2015 Centenary Celebrations

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1 2015 Centenary Celebrations 100 th Anniversary of the Consecration of St Joseph s Church 500 th Anniversary of the Birth of St Teresa of Avila Diary of Events Website Telephone office@stjosephs.org.uk

2 CENTENARY PRAYER God our ever loving Father, thank you for each person who has been part of this parish; those who have passed on the gift of faith, especially the Carmelite Friars; those who have faithfully served and built, freely giving their time and talents. Jesus, as we seek to bear daily witness to you in our parish, our families, our workplaces and the local community, lead us to always search for your truth, justice and peace. Increase our desire for unity, and bring Healing to our brokenness. Holy Spirit, renew our minds and hearts, so that we may know God s will. Fill us with lively gifts of faith, hope and love, so that we may continue to pass on the joy of the Gospel for future generations. Amen

3 White Rabbit RISE Theatre Tuesday 3 March We are delighted to welcome back the professional Christian theatre company RISE Theatre, who will be performing their brand new original play White Rabbit. This is a powerful story about two people and their journey to faith an imaginative and moving tale of love, loss and selfdiscovery. Tickets now available from the Parish Office priced at 8 each, 6 concessions. Lenten Talks Fr Christopher Jamison OSB Thursdays 12 and 26 March Fr Christopher Jamison OSB, a former parishioner, is now Director of The National Office for Vocations and probably best known as a former Abbot of Worth Abbey. He will return to give two talks about Celebrating the Century: The Next Hundred Years discussing the Future Church and the Future Parish. Both sessions will be in St Joseph s Hall refreshments at 7:30pm, talks begin at 8pm. St Patrick s Night Dinner Dance Saturday 14 March A night of ceoil, rince agus craic from 7pm til late. Celebrate Ireland s patron saint, with traditional Irish food, featuring storytelling from the Bard of Armagh and music by Pookawn. We are delighted to announce that St Patrick s night is SOLD OUT. Thank you for supporting this event. 40 Hour Vigil 7am Wednesday 18 March 11pm Thursday 19 March This beautiful devotion will be held over two days leading up to and including the Feast of St Joseph. This will be an opportunity for all to spend more time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in St Joseph s Church. Feast of St Joseph Thursday 19 March St Joseph is the Patron Saint of our Parish and School. Masses to celebrate his feast day will be at 7am, 9:30am (the school children will attend this Mass) and 8pm.

4 500 th Birthday of St Teresa of Avila Saturday 28 March Today marks the 500 th Anniversary of the Birth of St Teresa of Avila. The 10am Mass will be followed by refreshments and Birthday Cake in honour of this great Carmelite Saint and Doctor of the Church. Parish Retreat Boars Hill, Oxford Friday 17 Sunday 19 April Fr Liam Finnerty OCD will lead our parish retreat on the theme of Practical Spiritual Guidance based on St Teresa s Teachings. This residential retreat will take place at the Carmelite Priory, Boars Hill near Oxford. Prices for the weekend are 88 per person sharing a twin room and 110 per person in a single room. Booking Forms are now available from the Parish Office. Parish Day Saturday 6 June 12 noon to 4pm in the Priory grounds. Entertainment for young and old; with music, song, dance, drama, games and the usual stalls. Great food and don t forget the big raffle! The Priests in Concert Friday 10 July We are delighted to welcome Fr Eugene O Hagan, Fr Martin O Hagan and Fr David Delargy, otherwise known as The Priests, in concert at St Joseph s Church. See their website to find out more about this classical musical trio. Tickets will be on sale soon from the Parish Office 35 per person, 30 per for Senior Citizens. Children s Workshop Sunday 12 July Children aged from 5-11 are welcome to join the Children s Liturgy Group for a craft and singing workshop in celebration of our 100 th year anniversary after the 9am Mass. Booking Forms available nearer the time cost is 3.50 per child or 3 per child with one or more sibling.

5 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Thursday 16 July The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the most important Feast Day in the Carmelite Calendar. A one day pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory by coach is planned to celebrate this special feast. Youth BBQ Friday 17 July Our popular end-of-term BBQ organised by the youth of the parish. Food will be served from 6pm onwards. Tickets in advance priced at 6 for Adults and 4 for Children. Senior Citizens Centenary Celebration Saturday 18 July A summer social to commemorate our Centenary. More details to follow. Centenary Mass Sunday 19 July You are invited to join our special Centenary Mass at 11am with Bishop Peter Doyle as we give thanks for the past century and pray for continued enlightenment during the next 100 years. This liturgical highlight of our Centenary Year will be followed by lunch in the Priory grounds. Wine & Cheese Evening Friday 24 July Ever wanted to learn more about wine? Join us for a fun-filled evening in the Parish Centre, sampling different wines from across the world. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets 20 per person. Centenary Gala Concert Sunday 26 July An evening of music to celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the consecration of our Church. Led by Richard Cottle and accompanied by talented guest musicians and singers, the choir will treat you to a programme of musical pieces in celebration and thanksgiving for the gift and growth of the Catholic community in our area.

6 Annual Golf Day Friday 7 August The annual Golf Day is an exciting, challenging, enjoyable afternoon. Tee off at 1pm. 18 hole competition followed by Presentation Dinner. Pilgrimage to Spain Monday 7 September Monday 14 September Fr John McGowan will lead our pilgrimage to Spain. We will spend four nights in Avila and three in Salamanca to help us reflect on the life of the great Carmelite Saint Teresa of Avila. All available places are booked. Floral Festival Saturday 12 September Sunday 13 September Stories from the New Testament told through the beauty of flowers in St Joseph s Church. Come and admire the talents of our flower ladies and their fellow flower arrangers from neighbouring Churches. Refreshments and cake will be served on the lawn, weather permitting. Ecumenical Evening Sunday 13 September Closing our Floral Festival, an evening of prayer and song in communion with local Churches to give thanks to God for the talents he has given us. Feast of Exaltation of the Cross Monday 14 September Today marks the Feast Day of the Sisters of Holy Cross Convent. The Sisters will host an evening of reflection on the Stations of the Cross, which, weather permitting, will be held in their beautiful garden. Parish Walk Sunday 19 September Put on your walking shoes and take a trip around the three Churches in our parish The Infant of Prague in Chalfont St Giles, St Joseph s in Chalfont St Peter and The Most Holy Name in Denham. You may join at any of these Churches and are welcome to walk some, or all, of the route.

7 Feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux Thursday 1 October There will be a special evening Mass to celebrate this Carmelite Feast Day. Fr John Udris, former parish priest of St Teresa s in Beaconsfield, is an expert on St Thérèse and has been invited to be the principal celebrant and homilist to inspire us. Light refreshments will be served after Mass. Vigil of Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Tuesday 6 October Join us for an evening service of Rosary and Benediction to celebrate the Vigil of this Marian Feast. Feast of St Teresa of Avila Thursday 15 October Mass times will be as normal 7am in the Oratory and 9am in St Joseph s Church. Carmelite Centenary Closing Celebrations Saturday 17 October The Opening Mass for the Carmelite Centenary was held at the Church of Discalced Carmelite Friars in Kensington. The Closing Mass will therefore be hosted by the OCarm Friars at Aylesford Priory. There is a full day of activities planned with the Closing Mass being a very special celebration. We plan to organise a coach trip to Aylesford Priory for this day. Any Questions? Friday 23 October Panellists tackle our questions about faith. More details to follow. The Gift (Holy Spirit Talks) Every Wednesday from 4 November until 9 December An inspiring and practical series of talks aimed at people of all ages to help them encounter the Holy Spirit and empower them to share their faith. The six sessions cover: The Father's Loving Plan, The Joy of the Gospel, The Gift of the Spirit, Unwrapping God's Gift, Encountering God's Spirit and Living in the Spirit. Talks rooted in the Bible, the Catechism, Evangelii Gaudium and reflections on the Holy Spirit from Pope Francis.

8 Centenary Ball Saturday 14 November Put on your glad rags and get into the party mood! Join us for a fabulous night of entertainment as we come together to celebrate our Centenary. More details to follow. Advent Workshop Sunday 29 November The Advent Workshop is aimed at children from Pre-School to Year 6. Fun filled craft activities in preparation for Christmas with a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. Booking Forms available nearer the time cost is 3.50 per child or 3 per child with one or more sibling. Senior Citizens Christmas Party Saturday 5 December Organised by our Youth Worker and the Confirmation Group, a festive afternoon guaranteed to bring a lot of laughter and joy. Wreath Making Sunday 6 December Enjoy making your own Christmas wreath with a few glasses of mulled wine and friendly chatter. The cost is 10 and includes oasis, ribbon, five decorations and tuition. Bring your own greenery. Carol Service Sunday 20 December Come and take part in our annual Carol Service at St Joseph s Church followed by refreshments, including homemade mulled wine and mince pies, in the Parish Centre. Parish Centenary Year Closing Mass Thursday 31 December An evening Mass of thanksgiving followed by a shared supper with fun and games to bring our Parish Centenary Year to a close. For more details about these events keep an eye on our weekly Parish Newsletter as well as our Website.