ST PETER APOSTLE CHURCH, RUSHDEN
Parish Priest: Rev Joe Walsh Tel: 01933 353649
Deacon: Rev Peter Remmington Tel: 01933 353649
Parish Sec. Charmaine: Tue, Wed, Thu: 10:30am-2:30pm
Email: catholicrushden@gmail.com / www.rushdencatholicchurch.co.uk
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPeterApostleRCChurchRushden
8th DECEMBER 2019 – YEAR A
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MASS BOOK: Page 85
PREFACE: Page 65 Preface 1 of Advent
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: Number 2
MYSTERY OF FAITH: When we eat this Bread…
Liturgies For The Week
Sat: 6:30pm – Eleanor Murray
Sun: 10:00am – People of St Peter’s
Mon: 10:00am – Mass – Feast of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tue: 9:30am – Lucia Indolo
Wed: 7:30pm – UCM House Mass – see below
Thu: 9:30am – Mass
1.00pm – Funeral Prayers for Salvatore Antonaccio
Fri: 10:00am – Patrick Dowling & Adrian Kimpton
Sat: 6:30pm – Bob Coton
Sun: 10:00am – People of St Peter’s
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: Saturday from 11am to 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy: During the 10am Sunday Mass
Holy Hour: Tuesday after 9:30am Mass
Rosary None this week
Refreshments: After 10am Mass in the Parish Hall
‘Coffee Stop’: Thursday 10am -11:30am in Hall Lounge
St Vincent de Paul: Fridays at 10:30am in the Sacristy
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Albert Turicchi, Emily Berrill, Hilda Baker, William FitzGerald, Geraldina Abbott, Ignacy Siroka, Maurice Edwards, Michael Howard, Mary Sharman, Waclaw Gasiulewicz, Lucio Carrea, Lilian Brenchley, Margaret Mullen, Gordon Seamarks, Kathleen Drozd, Albin Matusik, Patrick Ryan, George Croxon, Helena Liwak, Jerry Shine, Lucio Ferritto, Marjorie Homer, Patrick (Pat) Dowling, Mommersteeg, Alfred Parker and Lena Saunders. May they rest in peace.
Please remember in prayer: Tom, Marie, Lewis, Nathan Sophie, Olive, Vallet & Skelton families, Eleanor, Lisa, Paddy, Claire, the Castle family, Katie, Evie, Jensy, Tony, Mary, Susan, the Baker, Thomson and French families, Harry, Michelle, Gemma, Fiona, the White family, Cathy, the Collett and Moat families, Gail, Phillip, Virgilio, Cathy & family, Mel & family, Irene, Pat, Robin, Jenny,Margaret, Lalu & family, John, James, and Robert.
OFFERTORY: Last week’s collection amounted to £530.67. Thank you.
DONATION STATION: We are trialling the use of a Donation Station, a quick and secure way to donate your Offertory or Second Collection offering or pay for Repository items using contactless cards.
UCM CHRISTMAS HOUSE MASS: This Wednesday, December 11th at 7:30pm at 7 Glenfield Close, NN10 7 XY. The Mass intention is for William & Bridget Brennan for the repose of their souls.
The capitation fee of £16 is due; please pay this ASAP.
Safeguarding: Stuart Pearce Tel: 01933 391574
VISITING THE PARISH?
We offer you a warm welcome and if you are a UK taxpayer and are intending to put money in the collection, please consider using a Gift Aid envelope – they can be put in the collection bag or, if you need time to complete the information needed, in the box at the back of the Church.
Thank you
OUR SYMPATHY: Is extended to the bereaved family of Salvatore Antonaccio who died on November 29th. May his soul rest in peace.
THE KEYS: With the advent of colour in the magazine it seems like a good time to change the cover of The Keys. You are invited to use your artistic skills and imagination to design us a new cover. There will be a prize for the chosen entry! Send your entry to edthekeys@outlook.com The editor’s decision is final.
DONT FORGET THE KEYS! The deadline for the Christmas issue is Tuesday December 10th. Contributions or letters to the editor or any other communication should be sent to edthekeys@outlook.com or placed in the box marked “The Keys” at the back of the Church.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY ‘SINGING FOR FUN’: Is on Friday December 13th at 7pm in the Church Hall; proceeds to the Full Gospel Church, the Food Bank and the Night Shelter. Tickets £5, pay at the door.
YOUTH MINISTRY GROUP: There will be a new Youth Ministry Group starting in January. If you would like more information about this, please put your name on the sheet at the back of church.
MONTHLY POUND: The draw for November took place last weekend. Winners for October were: 1st M. Cleaton, no. 146 ~ £29.00; 2nd K. Darby, no. 20 ~ £20.00; 3rd C. Shaw, no. 139 ~ £10.00. £59.00 went to the Parish. December’s draw should take place the weekend of December 28th/29th. God bless. Stuart.
PARENTS OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN: We are currently gathering the names of the children who would like to enter the Sunday school programme, which starts on January 12th after 10am Mass. Please enter name and contact details on the sheet at the back of the Church.
HOLY HOUR @ ST PETER’S: Our last Holy Hour @ St Peter’s of 2019 will take place on Thursday December 19th from 7-8pm. Out theme will, of course, be Christ’s coming to us at Christmas in these last few days of preparation and we will be singing some favourite Advent hymns – and maybe even something new! Do come and join us – we’d love to see you!
CHURCH FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS: We are asking for volunteers to assist with flower arranging at 11am on Monday, December 23rd. We are also appealing to anyone who may be able to supply us with Holly branches especially with red berries. Other suitable greenery will also be welcome.
LUX.VOX: Calling all young people of our parish aged
11-18 years. We would like to invite you to a short presentation after 10am Mass this Sunday in the Parish Lounge to discuss Lux weekend.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Sunday: 2pm to 7pm; Monday: None; Tuesday: 10am to 7pm; Wednesday: 10am to 6pm; Thursday: 3:30pm to 6pm; Friday: 11am to 6pm; Saturday: 2pm to 5:15pm.