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Matters of Importance Underground leakage in our heating system was spotted and reported to the company that installed the system but being overstretched in their services they could not attend to it. The problem is getting worse as the water that goes through the system escapes causing loss of pressure. The system installer has told me that he will have to send the subcontractors who know the system to investigate it. At the moment they are stuck on another job. The floor might need to be dug up to locate the leak. Due to the damage which might be caused by the flood below such as rotting insulation and rusting wires, I suggest to switch off the system completely. We are losing water, wasting gas and ruin- ing the system underground. Plans are underway to use the hall until the repair is done. Induction Course of our priests: will take place from Jan 25th -2nd February 2018. Please keep them in your prayers. Mass for all Altar Servers: Archbishop Bernard invites all altar servers to join him for Holy Mass on 17th February 2018 at Birmingham Cathedral at 12:00noon. Parents who have children serving at the altar in their parishes are asked to assist their children to be present at this Mass. Job Vacancies with Birmingham Archdiocese: 1. Marketing Manager Part Time (Flexible 3 days/week) Start date: as soon as possible Location: Kingstanding, Bir- mingham Fixed Term (12 months) with potential to extend. The Institute has opened up a new position for a marketing specialist to devise new ways to increase the number of students taking courses within the diocese and beyond. There are wider opportunities overseas which the institute would like to explore, particularly in the US. The role initial- ly lasts for one year, but with the potential to extend. You will have at least two years ’ experience in marketing, including a strong emphasis on the use digital media, prefera- bly within a similar educational setting. As the Institute’s only marketer, you will need to be able to work autonomously, drawing on the resources available. 2. Head of Library and Learning Resources Part Time (Flexible 3 days/week) Start date: 1st March 2018 Location Kingstanding, Birmingham Permanent Post. Due to the retirement of the present postholder, a qualified librarian is required to manage the Insti- tute’s library and electronic learning resources, to ensure that its students and staff re- ceive an efficient and effective service which, given the nature of Maryvale’s delivery methods, will include both on-site and distance provision. As well as a relevant qualifi- cation, you will ideally have some experience or familiarity with theology and related subject areas and be able to work both independently and collaboratively with academic and other support staff. Detailed job descriptions and application forms are available on Maryvale’s website www.maryvale.ac.uk or contact: Mrs Rita Bannister, Academic Reg- istrar, Maryvale Institute, Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9AG. 0121 360 8118. reg- [email protected]. Applications should be received by 31st January 2018 Gift Aid Scheme gives you an extra 25p for every £1.00 you donate to the Church or to any Registered Charity. G.A is an income tax relief designed to benefit charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs . If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid increases the value of your charity donations by 25%, because the charity can reclaim the basic rate of tax on your gift – at no extra cost to you. The process is really simple, all you need to do is to fill out a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD) form. This is a statement from you to the chari- ty confirming that you want to donate through Gift Aid and receive tax back on your do- nation. TEACH THESE HABITS TO YOUR CHILDREN Few weeks ago we had a funeral of one of our good parishioners. I was pleased to see many common faces as we celebrated the funeral Mass. ‘Common faces’ in terms of faithfully participating in the Catholic life. You see a funeral reflects the kind of life a per- son lived and the kind of company he associated with. A good practicing Christian will bring together practicing Christians. The celebration of the Mass was a thanksgiving to God for the fidelity of the deceased. The opposite can also be true that a non practicing baptised brings those people who clearly reflect on the lifestyle of the deceased. The church and the very celebration of the Mass is an alien world to them. It is very important to pass on to the children the values that will reflect in their life the kind of person you were when you are gone. Generosity is not an art learned in the schools but from home. Self respect and respect of others is not in the school curriculum but part of family upbringing. When I was young my parents used to prepare us for Sunday Mass and give One shilling to each one of us to put into the Sunday collection. Putting that coin into the collection brought us much joy because our offering became part of the sacrifice of the Mass. This taught us to know that it is our duty as baptised children to support the church. If the child has not been taught by his parents this kind of acting, he/she will not know that it is his/her duty to support good causes. Parents have so much to do with the kind of life that we live as adults. Jesus commenting on this point said: “you will know them by their fruits” During last year’s Christmas vigil Mass for children I selected a 4 year child to carry the baby Jesus during the procession. I noticed that the child kept her fist tight even after I pleaded with her because I thought she might drop the figure of the baby Jesus. The little girl refused. I came to know that inside her tiny tight fist there was a pound coin which her parents had given her for her Christmas collection which she did not want to miss. The four year old knew that the pound was a precious gift she wanted to offer at Mass; she did not want to lose it or to miss being part of the offerings brought at the al- tar. Her behaviour reflects on the life of her parents. Even though I have not told them the experience I had with their daughter, I have great respect and admiration for them. During this year let us give something back to God especially our time. Some people are so much taken up with work yet their life does not seem to improve. When we put God in the second or in the third place, we may work hard but only to put our wages in a purse riddled with holes (Haggai 1:1-11). God knows all our needs therefore let us do his will first. God knows that we love our children so much, let us consecrate them to him first. God knows that we lack so many things let us give him what we have first. Seek first the kingdom of God and the rest will be given to you as well. AJ Missions St. Osburgs St. Marys St. Elizabeth Parish Newsletter - 2nd Sunday in ordinary Time 7th– 14th Jan 2018
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Matters of Importance
Underground leakage in our heating system was spotted and reported to the company that installed the system but being overstretched in their services they could not attend to it. The problem is getting worse as the water that goes through the system escapes causing loss of pressure. The system installer has told me that he will have to send the subcontractors who know the system to investigate it. At the moment they are stuck on another job. The floor might need to be dug up to locate the leak. Due to the damage which might be caused by the flood below such as rotting insulation and rusting wires, I suggest to switch off the system completely. We are losing water, wasting gas and ruin-ing the system underground. Plans are underway to use the hall until the repair is done.
Induction Course of our priests: will take place from Jan 25th -2nd February 2018. Please keep them in your prayers.
Mass for all Altar Servers: Archbishop Bernard invites all altar servers to join him for Holy Mass on 17th February 2018 at Birmingham Cathedral at 12:00noon. Parents who have children serving at the altar in their parishes are asked to assist their children to be present at this Mass.
Job Vacancies with Birmingham Archdiocese: 1. Marketing Manager Part Time (Flexible 3 days/week) Start date: as soon as possible Location: Kingstanding, Bir-mingham Fixed Term (12 months) with potential to extend. The Institute has opened up a new position for a marketing specialist to devise new ways to increase the number of students taking courses within the diocese and beyond. There are wider opportunities overseas which the institute would like to explore, particularly in the US. The role initial-ly lasts for one year, but with the potential to extend. You will have at least two years’ experience in marketing, including a strong emphasis on the use digital media, prefera-bly within a similar educational setting. As the Institute’s only marketer, you will need to be able to work autonomously, drawing on the resources available. 2. Head of Library and Learning Resources Part Time (Flexible 3 days/week) Start date: 1st March 2018 Location Kingstanding, Birmingham Permanent Post. Due to the retirement of the present postholder, a qualified librarian is required to manage the Insti-tute’s library and electronic learning resources, to ensure that its students and staff re-ceive an efficient and effective service which, given the nature of Maryvale’s delivery methods, will include both on-site and distance provision. As well as a relevant qualifi-cation, you will ideally have some experience or familiarity with theology and related subject areas and be able to work both independently and collaboratively with academic and other support staff. Detailed job descriptions and application forms are available on Maryvale’s website www.maryvale.ac.uk or contact: Mrs Rita Bannister, Academic Reg-istrar, Maryvale Institute, Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9AG. 0121 360 8118. [email protected]. Applications should be received by 31st January 2018 Gift Aid Scheme gives you an extra 25p for every £1.00 you donate to the Church or to any Registered Charity. G.A is an income tax relief designed to benefit charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs . If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid increases the value of your charity donations by 25%, because the charity can reclaim the basic rate of tax on your gift – at no extra cost to you. The process is really simple, all you need to do is to fill out a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD) form. This is a statement from you to the chari-ty confirming that you want to donate through Gift Aid and receive tax back on your do-nation.
TEACH THESE HABITS TO YOUR CHILDREN
Few weeks ago we had a funeral of one of our good parishioners. I was pleased to see many common faces as we celebrated the funeral Mass. ‘Common faces’ in terms of faithfully participating in the Catholic life. You see a funeral reflects the kind of life a per-son lived and the kind of company he associated with. A good practicing Christian will bring together practicing Christians. The celebration of the Mass was a thanksgiving to God for the fidelity of the deceased. The opposite can also be true that a non practicing baptised brings those people who clearly reflect on the lifestyle of the deceased. The church and the very celebration of the Mass is an alien world to them. It is very important to pass on to the children the values that will reflect in their life the kind of person you were when you are gone. Generosity is not an art learned in the schools but from home. Self respect and respect of others is not in the school curriculum but part of family upbringing. When I was young my parents used to prepare us for Sunday Mass and give One shilling to each one of us to put into the Sunday collection. Putting that coin into the collection brought us much joy because our offering became part of the sacrifice of the Mass. This taught us to know that it is our duty as baptised children to support the church. If the child has not been taught by his parents this kind of acting, he/she will not know that it is his/her duty to support good causes. Parents have so much to do with the kind of life that we live as adults. Jesus commenting on this point said: “you will know them by their fruits” During last year’s Christmas vigil Mass for children I selected a 4 year child to carry the baby Jesus during the procession. I noticed that the child kept her fist tight even after I pleaded with her because I thought she might drop the figure of the baby Jesus. The little girl refused. I came to know that inside her tiny tight fist there was a pound coin which her parents had given her for her Christmas collection which she did not want to miss. The four year old knew that the pound was a precious gift she wanted to offer at Mass; she did not want to lose it or to miss being part of the offerings brought at the al-tar. Her behaviour reflects on the life of her parents. Even though I have not told them the experience I had with their daughter, I have great respect and admiration for them. During this year let us give something back to God especially our time. Some people are so much taken up with work yet their life does not seem to improve. When we put God in the second or in the third place, we may work hard but only to put our wages in a purse riddled with holes (Haggai 1:1-11). God knows all our needs therefore let us do his will first. God knows that we love our children so much, let us consecrate them to him first. God knows that we lack so many things let us give him what we have first. Seek first the kingdom of God and the rest will be given to you as well.
AJ Missions St. Osburgs St. Marys St. Elizabeth
Parish Newsletter - 2nd Sunday in ordinary Time 7th– 14th Jan 2018
The Most Holy Sacrament and St. Osburgs Barras Lane, Coventry, CV1 4AQ. Tel 024 76220402
Fr. Jimmy Mobile. 07906124756 Home 02476258901 Fr. Pontius 07424553529 and Fr. Sunday 07448029184 Parish Sisters: Sr. Philomena and Sr. Theresa (PBVM)
(St. Osburgs Primary School, Upper Hill Street Coventry CV1 4AP. Tel 02476227165 Headteacher Mrs Nicola Rynott.
Parish Safeguarding Representative: Ann Collins 02476670304 ————
St. Mary & St. Benedict R.C Church 52a, Raglan Street Coventry, CV1 5QF. Tel 02476258901
www.ssmaryandbenedict.org.uk Parish Priest. Fr. Jimmy Lutwama AJ
Mobile: 07906124756. E-mail [email protected]
———— The Parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham Reg. Charity No. 234216 Parish development Gift Aid.... £89.70. Loose........£ 331.56 Total.........£ 421.26 Sat. lunches....£ Restoration.£ 9.78 Heating......£ 28.21 Hall Hire £700.00 Second collection : Thank you for your generosity. RCIA Program for those who were learning their catechism and discovering their faith in Jesus Christ will resume on Monday 15th January 2018. Meeting will start at 6:00pm in the Lady’s chapel. All those concerned are asked to attend.
Church Webcam we are still experiencing difficulties in accessing Mass through our parish webcam. The issue is still being investigated. I apologise to all our viewers who are still not able to join us in Masses.
Spread the Word online: Our Diocesan Communications Officers would like to in-crease the number of people following the Archdiocese online communications in a bid to boost our presence and interaction in the digital world. Please visit the following channels to know more of what is going on in the diocese: Website: www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/RCBirmingham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archdiocese-of-Birmingham-166194176857632/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/birminghamarchdiocese . We should not be left behind in this digi-tal world.
Fr. Hudson 114 annual fundraising Ball will take place on Saturday 17th February 2018 at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham B 92 0EJ starting at 7:30pm—1:00am. Tickets are available from Ginny Cullen on 01675 434015 or [email protected] . Please join them for dinner and dancing in the presence of Archbishop Bernard Longley.
Confirmation St. Osburgs: Bishop William Kenney will Confirm children of our School on Tuesday 23rd January 2018 at 7:00pm. It is good to come and pray for them.
Word Day of Peace is celebrated today please let us pray for peace in the world. True peace begins with oneself and within our homes and families. Above all let us be peace makers
MASS TIMES DURING THE WEEKS from 14th to 21st Jan 2018
Sat 13 11.45am Teresa Waters (Get Well), Deacon Jo Patterson (Sp Int)
5.30pm Christine Dent (Get Well)
Sun 14 11.30am Mary Maguire (RIP) Justine Gaffney (Sp Int)
Mon 15 12.10pm Michael Kirkwood & family, Peggy Blackstock (Sp Int)
Tues 16 12.10pm David Kirkwood, Patsy Grant (RIP)
Wed 17 12.10pm Mary Henry (Get Well)
Thurs 18 12.10pm John McAloon, Margaret Ward (RIP)
Fri 19 12.10pm Patricia West, Carolyn, Neil & New Baby (Sp Int) )
Sat 20 11.45am Jennifer (Sp Int)
5.30pm John Bradley (1st anni
Sun 21 11.30am People of the parish
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers
20th weekend 21st Weekend
5.30pm Ann E, Bernadette (R) 11.30am Maggie, Charles (R)
Zen (E) Patsy, Catherine (E)
Please pray for the sick of the parish: Eileen McHugh, Laurence Gallen, Garry Hobbs, Teresa Ryne, Cameron Reilly, Carla Lawrence, Terence Harris, Patrick Con-nolly, Mark Correvisgandis Anne, Bacia, Colin Hipperson, Kathleen Tierney, Diane Cunningham, Kieran Connell, Ahmed Musa, Carol Sparks, Ruth Clithero, Jan Ca-russo, Nadia Faruk Hannah, Tom McDermott, Winnie McDermott, Gerald Douglas, Shirley Hartnett, Stephen Bayliss , Jackie Buckley, Dave Riliott, Alan Davis, David Horley, Margaret Ghen, Bridie & Benny McAndrew . Christine Strong, Hilda Gibson, Sheila Biggs.
Anniversaries that occur about this time : . Rollins Michael, Donneth Margaret Mary, Doherty Anthony, Jenkins Annette, Kennedy Andrew, Davis Helen , Convey Bridget Mary, Roger Geraldine, McEnery Anne
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: the Ecumenical Service for Christian Unity Week is to be held in the Chapel of Unity, Coventry Cathedral on Saturday 20 Janu-ary 2018 at 1 p.m. The theme is 'That all may be free'. The preacher is our Bishop William Kenney, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham.
Postulation for the canonization of Bl. Dominic Barberi: The next meeting of the Cov-entry Circle of the Newman Association will be a talk on Blessed Dominic Barberi, to be given by Fr. Benedict Lodge CP. This will take place at the Margaret Roper Room, St Thomas More Church, Watercall Avenue, Coventry, CV3 5DE at 7.45 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
God's Grace and Marriage: Catholic teaching holds that sacraments bring grace to those who receive them with the proper disposition. Grace is a way of describing how God shares the divine life with us and gives us the help we need to live as fol-lowers of Christ. In marriage, the grace of this sacrament brings to the spouses the particular help they need to be faithful and to be good parents.
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