sacred heart of jesus & st. peter the apostle

Father Kevin writes…
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
& ST. PETER THE APOSTLE
This weekend we hear of Christ’s encounter with a leper. Jesus is
anxious that this cure should not be made public, for fear it would
cause uproar. The trouble is that good news cannot stay hidden;
and soon the story is out, and Jesus is forced to stay away from
ordinary places. Ironically, the leper has found his place back
among his own people and the Lord has been forced outside. But
despite that consequence, Jesus was more than willing to heal
the sick man.
356 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7SR
Parish Priest: Fr. Kevin Bidgood
Parish Deacon: Rev. John-Paul Lyttle
The Presbytery, 356a London Road,
Waterlooville Hants PO7 7SR
Christ came into this world to bring true life to all people and to
heal our sicknesses. The trouble is that our deep sicknesses are
much worse than skin diseases. They are the sicknesses of the
soul, not as easy to see, but the pain is just as real.
Our deepest hurts are the things that cause us to fight one
another, our anger and our sense of injustice, our aggressiveness
with one another and our violence. These are the true sorrows of
our world. How do we heal them? Maybe St. Paul in our second
reading can help us.
Parish Secretary: Mrs. Susan Siou
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 9am–2.30pm
Housekeeping & Mass Offerings: Mrs. Lisa Wingrove-Cross
Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.30am-2.30pm
Contact us: (023) 9226 2289/shspa@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Parish Deacon: jplyttle@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Website: www.waterlooville-catholic.org.uk
Parish Centre Manager: Mrs. Nina McCormack
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am-12noon
(023) 9226 9348/bookings@waterlooville-catholic.org.uk
The Apostle says, “Whatever you do… do it for the glory of God.
Never do anything offensive to anyone.” So we can ask
ourselves, in my own heart the war between good and evil has to
cease. In my own mind the desire to dominate has to stop. In my
own actions the controlling has to end. Therefore, our keeping of
a good Lent can help us become more like Christ.
Safeguarding contact number: 07800 942617
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Registered Charity no. 246871
SUPPORTING THE PARISH FINANCIALLY
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
As well as our celebration of Mass and all our other liturgies, I’m
sure you all appreciate the many activities and events that
take place in your parish Church.
14/15 February 2015
PARISH MASS BOOK: YEAR B VOLUME 1, PAGE 137
Entrance Antiphon: Be my protector, O God, a mighty
Therefore, as your parish priest, I am asking you all to consider
your financial giving to the parish:
stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my
stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your
name.
If you were one of our parishioners who so generously
gave to the ‘Living our Faith’ campaign 5 years
ago, in aid of diocesan resources, you will be aware
that your standing orders are now coming to an end.
I’m asking you, therefore, to consider transferring to
parish funds, the sum you paid to ‘Living our Faith’.
Please think and pray about this.
Psalm Response: You are my refuge, O Lord; you fill me
Can you rise to the £1.00 challenge???
they craved the Lord gave them; they were not
disappointed in what they craved.
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4 pints of milk from Asda is 89p, a normal family
branded loaf of bread is 79p. If you are a parishioner
who still gives cash to the parish in the collection –
please consider making your cash donation a weekly
£1.00. If you could do this, it would raise our weekly
income considerably. So do it!!!
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with the joy of salvation.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so
that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!
Communion Antiphon: They ate and had their fill, and what
Gift Aid: If you pay tax, please consider ‘Gift Aiding’
your donation. This will be worth 25p in the pound
more to the parish. There is just one form to complete
and no enquiry is made of your finances.
So, for every £10 in ‘Gift Aided’ donations, the Inland
Revenue will add another £2.50 under this scheme.
You of course do not pay extra tax!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK:
Joe Higgins, John O’Neill, Roger, Grace Terry,
Bridget Shipp, Carmen Oakes, Alan Neilson, Janet Barlow,
Josie Miller & Mary Humphries.
For all the housebound, for those in nursing homes, in hospital
and all in The Rowans Hospice.
LENT BEGINS THIS
WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday Masses @ 7.30am; 9am & 7.30pm.
Lent Lunches: All Saints’ Denmead Friday @ 12.30pm.
TO CELEBRATE MARRIAGE WEEK
On Tuesday 17 February, we shall
be celebrating Marriage Week –
with a Mass at 7pm followed by a
DVD
presentation
on
the
Sacrament of Marriage – which
presents the Church’s teaching on
this Sacrament, in an interesting
and informative way.
Rite of Election: Cathedral Saturday @ 11am. Please pray
for the candidates as they go to meet the Bishop.
First Sunday of Lent: A series of homilies at all Masses
based on the popular Anchor Course.
Stations of the Cross: 5pm Sunday evening.
COPIES OF THE PARISH LENT PROGRAMME
are available in the narthex.
Devotional material for Lent is also available:
Act of r
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‘Walk with me’ booklets for adults £1.00.
Lent Calendar for children 50p.
DAY
DATE
TIME
Saturday
14 Feb
5.30pm
6.15pm
10.30am
6.30pm
8.30am-8.50am
9am
8am-11am
7pm
9pm-9.30pm
7.30am
8.30am-8.50am
9am
7.30pm
9pm-9.30pm
11am-11.20am
11.30am
4.30pm
9pm-9.30pm
10.30am
5.30pm
6.15pm
SUNDAY
15 Feb
Monday
16 Feb
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
17 Feb
18 Feb
19 Feb
Friday
20 Feb
Saturday
21 Feb
LITURGICAL CELEBRATION
MASS INTENTION
Confessions
VIGIL: SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Wellbeing of Simon
Peter and Shirley Harrington RIP
Damian Whitfield RIP
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
th
Of the 6 Week of Ordinary Time
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
th
Of the 6 Week of Ordinary Time
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mary Wilkinson RIP
People of the parish
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
ASH WEDNESDAY
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Reception of Body into Church
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
No Adoration
Funeral Mass (and Mass of the Day)
Confessions
Vigil: FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
DATES & NOTICES FOR YOUR DIARY…
THIS SUNDAY EVENING: We welcome Fr. Rajesh Abraham from
Hayling Island, who will celebrate the 6.30pm Mass.
JOHN SMITH RIP: Please pray for the rest and peace of the soul of John
who has died recently. Details of his Funeral Mass can be found above.
HOLY BAPTISM: We welcome into the family of the Catholic Church,
Humphrey Brown, who will be baptised at the Sunday morning Mass.
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MONDAY
16 FEBRUARY: Wives Group. Parish Centre @ 7.30pm. The
new venue means parking is easy and we do welcome more ladies of the
parish to come along. Topic for this month’s meeting is ‘Chichester
Harbour’. Our recent fundraising raffle has raised £100 for Serv-Wessex
(Blood Donor Emergency transport). For more information contact Tessa
023 9225 2855/Elizabeth 023 9226 4042.
THE TUESDAY CLUB: Club in the Parish Centre @ 2pm, on the first and
third Tuesdays of every month. Contact Trish on 07947 611699.
 Tuesday 17 February is Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Day. Please come
and join us – all welcome!
WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY: Union of Catholic Mothers. Stations of
the Cross in Church @ 2pm. Everyone welcome!
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY: Mothers’ Prayers. In Church after
Stations of the Cross.
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY: ‘Simply Perfect’ First Holy Communion
Wear. Parish Centre from 3-5pm. Come and discover the extensive
collection of quality dresses and accessories on display, including veils,
shoes, jackets, bags, tableware, and commemorative ties for boys.
www.firstcommunionwear.com
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Friday 6 March is Women’s World Day of
Prayer. 2pm at Waterlooville Baptist Church.
LILY BAILEY RIP: The family of Lily would like to express their heartfelt
thanks to all who attended her Funeral Mass on Thursday 5 February.
We were delighted to have so many joining us.
Dec’d family/friends of the Arnold family
For keeping a good Lent
Union of Catholic Mothers’ Intention
John Smith RIP
Margaret Beauvoisin RIP
NOTICE FOR PARENTS AT MASS
For health and safety reasons, it is politely requested
that parents do not allow their children to use the
Church toilet facilities unaccompanied.
CONFIRMATION 2016
An information leaflet about the next Confirmation training
programme can be found on the table in the narthex.
INVITATIONS FROM OAKLANDS SCHOOL
“OKLAHOMA!”
Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March @ 7.30pm.
Tickets can be reserved through the Finance Office in school or you can
purchase via the school’s online payment system. Prices are £7 for
adults; £4 for students/concessions; £20 for a family ticket (2 adults
and 2 children). Put on your cowboy hat and join in with this amazing
showcase of Oakland’s talent!
“KOJAK’S REVENGE” GIG
Friday 20 March from 8pm-11pm
Licensed Bar. Tickets £10 – includes entry into wine raffle, available
from the school White House reception or call/text 07817 606571.
(Guests are not permitted to bring their own drinks to this event)
Friday 27 February
CAFOD’s Lent Fast Day
Next weekend, Mr. Mugeni Sumba, our CAFOD rep., will
speak at all Masses about Fast Day… and here’s some good
news… The government has promised to match every pound
and penny you give to CAFOD’s Lenten appeal
up to the value of £3.5M.
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT: Monday 23 February – Sunday 8 March.
HOW TO ARRANGE A BAPTISM AT SACRED HEART
Please pick up an information leaflet from the lobby area.
Be aware, that at least one parent must be a baptised Catholic
and live within Sacred Heart Parish.
Also, bear in mind that all Godparents are required to be baptised
Catholics. Non-Catholic Christians may be Witnesses to any
baptism.
FIND OUT ABOUT THE
EVANGELISATION STRATEGY TEAMS
Copies of the information card are available to take
away.
If you think you would like to be involved in the New
Evangelisation Strategy Team, please read this card,
pray about it and then speak to Fr. Kevin.