Hampshire Downs
Catholic Parish
Alresford  Stockbridge  Winchester
PARISH OFFICE:
Pastoral Centre, St. Peter’s Church, Winchester, SO23 8RY
Tel: 01962 852804 - e-mail: [email protected]
Parish Priest: Canon Paul Townsend - contact number as above
Assistant Priest: Fr. Tom McGrath - contact number as above
web page: www.hampshiredownswinchester.org
editor: [email protected]
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
26th July, 2015
For the next few Sundays, the Gospel reading will be taken from St.
John Chapter 6. Once every three years we are given this
opportunity to listen to this part of St. John's Gospel, where he
reflects on Jesus who is the ‘Bread of life’. Today, as Jesus and his
disciples watch the crowds coming towards him, we are reminded
that they are coming to be nourished by the gift which Jesus offers.
That gift is the truth and light of his Word and the nourishment of his
own Body and Blood which draws us deeper and deeper into his
Body which is the Church. The people flock to him today and they
represent humanity which is created to be united to Christ, to be
nourished by his life, to abide in him and to give thanks with him to
his Father.
So, in the Gospel today Jesus gives thanks to his Father. We join him
in this thanksgiving each time we celebrate the Eucharist. In fact,
thanksgiving is the meaning of the word Eucharist. Being members of
his Body and giving joyful thanks with him to his Father is the reason
for our existence both in this life and the next and is why the
Eucharist on Sunday is a serious obligation for us all.
The Gospel this Sunday is entirely appropriate as we celebrate, with
the rest of our diocese, the ordination of Philip Carroll. Let us pray
that many will be blessed through Philip's ministry and that he will be
a loyal and faithful member of the diocesan presbyterium as he
celebrates the Eucharist for the people. There will be an opportunity
to congratulate Phil when he comes to celebrate the 10.30am Mass
next Sunday, 2nd August.
TODAY
Retiring Collection at all Masses today for the St. Barnabas Society.
Evening Prayer and Benediction has now ceased for the summer
break.
Eucharistic Adoration has now ceased for the summer break. It
re-commences on Tuesday 8th September.
THIS WEEK
Monday 27th July - Movement and Dance for wellbeing for older
people Taster Sessions in the Pastoral Centre. 9.30 to 10.30am for
the more active mover or 11.00am to 12.00noon for the seated
movement option. Classes will then hopefully begin in September.
Contact Julia Bray 01962 853813 for more information.
NEXT WEEKEND
Sunday 2nd August - 10.30am Mass in St Peter’s will be celebrated
by Father Phil Carroll.
LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday 5th August - Mass for Polish Pilgrims at 10.30am in St.
Peter’s.
Wednesday 5th August - No Senior Citizen’s Lunch Club this month.
The next Lunch Club Meeting is on Wednesday 2nd September.
Friday 7th August - Mass in St. Barnabas is cancelled.
Saturday 8th August - YouthCat - 10.00am to 12.00 noon in the
Pastoral Centre. Children in Years 4, 5 & 6 are welcome to join the
fun activities at this month's session with the focus on Sacraments. For
more information head to [email protected]
Sunday 9th August - Mass in the Extraordinary Form is at 12.15pm.
Thursday 13th August - Pie Club has been cancelled. The next one
will be on Thursday 10th September.
Wednesday 2nd September - Senior Citizens’ Lunch Club - 12.15pm
Mass followed by lunch in the Pastoral Centre.
Friday 4th September - CAFOD Soup Lunch from 12.30pm, in the
Pastoral Centre.
Saturday 5th September - Mass in Winchester Cathedral is at
10.00am. No 9.00am Mass in St. Peter’s.
Thursday 10th September - Pie Club. Home cooked two course meal.
Good company and a talk. 12.45pm until about 2.30pm in the
Pastoral Centre. All are welcome.
BAPTISM, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
Welcome to Leonie Jackson-Flo and Louie Jacob Mackrill who were
baptised in St. Peter’s last weekend.
Congratulations to Kerry Wheatley and David Gosling who were
married in St. Peter’s last Saturday.
Phil's ordination is a reminder to us all that we need more priests like
him. Let us pray that there will be more people like Phil offering
themselves for the priesthood and having the courage to enter into
the discernment process.
Please pray for Len Tatham who died recently. May he rest in peace.
I would like to say a personal word of thanks to all those who have
sent me messages and cards following my recent surgery. I am
recovering well and am gently easing back into the normal routine.
This gives me an opportunity to say that I received the Sacrament of
the Sick before my operation and give thanks for it and for the
whole medical process and the work of the health professionals.
Please remember that anyone having surgery may be anointed and
should approach one of the priests or make an appointment with the
parish office.
SO/DDR (weekly average)
GA envelopes (Actual 19/07/15)
Non GA cash/cheques (Actual 19/07/15)
Total weekly offering
PJT
TODAY’S MASS - LITURGY OF THE WORD
1st Reading: Second Book of Kings 4:42-44
Psalm Response: You open wide your hand, O Lord, and grant our
desires.
Second Reading: Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Your words are spirit, Lord,
and they are life; you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!
Gospel: John 6:1-15
Entrance Antiphon: God is in his holy place, God who unites those
who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his
people.
Communion Antiphon: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget
all his benefits.
We acknowledge with thanks, last week’s collection:
£4,375.00
£ 389.50
£ 789.64
£5,554.14
LITTLE FISHES PRE-SCHOOL - NEW OPENING HOURS
From September opening hours will be offered around the school day,
running the following sessions.
All day - 8.45am to 3.45pm.
Morning - 8.45 to 11.45am.
Morning with lunch club - 8.45am to 12.45pm.
Afternoon - 12.45 to 3.45pm.
Afternoon with Lunch Club - 11.45am to 3.45pm.
For further information and availability, please contact Toni Hoff in the
School Office on 01962 852820.
St. Peter’s Bookshop: Open in the Pastoral Centre after every Mass
and every day during office hours. Do pop in and browse.
Catholic Women’s League
Make new friends. Why not consider joining the Catholic Women’s
League? The League is involved in charitable work of all kinds.
Members endeavour to exert influence in those issues rooted in social
injustice and peace and particularly seek to make the voice of
Catholic women heard in the legislative system on issues of the family.
DIOCESAN
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding Refresher Session: Saturday 5th September, at St.
Patrick's, 45 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton. SO19 9BD ,
10.00am - 12.30pm
Combined Refresher Training: Sat 3rd October (Christchurch - am)
To book a place, contact Hilary on [email protected]
All enquiries and to book a place please contact Hilary Kemp on
[email protected]
Conference on Migrant Slavery 26th September 2015: The Diocesan
Justice, Peace and Social Responsibility Team are hosting a conference
on Migrant Slavery on the 26th September 2015, 9.30 – 3.30 pm.
St. Bede’s Church, Popley Way, Basingstoke RG24 9DX. Speakers
include Kevin Hyland, Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner,
Fiona Cunningham, Centre for Social Justice, Jess Gealer, Medaille
Trust and Laura Franklin, Assistant Commissioner, Police and Crime
Commissioner for Hampshire. £10 will be requested to cover lunch.
Please email Caroline Virgo on [email protected].
Contact Mike Slinn on 01962 865348 if you need a lift.
New Catechist Training Course begins 31st October: The Maryvale
Certificate in Catechesis (MCC) is starting on the 31st October in
Chandler's Ford. This 2 year course offers a comprehensive but
accessible formation for catechists, strengthening and deepening both
Faith knowledge and Catechetical method. There are currently 23
catechists from the diocese attending this course, who are about to start
on their second year and are enjoying every minute of it! This shows
that it is possible to complete this course in the midst of a busy life.
See the diocesan website under ‘Latest News’ for more information or
email Sr. Veronica Brennan [email protected].
OUTREACH AND MISSION
Southampton Celebrate Weekend will be on 26th & 27th September.
Full details can be found on www.celebrateconference.org and
booking forms can be downloaded. If anyone would like to discuss
things, or need a printed booking form, we can be contacted on
02380292058 or by email: [email protected]. Last year
we unfortunately had to turn away a few families who wanted to book
at the last minute because the children's streams were full. We cannot
emphasize enough the need for early booking. We can now confirm
that our main celebrants for Mass are: Saturday: Fr. Mark
Hogan, Sunday: Fr. John Chandler.
Winchester Bereavement Support seeks a volunteer minute taker/
secretary for its Committee Meetings, six times a year on Monday
evenings in central Winchester. The key tasks are preparation
and circulation of minutes and agendas for these meetings, with
occasional email correspondence in between. The role will suit
someone who is competent using word processing and email with good
administration and minute taking skills. For further information email:
[email protected]
Volunteers needed for the LIFE Shop in Eastleigh: The LIFE shop has
been open for 6 months!! That is a cause for real celebration! They
provide a service and support for vulnerable young families in the
local area so are making a difference in the community. They have an
amazing team of reliable and enthusiastic volunteers but need more to
cover the Summer holidays and to enable them to develop their Care
service. They work two shifts: 10.00am to 1.00pm and 1.00 to
4.00pm Monday to Saturday. If you could help, no previous
experience necessary, and even 3 hours a month would be useful,
please contact Sarah on 02380 617870.
The Laudato Si Encyclical of Pope Francis, published recently, is a
call for all of us to respond to Climate Change. The Parish Justice and
Peace group will be holding an event to focus on this Encyclical in
conjunction with ONE WORLD WEEK on Saturday, 17th October.
Details will follow.
Winchester Churches Nightshelter started opening their doors during
the day on Sundays, when most other homelessness services don't open
and access to local amenities is limited, so many of the residents found
the day very difficult (and it became known as "suicide Sunday"). This
valuable service can only continue with the help of more volunteers.
Sunday volunteers assist the on-site member of staff, making tea,
helping tidy up, chatting to residents and assisting with other tasks. Full
training is given. The Sunday volunteer slots are usually 3 hours in
length, starting from 9.00am, but can be flexible if these times don't fit
with church services or if a group could cover a whole Sunday.
The Place of Faith in British Schools Conference on Faith and
Education, organised by South East England Faiths Forum at Winchester
University on 3rd September 2015. See posters at back of Church.
MASSES AND LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK
25th July to 1st August, 2015
St. Peter’s, Winchester
Masses
Sat 25
6.00 pm Mass - Kay and Eric Kearney
Sun 26
8.00 am Mass - Matilda Clementino RIP
10.30 am Mass - Rita Cunningham RIP
No Evening Prayer and Benediction
6.00 pm
Mass - Jim Chant RIP
Mon 27 12.15 pm Mass - Intentions of Ann Caulfield
Tues 28
8.00 am Mass - Rev. John Martin RIP
Wed 29 12.15 pm Mass - Baron Ventry RIP
Thurs 30 7.00 pm Mass - Deceased in Morn Hill Cemetery
Fri 31
12.15 pm Mass - Intentions of Sister Barbara
Sat 1
9.00 am Mass - For the safety of Gabriella Nicolaou
Confessions:
Sat
11.30am - 12.30pm
4.30pm - 5.00pm
Eucharistic Adoration:
Tue:
9.00 am - 7.00 pm) Cancelled
Wed:
1.00 pm - 8.00 pm) for the
Thurs:
9.00 am - 4.00 pm) Summer break
St. Gregory’s, Alresford
Sun 25 11.00 am
Mass - People of the Parish
Mon
9.00 am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Tues
9.00 am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Wed
9.00 am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Thurs
9.00 am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Fri
9.00 am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Sat
No Service
St. Stephen’s, Oliver’s Battery
Sun 25
9.15 am
Mass
St. Thomas More’s, Stockbridge
Sun 25
9.00 am
Mass - Benefactors
GENERAL
Pastoral Centre Volunteers: We have some places available on our
rota for reception duties at the Pastoral Centre starting in September.
A great group of volunteers has been beavering away for three
years now and could do with some more new people to join them.
We are keen to expand the group and bring in people from different
backgrounds. You will need to be interested in helping people and
answering the telephone. It is a child friendly environment so parents
with young children are very welcome and it can fit round school runs.
This is a good way to get to know a bit more about how the parish
works, to meet others and to help keep our pastoral centre a
welcoming place for all who visit. Half day commitment once a week
or once every two weeks. Training provided, plus you will work in a
pair for support. Names and any questions to Sean Reidy at the
Pastoral Centre.
Churches Together in Alresford - Children's Summer Activity in
August. For more information please check the notice board.
Altar Servers: A big thank you to all parents who have completed
the Parental Consent Form. HOWEVER, there are still a number of
outstanding forms still to be returned. Please complete one as soon as
possible and return to Hilary, c/o the Parish Office.
Diocesan Safeguarding Audit: The Diocese are carrying out a
Safeguarding Audit over all the Parishes and Hampshire Downs will
be one of the first to be audited. Hilary Kemp will be contacting all
Leaders of activities within the Parish involving children and adults
within the next few weeks.
Mission 2016: July 2016 marks the 90th anniversary of St Peter's
Church. To celebrate we shall have a parish mission for all
parishioners of Hampshire Downs so that we may join in the joy and
thanksgiving for our community. More details will follow.
Rosaries Abroad - Since 2009 the Catenian Association has
been sending Rosaries to Aboriginals in Australia and to 3rd World
Countries in Africa. Please search for surplus Rosaries and send to
John Riley, 112 Lonsdale Road, Bolton, Lancs, BL1 4PN, contact John
on 01204 845094 or e-mail: [email protected]
Getting Married Soon? An indispensable part of your preparation
for marriage is to attend a Pre-Marriage course. The next course is
on 7th November. Phone Jenny Guerrier on 882636 for an
application form.