Forthcoming events Saturday November 30th Meditations for Advent, Bilton Methodist Church, 10am. Tuesday December 3rd Meet the General Election candidates, 7pm, The Terrace Church, 54 Railway Terrace, Rugby. Monday December 9th First Communion registration session for parents and children at 6pm in the hall. Thursday 16th January2020 Confirmation registration session for parents and children at 6pm in the hall. Sunday May 3rd2020 Confirmation, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church. Sunday, 14th June 2020 First Communion at 9.30am Mass.
It’s getting chillier. Heating will be on now in most households but at what temperature and what cost? Keep warm but try to save precious energy. Aim for a temperature during waking hours when at home of 20°C and turn heating off or much lower during sleeping hours.
Rugby Town Centre may have a diminishing appeal in terms of conventional shopping but the success of St Andrew’s monthly Sustainable Saturdays and their Repair Cafe; the opening of Rugby Unwrapped; local craft shops and the twice-weekly market are all initiatives encouraging us to tweak our lifestyles and think about living more simply.
Tips include avoiding liquid shower gels and hand washes which come in plastic containers by using soap instead – but make it natural soap, that is chemical and palm oil free. Yes, it costs a bit more but it lasts and there is no single-use plastic packaging.
Recycle your crisp packets at St Andrew’s Church, Rugby.
Crisp packets are among several items which cannot be recycled via our blue bins. Terracycle has become a popular route to addressing this and other recycling challenges. St Andrew’s Church has adopted a Terracycle scheme to recycle Walkers Crisps packets. They are happy for people to add a single empty Walkers Crisp packet to their collection or a bundle. Just drop them in to the church next time you are in town. To learn more about Terracycle, go to this web address https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades.
Live In Solidarity
CAFOD highlights as part of its “Our Common Home” campaign, the dangers faced by those around the world who speak up. It says: “Criminalisation, death threats, and the killing of human rights defenders is increasing, especially in Latin America. These courageous people face huge daily risks to protect land and natural resources for poor landless communities to thrive. These people are also on the frontline of protecting our common home, a home we all share. It is these defenders who are responding most acutely to ‘the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor’ and at the greatest personal cost.”
The support we provide with via our regular giving to CAFOD and around Fast Days is vital in helping these people. How much more could we help by becoming better acquainted with their stories and by campaigning for them through our Government channels. Be informed, as well as generous – and act.
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.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday November 11th (Feast of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop) Mass at 7pm. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday November 12th(Feast of St Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr) No Mass. Rugby Interfaith Forum lecture by director of Cafod, 7.30pm, Collingwood Centre, Rugby. Wednesday November 13th Mass at 7pm. Thursday November 14th Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am Friday November 15th Mass at 9.30am. Saturday November 16th Mass for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday November 17th Mass for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Monday December 9th First Communion registration session for parents and children at 6pm in the hall. Thursday 16th January2020 Confirmation registration session for parents and children at 6pm in the hall. Sunday May 3rd2020 Confirmation, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church. Sunday, 14th June 2020 First Communion at 9.30am Mass.
Intercession of Charles Borromeo supported by the Virgin Mary by Rottmayr. (Public domain)
This is the parish diary this week: Monday November 4th (Feast of Saint Charles Borromeo) Mass at 7pm. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday November 5th No Mass. Wednesday November 6th Mass at 7pm. Thursday November 7th Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am Friday November 8th Mass at 9.30am. Requiem Mass at St Marie’s Church, Dunchurch Road at 5.30pm for those who have died in war and the faithfully departed. Faure’s Requiem to be sung. Saturday November 9th Mass for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday November 10th Mass for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Tuesday November 12th Our Common Home – responding to the climate emergency and the world’s poor. A public Lecture organised by Rugby Inter-Faith Forum. The speaker is Christine Allen, director of Cafod. Christine was previously Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Christian Aid. Venue: Collingwood Centre, Rugby School, Oak Street (previously Bishop Wulstan School). The free car park entrance is in Barby Road CV22 5DZ. A simple vegetarian meal will be served at 6.30pm. The talk will begin at 7.30pm. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served. Cost: £7.50 is payable at the door. All proceeds beyond the meal to CAFOD. Please register your intention to come by emailing this address. Monday December 9th First Communion registration session for parents and children at 6pm in the hall. Thursday 16th January2020 Confirmation registration session for parents and children at 6pm in the hall. Sunday May 3rd Confirmation, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church. Sunday, 14th June 2020 First Communion at 9.30am Mass.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday October 28th (Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles) Mass at 7pm. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday October 29th No Mass. Wednesday October 30th Open Door meeting, 1.45pm in the hall Mass at 7pm. Thursday October 31st Mass at 7pm (Vigil of the Feast of All Saints) Friday November 1st (Feast of All Saints) Mass at 9.30am at English Martyrs Church, Hillmorton. Mass at 7pm at St Joseph’s Church, Monks Kirby. Mass at St Marie’s Church, Dunchurch Road, Rugby at 10am and 7pm. Saturday November 2nd (Feast of All Souls) Mass for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday October 27th Mass for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Tuesday November 12th Our Common Home – responding to the climate emergency and the world’s poor. A public Lecture organised by Rugby Inter-Faith Forum. The speaker is Christine Allen, director of Cafod. Christine was previously Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Christian Aid. Venue: Collingwood Centre, Rugby School, Oak Street (previously Bishop Wulstan School). The free car park entrance is in Barby Road CV22 5DZ. A simple vegetarian meal will be served at 6.30pm. The talk will begin at 7.30pm. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served. Cost: £7.50 is payable at the door. All proceeds beyond the meal to CAFOD. Please register your intention to come by emailing Sunday May 3rd Confirmation, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday October 21st Funeral Mass for Maureen Woulahan at 12.30pm. Mass at 7pm. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday October 22nd (Feast of St John Paul II) Funeral Mass for Sandra George, Sacred Heart. 11am. Wednesday October 23rd Mass at 7pm. Thursday October 24th Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am. Friday October 25th Mass at 7pm (for deceased members of the Catenians) Saturday October 26th Mass for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday October 27th Mass for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Wednesday October 30th Open Door meeting, 1.45pm in the hall Sunday May 3rd Confirmation, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church.
Our Lady of the Rosary with Child by Simone Cantarini (Public domain)
This is the parish diary this week: Monday October 7th (Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary) Mass at 7pm. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday October 8th No Mass today. Open morning at English Martyrs School, Hillmorton, 9.45am. More details, call 01788 543423. Wednesday October 9th (Feast of the Blessed John Henry Newman) Mass at 7pm. Thursday October 10th Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am. Friday October 11th (Feast of St John XXIII) Mass at 9.30am. Saturday October 12th Mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday October 13th Mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Monday October 21st Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart for Maureen Woulahan. 12.30pm. Tuesday October 22nd Funeral service for Sandra George, Sacred Heart. 11am. Sunday May 3rd Confirmation, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church.
The Ecstasy of St Francis by Stefano di Giovanni, c1444 (Public domain)
This is the parish diary this week: Monday September 30th (Feast of St Jerome) Mass at 7pm. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday October 1st (Feast of St Therese of the Child Jesus) No Mass today. Funeral of Betty Deans, English Martyrs Church at 10.30am. Wednesday October 2nd (Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels) Mass at 7pm. Thursday October 3rd Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.30am. Friday October 4th (Feast of St Francis of Assisi) Mass at 9.30am. Cafod Harvest Fast Day. Saturday October 5th Mass for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday October 6th Mass for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Sunday May 3rd Confirmation, 9.30am at Sacred Heart Church.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday July 8th See newsletter for service details. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday July 9th See newsletter for service details. Wednesday July 10th See newsletter for service details. Thursday July 11th(Feast of St Benedict, Abbot) See newsletter for service details. Friday July 12th See newsletter for service details. Saturday July 13th Mass for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday July 14th Mass for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall.
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, Early 14th Century, St Mary Perivleptos Church, Ohrid Icon Gallery.
This is the parish diary this week: Monday July 1st See newsletter for service details. Exposition until 8pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Tuesday July 2nd See newsletter for service details. UCM Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Places are available on a coach calling at Rugby. Telephone Mary Hope on 810880. Wednesday July 3rd (Feast of St Thomas, Apostle) See newsletter for service details. Thursday July 4th See newsletter for service details. Evening talk at Sacred Heart. Talk from Practical Action, the Rugby-based organisation working with communities worldwide to find practical answers to poverty. An opportunity to gain insight into technology-driven solutions and explore what we can do locally. Speaker name and start time to be confirmed. Save the date. All welcome. Friday July 5th See newsletter for service details. Saturday July 6th Rugby Justice & Peace Group meets at 10.45am in Sacred Heart parish hall. Anyone interested in issues ranging from climate change to domestic and world poverty very welcome – just turn up. Mass for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 5pm. Sunday July 7th Annual Garden Party in aid of Rob’s Fund in Stella’s Garden. 70, Lime Tree Avenue from 2pm. Admission £3 including Tea and Cake. Children free. Live music, BBQ & Curry, Raffles, Tombola, Stalls. Further details from Stella 01788 816904. Mass for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C at 9.30am.
Forthcoming events Thursday October 3rd Parish meeting, 7.30pm in the hall.
