SAINT JOHN FISHER PARISH Parish Priest Fr Robert Wright Asst Priest: Fr Linh Tiverton Road, Wyken, Coventry CV2 3DL Tel: 02476 443459 : Fax: 02476 659554 / email: [email protected] Permanent Deacon Stephen Norman Parish Schools: St John Fisher, Kineton Road, Coventry CV2 3NR, Tel: 02476 443333 : St Gregory’s, Harry Rose Road, Coventry CV2 5AT, Tel 02476 445900 Part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No 234216 Deanery website: www.coventry-catholicdeanery.org.uk Today We Celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B: Page 591 new), Page 461 (old) Responsorial Psalm: O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleluia The celebrations of Mass and Mass intentions for the coming week: Sat 31st Jan 6.30pm Sun 1st Feb 9.30am 11.30am Mon 2nd Feb Tue Wed 3rd Feb 4th Feb Thur 5th Feb Fri 6th Feb Sat 7th Feb Sun 8th Feb 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 7.00pm 9.15am 10.00am 6.30pm 9.30am 11.30am Memorial of St John Bosco, Priest Patrick & Agnes Mulvey : Phyllis Brolly Second Collection Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Education Day This weekend for the Sarah Davis : Catherine Sinclair Catholic Education Tom Halton : Intentions (of Cath) Service Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Gerosima T Cabano : Mary McEnery Paddy O’Neill : Special Intention (baby Conmy) : Dec’d Parishioners of St John Fisher (2014) Memorial of St Agatha, Martyr Padre Pio Group Kevin Foley : Nora Shannon Meet this Thursday, Mick Rocks : Deceased members of Filipino Community 5th Feb at 6.30pm Padre Pio Mass - Intentions of the Sick for prayers, Memorial of St Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs followed by joined by the children of St John Fisher School - Jan Taylor : Intentions of Eva Mass at 7pm. Patrick Murphy All welcome Patrick Keane : Bessie Keane : Elizabeth Joyce Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Day of Prayer for the victims of Trafficking Thomas Mullery : Jean Sullivan : Brother Martin Morris Jim Wynne : Les Bradley : Special Intention (Linda & Alicia) Date Time Reader Eucharistic Minister Sat 31st Jan Sun 1st Feb 6.30pm 9.30am 11.30am 6.30pm 9.30am 11.30am Christine, David Alessandro Pace, Joseph McAuley Gemma Shearer, Gabriela Fulea Trevino Alfonso, Daniel Horsley Bernadette Billane, Nigel McAuley Elisa, Chris Edge William Toal, Chris Grimes, Frank Byrne Tony Wilson, Pat Bryant, Adrienne Pilbin Mary Newsome, Alan Drakeford, Sarah Shearer Victoria Alfonso, Dennis Cremins, Suzanne Hughes April Graham, Mary Malone, Carmel Murray Anne Cable-Barnard, Cath McAnenny, Lynda Wells Sat 7th Feb Sun 8th Feb Prayers have been requested for the sick of our parish community: Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday: 8.30am – 10.00am Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat: 9.30-9.50am & 6.00-6.20pm Jackie Barry, Jackie McDonnell, Mrs Kerrigan, Mick Thomas, Elaine McDougall, Kristian Metcalfe, Thomas Monaghan, Nicola Coyle, Karen, Trevor Gibson, Brett Metcalfe, Christopher, Claire Bewick, Frank McCann, Karen Cave, Steven Kennedy, Mindi Devi, David Tuson, Liam Cullinane, Megan-Jane Smith, Cynthia Goddard, William Kennedy, Mary Bradley, Christopher Browne, Leanne Devine, Stephen William, Sharon Lally, Margaret Buckley, Mary Simpkins, Mary Cremins, Patricia Mulqueen-Wood, Marc Mulqueen-Wood, Elizabeth Calvert, Bailly Hill, Janet Foster, Eileen McHugh, Dot Breeze, Precious Kyla Maher, Bernadette Norman, Mary McKeown, Cathy O’Toole, Mason Lee, Esther McGrath, Christopher Browne, Brian Haworth, Victoria Jewel (Breeze), Kirsty Coyle, Gerry Mullery, Roderick Lomas, Sarah Reynolds, Isla Gibbs, Jane Marron, Barbara Penney, Marian Tuson, Eileen Cassidy, Lawrence O’Brien, Caolan, Liam Connolly, Hugh McAteer, Margaret McWhirter, Garry Hole, Bridget Robinson, Mrs P Barry, Patsy Stokes, Mary McSharry, Michael Ward, Ellen Mary Doyle, Derek Coyle, Michael Foster, Bethany Windmill, Khalid Adams, Sinead Hart, baby Eddie Bennett, Steve Winfield, Robin Sarin, Maureen Bell, James Eneje. LAMPS LIT AT SACRED HEART LAMPS LIT AT OUR LADY’S SHRINE This week for Intentions of Anne & Larry Next week for Intentions of Liz and Jackie This week for Intentions of the Sick Next week for Jimmy, Sheila & Ray McClurg LAMP LIT AT ST ANTHONY’S SHRINE LAMP LIT AT ST JOSEPH’S SHRINE CANDLES LIT AT SHRINES Candles available in February. Each candle costs £3.50 This week for Spec Intention (Rob, Shirley, Maria & family) This week for Intentions of Karen Next week for Les Bradley Next week for Jen, Leon and Harry Tote Result: 25th January, nos 01 & 06, one winner, T Buckley, received £30.00. Weekly Collection: last week £1184.81, thank you!! COVENTRY DEANERY MASS TIMES: Please take a card with the new Mass times Please pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died recently, especially: Steven Edmonds, Paul Hillen, Shane Patrick Hennedy and Ann Ethel Rodger. Paul’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, 9th February, at 11.00am. Shane’s Memorial Service will take place on Monday, 16th February at 10.00am. Ann’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, 16th February, at 2.00pm. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to the families at this sad time. Eternal Rest... Dates for your Diary Monday Monday Tuesday Thursday 6.30pm 8.00pm 6.30pm 6.30pm Coventry Catholic Fellowship meeting CAFOD meeting in Presbytery SVP meeting in Presbytery Padre Pio Group - prayers YOUTH GROUP!!! Next meeting – Wednesday, 11th February, 6.30pm in Parish Centre. More Youth Group dates for your diary: Wednesdays, 6.30 – 8.00pm in parish centre, unless otherwise stated 25th Feb 11th March (don’t forget to wear your Ireland football/ rugby shirt) 25th March 4-5th July It’s A Knockout Letters will be ready by the end of February. CAFOD The parish group will next meet on Monday, 2nd February at 8.00pm in the Presbytery. Future fund raising events will be discussed and the plans for family fast day scheduled for the end of February. The parish group recently sent £1,100 to the National CAFOD office from money raised and donated in St John Fisher parish. This is a tremendous amount and indicative of the generosity of parishioners. Thank you for your continued support. A CHARITY ‘VALENTINE’ CAKE SALE - after all Masses on 14th & 15th February. Any donations of cakes would be most welcome. All proceeds to The Bridie Daly Tribute Fund. Contact Theresa Parker on 07825 000837 for more info. Thank you. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION for Children in Non Catholic Schools If you have a child/ren at the age to receive these sacraments (Year 3 for Holy Communion and Year 6 for Confirmation), please fill in the form at the back of church as soon as possible and hand it to Fr Linh or Fr Bob. For those who have already done it, our first meeting for both parents and children will be at 10.30am, on Saturday, 14th February, in the church. After that the candidates for both sacraments will have lessons every Saturday morning at 9.00am in the church. Dates: Holy Communion: 7th June, Confirmation: 14th June Friday, 13th March - St Patrick Buffet Dance Sunday, 15th March St Patrick Breakfast – served after 9.30am Mass Saturday, 16th May 10.30am SJF school First Holy Communions Saturday, 6th June 10.30am SJF school First Holy Communions Sunday, 7th June 11.30am St Gregory school First Holy Communions Sunday, 14th June 9.30am St Gregory's school Sacrament of Confirmation 12.30pm St John Fisher school Sacrament of Confirmation Thursday, 25th June 7.00pm St John Fisher school Sacrament of Confirmation PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND If you, or someone you know, is in hospital and would like us to visit them, or would like Holy Communion at home, please see one of the clergy or contact us on 76443459. St Bernadette’s Trust Annual Lourdes Pilgrimage 2015 Easter Monday, 6th April – Friday, 10th April. Cost: £540 per person, insurance £26, single room £104. Hotel Beau Site – 4 nights full board. Financial assistance may be available to disabled or sick pilgrims. Includes coaches to/from airport and transfers in Lourdes. LIMITED PLACES - Bookings now being taken on a ‘First Come, First Served’ basis. Please contact: Paul O’Donnell, 7 Ullswater Road, Coventry or call him on 07971 453113. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES - ST ELIZABETH’S Catholic Primary School, St Elizabeth’s Road, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 5BX . For more info: Tel: 02476 687527 or Email: [email protected] Vacancies for Reception class teacher and teachers for KS1/KS2. See poster at back of church for more info. USED POSTAGE STAMPS FOR MYTON HOSPICE Stamp donations can be left in Sacristy or see the Priests. Other Dates for you Diary FREE * BRAND NEW EXERCISE CLASS for Over 60s Have you been looking for a class pitched at your level? Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am till 12 noon, for 10 weeks. One hour of exercise, followed by refreshments and one hour of social time/lifestyle support, at Wyken Community Centre, Westmorland Road, Coventry CV2 5BP. To book a place, please call Melanie Pitter on 07432 653073 or email: [email protected] (limited places available). Sunday afternoon 22nd February 2015 ACTA – A Call to Action - a time for dialogue Living out a Catholic Identity in a Multi-faith Society Tea/coffee from 1.00pm, talk starts at 2.00pm. Venue: Birmingham University Catholic Chaplaincy, Newman House, Harrison’s Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3QR See poster at back of church for more details. THE CATENIAN ROSARY GROUP - APPEAL Since 2009 the group have been sending Rosaries to Aboriginals in Australia and to Missions in the 3rd World Countries of Africa. The work has now spread to islands in the Pacific. To date we estimate to have dispatched 135,000 Rosaries but many more are needed. In our experience, Catholics have unused Rosaries hidden away in cupboards and drawers. Could you help this appeal by hunting for Rosaries in your home and among family and friends. Rosaries can be sent to: Michael Blackburn, 164 Green Park Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 0SP. Queries to: 01422 352559, mobile 07967 140542 or email: [email protected] LIGHT REFLECTION - A Spoonful of Honey As we walk the path of life and wonder what to do, Could we be like Veronica, perhaps like Simon too, Or a Martha or a Mary, Augustine, John or Paul, But to imitate the master, God is calling to us all. Adulthood is life propelling one from the innocence of childhood CHILDREN: They drive you to distraction, then overwhelm you with love