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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2nd FEBRUARY 2020 – YEAR A
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
MASS BOOK: Page 297
PREFACE: Page 76 Presentation of the Lord
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: Number 2
MYSTERY OF FAITH: Save us, Saviour of the world…
Liturgies For The Week
Sat: 6:30pm – Private Intention
Sun: 10:00am – People of St Peter’s
Mon: 10:00am – Funeral Mass for Gaetano Mastrangelo
Tue: 9:30am – Lucia Figiola & Vincenzo Girardi
Wed: 7:30pm – Cross
Thu: 9:30am – John McNulty
Fri: 10:00am – Hazel Patridge
Sat: 6:30pm – Private Intention
Sun: 10:00am – People of St Peter’s
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: From 11am to 11:30am
Children’s Liturgy: During the 10am Mass
Sunday School: 11:10am to 12:15pm in Hall Lounge
Holy Hour: Tuesday after 9:30am Mass
Rosary Wednesday at 7:10pm
Refreshments: After 10am Mass in the Parish Hall
‘Coffee Stop’: Thursday 10am -11:30am in Hall Lounge
St Vincent de Paul: Friday after 10am Mass
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Margaret Mangan, Timothy Walsh, Mary Dibdin, Kate Shine, Mildred Horner, Sara Wood, Teresa Fratangelo, William Sullivan, Peter Dobson, Rosa Pudelko, Rose White, Gladys Wood, Stanislaw Indyk, Amandine Mitchell, David Williamson and Francis Gray. May they rest in peace.
Please remember in prayer: Catherine, the Allen family, Jill, Eleanor, Lisa, Norma, Susan, Michael M & family, Anna, the Morgan family, Lyn, Mel & family, Donna & family, Sophie, Mark, Lalu, Sindhu & family, Sarah, Liz, Pete, the Castle family, the Collett family, the Moat family, Sally, Bill, Clare, John, Pat, Robin, Jenny, James, Neil & family, Christa, Elizabeth, Margery, Olive, Marian, Michael, Mateusz, Milena, Matt, Roger, Jill, the Skilton family, Rene, Ken, Silma, Phil, Eloise, Marie & family, Fleurette & family, Claudia and family, Alen, Irene, Chenai and Shungu,
OFFERTORY: Last week’s collection amounted to £738.63. Thank you.
RETIRING COLLECTION: Last week raised £242.33 for Lepra, the St Joseph’s Leprosy Centre. Thank you.
ORDINATION: We can nominate two people from the parish to attend Bishop Elect David Oakley’s ordination on March 19th at 11am at Northampton Cathedral. To make it fair we will select names out of a hat. If you wish to attend please put your name down on the list at the back of the church. Thank you.
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
YOUR PRAYERS: Are requested for the repose of the soul of Gaetano Mastrangelo whose funeral takes place here on Monday and also for the repose of the soul of Tom Belso whose funeral takes place at Kettering Crematorium on Tuesday at 12 noon.
THE TIME TOGETHER GROUP: Meets next Saturday at 2:30pm in the Parish Hall, when John Holdom-Eyles will tell us the story behind the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station. All are welcome.
- VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: At next weekend’s Masses, there will be an appeal (not financial!) on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVP).
PARISH HOLY HOUR: Our first Holy Hour of 2020 is on Thursday February 6th at 7:30pm. Our theme will be “Who Is My Neighbour?”. Do join us for Adoration, prayer and song as we learn from our faith who our neighbour is and how we can serve them as Jesus asked. We really hope to see you there; why not invite a friend?
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS: Post-Christmas Lunch will be on Wednesday February 5th at Seasons Garden Centre, Burton Latimer. Lifts to be arranged.
Our next UCM meeting will be on Monday, February 17th at 7:30pm in the Hall Lounge. A Social Evening.
MARY’S JOURNEY IN FAITH: On Thursday March 5th from 12:30 – 2:30pm in the Church Hall we begin a 10 week input called “A biblical walk with Mary”. This input on DVD will show us “Mary’s journey in Faith” and many of the places in the Holy Land where Mary lived and visited. This will help us to have a deeper understanding and a closer relationship with our Holy mother in Heaven. There is no cost unless you choose to purchase the accompanying book. All are welcome.
LUX YOUTH GATHERING: Is taking place over this weekend in Northampton with young people and leaders from this parish joining in with other groups from parishes around the diocese. I know that all concerned would appreciate the support of your prayers.
CAFOD SUPPORTERS’ EVENT: Come and hear from CAFOD’s Director, Christine Allen, about her experience visiting our partners and giving input at global events, be inspired by other supporters and have an energising session. All welcome at St Augustine Church, Milton Keynes on Saturday February 22nd from 10:30am to 1:30pm. If you are coming, please call 01494 863 777 or northampton@cafod.org.uk. See poster on noticeboard.
THE ANGELUS PRAYED AFTER DAILY MASS: On March 29th, England will be rededicated as the ‘Dowry of Mary’. This will happen in Westminster Cathedral, in Walsingham, in every Catholic Cathedral, in every parish and in as many homes as possible. In recognition of this we will pray the Angelus after the daily Masses so that our hearts may be spiritually prepared for the rededication.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Sunday: 2pm to 7pm; Monday: None; Tuesday: 10am to 7pm; Wednesday: 10am to 6:30pm; Thursday: 11am to 6pm; Friday: 11am to 6pm; Saturday: 2pm to 5:15pm.