ST PETER APOSTLE CHURCH, RUSHDEN
Parish Priest: Rev Dariusz Bialowas
Tel: 01933 353649
Deacon: Rev Peter Remmington
Parish Secretary: Charmaine: Tue to Thu: 10am – 2pm Parish Safeguarding Representative: Stuart Pearce
Email: parish.stpeterrushden@northamptondiocese.org
Website: https://rushdencatholicchurch.co.uk/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rushdencatholic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPeterApostle
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11th FEBRUARY 2024 – YEAR B
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS BOOK: Page 137
PREFACE: Page 69 Number 6
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: Page 28 Number 3
MYSTERY OF FAITH: Save us Saviour of the World …
Sat: 6:30pm – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Sun: 10:00am – John Laurence Boyce RIP
Tue: 10:00am – Jack Cunningham RIP
Wed: Ash Wednesday (day of fasting and abstinence)
10:00am – Special Intention
7:00pm – Dave & Neil Williamson RIP
Thu: 10:00am – John Laurence Boyce RIP
Fri: 6:30pm – Stations of the Cross and Communion
Sat: 6:30pm – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Sun: 10:00am – James (Jim) Roose
Rosary: Wednesday 6:30pm
Confession: Friday 11am-12noon
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: John Boness, Michael Thorburn, Kathleen Measures, James McDonough, James McHugh, Eric Barrett, Patrick Fitzwilliam, Henrietta Forton, Ena Bass, Emilia Indyk, Jeremiah O’Connell, Patrick Donaghey, Geoffrey Martin, Bridget Thornberry, Jennifer Mander, Margaret Hodby, Patrick Dacey, Teresa Fratangelo, Colin Bryant, Veronica Haddon, Thomas Peters, Anthony Clarke, Sylvia Shine, Carmel O’Neil, Francis McMahon, Murray Edwards, Robert Hardie and Pasquale Cudone
Please remember in Prayer
Peter Gunn, Susan, Craig, Mariam, Andrea Bernabey, Gustavo and the Cáceres family, John Paul, Jacob, Clare, Baby Olivia, Sindhu, Gordon, Lucia, Marcus, Amy, Anna, Theresa, the Collett family, the Allen family, Mary, Steven, Sam & family, the Klein family, the George family, Lewis, Nathan & family, Sophie, Carlyle, Beulah, Sean, Samantha, Nicholas Perez, Anthony and Bernadette.
OFFERTORY: Last week’s collection amounted to £525.69. Thank you very much.
SECOND COLLECTION: Last weekend raised £243.31 for the Bishop’s Maintenance Fund. Thank you very much.
ASH WEDNESDAY: Is the doorway into our Lenten season of renewal – a day rich in associations and symbolism. It marks the beginning of Lent – a time for turning again to the practice of our faith, in prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving).
On Ash Wednesday, we are reminded that we are called to turn away from sin, to repent and to believe the Good News of our salvation through Jesus Christ.
FREE: Walk with Me books for Lent and a calendar are at the back of Church.
VERY, MANY THANKS: To all who gave their time to help at our coffee morning and to all who came along and supported this. £170 was raised for Church funds. Our next coffee morning is on Saturday March 2nd from 10am to 12noon, in the Hall. If you can come and support this then please do.
HELP IS NEEDED: With the PowerPoint presentations at the weekend Masses. Are you computer literate and familiar with the Mass? If so, would you consider taking a turn in operating the Church laptop and projector? Full familiarisation training can be given. If you are able to help, please contact Richard on 01933 313456 or Email: remcsm@gmail.com
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday February 20th at 12:00 for 12:30pm in the Hall Lounge. Please bring your own lunch.
TOGETHER IN PRAYER & PRAISE: Is at 7:30pm next Sunday, February 18th at Park Road Baptist Church. See poster at back of church. All are welcome.
FOODBANK DONATIONS: There is a comprehensive list of requested items at the back of Church (including tinned foods & household goods). Please keep the donations coming, as stocks are running low and demand is increasing more and more. Thanks to everyone for all the donations, both of goods and money!
BISHOP DAVID: is seeking experienced Directors/School Governors to represent his wishes on the Duns Scotus Trust – the diocesan body that has ultimate oversight of all diocesan schools and reports back to the Trustee. The person needs to have experience in business, finance or education and would need to have time to commit to three meetings per year. For an information pack or to discuss this volunteer position, please contact Debbie Main on 01634 953369 or email: debbie.main@northamptondiocese.org
LIGHT UP LENT: From Feb 29th to March 7th is our diocesan Week of Accompanied Prayer, a retreat in everyday life. Begin or deepen your prayer life, get to know the Scriptures better, and above all, grow in faith and in love for the Lord who loves you. With one-to-one support each day for a week, via Zoom, from an experienced prayer guide. Find out more here and at our introductory webinar on February 1st from 7:30-8:30pm.
https://pastoralministryoffice.org/event/lightuplent/
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES: There will be a Rosary gathering on Monday February 12th at 6pm outside Christ the Cornerstone church, 300 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES. All are welcome. See poster on noticeboard.
INSPIRING WOMEN: The latest webinar organised by the National Board of Catholic Women is on Saturday March 16th. You are invited to join a webinar organised by the Women in the Church Committee from 11am to 12.45pm when Avril Baigent and Helen Burgess, from our Diocese, will be sharing on the theme of ‘Women and Synodality’.Email nbcw@abdiocese.org.uk to register your interest. See poster on noticeboard.
MASS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Plus their families: the next Mass will be on February 18th at 3pm at Sacred Heart Church, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9 AY (about 15 mins. from Junction 10 of the M1). Do encourage people to come. Access to the Church is step-free, and there is ample parking. The Mass will be followed by refreshments. See poster on noticeboard.