32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10th and 11th November 2018

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CHRISTCHURCH and HIGHCLIFFE CATHOLIC CHURCHES PARISH PRIEST-Rev. John Chadwick. DEACON-Rev. Hugh Parry

Holy Redeemer Parish

13-15 Kilmington Way, Highcliffe, BH23 5BL Tel: 01425 274 838

Email holyredeemer@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Administrator Mrs Mary Tolfree

Avon Stour Pastoral Area Website: www.avonstourpastoralarea.org

Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Bishop: Rt. Rev. Philip Egan

Reg. Charity No. 246871

The Immaculate Conception & St Joseph Parish

67 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EH Tel: 01202 483 340 Tues - Fri 10am-12 noon (leave a message if closed) Rev. Hugh Parry 07971 071 571 hparry@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Administrators Mrs Bridget Brien Email icsjoffice@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Wendy Wadsworth Email wwadsworth@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

St Josephs, Christchurch Sat 10th 6:30pm Ints John Butler Sun 11th 9am Margaret and Kevin Batten RIP Gerald Kelleher RIP Mon 12th 10am St Josaphat People of The Parish Wed 14th 10am Feria Ints Thomas, Lisy and Soniya Thurs 15th 10am Feria Ints The Humphrey family Ints Bridie Sheehan Sat 17th 5:30pm Lucy Birkett and David John Kinslow RIP Confessions/Reconciliation 5:30-6:10 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Sat 17th 6:30pm Lucy Birkett and David John Kinslow RIP Sun 18th 9am Ints Doreen Lynch Ints Maureen Fox

33th Sun Ord. Time Year B 17th and 18th November 2018 Year B Mass book page 157 Prayer of the Church-Wk 1

Holy Redeemer, Highcliffe Sun 11th 11am Jim Hughes RIP Mon 12th 10am Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist Tues 13th 10am Feria Confessions Fri 16th 10am St Edmund of Abingdon Patricia Taggart RIP

Sun 18th 11am People of the Parish

On Remembrance Sunday, November 11th this year we mark a centenary since the end of World War One. People around the world and the Commonwealth will be reflecting on the lives that were changed irrevocably, and those that were lost. Around 65 million men were mobilised across Europe during World War One. Nearly a third of them – some 21 million – were wounded. Another 8.5 million were killed and

some 7.7 million were taken prisoners of war. All of them had family and friends whose lives were changed forever by the events of 1914-1918. This year gives us the chance to not just remember World War One but all the people who have died in wars and this includes World War Two, the Falklands War, the Gulf War, and conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. It too gives us a chance to pray and work for peace, looking forward with hope. “God of infinite compassion, give us the strength to seek healing, justice and peace for all; the humility to listen to the voices of the marginalised and those who feel excluded; the ability to pursue tolerance amid difference, yet be intolerant towards evil and injustice; for the sake of your kingdom, demonstrated in Christ. Amen” “We pray that God would work powerfully through us, showing the treasure of his peace through our chipped, broken and ordinary lives. Amen”

THIS WEEKEND we will be handing out cake boxes for the bazaar. Please return them next weekend with cakes for the cake stall. Many thanks for all your support Margaret and Julie

CHRISTCHURCH FOOD BANK Message from Tracy a The Foodbank “Thank you again for your amazing support of Christchurch foodbank and all it does to help those in our community”. This week our needs are Custard, tinned rice pudding, small coffee and toilet rolls. We are also beginning to take donations of Christmas goodies. Blessings and thank you in advance. All the Team at the Foodbank Please see the poster in the foyer for the REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR idea!

NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR LOVED ONES During the month of November, Fr John and Deacon Hugh will be happy to arrange to join bereaved parishioners at one or more of the local cemeteries. There would then be a brief service of prayer, and the blessing of individual graves, if appropriate. Please contact the office if you would like this for yourself and your deceased family members or friends.

ST JOSEPHS NEWS

CHRISTIAN MEN’S PRAYER GROUP Newcomers most welcome – we meet on 2nd & 4th Monday of the month either in each other’s houses, or the Parish Centre at St Joseph’s. Whoever is hosting provides a light meal, and we meet informally for fellowship to share news, discuss a topic and share some prayer together. If you are interested in joining please contact Chris Burgess email: home.burgess@ntlworld.com or 07779 563 648.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 17th November 11 am - 2 pm We would appreciate donations of Christmas goodies for the hampers such as Christmas cake, Christmas puddings, stollen, mince pies, chocolates, biscuits, chutneys, Christmas crackers etc. Books, toys in very good condition, bottles & unwanted gifts would also be welcome and there is a box in the porch for any donations. Thank you for all the donations that we have received so far. If you are able to help on the day in any way please contact Theresa Martin 01202 424290. Thank you.

ST JOSEPH’S PARISH LUNCH GROUP

On the second Wednesday of every month we host a lunch for anyone who is by themselves. A two course meal including coffee is provided at a cost of £3 per person. The

lunch is from 12.30 - 1.45. We welcome any new people but please call us to let us know numbers. Thanks Margaret Beams 01425 279993.Jan Tubb 01202 477252

HOME ROSARY GROUP 2nd & 4th Monday’s of the month at 11am. Please contact Eileen on 01202 474 024 or Gerardine 01425 672 100 for further information. All very welcome to join us as we ask Our Lady for her intercession

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Silent vigil of Adoration, an oasis of peace and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Mon, Weds, Thurs, 9am - 10am Friday 9am - 6.30pm

PARISH VOLUNTEERS - with DBS clearance Compulsory Training

If you have a DBS check with the Diocese, to enable you to ‘work’ with either/or children & vulnerable adults, you need to do regular training. There are lots of people in

both of our parishes needing this renewed now! Reena Kelleher (St Joseph’s Safeguarding Rep) has

arranged the following

On the 24th November we have more DBS training for those that could not make the earlier date. 10:00-12:30 DBS Refresher training 13:30 - 14:00 DBS Training for those that have not done it before. Please contact Reena to register your attendance on 07802 954 936. Thank you for your assistance.

COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND We have a group of wonderful parishioners who take communion to the sick and housebound. Many of the recipients have been receiving Our Lord in this way for a period of time but we rely on you all to let us know when you, a friend or relative needs to be seen. Nor does it have to be long term; if you have been unable to attend Mass for more than a week, please ring the Parish Office. This is a useful time to remind you all that if you or someone close to you is in hospital, please let us know. There have been occasions when people have been in hospital for weeks and we don't know. Thank you

A big THANK YOU to Highcliffe Royal British Legion who provided a lot of the decoration for Remembrance Day as well as Chris Bryden who helped out with arranging the display

CONGRATULATIONS, PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES go with Louise Buxton, our wonderful head teacher at St Josephs School, as she takes up a

new appointment as Acting Head of St Peter's Winchester. We are hugely proud that she Louise has been seconded for this vital role. Similarly, our good wishes and prayers go with Gerry Curran as he takes up his new responsibilities as Acting Head Teacher while Louise is away.

OUR LADY IMMACULATE PARISH PRAYER GROUP All welcome. Alternate Thursdays at 7.30pm in the hall. Forthcoming dates are: November 22nd, December 6th, 20th.

HOLY REDEEMER HIGHCLIFFE NEWS

THIS WEEKS ANNIVERSARIES William Clark, John Gayer, Dorothy Millett, George Norris, William Frith, Mary Hull, John Gordon, Thomas Lawlor, William Fletcher RIP

COLLECTIONS: 4th November £450.50

AVON STOUR PASTORAL AREA NEWS

Saturday Vigils: 6pm Fordingbridge and Iford. 6:30 pm Christchurch Sundays: 8am Southbourne, 9am Christchurch and Fordingbridge, 9:30am Iford, 11am Highcliffe, 11am Ringwood and Southbourne Sunday Evening: 6pm Southbourne

CLEANERS: Team 1: Dionne and Stevie

TODAY IS THE 32nd SUNDAY in Ordinary Time. And is REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

They shall grown not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS Envelopes are available for you to insert your list of deceased family and friends, and optional offerings. These will be recorded in the Memorial Book which will be taken to the altar at every Mass during November. Please place on collection plate or hand to Mary

BLESSING OF FAMILY GRAVES: Please drop the details, and possible dates during November, into the Parish office for Fr John and Dcn Hugh

THE CHRISTMAS FAIR Will be held on 1st Dec at 2:30pm. Please start collecting gifts, books, toys, raffle prizes, good quality bric-a-brac etc. Boxes will be in the porch for your contributions

FLAME 2019 Sat 2nd March 2019 This is a highlight national event for young Catholics and ideal for confirmation age up to young adult. A

Diocesan group will be going to Flame. Over 18s may book as individuals. Under 18s must attend as part of a group with adult helpers. Info see: https://cymfed.org.uk/flame2019 Just a reminder that early bird tickets (£20) until October 15th. From the 16th the cost will be £23.

DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION-SAT 17th NOVEMBER. Our next session will be led by Fr Tony Horan SJ in the Memorial Room at Corpus Christi, with the theme "Pursued by Love, God's Love". We will begin with teas and coffees at 10.30 for 11am and will finish by 4.15pm. Come for the whole day (bring packed lunch) or just the morning session or the afternoon session from 1.45pm. For more information please see the leaflet in the foyer

NEXT SUNDAY is the 33rd of Ordinary Time. There will be a SECOND COLLECTION for BAMENDA

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING-Jan 2019 The first Diocesan Family Planning Training. For more information please see the notices in the foyer or on the NFP page at www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/iage Thank you

THANKSGIVING MASS FOR THE CAONISATION OF ARCHBISHP OSCAR ROME-24th Nov at 2:00pm at The Cathedral The Mass is an opportunity for us to thank God for the life and example of Saint Oscar Romero, who was canonised on Sunday 14 October 2018 in Rome. Saint Romero is known as a modern saint who stood up for the oppressed and is still seen a voice for the voice less.

PORTSMOUTH DIOCESAN E-NEWS Why not take time to have a look at thewww.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk website and sign up for this weekly newsletter with latest events, photos and videos.

CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION will meet in the annexe after Mass on Tuesday 13th November. All welcome!

Other useful contacts/info

Safeguarding Co-ordinators Highcliffe: Amanda Pillinger c/o Highcliffe Parish office Christchurch: Reena Kelleher 07802 954 936 Any concerns / advice, tel. 023 9281 6396 (Diocesan Office)

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Head teacher: Miss Louise Buxton Tel. 01202 485 976

St Peter’s Catholic Secondary School Head teacher: Mr David Todd Tel. 01202 421 141

Director of Lay Formation for Pastoral Area - Richard Martin Tel. 07990 826 934 rmartin@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Hospital Chaplains

Bournemouth & Christchurch: Fr Darryl Jordan Contact 01202 704 221 Urgent / out of hours 01202 303 626

Poole: Dcn. Declan McConville 01202 442 167 / 665 511 Other Priests in the Pastoral Area: Cn. Paul Townsend 01425 653 131 Fr. Darryl Jordan: 01202 485 588 Fr. Kevin Hoiles: 01202 424 960

A PRAYER FOR OUR PARISHES We would like to invite you all to pray this daily

(individually, or with your families or during prayer groups) for the needs or our Parishes

Father, pour out your Spirit on our parish and grant us a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your word & a new consecration to your service, that your love may grow among us and your kingdom come, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

‘Sunday’s Scripture Musings’ Mark 12:38-44

Questions for reflection

In discussing a crisis of values Pope Francis repeats his call for Catholics to seek out people on the fringes of society, like the widow in the story, who need help

the most. Are you called to action when you hear about starving

people needing food, or homeless people needing shelter?

What can you do?

YOUTH SUNDAY WITH BISHOP PHILIP Sun 25th Nov 5-9pm at

St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth For those aged 16-35. This year we are joined by

FOCUS (S’oton Uni) who will be speaking on "witnessing to non-Catholics". We will also be welcoming Catherine Horsnall from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP who will be

speaking on sustaining your faith through the university to workplace transition, and what it's like stepping out of a

close-knit Cathsoc into the secular city culture. To register see;

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-sunday-with-bishop-philip-tickets-48368338001

STJOSEPH’S SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 2019 Application web sites are now open for children due to start primary school in Sept 2019 with a closing date of 15th January 2019. The national offer date is 16th April 2019. Remember to apply to your home Local Authority even if a school for which you wish to apply is in another area. Also make sure that you carefully read the instructions beforehand. Paper application forms are available from your LA on request. St. Joseph’s School was established to cater for the Parishes of St. Joseph Christchurch, Holy Redeemer Highcliffe and Our Lady of Lourdes New Milton. The head teacher – Miss Buxton –welcomes visits to the school to discuss your child’s specific needs. Please phone the school office on 01202 485976 for an appointment.

This term’s Welcome to Worship evening will be on Friday 23rd November 7.00-8.30pm at St Joseph’s, Christchurch. You are invited to join us for pizza & salad, doughnuts & fruit beforehand from 6.15pm and stay afterwards to chat over tea/coffee at 8.30pm. The theme will be “Who is this King of glory?” (Psalm 24:10) as it is the weekend of the

feast of Christ the King. ALPHA Meal Sponsorship: We are still rather short of funds to cover our costs this year, so if you are able to help in any way, however small, towards

the meal costs, please leave your donation in one of the marked envelopes at the back of church. Many thanks to those who have already generously made contributions.

Prayer: Please continue to pray for the 100 people now halfway through this Alpha journey – guests and team members

Thank you very much for your continued support.

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER St Walburga's are hosting an Open morning run by the Primary Catholic Partnership and the Catholic Teaching Schools Alliance. It will be an opportunity to hear about different routes into teaching, meet the trainers and meet some students who are currently on the PGCE course and the Schools Direct course. You will also meet some of our staff who trained through these routes! The Open Day will take place between 9.30 and 11.30. If you would like to come along, please contact the school office on 01202 528811 to let us know.