| NEXT SUNDAY: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord YEAR B 8th January 9.00 a.m. Sister John Philomena White (RIP) 11.00 a.m. Teresa McKenna (Anniv) 6.00 p.m. For People of the Parish | Next Sunday’s Readings Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 71 Ephesians 3:2-3 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 |
| SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD: In defining the mystery of the Incarnation, the early church fathers explored the theology surrounding the position and status of Mary, the mother of Jesus. It was at the Council of Ephesus in 431AD that Mary was acclaimed as “THEOTOKOS” Mother of God. As we celebrate her roll in the mystery of our salvation let us rejoice in her maternal intercession. Hail full of grace. |
| DURING the WEEK at ST. THOMAS MORE Monday; Bank Holiday, Mass will be celebrated at 10.00am Tuesday: Schools return after the Christmas break. Note Mass times well on Tuesday & Wednesday Friday: First Friday of the month. There will be two masses both a morning and evening Mass. |
| NEXT SUNDAY; Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, feast of the Magi which is transferred from 6th January |
| RIP: Gwen Molloy, Fr. Michael Knight, Fr. Norman Millard, Margaret Stark, Kyal Gaffeny, Gerald Nichols, Anniversaries- Daisy Taylor, Frank Turner, Thomas Armstrong, Leslie Lewis, Martha Reilly, Bernard Hopkins, Ellen McAffer, Anne Higgins, Hellen Marise Dudzik, Mrs. Dirwin, James Dempsey Marcella Vallis, Nora Dempsey, Geoffrey Sinclair, Margaret Patterson, Joseph Doran, Winifred Wild, Paul, Murray, Christina Murphy, Tim O’Keefe, Rupert Laverty, Mary O’Kane, Catherine Bland, May Meaney, Dorothy Hamerton, Peter Kayes, Christopher Sloane, Margaret McCormack, Bridget Ferguson, Marie Ainsworth, Grace Brennan, Peter Barwell. Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in Peace. Amen |
| SICK LIST: Please pray for Dorothy Lever, Margaret Farrelly, Michael Wilson, Elizabeth Armstrong, Patricia Pickett, Lucy Brennan, Jane Dewsnap, Paul Bainbridge, Doris Lees, Larry Kelly, Anne Graham, Bridget McConnell, Maura Stone, Tommy Wainwright, Catherine Shorney, Charmaine Cross, Michael Wilson, Helen Freeman, Dolores Heffernan, Martine Sim, Joseph Cooney, Alicia Clifford, Louis O’Brien, Baby Leah Brown, Nicola Tressler, Margaret Cash, Lorna Jesperson, Cath Meacham, Karl Seitz, Connie Harban, Deacon Tony Colby, Jack Garry, Barbara Rees, Ellen Bell, Louise O’Brien, Bernie de Courcey, Jim Etheridge, Kim Green, Liz Skendrovic, Maureen Costello, Jacqueline Bailey, Ruth Waters, Krystyna Czaplejewicz, Mary Smith, Lydia Bailey, Pat Miles, Brenda Stokes, David Warr, Dawn Rawlings, Kathryn McSheridan, Joe Cluny, Maria Harrison, Jim Jones, Margaret Bowes, Jacqueline Godridge, Debbie O’Toole, Richard Griffiths, Ben Zurawil, Heidi O'Neill, Catherine Porter, Audrey Bills, Charlie McGanffney and for all those not mentioned. Mary, Help of Christians: Pray for us. |
| THANK YOU for your generosity in providing food and Christmas gifts. I am most grateful for your cooperation. You cannot believe the joy you have brought to others through your kindness. Tears of happiness have been shed. On a more personal note, on behalf of Deacon Pat and Tony and myself, we would like to thank you for your kindness and generosity to us. Thank you for the many cards and gifts which have been deeply appreciated as was the Christmas day collection. On behalf of us all “Thank You” and may we wish everyone a very “Holy and Happy New Year”. |
| ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL; Please remember to keep the new school building in your prayers. St. Thomas More: Pray for us. Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman: Pray for us. |
| NEWMAN ASSOCIATION The Epiphany Mass and Party: hosted by Mr & Mrs Whelan is on Wednesday 4th January at 31 Beehive Hill, Kenilworth at 6.30 p.m. Cost £12 per head. Unity Service: to be held on Saturday 21st January at 1.00 p.m. in the Chapel of Unity at Coventry Cathedral during Christian Unity Week. Lecture on Tuesday 24th January: Rev Richard Finn O.P. will speak on “Early Christian Asceticism and its Contemporary Relevance”. Fr Finn is a Dominican from Blackfriars, Oxford. |
| PARISH SHOP: The Sunday Missal’s with the new translation of the Mass are available for collection. 2012 BIRMINGHAM CATHOLIC DIRECTORIES and DIARIES now available in the shop priced £3.00 |
| Princethorpe College Open Morning Thursday 12th January 2012 from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Crackley Hall Open Day Tuesday 17th January 2012 from 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Visits to both schools welcome. See posters in porch. |
| RCIA (Journey in Faith) New Year resumption of the programme. Next meeting on Thursdays 5th January 2012 at 7.45 p.m. at St John Vianney parish, Mount Nod. Topic: “What does Baptism really mean?” Everyone welcome. |
| STAR PROJECT; Thank you to all participants. In thanksgiving for your creations, you will find a personalised greetings card under the display acknowledging your contribution to the ‘Star Project’. |
| Used Stamps: Collected at the back of the church | Lourdes 2012: Saturday, 2nd - Friday 9th June 2012. £545. Booking deadline fast approaching. For further details contact Tel: 024 7644 1436. | Knitting Wool required please to knit mittens, hats and toys etc for the Samaritan’s Purse, who send Christmas boxes to needy children. Please leave in porch for Judy Freeman Tel: 7641 6209. |
| Father Hudson’s Annual Ball; Saturday 28th January at Motorcycle Museum. Further details see notice board. |
| YEAR OF FAITH: Pope Benedict has called 2012 ‘Year of Faith.’ It is an invitation to grow in our personal understanding and devotion to our Faith. We all could do with a little renewal! The ‘year of faith’ is also an invitation to reach out to those who have fallen away from the church and those with no faith. Watch this space. |
THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS; In Rome, the Crib remains until the 2nd February the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, 40 days after Christmas. In Coventry our Cribs and decorations should come down by Monday, 9th January, which is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the formal end of the Christmas season. However, do retain 12 Christmas religious cards. Intrigued? Good. Watch and wait.
