ALL THE SAINTS

LITURGY, THE PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

3rd Sunday of the Year

Saturday:

4.30 pmSaint Mary(People of the Parish)

5.30 pmSaint David Lewis(Community of Saint David Lewis, +Rev. S. Seddon, +Matthew Kinsella)

6.00 pmSaint Basil & Saint Gwladys (Joseph OMahony (Int), Murphy Family (Int))

Sunday:

9.00 amSaint Anne(Ron Meik, Matthew Fernandies)

9.30 amSaint Mary(Giovanni Vellucci, +Patrick Hurley)

10.30 amSaint Michael(Graham & Debbie Burrows, Bill Ramm,+Annie OFlaherty (14th Anniversary Mass), +John Lester)

11.00 amSaint David(Conti Family, Carla Dondi, Dorothy & Charles Maher)

(Bereaved or Lonely?All Saints Parish Bereavement Support Group is holding weekly Drop-in Sessions at Saint Michaels Church HallEvery Wednesday 2pm to 4pmIf you are grieving, feeling lonely or would simply appreciate a cup of tea and a friendly chat please feel free to drop in or for more information call Marcella Curran on 07516 921497)6.00 pmSaint Mary(People of the Parish)

Monday

9.30 amSaint MichaelMorning Prayer Service

10.00 amSaint Mary(+Bill & Irene Chambers)

2.30 pmSaint MaryFuneral Service for Joan Gotobed

Tuesday St. Francis of Sales

10.00 amSaint AnneDevotions

10.00 amSaint Mary(+Catherine Wysome)

(The All Saints Parish bereavement support group provide advice, support and help in times of grief - please see the poster in your church or the Parish website for contact details.)WednesdayConversion of St. Paul

10.00 amSaint Mary(Giuseppina di Rienzo, +Linda ChambersJins Xavier)

7.00 pmSaint MichaelAdoration

Thursday Ss. Timothy & Titus

10.00 amSaint Mary(+Elisa & Joe Petrucco)

(A1 Because the cows have horns.A2 Do you know how to drive this thing?)5.00 pmSaint MichaelHoly Hour

Friday

10.00 amSaint Mary(+Hannie Hanley)

1.30 pmSaint MaryFuneral Service for Christine Bird

(IN HOSPITAL?If you know of anyone who is in hospital or about to go into hospital and would like to receive holy communion while they are there, please ring the parish office leaving the persons name and if possible the name of the ward.)

SaturdaySt. Thomas Aquinas

10.00 amSaint Mary (People of the Parish)

Next Sundays Intentions 4th Sunday of Year

Saint Anne: Sr. Vistation (Bday Int)

Saint Basil & Saint Gwladys: Williams family, Mary & Joseph Cotterell (Intention)

Saint David : Nancy & Charles Dawson (Intenion),+ Anne Feeney, + Andres Pastorin

Saint David Lewis: +Rev. C. Loosemore, +Mary Candall

Saint Mary : +Nora Griffin, Clare McManigan (Anniv) : +John Wilkinson, +Joan & Matthew Donovan (Anniv)

: +Linda Chambers

Saint Michael : Marilyn Millar, Allison Goodwin, Patrick Calvey, +Nicola Swift (America)

(SAINT MARYS BROWNIES AND GUIDESAre collecting Sainsburys Active Kids Vouchers. If you collect any and would like to donate them please put them in the box in church or drop them into the Parish Office. Many thanks.)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday 10.45 11.45 amSaint Mary

Saturday 3.30 4.15 pm Saint Mary

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(Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is close at hand)

ALL SAINTS PARISH

Saints Anne, Basil + Gwladys, David, David Lewis, Mary & Michael

ALIVE AND ACTIVE

The Year of Saint Matthew

3rd Sunday of the Year

(Sunday Readings: of year A : Breviary: Week iii)

(A tourist visiting the Holy Land went to the Sea of Galilee to see the place where Jesus walked on water. He thought he would take a boat ride across the lake but on being told it would cost 15.00 he declined. He told the boat owner: Im not surprised Jesus walked, at those prices.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^A priest was called at very short notice to take a service at the crematorium, as the officiate who had been booked had phoned to say he was ill. The priest drove furiously and arrived to see the mourners assembling, ready to enter the church. Having only spoken to the crematorium manager on the phone, he knew only that the name of the deceased was Lesley. In the rush hed forgotten to ask whether he was burying a male or a female. He parked his car and quickly moved to the front of the procession as it was time for the service. He decided to turn to the nearest relative for help.Father, mother, sister or brother would describe the sex of the person he was cremating.Im so sorry, he said to the mourner, what relation was Lesley to you?Cousin, came the reply.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^A honeymoon couple stayed at the Watergate Hotel in Washington. The bride was worried in case the place was still bugged, so she asked her new husband to search the room thoroughly. He looked behind the curtains, under the bed, in the wardrobes, and finally under the rug. And there, beneath the rug, he found a mysterious disc with four screws. Using his Swiss army knife, he undid the screws and threw the disc out of the window. The following morning as they checked out, the manager asked: How was your room? How was the service? How was your stay at the Watergate Hotel?Why so many questions? said the groom.Well, said the manager, the room below you complained that the chandelier fell on them.)THIS SUNDAYS MASS

ScriptureIsaiah 8: 23 9: 3

Psalm 26.

R/. The Lord is my light and my help.

The Lord is my light and my help;

whom shall I fear ?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life;

before whom shall I shrink?

There is one thing I ask of the Lord,/

for this I long,

to live in the house of the Lord,/

all the days of my life,

to savour the sweetness of the Lord,

to behold his temple.

I am sure I shall see the Lord's goodnessin the land of the living.Hope in him, hold firm and take heart.Hope in the Lord!

1 Corinthians 1: 10 13, 17.

Matthew 4: 12 23.

Intercession : Lord hear us.

Response :Lord, graciously hear us

(If you run or belong to a club or organisation in All Saints Parish and would like to encourage new members, or just tell fellow parishioners about what you do please email the Parish Office with your information for inclusion in the newsletter. Please email subject as : CLUB INFOWe aim over the coming weeks to cover all the clubs in the Parish, we are starting this week with Brownies. )

(We offer girls exciting opportunities to try new things and discover their potential. They make their own decisions, learn new hobbies, develop skills and explore other cultures. Brownies work together to explore their place within their community and the world.Register your daughters interest in joining Brownies at www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus, or call 0800 169 5901 or for the All Saints group contact Tracy in the Parish Office on 01633 265533.)

Canon Michael Evans Revd. Joseph Mensah

(PARISH PASTORAL TEAMPARISH OFFICE)Deacon Pasquale CinottiDeacon Rigo LogierSister Brigid Cantwell

Sister Paul Gerard Chidgey Sister Justina MorrinSister Visitation ODonoghue

9 Stow Hill, NP20 1TP 01633 265533 Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm E.Mail allsaintsnpt@hotmail.co.uk

Website : allsaintsrcnewport.org.uk

(HOSPITAL TEAM)Royal Gwent + St. Woolos Hospitals 234234

Sick Calls (Emergency)07805 696474

Hospital RotaToday : John Next Sunday David & Mary

(Q1. Why is a barn so noisy?Q2. What did one fish say to the other in a tank?Where is Spot hiding this week, he likes catching fish.)Collections

Saint Anne:192.46(Gift Aided: )70

Saint Basil & Saint Gwladys232.00(Gift Aided :116.00)72

Saint David(Gift Aided :)

Saint David Lewis188.00(Gift Aided :50.00)

Saint Mary1138.00(Gift Aided :601.00)486

Saint Michael505.00(Gift Aided :118.00)

(Combined figures for St. Michaels for the 8th & 15th January)

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Saturday :12.30Baptism of Poppy Louise Reynolds at Saint Marys Church.

Sunday :12.30Baptism of Eliza Taylor at Saint Marys Church

5.00Folk Choir practise in St Marys. New members always welcome.

Monday :

Tuesday :5.00St. Davids S.V.P. meet.

Wednesday :2.00Sugar n Spice meet in Saint Marys Institute.

Thursday :8.00Quiz Night in Saint Marys Institute.

Friday:10.30 Coffee Morning in Saint Marys Institute, all are welcome.

Saturday :9.30Baptism of Nathan & Lulia Hailemichael during Saint Marys Mass.

Next Sunday : 5.00Folk Choir practise in St Marys. New members always welcome.

PRAYERS PLEASE

Please pray for the Repose of the souls of Eleanora Travis, Isabell Watkin, Thomas Lloyd, John Barnett and all who have died recently.

Please remember also in your prayers, Fr. Kevin Payne, Canon Pat OGorman, Fr. Eric Willet, Nina Ali, Christine Bennett, Marilyn Boddy, Pat Bowen, Chloe Bowker, Liz Breen, Mel Davies, Dave, Elizabeth Duran, Raymond Emms, Albert Evans, Sheila Evans, John Fox, Catherine George, Shelia Gill, Mike Halford, Casey Hard, Rose Hackwood, Amanda Harkin, Blanche Hawker, Jim Hart, Marian Hart, Glenys Harvey, Kitty Hayes, Janet Gillian Jones, Ron Kelly, Tom Kelly, Margaret Kroger, Penny Lake, Callum Lewis, Avil McDonald, Anne Monahan, Andrew Moulder, Marie Murphy, Paul OBrien, Lil OHagen, Win OSullivan, David Oates, Mary Park, Simon Park, Monica Pugsley, Colin Richards, Margaret Rowe, Michael Savage, Idris Skillern, Lolith Sauksciuviene, Mary Savini, Lillian Skillern, Linda Smith, Joyce Stewart, Lucy Stoneman, Alan Strong, Avril Taylor, Gerald Walker, Tom Ware, Pat Webb, Biddy Williams and Catherine Williams, Mary Williams (St. D.L.) and all in the Family of our Parish who are sick or housebound, and all who care for them.

St. Michael

21st/22nd January

28th/29th January

The Word

Rosemary Anderson

Joseph Curran

Ann Pollard

Catherine Fisher

Communion

Gerald Anderson

Kathleen Maguire

Sergio Cinotti

Sheila Wigmore

(SAINT MICHAELCommunity CommitteeChair : Catherine Fisher 263358Secretary : Michael Coombes. (07802) 855515Correspondent: AllsaintsBSG@live.co.uk) (Last chance to claim raffle prizes this week- see the notice on the church door for numbers. Anything left unclaimed will roll over for Easter!Don't forget our Adoration service every Wednesday at 7pm.Its great to see all the work progressing around the church. Please keep those pennies coming in for the St Michael's Fund.Holy Hour Thursday at 5.30pm. All are welcome.Did you know that St Michael's Hall is available for rent at reasonable rates? See Mike Coombes to book.)Someone to Pray for? Please tell your Community Correspondent or ring the Newsletter Secretary, 265533

St. Anne

21st/22nd January

28th/29th January

Readers

Sr. Mary Hurley

Jean Stanford

Pat Burgess

Mike Glennon

Pat Tempest

Martin Kurzik

Communion

Danica Williams

Mathew Varghese

Mike Glennon

Pat Tempest

C.L.O.W.

Sian ODonovan

Beth Linton

Beryl Williams

Bethan Manners

Counters

Gilbert & Nancy Jones

Mike & Janet Singleton

Cleaners

Pat Casagrande

Cath Bennet

Marta Williams

TrevorWilliams

The Catholic Directory and Year Book and a Book to Mark Celebrating of the Centenary of the Archdiocese of Cardiff ison sale in the porch, as well as the piety stall.

The Piety Stall has a good supply of cards for many occasions. Please pay it a visit before or after Mass.

St. Basil &St. Gwladys

21st/22nd January

28th/29th January

The Word

Faith Young

Angela Haynes

Larry Cullen

Chris Llewellyn-Jones

Communion

Siobhan Quinn

Anne Edge

C.L.O.W.

Joy & David

Julie & David

Counters

Kerry Hay

Robert Hay

Margaret Whitfield

Tony Sheehan

Cleaners

Tina & ChrisLlewellyn Jones

Tina & Chris

Llewellyn-Jones

Bettws Food Bank send their thanks and appreciation for all your support in sending foodstuffs, toiletries and financial donations. They have been able to make up bags of food so as to produce some meals and have been able to buy the items which they are short of. They are keeping us in their thoughts.

This month we are specially thinking about the people who are on the committees of the churches of All Saints. They work hard to ensure that our churches run the best way possible, which takes up a lot of time. Thank you Folks.

St. David

21st/22nd January

28th/29th January

Readers

Ann D, Ceri,

John H

Peter, Alan,

Tom

Communion

Angela, Molly,

Sebastian

James, Kath,

Merlin

Cleaning Group: 2LotteryWednesday 7th January: No. 38 P HiggsSaturday 11th January: No. 10 P ShannonWednesday 14th January: No. 33 E EdgeSaturday 18th January: No. 45 Free

(SAINT DAVID LEWISCommunity CommitteeChair: Mary BurkeCorrespondent: Esther Gomes07724248996 )

St. David Lewis

21st/22nd January

28th/29th January

Readers

Marilyn Richards

Davina Gomes

Esther Gomes

Michelle Barrett

Communion

Sr. Justina

Rita Conway

Sean Barrett

Pam McLoughlin

Maura Dineen

Martin Barrett

C.L.o.W.

Daniella Gomes

Mo Crowley

Beth Burke

Mo Crowley

TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP:

Every Tuesday the prayer group meets at 10:00 am in the church to pray together, followed by a sharing of their talents. Should you wish to join the group, please come along on Tuesday.

INVITATION:

Please join us every Saturday at 5.00 pm in the church to recite the rosary to pray for families, and personal intentions.

LINE DANCING:

Why not combine getting fitter with fun and join our LINE DANCERS.Sessions are held on Monday and Thursday 10:30 am 12:30 pm And Wednesday 07:30 pm- 09:30 pm ALL WELCOME!!!

200 Club :15.01.17.No. 136G. Hurley

The Legion of Mary prayers this week are offered for the victims of crime and natural disaster.

Lunch Bags

As another group has joined the rota of Christian communities providing this service to homeless people, our commitment has been reduced. We will distribute 40 bags on Saturday/Sunday March 25th/26th for return on Saturday/Sunday April 1st/2nd. Thank you for your consistent support.John Haywood.

Roof Restoration Fund: Dont forget your extra pound for the second collection or other donations at :

https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/archdiocese-cardiff/stmarysnpt

Well done! Last weeks collection was 190.00 Total currently stands at 11,217.60. Remember our new target is 15,000 by Easter. If you have any fundraising ideas, or know anyone who would like to sponsor the funding, please let the Parish office know, or one of the Community Council members.

Ministering to the Assembly

St. Mary

21st/22nd January

28th/29th January

Readers

Mary Tilley

Ruby Pinches

Tony Corten

Hilary Cameron

4.30

9.30

Tim Hancock

Mary Williams

Kitty McHugh

Anna Lloyd

6.00

Jane Morgan

Brian McErlaine

John Haywood

Patsy Groves

James Carney

Communion

As per separate list

As per separate list

Cleaners

Group 2

Group 3

C.L.o.W.

Alison

Clelia, Annette

Please beware of the beggars, they have been back again and have been a little menacing and rudeto some parishioners. PLEASE DO NOT give them money or buy the flowers.

(This evening at the stadium the night was stirring, peopled with ten thousand shadows.And when the flood-lights had painted green the velvet of the great field,The night intoned a chorale, filled by ten thousand voices.The master of ceremonies had given the signal to begin the service.The impressive liturgy moved forward smoothly.The ball flew from celebrant to celebrant,As if everything had been minutely planned in advance.It passed from foot to foot, slipped along the field, and flew away overhead.Each was at his post, taking the ball in turn, passing it to the next one who was there to receive and pass again.And because each one did his part in the right place,Because he put forth the effort required,Because he knew he needed all the others,Slowly but surely the ball gained groundAnd made the final goal!While, at the end, the immense crowd flowed laboriously into the narrow streets,I reflected, Lord, that human history, for us a long game, is for you this great liturgy.A prodigious ceremony initiated at the dawn of time, which will end only when the last celebrant has complete his final rite.)

Saturday 10.45 11.45 am Saint Mary

Saturday 3.30 4.15 pm Saint Mary

(St. Davids S.V.P.Will now meet fortnightly on a Tuesday 5.00 pm 6.00 pmStarting 20th September.)

Tuesday Talent Group : If you have handcraft skills that you would like to share with us or just get involved with the team, come along next Tuesday from 10:00

(DRIVERS REQUIREDI can see a problem looming on the horizon as we approach Christmas, that is Fathers John and Joseph not being able to attend the Community Churches as neither of them drive and need lifts. We need a number of people from each community to volunteer and set up a rota. Please DO NOT LEAVE it each week to the same few people who have been helping so far.No lifts sadly means NO MASS!Please ring the Parish Office or speak to your Community Chairperson if you can perform this essential ministry.)LINE DANCING: Why not combine getting fitter with fun and join our LINE DANCERS.

Sessions are held on Monday and Thursday 10:30 am 12:30 pm

And Wednesday 07:30 pm- 09:30 pm ALL WELCOME!!!

Holy Hour

Holy Hour will continue is St Marys at 2pm on the first Friday of every month, beginning on Friday 2nd December.

Many thanks to all who have contributed in the past year.

(GENERAL NOTICEBe aware of thieves. Please take all bags and valuables with you when you go to Holy Communion.) (FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & RECONCILIATIONIf your child is in Year 4 or above and NOT in a Catholic Primary School (or if they are in St Joseph's Catholic High School) and they have not yet made their First Holy Communion, then come along with them to St Mary's Institute at 6pm on Thursday 12th January to enroll them onto this year's Reconciliation and Communion Preparation program. (Children in our Catholic Primary Schools will be prepared through school).The dates for our classes are: 26th January, 9th and 23rd February, 9th and 23rd March, 27th April, 11th and 25th May. They are all on Thursdays and arefrom 6pm to 7pmEnrollment will be on 12th January and then start on 26th January. Anyone who comes along after 26th January will need to join next year's program.)

(SAINT MARYS BROWNIES AND GUIDESAre collecting Sainsburys Active Kids Vouchers. If you collect any and would like to donate them please put them in the box in church or drop them into the Parish Office. Many thanks.)

(PLEASE DO NOT use your own candles in the candle stands. The stands are for tea lights only. Please do NOT remove the candle from the metal container)

Parish diaries are on sale at the back of Church, please put 1.50 in the newspapers wall box, or see Tracy in the office in the week.

(Our Congratulations and PrayersGo to Noel & Madeline Fitzpatrick as they celebrate their Golden Weddingon the 30th September.)