Gospel Mark 1:21-28

Jesus and his followers went as far as Capernaum, and as soon as the Sabbath came he went to the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority. In their synagogue just then there was a man possessed by an unclean spirit and it shouted, ‘What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God.’ But Jesus said sharply, ‘Be quiet! Come out of him!’ And the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry went out of him. The people were so astonished that they started asking each other what it all meant. ‘Here is a teaching that is new’ they said ‘and with authority behind it: he gives orders even to unclean spirits and they obey him.’ And his reputation rapidly spread everywhere, through all the surrounding Galilean countryside.

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Thought of the Week

All our true good consists in our sanctification, and all our evil consists in

losing some degree of our sanctification Antonio Rosmini

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Mass Times and Intentions

SATURDAY – Feria 6.30pm St Theresa’s Murphy and O’Neill’s Families SUNDAY – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9.15am St. Theresa’s Angelus and Rosary 9.30am St Theresa’s John Doyle (RIP) 11.00am Sacred Heart Fr. George Tutto (RIP) MONDAY – Feria 9.00 am St. Theresa’s No Mass 10.00am St. Theresa’s Funeral Service of Edward William Clarke (RIP) TUESDAY – Feria 9.15am Sacred Heart Father Michael Lynch (RIP) WEDNESDAY – St. John Bosco, Priest 9.00am St. Theresa’s Lou Higgins (RIP) THURSDAY – Feria FRIDAY – The Presentation of the Lord 9.30am Sacred Heart Adoration 10.30am Sacred Heart Celia Bastiampillai (RIP) 6.30 pm St. Theresa’s Mass SATURDAY – Feria 6.30pm St Theresa’s Michael Abela Snr (RIP) SUNDAY – Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time 9.15am St. Theresa’s Angelus and Rosary 9.30am St Theresa’s Tom Henebery (RIP) 11.00am Sacred Heart Winnie Doyle (RIP) 12.15 pm Sacred Heart Baptism Wilfred

SAFEGUARDIG OFFICERS St Theresa’s Lucy Joyce Sacred Heart John Mumford

Parish Council Meeting Monday 29th January our parish in Council meeting will be held at St Theresa’s. Please note starting time is 6.00pm. All are welcome to attend. Last Parish Council meeting minutes are available at the back of the church. John’s Collection John has asked that we retain the money collected for him until such time that he can arrange a memorial for Janet. Care group meeting: Monday 5th February. 7pm at St Theresa's. Anyone interested is very welcome to join us. Church Cleaning We are in need of more Church Cleaners. If you can possibly help please call Jenny Keel on 0116 2675933 or see her after mass on a Sunday. Thank you. Removals Thank you to all those who helped with the removals on Monday morning following the completion of the new cupboard fitting, and thanks also to the Methodist Church for the loan of the chairs. Rotas Please if you are on any rota, will you check when you should be on duty as some people are not doing their turn. If you have mislaid your rota, please ask for a copy. Thank you. Dates For Your Diary Quiz Night in St Theresa’s Hall, 16th February. 7.45 Pay on the door. Fish and Chip Supper: Thursday 8th February 7pm in the Fr. Keating Hall at Rothley. Tickets are £7.00 and are available from Gail, Daphne and Helen at Birstall – Veronica/Ing’utu and Hazel at Rothley. This will be a ticket only evening so don’t miss out and book your ticket today Food Bank: A sincere thank you to all those who gave so generously to the food bank which is based at the Baptist church in Rothley. It was very busy on Monday so keep on giving!

Secondary school head teacher vacancies: The Becket School and The Trinity School Following the appointment of the current head teachers to CEO positions within the Diocese of Nottingham, we are looking to appoint two new head teachers to these high performing schools in Nottingham. Applicants must be practising Catholics and have a strong understanding of Catholic education, but may, currently, be employed outside the Catholic sector. If you are interested, please see the TES or the schools’ websites. Closing date is midday Friday 9th February 2018. Faith in Family Boxes

It is time again for the collection of the ‘Faith in Family’ boxes, and I would be grateful if those could be returned for counting. Leicester St Peter’s Saturday Scripture Seminar is now under way. Places are strictly limited. There may be further opportunities to join at the beginning of the Summer or Autumn terms, on May 5

th or September 29.

The seminar meets on half the Saturday mornings of the year 9.30am – 11.00 am. Enquiries: a.pateman@talktalk.net Lourdes pilgrimage This year Lourdes Celebrates 160 years since the 1st Apparition to Bernadette Soubirous, on 11th February 1858. We, at Leisure Time Travel have flights from Manchester, with seats purchased, on the following dates. 14 May. 29 May. 4 June. 23 July. 30 July. 3 September. 24 September. All dates are 5 days / 4 nights and do not include a Sunday. A suitcase for the aircraft hold is included (20 kilo per person) as well as a full pilgrimage programme Including Holy Mass daily. Prices start at £569.00 per person (Twin / Double) For more information please contact Michael Langan. Email:info@lourdes-pilgrim.com MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES 2018: 7 nights B&B and Airport Shuttle service from €279 per person. Book any flight - any time and we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call us for further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com. Lent Retreat for Women There will be another Lent Retreat for Women at The Briars in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside from Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th March 2018 cost £70 (inclusive). This is the second weekend retreat as the first one, in 2017, was really enjoyed by all those who attended. For further information and to book in contact: bookings@ndcys.com