St Peter's Catholic Church Cirencester

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St Peter's Catholic Church Cirencester (Linked
with St Michaels Tetbury)
Weekly Newsletter w/c 5 Jan 2014 -
Christmas Wk. 2 - Yr. A Solemnity of the Epiphany
of the Lord
MASS TIMES THIS WEEK
Sat 4 Jan Polish Mass 5.00 pm First Mass of Sunday 6.00 pm People of the Parish
Sun 5 Jan Mass 11.00 am (Tetbury Mass 9.00 am). Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord People of the Parish
Mon 6 Jan Mass 9.00 am. People of the Parish
Tue 7 Jan No Mass St Raymond of Penyafort
Wed 8 Jan 10.00 am Liturgy of the Word Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  
Thu 9 Jan Mass 6.30 pm.  People of the Parish
Fri 10 Jan No Mass  
Sat 11 Jan First Mass of Sunday 6.00 pm People of the Parish
Sun 12 Jan Mass 11.00 am (Tetbury Mass 9.00 am). Feast of the Baptism of the Lord People of the Parish
NEW YEAR MESSAGE Pope Francis
The New Year will be brighter only if everyone steps outside their safe havens, gets involved and works together to solve local problems with generosity and love, Pope Francis said at the annual Te Deum prayer service to thank God for his blessings in 2013. He asked people to reflect on how they have spent the past year. Have we used it mostly for ourselves, for our own interests or did we know to spend it for others, too? How much time did we set aside for being with God, in prayer, in silence, in adoration? People should also reflect on how they used their time to contribute to their communities. The quality of life in a community how it runs and looks depends on everyone, he said in his homily. Have we contributed, in our small way, to making our communities liveable, orderly, and welcoming? the Pope asked. What will we do, how will we act in the New Year to make our (city) communities a little bit better? To read more visit the Catholic Herald website at www.catholicherald.co.uk
THE ROSARY Mon Fri, 8.40 am, the Rosary is
said in the Church. CONFESSIONS Confession time
for the parish is every Saturday at 5.00 5.30
pm. It could also be arranged by appointment with
the priest in the parish. Baptism of the Lord
Sunday Readings CTS NSM page 128. Is 421-4.
6-7 Ps 281-4, 9-20 Acts. 1034-38 Mt
313-17 Mobile phones should be completely
turned off in church not left in Silent mode.
CONTACTING US
Priest in Charge Fr. Isidore Obi. St Peters
Catholic Church, 7 St Peters Road,
Cirencester,GL7 1RE. Tel [phone] Email
frisidore_at_stpeterscirencester.org While Fr. Issy
is away there is only an answerphone service.
In an emergency please contact Fr. Saji at
Malmesbury (01666 822195) St Peters Website
http//www.stpeterscirencester.org Diocese
www.cliftondiocese.com
SUNDAY MASS INFORMATION RESPONSES 5th Jan
Page 119 onwards in the CTS New Sunday Missal
(Peoples Edition). Entry Behold, the Lord, the
Mighty One, has come and kingship is in his
grasp, and power and domain. First Reading Is
601-6. Response All nations shall fall
prostrate before you O Lord. Second Reading  St
Paul to the Ephesians 32-3, 5-6. Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! We saw his star as it rose
and have come to do the Lord homage. Alleluia!
Gospel Matthew 21-12, Communion Antiphon  We
have seen his star in the East, and have come
with gifts to adore the Lord.
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MASS ARRANGEMENTS - early Jan
While Fr. Issy is away for the first 3 Sundays after Christmas Fr. Liam OConnell, from Dublin, is staying with us (at the Presbytery) until Monday 6 Jan and has kindly agreed to cover this weekends Masses. Fr. Saji Mathew, from St. Aldhelms Malmesbury, will also be helping with some of the week day and weekend masses. Our sincere thanks to both.
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CARE DEVELOPMENT IN OUR PARISH
Deanery News
PRAYER
Your Prayers are needed for Those who Sick, including Agnes Moran, Patrick MacDermott, Irene Spaul and Elizabeth Catling. (Please inform Fr. Issy of any sick person especially those that require a visit.) Those whose anniversaries occur at this time. . Prayer Requests St Peters Book, for you to write your prayers, can be found at the back of church. If you have an urgent request for prayer, contact the Prayer Line on 01451 860609 or 01666 860387
Guitar Masses in Fairford
The parishioners of Fairford Cricklade are organising regular Saturday Night Guitar Mass with music led by one of their older teenagers, featuring modern worship music. If you would like to be involved with singing get there early - at 5pm! The first mass will be on Sat. 25 Jan starting at 6 pm. For more information about how to get there and any news updates go to their website www.stthomasparish.plus.com
100 CLUB
The Dec. 100 club draw will be drawn today 5th January 2014. If you would like to join the Club as an additional means of supporting your parish please see Lina Watts or contact Sarah Bayse on 01286 659239 or send her an email Sarab61_at_hotmail.co.uk
DIOCESAN NEWS
PARISH FINANCES
Weekend 28/29 Dec 318 Gift Aid 398, tax rebate 95. Total 811 Many thanks for your generosity. Clifton Diocesan Trustees Reg. Charity No 233977
Celebrating Marriage 8 Feb
Bishop Declan has invited the whole Diocesan community, especially married couples, to join him at a Eucharist Celebration in Clifton Cathedral, as part of Marriage Week, on Sat. 8 Feb at 12 pm. The mass is open to everyone and particularly those who are celebrating any significant wedding anniversary - silver (25), pearl (30), ruby (40), sapphire (45), golden (50), emerald (55), diamond (60) or beyond If you have such an anniversary this year please let Fr. Issy know preferably by email or a note to the Presbytery - as Bishop Declan would like to send you a personal invitation. More details on the poster in the porch and the website www.cliftondiocese.com . We hope many of you will be able to make it.
CHRISTIAN UNITY - 2014
The 2014 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is from 18-26 January. Peace Sunday is 19 Jan. Please keep this important time in your thoughts as we start a new year and some space in your diary for that week. The schedule of services will follow next week although we already know that the St Peters service will be Sat. 25th Jan..
Assisi Pilgrimage 2014
The Diocesan is organising a pilgrimage to Assisi led by Bishop Declan from 22 29 July 2014. It costs from 799 per person. Booking has opened with a deposit payable of 160 pp. to reserve a place (there are only 50 paces). Details of the trip and schedule are on the notice board and the Diocesan website. www.cliftondiocese.com
HOME VISITS
If you would like a visit or Holy Communion at home, please ring the parish office (652087) to make arrangements.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CONFIRMATION
Preparations for First Holy Communion and Confirmation for the candidates in our parish begins later this month. If your children are of age to prepare and receive either of these sacraments next year, please do contact Fr. Issy . We would need more catechists if we have candidates for confirmation.
Catechists Course - 2014
Catechists Formation Course this could be for you! Starting this week in Swindon, the course seeks to encourage and enthuse those engaged in handing on faith to others. Youd be more than welcome, all you need to be is keen to know more, keen to understand, and keen to help others in the life of our Christian community. For more details, please contact the Adult Education department on 0117 902 5595.
TEA/COFFEE CATCH UP
Please do join us for coffee in the hall after Sunday Mass. It is a great way to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We welcome anyone who is visiting in our parish for the first time TO JOIN US.
Young Peoples Evening Sat. 1st Feb
If you are at Primary school make sure the first Young Peoples Evening for 2014 (a folk mass social in the Hall afterwards) is on your calendar for Sat 1st Feb. There will be Food, Cartoons Candle Making (supervised). Teenage (and adult) helpers are also very welcome! Please put your name on the list in the porch to come or to be a helper. Thanks!
VATICAN NEWS
Prayer Intentions for January
The Pope's universal prayer intention for January 2014 is that all may promote authentic economic development that respects the dignity of all peoples. His prayer intention for evangelization is that Christians of diverse denominations may walk toward the unity desired by Christ. So it would be fitting to bring this intention to life by supporting the activities of Christian Unity week in Cirencester.
MEDITATION GROUP
The next meeting will be Thursday 9th January 2014 after the 6.30 pm Mass in the presbytery meeting room. All are welcome