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THE PARISH OF ST.THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON & ST.HUGH OF LINCOLN, WOODSTOCK http://www.catholicparish.kidlingtonandwoodstock.uk Parish Priest: Fr. (Dr) Prem Fernando Email: [email protected] 142, Oxford Rd, Kidlington, OX5 1DZ, Tel: (01865) 377093 Part of the Arch Diocese of Birmingham, Registered Charity Number 234216 Parish School: Temp. Headteacher: Mrs.Breda Bowles Tel & Fax: 01865 373674 Parish Safeguarding Reps.: Sandra Lenagan (01993 812973) St Thomas More Parish Hall Contact: Ian Drury, 01865 371086 St Hugh’s Church Hall Contact: Ruth Fiddy, 01993 812860 29th July - 06 August ’17 17th Sunday in OT Week 1 Message from Fr Prem: As you noticed, and as I did preach to you, last few Sundays I have been con- centrating of a bit of house keeping. In the parish newsletter and in my sermons I have reflected upon matters that concerned the smooth functioning of the parish and doing wonders. As I said, with a bit of helping hand, with a bit of positive support and encouragement we can do wonders, and we shall!! The spirituality is drawn from the kingship of Christ which is not lording over us but shouldering with us, standing by and accompanying. The principle is; if we cannot help or do anything about it lets not then complain. It is not supervisory roles, telling what to do and not to do, but rather doing the job is what is required. If there is something that needs doing lets do it ourselves. Surly I would need your help and thank you for all the help you give and standing by, you have done. As I said, and promised, with bit of your help, your care concern and love we shall do wonders! So brace yourself and see what you could do and how you could enrich the parish with your gifts and talents and your outlook for the parish. I am sure you would want more than just receiving form the parish, be it priestly services or opportunity for your children to grow and achieve skills or any other. But I am sure nothing will trump your love and care for the Lord and for the church. You come to church not because you want to receive or simply fulfil a reli- gious obligation, but to give all that you can, and that is your very life to the love of the Lord. We reflected upon that we would want to be a very welcoming parish, supporting each other and showing much and concern. Very specially we would want to welcome all those who are new to the parish and those searching for a parish to belong to, and those visiting during summer and other times. We shall take an extra effort to introduce ourselves and the parish and welcome them. A nice way to do so would be, when you see new faces and people standing next to you not known to you is to invite them for some tea or coffee in the parish hall and even take them on a little tour. I am sure there may be ones who have not been to the hall, not seen our beautiful picture of the family of St Thomas More or our fully equipped hall kitchen. Do do invite them. Take the lead, take the step. On the same note may I also invite those new to the parish and those who have been here for some time, yet feel not belong to or welcomed as one would expect, also to make the extra effort to introduce yourself and try move with everyone in the parish. It is surely the fault of the fallen nature of our human state that we cannot escape been man or women, dark, brown (which I like to call gold!!) or white, Brit- ish, Irish, Indian, African, Bengali or the sole Sri Lankan!! We are very comfortable in our circles, but can we be brave enough to break the barriers. Can we be brave enough to involve others in the services we provide in the parish. Even when we cannot understand fully each other, can we still break the barriers!! PRAYER TO THE HOLY TRINITY FOR THE PREPARATION OF MASS Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, come to us and renew us as we gather to celebrate this Sunday Mass. As we connue our pilgrimage of life, help us to become beer Chrisans on earth so that we may rejoice with you for ever in Heaven. To the Holy Trinity be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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THE PARISH OF ST.THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON & ST.HUGH OF LINCOLN, WOODSTOCK
http://www.catholicparish.kidlingtonandwoodstock.uk
Parish Priest: Fr. (Dr) Prem Fernando Email: [email protected]
142, Oxford Rd, Kidlington, OX5 1DZ, Tel: (01865) 377093 Part of the Arch Diocese of Birmingham, Registered Charity Number 234216
Parish School: Temp. Headteacher: Mrs.Breda Bowles Tel & Fax: 01865 373674 Parish Safeguarding Reps.: Sandra Lenagan (01993 812973)
St Thomas More Parish Hall Contact: Ian Drury, 01865 371086 St Hugh’s Church Hall Contact: Ruth Fiddy, 01993 812860
29th July - 06 August ’17 17th Sunday in OT Week 1
Message from Fr Prem: As you noticed, and as I did preach to you, last few Sundays I have been con-centrating of a bit of house keeping. In the parish newsletter and in my sermons I have reflected upon matters that concerned the smooth functioning of the parish and doing wonders. As I said, with a bit of helping hand, with a bit of positive support and encouragement we can do wonders, and we shall!! The spirituality is drawn from the kingship of Christ which is not lording over us but shouldering with us, standing by and accompanying. The principle is; if we cannot help or do anything about it lets not then complain. It is not supervisory roles, telling what to do and not to do, but rather doing the job is what is required. If there is something that needs doing lets do it ourselves. Surly I would need your help and thank you for all the help you give and standing by, you have done. As I said, and promised, with bit of your help, your care concern and love we shall do wonders! So brace yourself and see what you could do and how you could enrich the parish with your gifts and talents and your outlook for the parish. I am sure you would want more than just receiving form the parish, be it priestly services or opportunity for your children to grow and achieve skills or any other. But I am sure nothing will trump your love and care for the Lord and for the church. You come to church not because you want to receive or simply fulfil a reli-gious obligation, but to give all that you can, and that is your very life to the love of the Lord. We reflected upon that we would want to be a very welcoming parish, supporting each other and showing much and concern. Very specially we would want to welcome all those who are new to the parish and those searching for a parish to belong to, and those visiting during summer and other times. We shall take an extra effort to introduce ourselves and the parish and welcome them. A nice way to do so would be, when you see new faces and people standing next to you not known to you is to invite them for some tea or coffee in the parish hall and even take them on a little tour. I am sure there may be ones who have not been to the hall, not seen our beautiful picture of the family of St Thomas More or our fully equipped hall kitchen. Do do invite them. Take the lead, take the step. On the same note may I also invite those new to the parish and those who have been here for some time, yet feel not belong to or welcomed as one would expect, also to make the extra effort to introduce yourself and try move with everyone in the parish. It is surely the fault of the fallen nature of our human state that we cannot escape been man or women, dark, brown (which I like to call gold!!) or white, Brit-ish, Irish, Indian, African, Bengali or the sole Sri Lankan!! We are very comfortable in our circles, but can we be brave enough to break the barriers. Can we be brave enough to involve others in the services we provide in the parish. Even when we cannot understand fully each other, can we still break the barriers!!
PRAYER TO THE HOLY TRINITY FOR THE PREPARATION OF MASS Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, come to us and renew us as we gather to celebrate this Sunday Mass. As we continue our pilgrimage of life, help us
to become better Christians on earth so that we may rejoice with you for ever in Heaven. To the Holy Trinity be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
A Very Big thank you to the Fund Raising Group at Kid-
lington for raising a staggering £800 with the superb
evening with French cuisine. Thanks for all the hard
Work put in for the success of it.
Parish Diary
• 15th Sept. Friday (Adoration) Parish day of prayer for Vocations
• Pastoral visitations of the parish by Bishop William Kenny 10th & 11th of March 2018
Fund Raising Events
St Hugh’s Monthly Lottery draw - 1st Sun-day of the month. All welcome.
4th Sunday of the Month—Soup lunch
after Midday mass– Next 22nd September
13th August—Summer Lunch from 12.30pm
2nd Sept– Parish trip to Bournemouth
8th Sept– Oxford Cherwell Brass Band
Concert—STM Church
7th October—Quiz Night with Fish & Chips
Kindly note that the parish office is closed for summer.
Baptisms, Weddings, signing school governor’s forms and all parish matters
will resume only in September. For Funerals and matters of urgency
contact: Sr Lucy on Tel:01865 433143 Or Parish Secretary on 01865 374856
Enrol for First Holy Communion & Confirmation 2018 Enrolment forms available at
parish school, Church Porch and
Parish Website.
DEADLINE 8TH SEPTEMEBER 2017
Parish catechists contact details: Confirmation: Mrs Lena Shams
Email: [email protected]
First Holy Communion:
Sr Norbert Tel: 01865 433143 Email: [email protected]
Please pass on this message to those children who are NOT
attending St Thomas More School.
The full programme (subjected to a very few changes) is published already on
the parish website: www.catholicparish. kidlingtonandwoodstock.uk
BIRMINGHAM CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC 30th ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 7-11 AUGUST 2017—The Birmingham Catholic Charismatic 30th Anniversary Conference will take place from 1pm on Monday 7 August to 1pm on Friday 11 August 2017 at St John’s Hotel, 651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT. The theme is ‘They will know we are Christians by our love’ with Fr Chris Thomas, Michelle Moran and Bruce Yocum. Day visitors are wel-come, registration starts every morning at 9am.
SVP BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL COUNCIL ANNUAL MASS AND FESTIVAL GATHERING 23 SEPTEMBER 2017
Bishop Robert Byrne will celebrate the SVP Birmingham Central Council Annual Mass and Festival Gathering on Saturday 23 September 2017. Mass will take place at 12 noon in St Chad’s Cathedral followed by the Festival Gathering in the adjacent Grimshaw Room, where a light buffet will be served. The principal speaker will be the Rt Hon Ann Widdecome. This event is open to all members of the SVP and also to non-members.
Spencer Court : 6th August 5:20 - 6pm. St Hughs turn. All welcome to come to pray and sing with the residents . Come join us and give a hand too in this our parish ministry to them.
Marriage Encounter Weekends will be taking place at Barnes Close, Bromsgrove (Non Residential) 9th-10th September 2017 and at the Ibis Hotel, Rugby (Residential) 24th-26th November 2017. They are enrichment weekends for normal, or-dinary marriages ( NOT counselling). ME weekends have proved time and time again to be of immense value to couples however long they have been mar-ried. All discussions are private to the participating couples; there is no group work. For further infor-mation go to www.wwme.org.uk or contact Phil & Rita Jackson on 0121 2447762
Sunday
13th August Enjoy
a Summer Lunch
with a choice of
home cooked
Quiche, Cold
Meats & Salads in
Parish Hall from 12.30pm.
Ticket only Parish Fund raising event.
Tickets £7.50 each. Note: no coffee
served after Mass on this date.
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
Last Sundays Collections: STM: £368.51 - STH: £294.54
The Next Retirng Collections:
10/9/19—Catholic Education Service. 17/9/17—Catholic Evangelisation. Thank you.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Baby David Ruth, Jane Lemon, Iris Ative, Lisa Crisp, Eileen Groom, John Pollard, Mark Selwood,
Rebecca Lambert, Jonathan Fitzpatrick, William Hayes, Derek and Ella Osborne, Kit Murphy, Mary Couchman, Tina & Ray Hazell, Anne Howard, Sue Rugman, Fr Donald Cahill,
June O’Leary, Tracy Richards, Bridget Spark, Jean Neale, Margaret Clancy, Pat Hornsby, Ambrose Hargreaves, Lord John Kerr, Rosemary Brown, Pauline Lilley, Mona & Jimmy Doherty,
Christopher Browne, Joan Knatt, Zoe Kamen, Pat Barfield, Amanda Ellington, Carmina, Rosa Liggins, Joyce Franklin, Cliff and Sheila Cooper and Michael O’Leary.
(Kindly keep us updated to remove names from the sick list as and when required)
WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF CHARLES BILLINTON & FOR ALL THOSE WHOSE DEATH ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR DURING THIS TIME
Sally Steepe, Janice Bonasera, Connie Crooks, Tom Goughley, Mary Eames, Amelia Reeve, Mary Tulley, Ellen Beddard, William Russell, and Hannah Hartnett, and Thomas Gaul
The National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady
of Fatima will be visiting St Chad's Ca-
thedral on 29/30 July 2017.
This is the Centenary Year
of the Apparitions.
Archbishop Bernard will welcome the
statue at the 4.30pm Mass on 29th,
at which Our Lady will be crowned
and enthroned. After the Mass there
will be an opportunity to venerate
relics of the recently canonised 'Little
Shepherds of Fatima', Saints Francisco
and Jacincta You will be most wel-
come to participate. See attach Post-
er in the front of the church
FRIDAY SOUP LUNCH Last soup lunch raised
£ 101.60 Next 22nd September
All are welcome
Young Catholic Adult Weekend @ Douai Ab-bey 20th -22nd Oct 2017 Are you 18-40, do you want to deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith, learn its devotions and meet like minded people? Young Catholic Adults are organizing a weekend at Douai Abbey in Berkshire) with Law-rence Lew O.P., and Canon Poucin ICKSP. You’ll be able to hear catechetical talks, learn how to sing Gregorian Chant, say the Rosary, socialize and have fun. Book soon as places are limited! To book goto:- To Book: https://v1. bookwhen.com / youngcatholicadults-douai2017 For updates goto:- http://youngcatholicadults-latestnews. blog-spot.co.uk/. For more details goto:- http://www.youngcatholicadults.co.uk/events.htm. Prices start from £18.50.
Film - If you haven’t already seen it, the new film Sum-mer in the Forest about Jean Vanier and the origins of
L’Arche is well worth viewing.
Raise funds for our Church Hall at St Hugh of Lincoln, Woodstock!
OXFORD CHERWELL BRASS BAND in concert at t homas ore 8th of September 2017, 7.30pm
At St Thomas More, Church Hall, 142 Oxford Road Kidlington, seated by 7.15pm Tickets £10, with finger refreshments included. See poster!
‘Tea/ Coffee - chit chat’ at the Hall after 9.30 and 11 Masses. Stop by for a sip!
ST THOMAS MORE, KIDLINGTON 17th week in Ordinary Time Week 1
MONDAY 31st July
Mem. St Ignatius of Loyola
- - Exodus 32:15-24,30-34
Ps 105, Matt 13:31-35
TUESDAY 01st August
St Alphonsus Mary de’Ligouri
10.00 am
Eucharistic Service Exdous33:7-11, 34:5-9,28
Ps 102 Matthew 13:36-43
WEDNESDAY 02nd August
Feria OT
Funeral,Kidlington
12.00 Noon
2.00 pm
Eucharistic Service at Woodstock
Charles Billington
Exodus 34:29-35 Ps 98
Matthew 13:44-46
THURSDAY 03rd August
Feria OT 10.00
am Eucharistic Service
Exodus 40:16-21, 34 – 38 Ps 83
Mathew 13:47-53
FRIDAY 04th August
St John Mary Vianney
- - Leviticus 23:1-37, Ps 80,
Matt 13: 54 –58
SATURDAY 05th August
Sunday
VIGIL MASS
6.00 Pm
Wellbeing of Mona Doherty Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Ps 96 2Peter 1:16-19
Matthew 17:1-9 SUNDAY
06th August
FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION
18TH WEEK
11.00 am
1st Death Anni. Patricia Chue-sang
SUNDAY 30th July
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
(OT)
9.30 am
RIP Henry Kantor
WEDNESDAY 02nd August
Feria OT 12.00 noon
Eucharistic Service
SUNDAY 06th August
FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION
18TH WEEK
9.30 am
Peter Gallagher
ST HUGH’S, WOODSTOCK (Morning Prayer daily at 11.30)
SATURDAY 29th July
Sunday Vigil Mass
6.00 pm
Liz & Lu Orza 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Ps 118
Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52 or
13:44-46
SUNDAY 30th July
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
(OT)
11.00 am
3rd Death Anni. Paul Moran
BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES
by appointment with Fr Prem
After the summer break
Resuming in September
Scripture Study Group Monday, 11th September, 2.00 pm. Come join us to read a scripture passage, and then to reflect and pray together. Contact Eileen Perkins on
01865 374129. All are most welcome.
