Forthcoming events Monday January 28th First Communion programme, 6pm in the hall Wednesday January 30th UCM annual meeting in the hall, 2pm. Thursday February 28th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
Jesus Unrolls the Book in the Synagogue by James Tissot (c1886). (Public domain)
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday January 27th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: 820 Seek ye first the kingdom of God Penitential Rite: 1012 Mass of Christ the Saviour Gloria: 1013 Mass of Christ the Saviour Psalm: Your words are spirit, Lord. (Ps18, p181) Acclamation: 534 Salisbury Gifts: 779 O God, you search me and you know me Holy Holy: 1014 Mass of Christ the Saviour Mem Acclamation: 479 English Chants for the Order of the Mass Lamb of God: 1019 Mass of Christ the Saviour Communion: 832 One bread, one body Going forth: 822 Alleluia! Raise the Gospel We will be using the Mass of Christ the Saviour until the beginning of Lent.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday January 14th See parish noticeboard for Mass times. First Communion programme meeting, 6pm. Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday January 15th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Wednesday January 16th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Thursday January 17th See parish noticeboard for Mass times (Feast of St Antony, Abbot) Friday January 18th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Saturday January 19th Mass of the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday January 20th Mass of the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am Bilton Churches Together, Unity Service, Sacred Heart Church, 6.30pm
Forthcoming events Thursday February 28th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday January 20th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: 458 Let us build a house Penitential Rite: 1012 Mass of Christ the Saviour Gloria: 1013 Mass of Christ the Saviour Psalm: Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples. (Ps95, p179) Acclamation: 534 Salisbury Gifts: 643 Gifts of bread and wine Holy Holy: 1014 Mass of Christ the Saviour Mem Acclamation: 479 English Chants for the Order of the Mass Lamb of God: 1019 Mass of Christ the Saviour Communion: 882 A touching place Going forth: 946 Thanks be to God We will be using the Mass of Christ the Saviour until the beginning of Lent.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday January 7th See parish noticeboard for Mass times. Exposition until 8pm. Tuesday January 8th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Wednesday January 9th Funeral Mass at 11am for Chris Cassin Thursday January 10th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Friday January 11th See parish noticeboard for Mass times Saturday January 12th Mass of the Baptism of the Lord, Year C at 5pm. Sunday January 13th Mass of the Baptism of the Lord, Year C at 9.30am
Forthcoming events Sunday January 20th Bilton Churches Together, Unity Service, Sacred Heart Church, 6.30pm Thursday February 28th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall December to March The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd Confirmation Thursday June 6th Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th First Communion Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday January 13th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: 171 When Jesus comes to be baptised Penitential Rite: 931 O living water (Asperges) Gloria: 1013 Mass of Christ the Saviour Psalm: Bless the Lord my soul! Lord God, how great you are. (Ps103, p163) Acclamation: 539 Taize Gifts: 165 The God of all eternity Holy Holy: 1014 Mass of Christ the Saviour Mem Acclamation: 479 English Chants for the Order of the Mass Lamb of God: 1019 Mass of Christ the Saviour Communion: 747 The light of Christ Going forth: 883 Longing for light We will be using the Mass of Christ the Saviour until the beginning of Lent.
It is time to keep our feet flat to the floor in the drive to reduce levels of single-use plastic. Each of us can make a difference by avoiding products encased in single-use plastic. We must also maintain the campaign momentum pressing Government and manufacturers to address this issue and to rationalise household recycling systems countrywide to ensure that more is recycled and less goes to landfill. Pursue all opportunities to support this and contact our local MP to ask him what’s happening.
LiveSustainably
Encourage butterflies in your garden.
Gardeners will already be thinking ahead to their Spring and Summer gardens, hopefully using the winter months to plan sustainably. If you use pesticides in your gardens, look for more environmentally-friendly ways of tackling problems that will allow important bugs and bees to flourish. Devise planting plans that will encourage wildlife into your garden; be an untidy gardener; encourage your neighbours to do the same so that environmentally-friendly corridors can be created for butterflies and bees. We need them.
Live In Solidarity
2018 ended with the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign reporting that HSBC bank, under pressure from boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaigners, had decided to divest from Israeli Defence Contractor Elbit Systems, a producer of drones and chemical weapons among other things. It’s a step in the right direction but HSBC continues to support businesses involved in military equipment manufacture. At the same time, as a country, the UK sells arms to those making war in countries such as Yemen, where we are witnessing man-made famine on an appalling scale. Could not our manufacturing expertise be redirected to produce something more beneficial to the world – or are weapons too profitable?
Traidcraft Update
Traidcraft’s Board approved a plan in November to stave off closure of the flagship fair-trade retailer. The organisation is slimming down from 67 to just 12 employees with the intention of maximising profitable parts of its business, phasing out loss-making lines, creating a membership culture and setting a new high bar for ethical trading in the UK. See full press release here: https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/traidcraft-update
The Justice and Peace Group will explore ways of engaging with the organisation going forward.
livesimply prayer
Pope Francis
Compassionate and loving God, you created the world for us all to share, a world of beauty and plenty. Create in us a desire to live simply, so that our lives may reflect your generosity.
Creator God, You gave us responsibility for the earth, a world of riches and delight. Create in us a desire to live sustainably, So that those who follow after us May enjoy the fruits of your creation.
God of peace and justice, you give us the capacity to change, to bring about a world that mirrors your wisdom. Create in us a desire to act in solidarity, so that the pillars of injustice crumble and those now crushed are set free. Amen.
Fresco of St. Basil the Great, lower register of sanctuary in Church of the Theotokos Peribleptos in Ohrid, Macedonia.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday December 31st Mass at 7pm Tuesday January 1st No Mass (Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God) Wednesday January 2nd Mass at 7pm (Feast of St Basil the Great and St Gregory Nazianzen) Thursday January 3rd Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am Friday January 4th No Mass Saturday January 5th Mass of the Feast of the Epiphany, Year C at 5pm. Sunday January 6th Mass of the Feast of the Epiphany, Year C at 9.30am Parish Epiphany Party for all ages, 4pm until 7pm. Shared Table. Sacred Heart Church Hall.
Forthcoming events Wednesday January 9th 2019 Funeral of Chris Cassin, 11am at Sacred Heart Church. Thursday February 28th 2019 Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall December to March 2019 The Rugby Winter Shelter at St Marie’s will be providing a welcome each Monday to 15 homeless people from December to March. Supper, a bed and breakfast will be provided. If you would consider helping during those four months, please ring Kathy Smith on 01788 891940. kathellen.smith56@gmail.com. Sunday June 2nd 2019 Confirmation Thursday June 6th 2019 Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall Sunday June 16th 2019 First Communion Thursday October 3rd 2019 Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall
The Epiphany by Meister der Antwerpener Anbetung, c1520 (Public domain)
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday January 6th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: 150 The First Nowell Penitential Rite: 522 Storrington Gloria: 532 Storrington Psalm: All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord (Ps71, p19) Acclamation: 539 Taize Gifts: 167 Bethlehem! of noblest cities Holy Holy: 584 Storrington Mem Acclamation: 479 English Chants for the Order of the Mass Lamb of God: 590 Storrington Communion: 144 In the bleak midwinter / 166 As with gladness, men of old Going forth: 170 We three kings We will be using the Storrington setting of the Mass by Marty Haugen.
Holy Family by Vasari and del Sarto (Public domain)
You are welcome to join us to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, Year C at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be on Sunday December 30th at 9.30am. There will be an anticipated Mass on Saturday evening at 5pm. This is what we will be singing on Sunday: Gathering: 114 When the angel came to Mary Penitential Rite: 522 Storrington Gloria: 532 Storrington Psalm: They are happy who dwell in your house, O Lord (Ps83, p162) Acclamation: 539 Taize Gifts: The Coventry Carol (music group) Holy Holy: 584 Storrington Mem Acclamation: 479 English Chants for the Order of the Mass Lamb of God: 590 Storrington Communion: 138 Infant Holy / 130 Angels we have heard Going forth: 151 See amid the winter’s snow We will be using the Storrington setting of the Mass by Marty Haugen.
