2016

Lectionary Cycle – Sunday Year C. Prayer of the Church – Week 11

9th 10the July 1 week 111

Saturday 2nd July / 14th Sunday OT
Collection for Ethiopia / 5.30 p.m. / MASS / St. Nicholas
Sunday 3rd July / 14th Sunday OT
Collection for Ethiopia / 11.15 a.m / MASS / St. Benedict
Saturday 9th July / 15th Sunday OT / 5.30 p.m. / MASS / St Nicholas
Sunday 10th July / 15th Sunday OT / 11.15 a.m.
1.00 p.m. / MASS
Confirmation / St. Benedict

On weekend 16th-17th July there will be a second collection - 'Day for Life'

For urgent and important matters requiring the services of a priest during the school term times, please contact Rachel Saltmarsh at St Mary's School, Henley in Arden on

01564 792316. At other times telephone Rebecca Mander on 07930 147799.

Please do not seek the assistance of a priest at night as it will not be possible to provide this. Thank you.

Children's Liturgy Group takes place on the 1st Sunday of every month. To join the team rota contact Rachel (01564 794470) or Rebecca (01564 793774).

Confirmation

On Sunday 10th July Bishop Kenny will visit the Parish to Confirm 14 children. This will take place at a 1 p.m. Mass. Please keep our young people in your prayers as they prepare to receive this Sacrament.

Parish Repository (Piety) Stall

There is a great opportunity for someone – or a team of people to really grow funds for our lovely church! Be you own boss and source wonderful, religious items from new and existing suppliers to be sold after Masses. There is no need to attend every Mass, a rota could be set up to ensure there is cover. Rebecca would love to hear from you with any questions you may have.

Priest's Mass Rota

The Parish Chair reports that, as yet, there are no confirmed plans for Fr Pat's replacement. The priest's rota for Sunday Mass will continue for the time being.

Fr Pat's Party

To celebrate Fr Pat's time with us and to mark his moving onwards we are having a Bring and Share Party at Wootton Park on Sunday 24th July after 11.15 Mass. Plates will be available in the church porch from next Sunday onwards. Please bring them on 24th filled with whatever you wish – sandwiches, nibbles, sausage roll, canapés, cakes, etc. You can take them to Wootton Park before or after Mass. It would be advisable to bring food in a cool bag if you intend to leave it in car during Mass – we may have hot weather!!!

Regarding gifts, a collection is underway for Fr Pat. If you would like to make a donation towards a group financial gift please send cheques payable to O.L.S.B. (NOT Our Lady and St Benedict) to R. Mander. The Blossoms, Birmingham Rd, Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, B95 5QD. Alternatively you can put your donation (Cash or Cheque) in an envelope marked F.P.C. into the collection during Mass.

There is a gold coloured book in a white box placed in the church porch, also a glue stick. Please feel free to write any memories, sign your names, stick in pictures or notes into the book as a lasting keepsake of the parish for Fr Pat. You can also give/send them to Rebecca – address above.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Rebecca at

Parish Coordinators

Pastoral TeamRebecca Mander01564 793774

Finance and Gift AidChristine Moulder01789 262269

Liturgy and MusicBarbara Alcock01564 793826

Readers John Alcock01564 793826

Parish CatechistElizabth Millar01564`795015

Eucharist MinistersJohn Treacy (St.Benedict)01564 792242

Eucharist MinistersJohn Burke (St.Nicholas)01564 793692

Safeguarding OfficerCollette Gay01564 795314

APFPat Fyfe01564 795949

Caring CommitteeElizabeth Millar01564 795015

Church FlowersSally Whitehead01564 792887

CAFODSue Harriman01564 794620

MC/ServersJohn Burke01564 793692

Cemetery GroundsJohn Lawton/Kevin Barrett01564 793585

Children's LiturgyRebecca Mander01564 793774

St Mary's SchoolRachel Saltmarsh01564 794470

RosaryCath Middleton01527 435041

Prayer GroupSally Whitehead01564 792887

Ecumenical ContactsPat Fyfe01564 795949

Woman's World DayBarbara Alcock01564 793826

Piety StallVacant

Copies of this Newsletter can be downloaded from the Catholic Life Section of the

St Mary's School Website;

The Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No 234216

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or phone 01564 792887