C ATHOLIC P ORTSMOUTH Catholic Parishes and Schools in Partnership in the City of Portsmouth 12 JULY 2015 - FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR B Prophets, Freedom and Sharing Last week, we were reminded in this newsletter that “We are anointed prophets in baptism” and “we are empowered ....(to) be the Body of Christ, bringing Christʼs risen Presence to our broken world”. Todayʼs readings continue this theme for they are essentially about evangelisation. In the first reading Amos has a hard time and exclaims that it was not his idea to become a prophet! We too could face r e j e c t i o n if we tried to put people right about their behaviour. You may think, ʻbut how can I evangelise?ʼ The answer must be - by copying Jesus. He was free to be himself and was more than human. And as a human he let himself be so close to God that he became the truth of his very being. We could start by asking ourselves if we are trapped by any ʻuncleanʼ spirits. Few of us have encountered anyone who is possessed (although there are such cases). But various things such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling or consumerism can enslave us. Evil is incredibly subtle and apparently reasonable: “Have a drink and relax!” “Youʼll feel better if you have this....” Before long we too can be trapped. To be able to evangelise we must be free and this is why Jesus told his disciples in the gospel to leave everything. If we are free, people immediately notice how we are and may wonder why we are different. Believing in God, in Jesus, should make a difference to us because, as Pope Francis says, “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus” He also speaks of us “being Godʼs leaven in the midst of humanity” and that “The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.” Does this not remind you of the parable of the mustard seed? In the second reading St Paul shares his experience of knowing Jesus, and we all know the effect that had on his life! He does this beautifully at the beginning of his letter to the Ephesians. It is worth reading and savouring again and again. Remember the people who introduced you to God, who helped you to know and love Jesus and thank God for them. Most Christian parents want their children to be baptised - why? Because their faith is precious to them and they want to s h a r e it through love. Esmé Shaw Hymns at 0915: 327, 141, 286 & 644 St John’s Cathedral: Bishop’s House, Bishop Crispian Way, PO1 3HG – Tel. 02392 826170 Cathedral Dean: Canon Dominic Golding VG – dgolding@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Assistant Priest: Fr James McAuley – jmcauley@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Parish Secretary: Mrs Lily Peach – cathedral@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk – Office Hours: 0900-1600 Monday – Friday Parish Pastoral Assistant: Sister Maura Chin-Sister Maura@portsmouthcatholiccathedral.org.uk Corpus Christi & St Joseph Fr Steven Restori tel 023 9266 0927 – ccsj@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Corpus Christi Gladys Avenue, North End PO2 9AZ – St Joseph Tangier Road, Copnor PO3 6JH Parish Sister: Sr Mary Gleavey FMDM 07586 801868 – St Joseph Hall Bookings: Mrs Mary Vale 07897 488254 Safeguarding Representative: Elaine Lindsay 07749 200592 Our Lady of Lourdes & St Swithun Fr Kazimierz Stefek - tel. 023 9282 8305 – southseaparish@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Our Lady of Lourdes Bransbury Road, Eastney, PO4 9JY - St Swithun 105 Waverley Road, Southsea, PO5 2PL Pastoral Assistant: Sr Marie Elise Tel. 07747 728734 Parish Secretary: Mrs Clare Shore – Office Hours: Mon 9-11and Tues to Friday 9- 3 Safeguarding Representative: Val Croughan 023 9234 1682 St Colman with St Paul Fr Joe McNerney (Hospital Chaplain) – Assistant Priest: Fr John Humphreys scsp@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk - 023 9228 6408 St Colman St Colman’s Avenue, Cosham, PO6 2JJ – St Paul Allaway Avenue, PO6 4DG– tel. 023 9237 6151 Parish Assistant: Mrs Tess Pritchard Office Hours: 0900-1500 Mon to Fri Safeguarding Representative: Irene Taylor 023 9264 0754 or 07736 668035 Pastoral Youth Worker: Dom DeBoo tel 023 9283 6524 mob 07769 185603 – ddeboo@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk PARISHES: Corpus Christi & St Joseph • Our Lady of Lourdes with St Swithun • St Colman & St Paul • St John’s Cathedral SCHOOLS: Primary: Corpus Christi • St John’s Cathedral • St Paul’s • St Swithun’s • Secondary: St Edmund’s Catholic Portsmouth - www.CatholicPortsmouth.org.uk ZONED In (Year 5 - 6 Youth Club) CONTACT Youth Club (11 – 16) For our final youth club session of the year we will be going to the beach at West Witterings for a BBQ. We have booked a minibus to depart from St Colman’s Catholic Church at 5.00pm, returning at 9.15pm. If you are aged 11 – 16 and would like to K;k;k;l come, please let me know by Monday 13th July. £1 per person. 15/07: BBQ @ Witterings Beach THE BEACON PROJECT The Beacon Project is an exciting new prayer project at St Swithun’s Catholic Church open to all people (14+). It encompasses the rosary, praise and worship, great teaching and adoration The evening runs from 7.30 – 9.30pm in the church followed by tea and coffee. Next Session: Monday 13th July DUKE OF EDINBURGH If you are going to be 14 and above in September, we are looking to run a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award in partnership with Motiv8. If you are interested in being involved, please let me know over the summer and we will give you more details. Feel free to get in touch: facebook: ‘Dom DeBoo Portsmouth’ twitter @Dom_DeBoo_Youth www.catholicportsmouth.org.uk/youth ddeboo@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk tel: 07769185603 WORSHIP ON THE WARRIOR Tonight we are running a Multi Churches Worship event for young people aged 11 – 18 called Worship on the Warrior. We have groups coming from Kings Church, City Life, St Jude’s, Oasis and Portsmouth Family Church as well as an excellent showing from among our own Catholic young people. Please pray for an excellent and spirit filled evening. PUB CHALLENGE (18 – 30) If you are aged 18 – 30 and looking to meet other young Catholics we invite you to come join us in our pub challenge - we are working our way through different Portsmouth pubs over the next couple of years, trying to visit as many as we can. It’s a great opportunity to meet people and just hang out over a cold beer. Next Pub: The Bold Forrester, Albert Rd Monday 20th July from 7.30pm RECONCILIATION St John's Cathedral: Saturday 1100-–1145 & 1700–1745 St Swithun: Friday 1930–2000 Saturday 1030–1100 Our Lady of Lourdes: Saturday 1730–1755 Corpus Christi: Saturday 0930 St Joseph: Saturday (before 1800 Mass) St Colman: Saturday 1700 – 1730 WE ACKNOWLEDGE LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTIONS WITH THANKS: Corpus Christi with St Joseph:£1,089.20 inc SO Our Lady of Lourdes & St Swithun: £954.02 inc (59SO % GA) St Colman with St Paul: £tbc inc SO (% GA) St John’s Cathedral: £2,080.22 inc SO (% GA) Second Collections This weekend: Apostleship of the Sea 26/27 Jul: Day for Life Thank you for your generosity. NEWSLETTER NOTICES If you have articles, news, notices or anything you wish to advertise in this newsletter, please email it to info@catholicportsmouth.org.uk. Please ensure that it is received by 1800 on the preceding Wednesday. ZONED In youth club has now finished for the year. A huge thanks to Sam Harris, Angela Tallieu and all the parents who have helped us over the course of the year. A special thanks to Mrs Cain and Corpus Christi Primary school for hosting us this year. We start again for years 5 and 6 in September so do come and join us Next Session: Thu 17th September CONFIRMATION 2016 If you are going to be in school years 8 or 9 from September and would like to register for next years confirmation programme 2016, please contact me via email and I will send you a booking form. The Confirmation meeting for all interested in being part of next years programme will be on Tuesday 13th Oct at 7.30pm in St John’s Cathedral Hall. FIRST AID TRAINING Congratulations to Rachel DeBoo, Sr Marie Elise, Michal Szymaniec, Aidan Fawell Molloy, Alan Morris, Ros Wilding, Ansu Antony, Liz Douglas and Andrew Murray on completing their First Aid training on Saturday 13th June. Many thanks to Catherine Hobbs for giving us permission to use St John’s Primary School PARISH DIARY Sunday 12 July Choir Practice: 0845 St Colman’s Church Monday 13 July Parish Pastoral Council: 1915 St Paul’s Church Hall Tuesday 14 July Year 6 Leavers Mass: 1300 St Paul’s Church Wednesday 15 July Funeral of Patrick Cross RIP: 1045 St Colman’s Church Friday 17 July Quiet Space: 1400 St Paul’s Church Kerala Group Prayers: 1730 St Paul’s Church Saturday 18 July Cleaning: 0900 St Paul’s Church Baptism Discussion: 1100 St Colman’s Church Secular Franciscan Order: 1330 St Colman’s Church Hall Sunday 19 July Parish Choir Practice: 0845 St Colman’s Church Hall Tuesday 21 July RICA Enquiry Evening: 1930 St Paul’s Church Wednesday 22 July Union of Catholic Mothers: 1400 St Colman’s Church Hall Friday 24 July Quiet Space: 1400 St Paul’s Church Saturday 25 July Baptisms: 1100 St Colman’s Church Sunday 26 July Choir Practice: 0845 St Colman’s Church Hall Parish Lunch: Midday St Paul’s Church Tuesday 28 July Catholic Portsmouth - www.CatholicPortsmouth.org.uk Pastoral Area News SECOND COLLECTION: SEA SUNDAY Today is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at AREA NEWS sea. Without them we would not have most of the items we buy in the shops. Today’s second collection is for the Apostleship of the Sea (AoS), the Church’s official maritime welfare agency. It supports seafarers both practically and spiritually. This annual collection is absolutely vital to enable it to continue its work, so please give generously and remember seafarers in your prayers. EVANGELISATION STRATEGY TEAMS Bishop Philip has asked every Pastoral Area to form an Evangelisation Strategy Team to look at, reflect and promote the New Evangelisation. In response to this invitation I am putting together a team for our City of Portsmouth Pastoral Area and I have already received interest from a few people from different parishes. If you a practicing Catholic and would be interested in answering the call to evangelisation then please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you, Father Steven: srestori@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk HARROW CHORAL SOCIETY Present GLORIA, IN WINDSOR FOREST and other music on Saturday 18 July at 1930 in St Thomas’ Anglican Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection in aid of The Roberts Centre and Portsmouth Cathedral. CAFOD NEEDS YOU CAFOD Portsmouth is looking for volunteers to visit Catholic primary schools in the Portsmouth/Havant area. If you are a communicator and interested in global issues, please get in touch. The role aims to empower young people to make a difference in today’s world. Full training provided. Contact Lynda Mussell on 01252 329385 orportsmouth@cafod.org.uk for further information. GOLF DAY IN AID OF CAFOD Friday 21 Aug at 1230 at Wellow Golf Club, Ryedown Lane, East Wello, Romsey SO51 6BD. The format is for teams of 3 golfers with stableford scoring. Golfers of all abilities welcome! There will be a cold carvery in the Club afterwards. For more information contact Roger on 07729 368195 rlliie@cafod.org.uk COMPASSION IN HEALTH CARE A half day of training opportunity for Catholic hospital volunteers, chaplaincy assistants, and anyone working in a health care setting on Saturday 1 August in the Discovery Centre Hall from 0930-1300. It would also be a good opportunity for those ministers who take communion to the sick at home. If you would like to attend please contact Sr Mercie FMDM on mercielai@ymail.com. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 21- 28 AUGUST For the first time, this is open to young people aged 15 or 16 at the time of the pilgrimage, to discover the spirituality of Lourdes, help with hospitality and make new friends. The cost of the pilgrimage will be £500. Contact Will Hince 07780 221686 or e-mail youth@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk ASCENT GROUP Monday 27 July, at 1415 St Swithun’s Church Hall. The speaker this month will be Rosemary Devonald speaking about her experience of Pilgrimages. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL You are invited to join Fr Serafino Lanzetta and the Marian Franciscan Friars and Sisters for investiture in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady which will follow Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Vespers, the Rosary and Benediction during Holy Hour from 1900-2000 on Thursday 16 July at St Mary’s Church, High Street, Gosport PO12 1DF. DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS There are a number of youth events planned over the summer, Please visit the youth pages to find out more: www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/youth ROSARIES The Catenians are asking for spare rosaries to send to mission lands. Please despatch to John Riley, 112 Lonsdale Road, Bolton, Lancashire. BL1 4PN Parish News ADORATION Adoration will cease from Wed 15th AREA July, forNEWS the summer break and restart Mon 7th September. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MTG The next meeting of the PPC will take place on Monday 13th of July at 1930 in St Paul’s Church Hall. If you have any issues or ideas you would like to put forward. Please talk to a member of the PPC after the weekend Masses. HEALING ON THE STREETS This is a new initiative from Portsmouth Christian Fellowship. Meeting and praying with those who need it, on the streets of Cosham. If you are interested and would like to know more, training will take place on Sat 18th of July between 0900 and 1300, Cosham Baptist Church. ST PAUL’S PARISH LUNCH Sun 26th of July, after 1100 Mass. Bring whatever you wish to eat and throw it on the coals! All welcome but numbers in advance. Please ring Noel on 02392 385519 or Malcolm 02392 385155. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Do you ever wonder why we belong to the Catholic Church? Do you know anyone interested in the Catholic Faith? We are offering two meetings for you to find out more. Please join us at St Paul’s Church on Tue 21st or 28th of July at 1930. PARISH THANK YOU MASS There will be a celebration Mass for all those involved in the extensive and diverse ministries within our parish. Everyone is invited to celebrate and give thanks on Friday 24th of July at 1830, in St Colman’s Church. Afterwards, refreshments will be served in the Hall. BUILDINGS MANAGER NEEDED – ST COLMAN’S BUILDINGS To assist with the upkeep and maintenance of St Colman’s buildings. This is a voluntary post but expenses will be paid. If you are interested, please contact Peter Pragnell or Tess in the parish office. EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING There will be training for those who are new or need a refresher on Friday 31st of July after 1830 Mass at St Colman’s Church. ASSISTED DYING -HOUSE OF COMMONS On Friday 11th Sep the House of Commons will debate and vote on a Bill to legalise assisted suicide. This will put the most vulnerable people in our society at risk. Please contact your MP, urging them to attend the debate and vote against the Bill. You can send an e-mail to your MP via the Catholic Bishops’ Conference website (www.catholicnews.org.uk/assistedsuicide) or send a letter by post, a draft of which can be found at the back of the Church. HAVANT PASSION PLAY – 15/16 AUGUST Volunteers, Stewards and helping hands are needed on both days. Please contact Ann Brown at ann.brown42@hotmail.co.uk. Please email Ann asap as you will need to be DBS checked to be able to help. Catholic Portsmouth - www.CatholicPortsmouth.org.uk Liturgical Calendar and Mass Times Our Lady of Lourdes People of the Parish St Colman Kathleen Maguire RIP (JM) S 1800 St Joseph Bernadette McCarthy RIP Our Lady of Lourdes St John’s Cathedral Hanlon Family INT Vigil Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord, St John’s Cathedral Poor Souls in Purgatory 1800 St John’s Cathedral Deceased Members of Quan Family RIP SUNDAY 12 JULY 0800 solemnity St Joseph Isobel Dwyer P 0830 St Swithun Johanna Bertha Beck RIP F FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY St Colman Sr Loretta O.S.M. (TP) 0900 St Joseph People of the Parish TIME SUNDAY 4 JANUARY 0800 St John’s Cathedral Deceased Members of Coghlan Family RIP 0930 St Colman John Walters RIP (BW) THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, solemnity 0830 St Swithun People of the Parish 1000 St John’s Cathedral Annual Naval Mass and Sea Sunday Amos 7:12-15 0900 St Joseph People of the Parish 1015 St Swithun 0930 St Colman Joan Hudson RIP (BH) Ephesians 1:3-14 Isaiah 60:1-6 1100 St Paul Mr & Mrs Shepherd 60th Wedding Anniversary (PM) 1000 St John’s Cathedral People of the Parish Mark 6:7-13 Ephesians 3:2-3a.5-6 1100 Corpus Christi Bishop Symphorian RIP 1015 St Swithun Matthew 2:1-12 1200 St John’s Cathedral Kathleen Coyne RIP 1100 Corpus Christi Gerard & Kathleen Doyle's Intentions Parish Mass Book p 106 1400 Our Lady of Lourdes Mass in Vietnamese 1100 St Paul Ray Smith RIP (PS) 1600 QA Hospital Bianca Brogan RIP (PS) 1200 St John’s Cathedral Sister Rita Andrew INT 1800 St Swithun Mass in Polish 1600 QA Hospital 1800 Cathedral People of in the Parish 1800 St John’sSt Swithun Mass Polish MONDAY 13 JULY Bishop Crispian Hollis - 50th Anniversary of Ordination 1800 St John’s William Joseph Walsh F 0915 St Paul Cathedral (PM) St Henry, Emperor, optional MONDAY 5 JANUARY 0915 St Colman Parishioners of St Colman & St Paul (JC) 1000 St Swithun Sandie and Brian Hookway's Intentions memorial or: [Monday Feria Liturgy of the Day of 1000 St Swithun SATURDAY 11 JULY Vigil Mass of 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time SATURDAY 3 JANUARY th Week of Ordinary Christmastide after Epiphany] [15 Time] 1215 Cathedral Family 1215 St John’s St John’s CathedralConroy Poor Souls Fin Purgatory 0915 St Colman Frank O'Connell RIP (D O'C) 1000 St Swithun Gina Haestier's Intentions 1000 St Swithun Marie de Glamorgan RIP P 1215 St John’s Cathedral Josephine Trevor RIP F 1215 St John’s Cathedral Joseph Van Do RIP 1300 St Paul Carmel Hardcastle (PM) 1900 St Swithun 1900 St Swithun 0730 St John’s Cathedral John McGowan INT 0730 Cathedral Kathleen Frances and Jeremiah John Henry Uden RIPRIP F F 1000 St John’sSt Swithun Johanna & John O'Connor 1000 St Corpus SwithunChristi Eileen Steward's Intentions 1200 Joan Smith RIP 1045 St Colman Funeral MassMass of Patrick Cross RIP 1200 Our Lady of Lourdes Funeral for Geoffrey Davis RIP 1215 1215 St John’s St John’s Cathedral CathedralThe Sleep Private Family Intention F 0915 1400 St Colman St Colman Pam Requiem Trosh (PM)Mass Felicity Sparshatt RIP THURSDAY 16 JULY THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 0930 0915 St Joseph St Colman Margaret Cremin P Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Liturgy of the Day 1000 0930 St Swithun St Joseph George Violet and Heaword Ann Hitchings F RIP P optional memorial or: Feria [Thursday of Christmastide after 1200 Our Lady of Lourdes 1000 St Swithun [15th Week of Ordinary Time] Epiphany] 1200 St John’s Our Lady of Lourdes 1215 Cathedral Mrs Annamma Chummas RIP 1215 St John’s St John’s CathedralBro Sean Angie BorjaINT INT FRIDAY 17 JULY 0730 Cathedral Sellors FRIDAY th Week 9 of JANUARY 0730 St John’s CathedralKathleen Joseph SalernoRIP RIP Corpus Christi Connolly of the 15 Ordinary Time 0930 Liturgy of the Day 0930 Corpus Christi Tricia Murphy 1030 St John’s Cathedral St Edmund’s School Year End Mass St Bonaventure, Religious, Doctor [Friday of Christmastide after 1000 St Swithun Patrick Joseph O'Neill RIP F 1000 St Swithun of the Church, memorial Epiphany] 1215 St John’s St John’s CathedralVeraJoseph Thanh Binh RIP 1215 Cathedral Cronin Nguyen RIP 1830 St Colman Marie Whitlock RIP 1830 St Colman Elizabeth Vera Langston(MT) (FM) 1900 St Swithun 1900 St Swithun SATURDAY 1018 JANUARY 0900 Corpus Christi AnnePrivate Intention SATURDAY JULY 0900 Corpus Christi Elizabeth Louge P Liturgy of the Day [Saturday of 1000 St Swithun 1000 St Swithun Honora Hayter RIP P Our Lady on Saturday or: Feria Christmastide after Epiphany] 1215 St John’s St John’s CathedralKnights Pauline 1115 Cathedral of theButler Holy INT Sepulchre Mass [15th Week of Ordinary Time] SATURDAY 10 JANUARY Our Lady of Lourdes People of the Parish 1200 Corpus Christi Filipino Community Mass First Mass of the Baptism of the Lord St Joseph Margaret & Charles Ellul F People of the Parish 1800Our Lady of Lourdes SATURDAY 18 JULY St Colman Michael Pragnell RIP (P & AP) St John’s Cathedral Elson Carvalho RIP Vigil Mass of 16th Sunday St John’s Cathedral People of the Parish 1800 St Colman Mary Veronica Germain (FM) of Ordinary Time SUNDAY 11 JANUARY 0800 St John’s Cathedral Deceased Members of Coghlan Family RIP St Joseph Fr Annuniato Borg MSSP 30th Anniversary of Ordination THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, feast 0830 St Swithun Patricia Keenan RIP F SUNDAY 19 JULY 0800 Cathedral Mary Francis Cecilia Smith Coghlan 0900 St John’s St Joseph F RIP 0830 St Swithun Molly Sexton RIP SIXTEENTHIsaiah SUNDAY OF ORDINARY 42:1-4.6-7 0930 St Colman Henry Bravo RIP (LB) 0900 Joseph caseyLander F ActsTIME 10:34-38 1000 StStJohn’s CathedralLeslieOlivia RIP 0930 St Colman Helena Keogh & Paddy Keogh (EK) Mark 1:7-11 1015 St Swithun 1000 Monica Spiers INT 1100 St John’s Cathedral St Paul Eduarditu Tejam RIP (CT) Jeremiah 23:1-6 1015 St Swithun Ros Wilding's 1100 Corpus Christi People ofIntentions the Parish Ephesians 2:13-18 1100 St Paul CathedralKevinFrancisco Croll for Good Estate Arnisto (PM) RIP 1200 St John’s and Estelita Mark 6:30-34 1100 Corpus 1600 QAChristi Hospital People of the Parish 1200 Cathedral Ann and Grainger INT 1800 St John’sSt Swithun MassGill in Polish Parish Mass Book p 109 1600 QA Hospital Hardcastle (PS) Crowe RIP F 1800 St John’s CathedralCarmel Annie and Michael 1800 St Swithun Mass in Polish 1800 St John’s Cathedral People of the Parish TUESDAY JANUARY TUESDAY614 JULY Liturgy of the St Camillus of Day Lellis,[Tuesday Founder,of Christmastide after Epiphany] optional memorial or: Feria th Week of Ordinary Time] [15WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY LiturgyWEDNESDAY of the Day [Wednesday 15 JULY of Epiphany]or: ofChristmastide the 15th Weekafter of Ordinary Time St St Raymond Peňafort, Religious, Swithun,of Bishop, memorial optional memorial Catholic Portsmouth - 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