THIS SUNDAY
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
20th July 2008
- Music:
9 am: Choir;
11 am: Popley Music;
6.30 pm: Reflective
- Children’s Liturgy at 9 am & 11 am
- Refreshments after the 9 am Mass
- Repository open after all Masses
- Welcome back to Deacon Pat Madden
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, 22 July:
- Leavers' Mass for St Bede's school
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Toddler Group tidy up
Wednesday, 23 Jul :
- Adoration all day
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Housebound visits TBA
- Journey in Faith for ‘enquirers’ at 7.30pm
Friday, 25 Jul:
- Housebound visits TBA
Saturday, 26 Jul:
- Fire Wardens Day at 10 am
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NEWS
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year
20th July 2008
..."He who sows good seed is the Son of Man,
the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one,
and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
Just as weeds are collected and burned (up) with fire, so will it be at the end of the age..."
[Matthew 13,24-43.]
read more...
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Sixteenth Sunday of the Year
20th July 2008
- Today’s parable imagery implies a long view of time. Who or what helps you to remain patient and hopeful as you wait for the growth of God’s Kingdom?
- We all have ‘weeds and wheat’ in our lives. How do you cope with them? How do you allow them to co-exist? Do you?
- Are you like the small mustard seed allowing the Kingdom to grow in you? Are you like the yeast affecting the world with Kingdom values?
Vincent Harvey
View each week's readings on line:
Gospel Readings - made available on-line by an international team of lay Catholics and volunteers who are eager to spread the Gospel;
Translations of Sunday readings -
in 12 European languages,
hosted by the Vienna International Religious Centre;The Universalis Site - with readings from the Jerusalem Bible (UK-based).Click here to access a virtual scripture study desk (USA-based) resource!
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Stations of the Cross
Workshop
A workshop was held on Saturday 12th July which gave us the opportunity to meet with the artist Paul Forsey who has been commissioned to produce our stations of the cross.
Over 30 parishioners attended which was a very healthy turn out. Paul took time to explain how he worked and also what had been the influences in his work. In traditional religious art he has been much influenced by the illuminated manuscripts monastic tradition and also The Book of Hours. In contemporary art he has been impressed with the work of Matisse and Picasso.
It was a surprise to some present that Paul spends 80-100 hours on a single piece of work and he took us through how he does this from the colour of paint to the materials used. We also had the opportunity to see the results of a number of his previous commissions. If you are ever in Newbury you can see his Newbury mosaic-commissioned by the Mayor of Newbury-outside the library.
Paul was open to questions and suggestions from those present and points discussed were his use of colour, how long the commission would take and how the history of the parish could be incorporated into his work and how those present could continue to work with him.
The outcome was that Paul will continue to work with this group and a second workshop will take place probably in late September/early October. In the meantime Paul will continue to reflect on this project and how he will go about it whilst those present will be reflecting on any further suggestions they may bring forward to the next meeting. Some present also agreed to do some research that would be helpful to Paul.
The stations are expected to be completed in time for use during Lent 2010.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
If your child attends either the 9 am or the
11 am Children’s Liturgy they must be re-registered. Please check the spread sheet that is available today and next week to make sure we have the correct details.
If your child(ren) is not registered and you would like to do so please do today or next week.
Children must be registered for ‘Safeguarding’ purposes so that we can adhere to good practice and keep all people safe.
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Sister Agnes Bruegge
- Sister Agnes Bruegge (Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit) has written to
thank us for the collection of £863.91 which was
collected at the Annual Mission Appeal.
Gardening
- A big thank you to Mike Ralph for volunteering, and to Joe (for being volunteered), and Liz Flitcroft for their efforts in clearing the hedging of all the weeds last Saturday morning.
- Also thanks to Minnie and Anthony for the recent planting at the car park entrance and cloister weeding.
- If anyone else would be willing to join the team for occasional grounds maintenance please inform Monsignor Vincent or the parish office.
A Club for Older People:
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Meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Pinkerton Road, between 2 – 4 pm the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month.
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If you would like to join as a member, a volunteer or you require transport to the club contact Christine Basley via the Parish Office (or see newsletter).
FIRE WARDENS
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We are starting the process of training fire wardens for St Bedes and are planning a session at 10:00am on Saturday 26th July.
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Would those people who volunteered to be fire wardens and anyone else who would be interested please contact the parish office.
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YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
'YAG'
Will begin meeting on Thursday evenings at
8.00pm in St Joseph's presbytery
Anyone aged between 18 to mid thirties is welcome to come along for prayer and conversation on topics which are of interest to young Catholics. This is great opportunity to grow in faith and meet and socialise with other young adults.
For further details please call Jamie or Angie Carroll via St Joseph's Parish Office on 01256 323595, or just turn up on the evening.
World Youth Day
To celebrate this event (which takes place in Sydney,
Australia), St Joseph’s, South Ham are going to celebrate
it on Sunday 20th July at the 11 am Mass.
If you would like to be involved please come to the rehearsal on Sunday 13th after the 11 am Mass.
Please pray for Bishop Crispian, Diocesan priests (including Father Mark Hogan) and others (Chris Louise Estrada from the parish) who are in Australia for the World Youth Day.
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Abortion Act
Amendments have been tabled which are to be voted upon on Monday 14th July:
- Remove the requirement for two doctors to authorise an abortion;
- Abolish the need for any reason to be given for abortions before 24 weeks of pregnancy;
- Enlist nurses and midwives as abortion practitioners;
- Permit abortion drugs to be given out at any NHS primary care facility (which may include local clinics, a GPs’ surgery or a school sick-room under an NHS school nurse);
- Persecute pro-life agencies using allegedly “deceptive” advertising – while permitting abortion agencies to advertise “pregnancy help” while offering only abortion.
If you disagree with any of the above please contact your local MP. You can phone the House of Commons on 020 7219 3000.
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Intentions at Mass
As mentioned ages ago we have more Mass
intention requests than we can deal with.
Although the Mass – being Christ’s offering of Thanksgiving - is for everyone, living and dead, we are only allowed to accept an offering for one intention per Mass (otherwise it can be abused and be used just to make money!); we can mention other intentions (aloud or quietly) but not accept money for them.
For this reason, and also to help him and his parish in Sri Lanka, we have suggested that ‘Mass Offerings’ be sent to Father Marius. This can be done through the Parish Office.
As many requests for prayer are ‘urgent’ (recent death, serious illness, thanksgiving etc) we are, on a weekday only, placing a book on the table of gifts, in which you are invited to write an intention which, on most days, will be mentioned at Mass. This is not intended for every prayer we wish to make but only for ‘urgent’ or ‘important’ intentions.
We will review the practice in a few months.
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Camrose Centre
Volunteer Opportunities
The Camrose Centre Is run by Trinity Winchester, a charitable organization which has been established for 21 years as a drop-in centre in Winchester together with a Women’s Centre and floating support service.
Presently funded for 1 year starting from January 2008, the Camrose Centre is open in Basingstoke each Tuesday and Thursday, with the intention of opening for a further day on a Saturday. The centre provides a drop in between 10 – 2.00pm where clients can get shelter, food, bathing / laundry facilities, info advice and referrals to specialist agencies. Additionally there is Ear Acupuncture, gardening and cooking groups together with opportunities for one to one works with individuals.
The project has 3 allocated and paid staff but relies on volunteers to ensure smooth running and development of the project. Opportunities are open for those who would like to offer their services voluntarily.
See information sheet in the Cloister. If wishing to know more contact Andy Taylor on Basingstoke 812708
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Minutes of Meetings
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Lourdes 2008
150th Anniversary
From 22nd-29th August by train or plane
(from
Bournemouth).
GOING TO LOURDES WITH THE DIOCESE IN AUGUST?
If you are going to Lourdes with the Diocese in August and will be flying from Bournemouth on the Friday, it would be good if – numbers permitting – we organise a coach!!!
St John the Baptist Parish, Andover, are
joining the Diocesan Pilgrimage in Lourdes
in August. As they are planning to organise their transport (overland) and accommodation (Hosanna House) independently there will be a significant financial saving. If you would like to know more contact St John the Baptist Parish Office: 01264 352829
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Presbytery Conversion
During the work:
• car park completely out of use
• disabled access through the Hall
The above restrictions will cause us all inconvenience, apologies for that. The car park must be closed for safety reasons. When coming to Mass or Adoration please park elsewhere: courteously and legally!
The Builders are aware that Holy Ghost is a ‘working church’ and will do their utmost to avoid impinging on the prayerful aspect of the church (but noise is inevitable!)
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Rosary Prayer Group
meets on Mondays at 7 pm in Hillary Road
Litany of Our Lady,
Reflections,
Scripture Readings
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Stained Glass Panel
The panel to the left of the altar, on loan from the
V&A Museum is a work by Graham Jones titled:
‘Sister Moon………..Mother Earth’
This has been given us until Easter as the Church of St Bede was awarded the ACE award for religious architecture 2007/08.
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St Vincent de Paul Society
"Turning Concern into Action!" Next meeting on
Tuesday 2nd September 2008
8pm at St Bede's
St Bede's SVP group meets at 8pm on the either the first and/or third Tuesday evening each month, at St Bede's. Watch the newletter for dates. If you are interested in finding out more and possibly joining us, please let Fr Vincent know and one of the group will make contact with you. Transport to the meetings can be arranged if needed.
More about the SVP at www.svp.org.uk.
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St Bede's Church
View of main body of the church
'Please respect Our Church Space'
- The Parish community welcomes everyone. This is our and your spiritual home so please treat it as such! Please do keep our Church tidy:
- Replace hymn books
- Take home newsletters (or return to cloister!)
- Tidy up all (tissues, biscuits etc)
- Pick up and dispose of rubbish (even if not your own please help as we do not have a caretaker!!)
- Replace kneelers under bench rack
- If you must take toys to church, please make sure they are soft type, noisy toys will spoil Our Mass.
- The candle tray is not a sand pit to play with!
- Pray in Church
- Play outside church
Please take pride in Our Wonderful Church.
The Blessed Sacrament is housed in a
sculpture
in the form of a burning bush
Catholic Church Signposts
Sadly we have been refused road-sign-posts to St Bede in Popley. We were
hoping for one either end of Popley Way (ideal situation) and one opposite the main gate. Sadly all have been refused by Basingstoke and Deane ‘Neighbourhood Development’. Sorry! We will try again but…………
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Parish Pastoral Council
News
At the last meeting among items discussed:
- Stations of the Cross
- Ministry
- Stewardship
- Street Pastors.
Full minutes are posted on the notice-board and on the web site a month after the meeting (once they have been accepted as a true record).
PPC Members:
Alison Ford, Barbara King, Liz Lovegrove, Colin
Davidson, Geraldine Gallacher, Greg Medalla, Marcin
Donisiewicz, Richard Luker, Sister Mary Patrick, Tony Spiteri (Chairman), Mgr Vincent Harvey
To view Minutes of PPC meetings - click here.
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Journey in Faith
The Catholic Faith: learn more about it!
- Are you not committed to any Christian denomination and would like to know about Catholicism? Are you a practising Christian but interested in knowing what we Catholics believe and profess? Are you a ‘resting’ Catholic who would like to know more about what the Church today is all about?
- Are you practising but would like to know more?
Thank you to Liz Flitcroft, Mary Huntley,
Deacon Pat Madden and all who came to support
those who join to deepen their faith and, in the case of many, become Catholics.
If you are interested in leaning more about the Catholic Faith or becoming a Catholic, the next planned sessions of ‘Journey in Faith’ are in
St Bede’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm on
Wednesdays: 23rd & 30th July.
Future dates to be announced.
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