7 July, 2013.
NEWSLETTER
The Catholic Parish of
St. Swithun Wells
www.stswithunwellsparish.org.uk
Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
Registered Charity No. 246871
Year (C) Weekdays: Cycle 1
Psalter Week 2
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY
OF ORDINARY TIME
Our Church Communities
Bishops Waltham - Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Martin Street. SO32 1DN.
Fair Oak - St. Swithun Wells, Allington Lane. SO50 7DB. Eastleigh - Holy Cross, Leigh Road. SO50 9DF.
Chandlers Ford - St. Edward the Confessor, Winchester Road. SO53 2DU.
North Baddesley - St. Andrew’s, Fleming Avenue. SO52 9EP. Romsey - St. Joseph’s Oratory, 26 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ.
THE YEAR OF FAITH 11 OCTOBER, 2012—24 NOVEMBER, 2013
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND THE SPIRITUAL LIFE
First Holy Communion will be celebrated throughout our parish churches this
weekend. We wish the children well and their families and friends, especially those
who will be with them in church. Unfortunately for some, it will be their first
communion and their last communion, unless they attend a Catholic wedding or
funeral or attend Easter or Christmas services.
But why do people stop practising going to church on a Sunday, especially those
parents who have put so much into preparing their children for their first Holy
Communion? I feel it is something to do with us adults, parents, deacons and priests,
for within us we believe in magic. The magic that when a child is christened,
receives its first communion and confirmation and that, having received the
sacraments, a process of spiritual osmosis will take place. The child will magically
become a follower of Christ and have the scriptures and Church’s teachings to guide
it throughout its life until it comes to its end. I am afraid this magic is for magicians
and has no place in this spiritual life.
Many think that to live this spiritual life means that it requires severe forms of
asceticism and long hours of prayer. Not so, the spiritual life can be lived in as many
ways as there are people. However, if we try and live our lives on a spiritual
foundation we gradually notice that the cares and worries of this world will have
less and less power over us because our hearts will be changing and that is called
“a conversion”. This conversion may be marked by a sudden change in being
“God conscious”, or it can take place through a long, quiet process of transformation
(practising the faith). But it always involves an inner experience of oneness.
We realise that we are in the centre, and that from there all that is and all that takes
place can be seen and understood as part of the mystery of God's life within us.
We will notice a liberation from our conflicts and pains, our tasks and promises, our
families and friends, our activities and projects, our hopes and aspirations. That Spirit
is going to feed us today in Holy Communion and if we have the courage to explore
our faith we will know that what has been Blessed and Broken today and every day is
the very centre and reason for living. Enjoy the journey, I hope I meet you on the
way.
Fr George
Liturgies/Masses
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Luke 10:1-12.17.20. Isaiah 66:10-14. Psalm 65. Galatians 6:14-18.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS:
Luke 10:25-37. Deuteronomy 30:10-14. Psalm 68. Colossians 1:15-20.
Please read the Gospel during the week and listen as it is proclaimed on Sunday.
NEXT WEEK IS SEA SUNDAY, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at
sea. The Apostleship of the Sea reaches out to seafarers visiting our ports, offering pastoral
and practical support and care. AoS is wholly dependent on voluntary donations to continue its
work of bringing the love of Christ to seafarers in the name of the Church, recognising them as our brothers and sisters in need.
Sea Sunday is your chance to help AoS make a real difference to the lives of seafarers. Everything AoS does is on behalf of Britain’s
Catholic community. The parish will take up a second collection on Sea Sunday for the work of AoS—so please give generously.
Its ministry cannot continue without your support. For more information on the work of AoS please visit their website at
www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
Sacrament of Baptism
Application forms for parents seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for their child are available
at the Parish Office at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 191/193 Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford,
SO53 2DU, or phone 023 8027 3882 (Tuesdays to Fridays). Baptism Preparation is on
Sunday, 14 July, from 4.30pm-6pm, in the Resource Centre, behind Holy Cross Church,
Leigh Road, Eastleigh. Application forms will also be available at the Baptism Preparation Session
for those who have yet to complete a form.
For Our Young People
CONFIRMATION: NEXT SESSION POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER—Revised programme will be issued this
week.
TIME-OUT ZONE for anyone aged 15-19 (or aged 14 if in Year 10): Next session is Sunday, 14 July, in Holy Cross Resource
Centre, Eastleigh, from 7pm-7.45pm: Social, 7.45-8.30pm: Faith Focus - come for the whole evening or just for one part!
(Under 18s: collect a Parental Consent Form from your church or download from parish website homepage).
FACEBOOK: We have a closed, monitored Facebook group for young people of our parish to keep informed about what’s
happening and stay in touch with others. To ask to join, go to www.facebook.com/groups/swyp.e.ssw/ or email Richard Martin.
INSPIRE: The INSPIRE SPECIAL will take place in September, to say ‘goodbye’ to our current Year 9s and welcome
the new Year 6s!
R.C.I.A. - Journey in Faith
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC, OR WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Sessions will resume after the summer break in September.
Enquiries please to:
Deacon Paul Owen on 023 8065 8251, for St. Swithun Wells, Holy Cross & St. Edward the Confessor Churches.
Deacon John di Meo on 01794 515688, for St. Joseph’s/St. Andrew’s Churches.
Pat Taylor on 01489 895889, for Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church.
Other Matters
MUSTARD SEED NO. 9 is enclosed with this week’s newsletter.
‘FAITH STORY’: Feedback session for house-group leaders this Tuesday, 9 July, from 7.30-9.00pm at St. Swithun Wells Church,
Fair Oak.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Reminder that next meeting is this Thursday, 11 July, from 7.30pm-9.00pm in Holy Cross
Resource Centre. Refreshments from 7.10pm.
KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMBA (Serve God by Serving Others): All parishioners are invited to a Family Day at Melchet Court
(Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZR) on Saturday, 20 July, from 10am to 4pm. Bring a picnic. Enjoy the beautiful
grounds, the peace of the surroundings, and the entertainments and activities. Donations in aid of KSC Charities.
COALITION FOR MARRIAGE SIGN-UP FORMS, with hundreds of signatures, have gone missing from the welcoming areas
of Holy Cross and St. Edward’s Churches. Could you please contact Carol Turner on 023 8046 0146 or Mary Anthraper on
023 8019 8420 if you have any information about the forms. A great deal of effort from lots of people has gone into collecting the
signatures over the past weeks.
School Matters
SAINT GEORGE CATHOLIC V.A. COLLEGE, Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3DQ. Tel: 023 8032 2603.
For families interested in applying for places for boys and girls from 2014, we invite you to our Admissions Information Evening on
Thursday, 11 July from 6pm at St. George. “There is a high level of mutual respect between students and staff. Students feel extremely safe and look after each other.” Ofsted 2011.
St. Joseph’s/St. Andrew’s Churches
VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN’S LITURGY: We require volunteers for our very popular Children's Liturgy at 9.15am
Mass on Sunday mornings in St Andrew's. The role just involves supporting the leader and being with the children. If you can
consider volunteering, even for 6 times per year, please contact Carolyn Elliott [email protected], 01794 523738
KNIT FOR PEACE: The next meeting Wednesday, 10 July, 2013, from 2pm-4pm, at St. Andrew’s Church, North Baddesley.
Thank you to all who supported the recent appeals by the Medaille Trust. The response has been very generous but the need is
ongoing: Women’s clothes (up to size 14) bedding and basic items for home-making, e.g. pots, pans, crockery. Any donations
can be left against the back wall of the meeting room at St. Andrew’s Church. Please mark for the ‘Medaille Trust’. If necessary,
donations can be collected. Enquiries please to Ann Harcourt on 023 8073 4710.
LITURGY GROUP MEETING is changed to 6.45pm on Wednesday, 10 July, at St. Joseph’s Oratory, after Evening Prayer
with Communion. It is an open meeting and all are welcome.
PARISH LUNCH: Wednesday, 24 July, at 12.30pm, at the newly refurbished Luzborough House. Menus are on the notice
board. Please let Rosemary (01794 522411) know your choice of meal by Thursday, 18 July, as we have to pre-order.
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church
THE VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING with Professor Barbieri raised, after expenses, £603.00. The proceeds will go to
Two Saints Nightshelter —Helping the Homeless. Many thanks to all who supported this event.
Holy Cross Church
60 CLUB: We spent a lovely summer’s day at Southsea last Monday, but that will be our last gathering until September.
Looking forward to seeing you all then. Enjoy your summer. Enquiries please to Maureen Westwood on 023 8069 2682.
WISHING WELL GOLF DAY: Do you play golf? Why not join us and raise money for the Wishing Well?
The Phil Talbot Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, 12 July, at West Wellow Golf Club, near Romsey.
Spaces still available for the golf or join us for the evening meal. Give Ron Clarke a call on 07500 338097 or
Brian Forrest on 023 8025 5051.
BEATING BOWEL CANCER: “Some of you may remember that my husband Keith was treated for bowel
cancer in 2011 and we are confident that so far all is well. As then, we continue to feel the warmth of people’s prayers and
support. Thank you. To give something back, Keith is cycling 100 miles on 4 August in aid of Beating Bowel Cancer as part of
the Prudential Ride London. 25,000 cyclists will follow the Olympic road race route from London to Box Hill and will finish on
The Mall. If you feel able to sponsor him in any small way he will be delighted. You could do this by visiting
www.justgiving.co./Keith-Wiggans or by adding your name to his sponsor form which one of us will have during coffee after
Mass at Holy Cross Church on some Sundays between now and August, or by contacting us direct. Very many thanks.”
Annie Wiggans.
St. Swithun Wells Church
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Congratulations and prayers to Elin Mireille Graham-Crapper who was baptised on
Sunday, 30 June, at St. Swithun Wells Church.
ST. SWITHUN WELLS FELLOWSHIP GROUP meet regularly at St. Swithun Wells Church, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, on
Wednesdays, during term time, from 7.45pm-9pm. There will be a Pastoral Meeting for the Fair Oak community on Wednesday,
10 July, at 7.45pm in the Meeting Room of the church to discuss any matters relating to St. Swithun Wells Church. This is open
to all members of our worshipping community and will be followed by cheese and wine. Therefore, there will be no Fellowship
Group meeting that evening. Fellowship meetings will continue after the summer holidays in September.
Enquiries please to Peter Baggott on 023 8069 4060, Bob Birtles on 023 8069 2416 and Steve Holmes on 023 8069 3669.
St. Edward the Confessor Church
KNIT AND NATTER: The next meeting is on Monday, 8 July, from 2pm-4pm, in the Cloister of St. Edward the Confessor
Church. Please come along. Tea and coffee available. Enquiries please to Maureen Stephenson on 023 8025 2104.
Finance Matters
WE ACKNOWLEDGE WITH THANKS COLLECTIONS IN OUR CHURCHES ON 30 June, 2013.
St Edward the Confessor: £1,176.16, (Loose plate: £275.08, Envelopes: £166.50, Standing Orders: £734.58.). Peter’s Pence: £158.11.
Holy Cross & St. Swithun Wells: £1,217.09, (Loose plate: £285.54, Envelopes: £247.55, Standing Orders £684.00).
200 Club: No. 100, Mrs. M. Wood, £25.
St. Joseph’s & St. Andrew’s: Gift Aid: £334.15, Non Gift Aid: £193.78, plus Monthly Standing Orders: £1,177.45.
Peter’s Pence: Gift Aid £116.10, Non Gift Aid: £108.39.
Our Lady Queen of Apostles: Gift Aid £34.00. Non Gift Aid : £124.10. May Standing Orders: £1,969.45.
Next weekend there will be a special collection for the Apostleship of the Sea.
Parish Newsletter
PARISH OFFICE/NEWSLETTER: The Parish Office is closed MONDAYS. Items for the parish newsletter are required please
by Tuesday, noon, direct to the Parish Office, either by email [email protected] or phone 023 8027 3882.
Saturday
Liturgies/Masses 6/14 July, 2013.
6
(The First Mass of Sunday)
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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8
9
10.00am (HC) The Holy Rosary
5.00pm (SW) Mary Webber RIP
6.00pm (OLQoA) MASS
6.00pm (SJO) For the priestly ministry of Fr. George
6.30pm (SE) Seamus Griffin RIP
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
9.00am (SE) The People of the Parish
9.00am (HC) Polska Msza Święta
9.15am (SA) Pauline and Graham Alldred - 40th
Wedding anniversary
9.30am (OLQoA) MASS
11.00am (SA) First Holy Communion children
11.00am (HC) Margaret Egan RIP
9.30am (SW) The Holy Rosary
10.00am (SW) Morning Prayer of the Church
with Word and Communion
10.00am (SE) Students taking exams
10.00am (OLQoA)
MASS
9.15am (SE) Ellen-Marie Connolly’s intentions
10.00am (HC) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will
continue until 8pm
10.00am (SA) Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
10.00am (OLQoA) MASS
7.30pm Holy Rosary in the Oratory of Marie Louise House, Newton Lane, Romsey.
Fr John Buckley
The Presbytery, Martin Street,
Bishops Waltham,SO32 1DN
/ 01489 895889
[email protected]
Fr Michael Dennehy
(Co-ordinating Pastor/Parish Priest)
53 Leigh Road,
Eastleigh, SO50 9DF
023 8061 2430
* Please note earlier time of Mass at 9.30am at Holy Cross Church on Friday.
HC: Holy Cross, SW: St. Swithun Wells, OLQoA: Our Lady Queen of Apostles,
SA: St Andrew’s, SJ0: St. Joseph’s Oratory, SE: St Edward’s
CONFESSION (SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION):
Saturdays: 11.00am Holy Cross Church, 12 noon St. Edward the Confessor Church,
5.30pm Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, 5.30pm St. Joseph’s Parish Centre.
Sundays: 8.45am St. Andrew’s Church.
[email protected]
RETIRED PRIEST
Fr David Whitehead
POLISH PRIEST
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[email protected]
Fr George Lyons
53 Leigh Road,
Eastleigh, SO50 9DF
023 8062 0795
9.30am (SE) The Holy Rosary
10.00am (SE) Adrian Bonetti RIP
10.00am (HC) The Holy Rosary
6.00pm (OLQoA) MASS
6.00pm (SJO) Evening Prayer with Word and Communion
Thursday
11
10.00am (HC) Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
St. Benedict
10.00am (SE) Bruce & Kathleen Cowling and Sunniva RIP
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow, closing with Benediction at 8.30 pm
10.00am (OLQoA) MASS
12 noon (SJO) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will
continue until Mass at 6pm
6.00pm (SJO) Anne Bird’s intentions
Friday
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* 9.30am (HC) Holy Souls RIP
10.00am (SE) The living and deceased members of
the de Melo Family
10.00am (OLQoA) MASS
10.00am (SA) Morning Prayer with Word and Communion
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow until 3pm
Saturday
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10.00am (HC) The Holy Rosary
(The First Mass
5.00pm (SW) Holy Souls RIP
of Sunday)
6.00pm (OLQoA) MASS
6.00pm (SJO) Afric Cleary - anniversary
6.30pm (SE) Charlie Kelly RIP
Sunday
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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
9.00am (SE) The People of the Parish
9.00am (HC) Polska Msza Święta
9.15am (SA) Maureen Kagaga RIP
9.30am (OLQoA) MASS
11.00am (SA) Diarmuid and Jean—Anniversary
11.00am (HC) Diane Lopez RIP
Wednesday
Contact Details
023 8178 6316
DEACONS
Deacon Bob Birtles
3 Shorts Road,
Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7EJ
023 8069 2416
[email protected]
www.deaconbob.co.uk
Deacon John di Meo
‘Kleines Tal’,
Bridge Road,
Romsey, SO51 8JD
01794 515688
[email protected]
Deacon Paul Owen
34 Foyle Road,
Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh,
SO53 4QP
023 8065 8251
[email protected]
Deacon Paul Hollingworth
01794 524287
[email protected]
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PARISH OFFICE
Parish Co-ordinator, Pauline Parsons
St. Edward the Confessor Church
191/193 Winchester Road,
Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DU
023 8027 3882`
[email protected]
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Co-ordinator and Adviser for Catechesis and
Formation, Richard Martin
023 8065 8338
[email protected]