate the Eucharist. We remember those who because of the present sit-uation are still unable to join us for Mass. You will be aware we still need to observe the regulations outlined below; please do not use the centre aisle of the Church, as it is blocked. In order to maintain a one way system round the Church for Communion, please approach the sanctuary by the sacristy aisle, to your left and return to your seat by the Lady Chapel aisle. I will be away on annual leave from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 16th July in order to attend the Solemn Profession of a Cistercian monk. Fr Stephen will be looking after the parish in my absence. Year 6 from St Thomas More School will be celebrating their Leavers’ Mass in Church on Thursday 16th July at 10.30am.
In order for the schedule for Mass and Individual Prayer to continue successfully, we need more people to volunteer as stewards. If you can help, please contact the parish office.
Following the government guidance our Archbishops and Diocese have sent guidelines for the Opening of Churches for Mass and other Services from this weekend. Clearly there are requirements we must follow: remain 1 metre + apart at all times unless you are part of the
same household; wear a face covering/mask, which is essential; follow the one way system already in use as directed by the stewards; sanitise your hands when entering and leaving the Church; take all reading material, belongings and tissues away with you.
Thank you in anticipation of your ongoing co-operation. Fr Jimmy
Sunday 5th July 2020 14th Sunday Ordinary Time
Year A Psalter Week 2 First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10 The prophet shares a vision of the forthcoming joyful reign of a servant king and calls all to be jubilant in anticipation. Second Reading: Romans 8:9,11-13 We are called to live a life according to the spirit of the living God, who resides in each one of us and makes us God’s sons and daughters. Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-30 Jesus knows the heart of the Father and reflects that tenderness to all, who, drawn low by the pressure of life, trust in him. Reflection: Jesus reveals to us the tenderness of the Father, inviting us into a loving embrace. We, in turn, can emulate this by being a people of compassion and hospitality.
Sunday 12th July 2020 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Year A Psalter Week 3
First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 God’s word is powerful and comes to us as both challenge and gift. Second Reading: Romans 8: 18-23 Paul speaks of fruits of the resurrection for the human race and the whole of creation. Gospel: Matthew 13: 1-23 The parable of the sower illustrates the mystery of faith as it world in the heart of each individual. If we give God an inch, God gives us a mile. Reflection: The parables contain the heart of Jesus’ teaching on the nature of faith. They also reflect the experience of the early Church under persecution. Faith is a gift given in different measure to each one, but God values every sign of faith, however small.
https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/ Celebrating, Living and Sharing God's word, through a
range of events, activities and resources, available across our Diocese .
SUNDAY MEDITATIONS FOR JULY 5TH JULY - 14TH SUNDAY OT– YEAR A MATTHEW 11:25-30
Meditate: On this first day we can gather together Jesus invites us to rest in Him. He has been in lockdown with us and now, invites us to
put all our worries, concerns and burden in his care. By giving it to Him we will truly rest.
Act: With Jesus the burdens we carry are easy and light. At this time in particular we are called to help others carry their load.
Try to do so with someone around you.
12TH JULY - 15TH SUNDAY OT– YEAR A MATTHEW 13:1-23 Meditate: The sower goes out to his work and does not spare the
seed. He does not discriminate against the types of soil which will not produce the desired crop. The fields have been prepared by someone
else. What soil are we? Has the preparation happened? Pray: God and Master of the harvest, you see my heart and consider
the times at which my life is not ready to receive you. Soften the hardness of my heart; take away the stones and the thorns so that I
may be the good soil where Jesus may grow.
19TH JULY - 16TH SUNDAY OT - YEAR A MATTHEW 13:24-43 Meditate: In all these agricultural parables the farmer appears as the
main character. He has confidence that the fruit will come. We are called to learn patience from the farmer, who waits for the produce to
come up. Our task is to sow the seed. God will give it growth in due season.
Act: Darnel produces fruit which can be poisonous. Take a moment to see what are the actions you are doing and words you are using
and when the time comes to stop those which are not healthy.
26TH JULY—17TH SUNDAY OT— YEAR A MATTHEW 13:44-52 Meditate: We spend our whole life looking for happiness. Many peo-
ple spend also their resources. Jesus, who is the Kingdom of God made man, is close at hand. Once we have met him, the reaction is
give up everything for Him in the knowledge that: “to give all the goods of one’s house for this love would be to despise it”
Pray: God calls us to put our whole trust in him. This includes with our money and possessions. This is the time in
which you might risk and give up some of these for him so that we may experience his reward.
The God Who Speaks
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Letchworth Foodbank
The foodbank will start to give food parcels again from 3rd July; Therefore the warehouse are accepting donations from this date. All donations are welcome. The items listed are the most urgently needed. Shampoo Shower Gel Deodorant Toothpaste Toilet Rolls Size 5 & 6 Nappies Food collection points can be found at Morrisons, Sainsbury Local and the porch of the Church. Please be as generous as you can.
Our parish website
Thank you for your continued financial support of our parish.
As we announced during the Planned Giving Appeal last Autumn, the best way for you to support our parish is by Standing Order and Gift Aid. If you would like to give by Standing Order, please contact the parish office (details on the front page). Your details will be forwarded to our parish Planned Giving Co-ordinator who will be in touch with you. If you would like to make a one-off donation, this can be done by Bank Transfer. Please use your name as a reference. Account Name: Westminster Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee T/A St Hugh of Lincoln /St Hugh’s / Letchworth
Sort Code: 400520 Account: 41095269.
Envelopes for Planned Giving are available for existing users and can be collected from the porch of the Church. If you would like to plan your giving by using dedicated envelopes, again, please contact the parish office.
The Parish Accounts for 2019 will be available on the Church notice board, our parish website and on request from the parish office.
We live in a digital world. Our parish website is part of this. It hosts a range of resources, news and information. For example, you may want to visit the Useful Links page where you can access further resources. By signing up to e-alerts, you will receive an email when there is new or updated news. Please share news/updates with those who are not connected to the internet. If you do not have access to the parish website, perhaps a family member or friend could do this on your behalf and share news and information with you as they receive it. Please send notices or information for the newsletter or the parish website by 12 noon each Wednes-day to the parish office - email: [email protected]
Our parish finances
Many charities expect to experience income reduction leading to reduced support in “building a better world” within their specific remits. Like many, St Hugh’s has been affected by this (details of how to donate are on the parish website) but in addition, Mary’s Meals and CAFOD—Corona Virus Appeal are two of many organi-sations who are currently appealing for support. Details of how to donate are in last week’s newsletter and are on the parish website.
Pandemic impact on fundraising
Mass Intentions
Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th July
Saturday 4th
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordi-7.00 pm
Holy Souls
Sunday 5th
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordi-
nary Time
8.00am
9.30am
11.30 am
Holy Souls
People of the Parish
Una Bourke RIP
Monday 6th
Memorial of St Maria Goretti,
Virgin & Martyr
9.30am Sadie Lambert INT
Tuesday 7th
Feria Fourteenth Week Year 2 9.30am Holy Souls
Wednesday 8th
Feria 9.30am Holy Souls
Thursday 9th
Feria 9.30am Holy Souls
Friday 10th
Memorial of St Oliver Plun-
kett,
Bishop & Martyr
9.30am Harry & Mary
McCann RIP
Saturday 11th
Feast of St Benedict, Abbot,
Patron of Europe
9.30am Br Marie Godefroid
O. Cist. Int
Saturday 11th
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary
Time
7.00pm Holy Souls
Sunday 12th
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary
Time
8.00am
9.30am
11.30am
People of the Parish
Holy Souls
Kathleen Ryan RIP
Our Catholic Schools St Thomas More RC Primary School,
Highfield, Letchworth, Herts. SG6 3QB Tel: 01462 620670
www.strcjmi.herts.sch.uk
The John Henry Newman RC Secondary School,
Hitchin Road, Stevenage. Tel: 01438 314643
www.jhn.herts.sch.uk
Safeguarding Officer Rebecca Clarke 01462 646636
Lister Hospital RC Team: Tel: 01438 285138 (24/7)
Urgent need: 01438 314 333 Via text message: 07884 187463 Email: [email protected]
Please remember Catholic patients can only be visited by the Catholic Chap-lain, or a priest, if they, or a relative,
contact the Chaplaincy or nursing staff.
Lucia Camisa
Elizabeth McKenna
Stephen Prohaska
Eileen McCarthy
Angela Horne
Christopher Gillham
Della Stockwell
Margaret Haywood
Debbie Giacobelli
Nellie O’Brien
Sylvia Hills
Ken Freeman
Mary Wallace
Philomena Johnson
Mick McGrinder
Anna Harte
George Marston
Joe Fernandes
Aron Haughton
Reg Rolph
Please pray for Nathaniel Saunders and Una Bourke
who have died recently.
We pray for all those who are sick and those suffering in any way including:
