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TAUNTON CATHOLIC CHURCH
ONE GOD, ONE FAMILY, ONE COMMUNITY
MASS TIMES
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time & Ordinary Weekdays
ST GEORGE’S
Sat Vigil
17:30 Charles Blackwell RIP
Sun 1st
Feb
8:00 Rex Cook RIP
Music Group
9:30 Deceased Members of the
D’Andrade & Kirton Families
Mon 2nd
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST TERESA’S
Sun
11:00 Vittorio Ottavianelli &
Family
17:00 People of the Parish
1st February 2015 - Newsletter 770 - Psalter Week 4 - Year B - Ordinary Weekday
Sunday Readings: First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Second Reading:
St Paul to the Corinthians 7:32-35 & Holy Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28
ENTRY
Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations,
to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you.
Presentation of the Lord
9:30 Elizabeth Carpenter
RESPONSE
O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.
Tues 3rd
9:30 Deceased Members of the
Page, Lay & Gispert Families
ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
Wed 4th
9:30 Deceased Members of the
Walker & Baron Families
COMMUNION
Thurs
5th
Fri 6th
Sat 7th
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleluia!
St Agatha
12:30 Barbara Joan O’Loughlin
13:00 Rosary
St Paul Miki & Companions
9:30 Ollie, Nicky & Friend RIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Fri
9:00 Metropolitan Joseph Mar
Koorilose RIP
9:15 Morning Prayer
9:30 Jack John Peach RIP
10:00 Rosary
Sat Vigil
Sun
ANNIV:
Choir
ST TERESA’S
17:30 Ann Fitzpatrick RIP
8:00 Charlie Duff RIP
9:30 Nellie Kent RIP
SICK:
Christopher Browne, Martin Connolly, Jane Willcox, Candy Halloran, Kathleen Pocock, James
Willetts, Iain Polley, Carmel Allan, Margaret Litchfield, Sheila Sullivan, Mary Annet Jimmy,
Christine Holloway & all who are sick at this time.
DEATHS: Maria Stalker
NEXT SUNDAY (08/02/2015) - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME -YEAR B - PSALTER WEEK 1
ST GEORGE’S
Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love.
O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you.
Winifred Parker, Elsie Payne, Robert Sutton, Maureen Baker, Harry Harrison, Florence Hill, Charlotte
Jones, Angelo Morelli, Edwin Murphy, Elsie Shipp, Winifred Friend, Maurice Ronayne, John
Manders, Lawrence Bushery, Barbara Boyce, Nicol Allan, John Cautley, Fred Newman, Patricia
Nicholson, & all whose anniversary occurs at this time.
DIOCESAN PRAYER LINK: Swindon St Mary with Highworth
CONTACT USSun
11:00 People of the Parish
Music
Group
17:00 Pauline Moscardini RIP
CONFESSIONS & ROSARY—SUBJECT TO CHANGE SHOULD A REQUIEM TAKE PLACE
ST GEORGE'S - THURSDAY: 12.00-12:20 CONFESSIONS
EXPOSITION & SIMPLE BENEDICTION WITH PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS DURING CONFESSIONS
SATURDAY: 10:00-10:30 & 17:00-17:20 CONFESSIONS
ROSARY AFTER MASS ON THURSDAYS & AFTER MASS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
ST TERESA’S - CONFESSIONS BY REQUEST
Parish Team:
Parish Priest: Fr David Mills
Permanent Deacons: Rev Trevor Jones & Rev Ed Channing
Parish Sister: Sr Michelle
Priests also Assisting: Fr Peter Hawkins, Fr Michael Lewis, Fr Bernard Shackleton & Fr Peter Marden
Parish Safeguarding Representative: Rev Trevor Jones
St George, Billet St, Taunton, TA1 3NN -Tel 01823 272700
Office Hours: 9.30am—1pm, Monday to Thursday & 10am—5pm, on Friday
St Teresa, Eastwick Rd, Taunton, TA2 7HF - Tel 01823 333608
www.tauntoncatholicchurch.co.uk
E-mail: [email protected]
What is Safeguarding?
COLLECTIONS:
The Catholic Church in England & Wales has established structures to take forward the work
of the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults following the recommendations of the
Cumberlege Commission Report “Safeguarding with Confidence”. These are: The National Catholic Safeguarding Commission (NCSC) The Catholic Safeguarding Advisory
Service (CSAS) Diocesan Safeguarding Commissions/Regional Religious Safeguarding Commissions. Further information available from Dcn Trevor Jones.
St George's: Collection: £795; St Teresa's: Collection: £180
Thank you for your generosity
There will be a collection during Mass this weekend for the work of the Catholic Education Service
St George’s 2015 Envelopes are now available from the back of the church. Should you have
any queries, or would like a GiftAid form to join the Envelope Scheme please contact Paul
Tighe on 01823 271 049 or email: [email protected]
Iraqi Christians—If you would like to respond to the dire crisis being experienced by our Christian
Brothers & Sisters in Iraq you can do so by donating via Aid to the Church in Need. Visit. www.acnuk.org
Please see the Newsletter or Website for Mass Times as there may be changes.
Please remember to take your valuables with you when going to Communion
EVENTS IN THE PARISH IN THE FOLLOWING WEEK
The nearly new paperback bookstall in aid of the missions will be open this Sunday 1st February & on the first Sunday of each month in the Centre after both Masses. We are always glad
to received good quality paperbacks to sell, please bring them in at any time
DIOCESAN DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Jesus, Lord of all Creation, Sat 7th February. A Day of Renewal at St Nicholas of Tolentino Church, Lawford's Gate, Bristol, BS5 0RE—Speaker – Fr Richard McKay. Bring lunch to share – drinks will be provided. Starts with mass at 10am & finish at 4pm. FFI email: [email protected]
Join Bishop Declan for Mass in the Cathedral as we celebrate Marriage on Saturday 14 February at 12noon. All are welcome. If you are celebrating a significant anniversary this year, newly
married, or looking forward to marriage in 2015, then please contact our Marriage and Family
Life Coordinator: [email protected] or 0117 902 5595.
Exploring St Mark’s Gospel, a short series led by John Huntriss, will be taking place at St Joseph’s
School, Bridgwater; next session Thursday 26th February, 7.30-9pm. FFI tel 0117 902 5595
There are still places to join Bishop Declan & over 200 young people from the Clifton Diocese
at CYMFed Flame2 on Saturday 7th March in Wembley Arena. If you are in school year 9 or
above visit www.cliftondiocese.com/youthministry & follow the links to the booking form.
OPEN DOOR
Always greatly appreciated at this time of the year; sleeping bags, blankets, warm clothing, food.
Donations of these & tinned & non-perishable food always welcome. A box is available at both
churches where you can leave any donations. Thank you for your continued support which is greatly
appreciated.
CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY AND PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS
For the last twelve years the Catholics Bishops Conference has organised Parliamentary & Public Policy
Internships for recently graduated Catholics. This year we are looking to offer 8 internships: Four interns will be placed with Christian MPs at Westminster; one in a parliamentary support role within the
Bishops’ Conference Secretariat; one in each of the Catholic Agencies (CAFOD & CSAN) in a public policy role; & one in a media internship in Archbishop’s House Westminster. All internships will run from
September 2015 - July 2016. Full details & an application form can be found on our website:
www.cbcew.org.uk/interns. Completed application forms & references must either be emailed to [email protected] or posted to: Michaela Kelly, Head of HR, 39 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX.
The closing date is 5pm on Wednesday 4th March 2015; Assessment days 14th & 15th April 2015.
MISCELLANEOUS
Eucharistic Ministers— Please return your pyx by the Wednesday of each week. Thank you.
New Missals, gifts & cards for sale in the parish shop, please visit as every sale supports our church.
Opening times: every Sunday, 8.30am -11.30am.
Reading for Residents in Care Homes: Anyone who is interested in reading aloud to residents
in Residential/Nursing & Care Homes, please contact Martha Mair on 330095.
Urgently needed—a small pushchair, with rain cover if possible, willing to pay. tel 07818217223
SVP
Lenten Soups will start in the near future so if you are able to assist in preparing or serving the
soup please ring either 336 405 or 451 361.
VACANCIES
Health & Safety Coordinator/Surveyor: This is a new full time position to help the Diocese
&Parishes provide & maintain safe environments for parishioners, parish priests, staff & visitors.
Working within the Property Services Department at Pennywell Road, Bristol & with parishes, this is
an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator (or Building Surveyor with
health & safety as a background) to provide expert professional guidance on health & safety matters within the Diocese of Clifton. The successful applicant needs to hold an appropriate NEBOSH
qualification & ideally be educated to degree level. Salary £35,000 depending upon qualifications &
experience. Application packs are available from the Diocesan website or alternatively from Sharon
Owen on 0117 902 55 92. The closing date for applications is noon on the 27th February 2015.
Vice Principal Vacancy St Bede’s Catholic College Bristol — FFI/application form telephone the
college on 01173772216/visit: www.stbedescc.org. Closing date: noon Tuesday 3rd February.
ST GEORGE’S FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
We are offering parishioners the opportunity to donate towards a specific floral arrangement as a dedication for a birthday, wedding anniversary, or in memory of a loved one. A card can be inserted into the
display if you so wish. In order to contribute in this way please complete the tear off slip below & return
it to the Parish Office with your donation. Please mark your envelope “Flower Team.” Thank you
Name……………………………..........................………………………Tel…..……………………………………………
Date of anniversary…………………………………….................... Donation…………..….............…………..
Message for card…………........................................…………………………………………………………………
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