The Cathedral Parish of Our Lady, Saint Peter of Alcantara & Saint Winefride
Incorporating the communities of The Cathedral, Our Lady of Pity, Harlescott and Saint Winefride, Monkmoor.
Cathedral House, 11 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE.
Tel: 01743 362366
Information Line: 01743 364256
Fax: 01743 341326
Emergency Sick Calls: 07592 155 558
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Very Reverend Canon Jonathan Mitchell & Reverend Father Edmund Montgomery; Revv Mr Fred Beddow, Mr Ron Ball,
Mr Ben Tomnay; Associated Priest: Reverend Father David Mawson (Priest of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham)
Sunday 22nd November 2015
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King
Day of Special Prayer for Young People
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Our Lord
Jesus Christ,
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Dung-Lac, P &
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First Sunday
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Parishioners
Morning Prayer
November List
Sue Binnersley (Sick)
Prayer during the Day
Richard Beal (RIP)
Mass in the Extraordinary Form
Blessing of Graves Service (Longden Rd)
Holy Hour, Vespers and Benediction
Young People
Sister Mary Roche (RIP)
Paula Knill Muller (RIP)
Private Intention
Holy Souls
Holy Hour for Peace in the Middle East
November List
Cathy Buckley (Lately Deceased)
November List
November List
Holy Hour for Priests and Vocations
Holy Souls
Winifred Bryan Parker (RIP Anniversary)
James Willis Parry (RIP Anniversary)
Morning Prayer
November List
November List
Prayer during the Day
Parishioners
Mass in the Extraordinary Form
Holy Hour, Vespers and Benediction
November List
The Cathedral ~ Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Our Lady of Pity ~ Meadow Farm Drive, Harlescott SY1 4JY
Saint Winefride’s ~ Crowmere Road, Monkmoor SY2 5RA
The Cathedral Primary School ~ New Park Road SY1 2SP
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Cathedral
Our Lady of Pity
St Winefride’s
Saturday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
10am – 11am
5.15pm – 5.45pm
8.40am – 9.10am
"When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you.
When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now.”
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Pope Pius XI instituted the feast of Christ the King in 1925 to combat the disturbing growth of secular
as well as atheistic thinking around the world. Many rulers and peoples in various countries had
fallen dangerously prey to the notion that mankind could manage just fine without God, thank you.
This trend is increasing with the rise of the individual as ‘king’ where truth and morals becomes
subjective. The Solemnity of Christ the King is to serve as an antidote to such temptation, by
reasserting the truth about the authority and power of Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords
(Rev.19:16).
Pope Francis reminded the congregation at this Mass last year “Today’s liturgy invites us to fix our gaze
on Christ, the King of the Universe. The beautiful prayer of the Preface reminds us that his kingdom is
“a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace”. The
readings we have listened to show us how Jesus established his kingdom; how he brings it about in history; and
what he now asks of us.” The Holy Father continued in his homily, to talk about conversion and living
as subjects of Christ who is our King. To help us in this endeavour let us pray this prayer with love
and faith:
O Jesus Christ, I acknowledge you as Universal King. All that has been made has been created for You.
Exercise all Your rights over me. I renew my Baptismal Vows. I renounce Satan, his pomps and his
works; I promise to live as a good Christian. And, in particular do I pledge myself to labour, to the best of
my ability, for the triumph of the rights of God and of Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, to You do I
offer my poor services, labouring that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred kingship, and that thus the
reign of Your peace be established throughout the whole universe. Amen.
“We believe!” Programme – forthcoming sessions
23rd / 24th November: The Trinity
30th November / 1st December: The Church
Money Matters:
Offertory Collections:
Cathedral:
£ 1,561.78
Thank you for your consistent generosity.
Our Lady of Pity: £ 273.15
St Winefride’s: £ 480.40
The Holy Father’s Mission Intentions 2015.
That pastors of the Church, with profound love, may accompany their flocks and enliven their hope.
Office Move The Cathedral Office is moving to a new location. The Office will be closed from Monday 23rd November
until Monday 7th December 2015. During this time of change we kindly ask that you bear with us. Non-urgent enquiries
will take some time to respond to. If your enquiry is urgent please contact us on Tel: 01743 362 366 and leave a short
message, or email Canon Jonathan Mitchell on canon.jonathan@shrewsburycathedral.co.uk Please also bear in mind
that there will be some interruption to the phone lines and Internet service. For Emergency Sick Calls only please
contact 07592 155 558. Thank you.
On Sunday 13th December there will be a Children’s Mass held for primary school aged children at St Winefride's church
at 9.30am followed by a party for the children. If you have children in infant or junior classes who wish to be involved in
the Mass for example by reading, helping with the Offertory etc. please speak to Michele Rowland-Jones after Mass
or call on 860797.
DATE FOR THE DIARY: START OF THE YEAR OF MERCY 8th December – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
For the Year of Mercy a priest will be available to hear Confessions from 11:30am – Noon at the Cathedral
Monday-Friday in addition to the normal times for Confession in the parish.
Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place every Sunday during term-time at the Cathedral during the 10.45am Mass
and at St Winefride’s church during the 9.30am Mass. ‘Liturgy of the Word for Children’ aims to bring the message of
Christ to children in a way that is easy for them to understand, enjoy and participate in. At the beginning of Mass the
children are invited to come forward and follow the Catechist to take part in their liturgy. They return to church to join
in the Offertory procession. Aimed at 2-10 year olds, everyone is welcome to attend, with or without an adult and we
look forward to welcoming both visitors and regular members to our sessions. For more information or to volunteer
please contact: at the Cathedral: emilyjbell1@gmail.com or at St Winefride’s: michele.rowlandjones@btinternet.com
YOUTH MASS – National Youth Sunday It’s National Youth Sunday this Sunday, 22nd November, and we’re having a
special Youth Mass at 6pm in the Cathedral. If you can help support the music (playing an instrument, singing in a small
choir) we’d love to have your help ! Please text/ring Suzanne on 07482 234545, or email suzanne@bdl.eclipse.co.uk.
We will have a practice from 5-6pm on the night, in the Chapter House. Please come along if you can. Thank you.
White Flower Appeal – The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding its annual appeal this
weekend. In common with the Catholic Church, SPUC defends and upholds the sanctity of human life from conception
until natural death. The Society’s work covers a wide spectrum of pro-life, pro-family issues. It seeks to protect unborn
children from abortion and defends the disabled, elderly and incapacitated from euthanasia and assisted suicide. SPUC
also provides trained speakers for schools and offers pro-life support for teachers, parents and medical professionals.
Please give generously to this worthy cause.
DIOCESAN SYMPOSIUM IV 2015 – Lourdes : Open to the World Saturday 28th November, St Ambrose College, Hale
Barns, Altrincham WA15 0HE and 29th November at St Winefride’s School, Belmont SY1 1TE. Registration before 25th
Nov: Mrs Pauline McCulloch 0151 652 9855 pauline.mcculloch@dioceseofShrewsbury.org Bring a packed lunch.
People’s Climate March – London – Sunday 29th November. Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee, plan to organise a coach
to take supporters down to London on 29th November 2015 to what is hoped will be the biggest climate protest ever. At
present the cost of the coach is £25 which could be reduced if we get sufficient numbers. If you would like to find out
more details about pick-up points and reserving seats then please contact Noreen O’Neill at Holy Trinity Academy –
Noreen.oneill@taw.org.uk
Many thanks to all who signed the CAFOD petition on climate change. If you missed this it is still available on the
website, www.cafod.org.uk
CAFOD 20-week draw Week 17 £10 prize No. 4 K. Hadfield
Wish fellow parishioners a Happy Christmas and help others at the same time! Make a donation to CAFOD and send
your greetings via the Parish Christmas Card. This idea, suggested by Canon Jonathan, last year made over £100 to be
spent on World Gifts: can we do even better this year? The card will be on the CAFOD notice board in the Cathedral
next week, for the start of Advent.
Lourdes Group Fundraising: This year we’re trying a new fundraising idea which we hope that you’ll like. We’re giving
away canisters containing various things for you to enjoy with our best wishes. Contents may be tea bags, coffee, sweets
etc. Just take a container and enjoy the contents. All we ask is that you consider saving any spare change, that you may
have, in the container and when ready, pass it to the Lourdes Group (details on each container). It’s as easy as that –
there’s no obligation to donate! Containers available for the next few weeks at least. Also, the group hopes to have
baubles, for this year’s Tree of Wishes, available in all churches from next weekend and throughout Advent. Finally, the
group will be serving homemade soup during next Sunday’s coffee morning in the Chapter House. We hope that you’ll
have time to enjoy a bowl before going to the symposium in the Convent Hall. Please contact Tony or Christine at
tbrn@btinternet.com or 246916 for more information.
Wednesday Word: a copy of the Wednesday Word is now available via a link within the website version of the weekly
newsletter. Just click on ‘Have you picked up Wednesday Word?’ in the newsletter to view a copy in pdf format.
The Cathedral Marian Lamp burns this week for The Holy Spirit of God and the Cathedral Saint Winefride’s Lamp burns
for the Intentions of Jack & Eva Cosgrove. If you would like either of the lamps to burn for a particular intention, please
contact The Cathedral Office. A £5 donation is suggested.
Cathedral Coffee will be served in the Chapter House after the 10.45am Mass this week by the Children’s Liturgy Group
and next week by the Lourdes Group. All are welcome.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Entrance Antiphon:
How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and
wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and
ever.
A reading from the Prophet Daniel His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty
(7:13 - 14)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Psalm 92
Response:
The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.
Second Reading:
A reading from the Book of the Ruler of the kings of the earth…he made us a
Apocalypse (1: 5 – 8)
line of kings, priests to serve his God.
Gospel
Acclamation:
Alleluia, Alleluia! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! Alleluia.
Gospel:
A reading from the holy Gospel
according to John (18: 33 - 37)
Communion Antiphon:
The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
It is you who say that I am a king.
What’s On and coming soon
Sun 22nd
Blessing of Graves Service, 3pm, Cemetery, Longden Road
th
Mon/Tue 23/ 24
“We Believe!” The Trinity
Mon/Tue 30th/ 1st
“We Believe!” The Church
Sun 29
Diocesan Symposium IV 2015 12noon – 4.30pm – see n/letter item and posters in church
Thu 17th Dec
Carol Concert with St Winefride’s Convent School at the Cathedral at 6pm (TBC)
What’s On every week
Monday
Meditation Group meets at 10.45am, Convent, College Hill. Term-time only. Tel: 240401
Monday
Rosary Group meets at 2.30pm at St Winefride’s Parish Centre
Monday
Cathedral “We Believe!” meetings 7.30pm
Tuesday
Fortnightly (1st and 3rd week) Meditation Group, 6.45pm, at the Convent, details as above.
Tuesday
SVP meeting, in Chapter House, 8 – 9pm
Tuesday
St Winefride’s Hall
“We Believe!” meetings 7.30pm
The Diocesan Lourdes Hospitality is organising a Mass to celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception of
Our Blessed Lady. This will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th December at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church,
Enfield Rd, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 8BY. All are welcome to attend. Please contact Tony or Christine at
tbrn@btinternet.com or 246916 if you would like to go so that we can try and arrange transport.
Have you picked up Wednesday Word?
NB A copy of the Wednesday Word is now available via a link within the website version of the weekly newsletter.
Just click on ‘Have you picked up Wednesday Word?’ in the newsletter to view a copy in pdf format.
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