The Roman Catholic Parish of the Immaculate Conception North Devon : Diocese of Plymouth under the Patronage of St Cuthbert Mayne COMPRISING THE PARISH CHURCH OF S T MARY, IMMACULATE MOTHER OF GOD, BARNSTAPLE, & THE CHURCH OF S T JOSEPH, SOUTH MOLTON. Website Bulletin: 17/24 w eek b e g i n n i n g S u n d a y, 2 n d J u l y, 2 0 1 7 Parish Priest: Father Paul Andrew Telephone: 075 1547 2547 Email: FrPaulAndrew@live.com Deacon (retired): Rev. John Connors Parish Pastoral Asst.: Chris Eastaugh Telephone: 07966 820149 Email: chris.eastaugh@btopenworld.com Parish Office Manager: Mavis Eastaugh Telephone: 01271 343312 Email: barnstaple@prcdtr.org.uk Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 08.30 12.30 St Mary s Church House, Higher Church Street, Barnstaple EX32 8JE Website: barnstaplecatholicchurch.com Facebook Group: Barnstaple Catholic Parish Our Lady s Catholic Primary School Chanter s Hill, Barnstaple EX32 8DN Principal: Rob Meech Chair of Governors: Sandy Anderson Telephone: 01271 345164 Website: www.ourladys.devon.sch.uk SAFEGUARDING: our Parish Reps. are Barnstaple: Ruth O Donovan on 01271 342493 South Molton: Sheila Nott on 01769 572741 Please contact them if you have any concerns. TODAY: 13 TH SUNDAY IN O.T. MANDATORY 2 ND COLLECTION FOR PETER S PENCE Sat 1 st 17.30 VIGIL MASS SM Sun 2 nd 09.30 SUNG MASS with hymns B & Children s Liturgy RR (coffee after mass) 15.00 Mass for the sick & housebound followed by tea in the Red Room 18.30 MASS (said) B Weekday masses & other events Psalter: week 1; Sundays: year A; weekdays year 1 Morning Prayer or Evening Prayer (as appropriate) is usually said 30 minutes before weekday masses. Mon 3 rd 08.00 MASS: ST THOMAS, AP. CM (for George Busby, RiP) Tue 4 th 18.00 School Governors OLS 19.00 Parish Evangelisation Team RR Wed 5 th 10.00 Mass of the feria B 10.30 Coffee & cake for WORK RR 11.30 Finance Committee meeting PO Thu 6 th 09.15 School govs. c ttee. OLS Fri 7 th 11.30 Mass of the feria B 18.30 Latin Mass: FIRST FRIDAY CM Sat 8 th 10.00 Sat. Mass of the BVM B Exposition of the Bl. Sac t. & Rosary 10.50 Mid-day Prayer & Benediction Next weekend: 14 TH SUNDAY IN O.T. SEA SUNDAY MANDATORY 2 ND COLLECTION Sat 8 th 17.30 VIGIL MASS SM 18.00 Treasure Hunt & Barbecue Sun 9 th 09.30 SUNG MASS with hymns B & Children s Liturgy RR (coffee after mass) 18.30 MASS (said) B LAST WEEK S COLLECTIONS TOTAL: 849.08 (G/A 330; Loose: 519.08) Services & other events at S t Joseph s Church, S. Molton Thu 6 th SAT 8 th 10.00 Rosary, coffee & hymn practice 17.30 VIGIL MASS: 14 th SUNDAY FROM THE CHURCH DIARY: JULY Sat 8 1800: Walking Treasure Hunt & Barbecue SUN 9 1600: Syro-Malabar mass Mon 10 Tue 17: Fr Paul on pilgrimage to Fatima with Bp Mark Wed 12 1400: Old Church c tee ( big meeting) Thu 13 18.30 Fatima Centenary commemoration (C.E.) Thu 13 19.00: W.O.R.K. annual report evening. Sat 15 Sun 30: Parish office closed Mon 24 0945: School Leavers Mass Mon 24 1030: Churches Together in S. Molton SUN 30 1730: Vespers & Benediction (5 th Sunday) Mon 31: Centenary commemoration of Passchendaele AUGUST Sat 5: No Mass in Barnstaple (Oblates Day at Buckfast) TUE 15 Aug: ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY [Holy Day of Obligation] SUN 27 1500: Baptism of Poppy Morgan @ St Mary s Mon 28: Bank Holiday Mass at 11.00 SEPTEMBER Mon 4-Tue 12: Fr Paul on holiday Wed 13: Fatima Centenary commemoration Thu14-Sat 16: Fr Paul on retreat at Buckfast Sat 23: S. Molton Church meeting after mass Thu 28: Plymouth Secular Clergy Fund mtg. Fr i 29 Sep: KSC Quiz Sat 30: Harvest weekend t.b.c. OCTOBER SUN 1: Harvest weekend t.b.c. 7 13: Parish Office CLOSED 9 15: Week of Prayer at S. Molton 11 20: Fr Paul away (Fatima & Paray la Monial with Bp Mark) Fri 27 Oct: KSC Quiz
THIS WEEK: TUESDAY: THE PARISH EVANGELISATION TEAM will meet for their regular monthly bible study and meeting. ALL WELCOME. FIRST FRIDAY MASS Now that we are back into Ordinary Time the First Friday (evening) Latin masses each month will usually be of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sat. July 8 th FAMILY FUN EVENING Bring the family for a walk around Barnstaple on the evening of 8 th July. Look up and notice things you have never seen in Barnstaple. Back to the Presbytery for Hot-dogs and a drink. Raffle with all profits going towards Operation Christmas Child. (Shoe boxes) Please sign up so that we have some ideas of numbers for catering. OTHER NOTICES: NEXT KSC TRIP is to Falmouth and then riverboat to Truro on the 5th Sept. Cost 23 Full details on Narthex poster and flyers, please contact Bob Trickey W.O.R.K. Father Adrian and Mary Jane will be here on Thursday July 13 th at 7pm. This is for them to give us our Annual Report including details of Mary Jane s recent visit to Kenya. All are welcome. We can hear first hand how our donations are put to good use. 2018 CHURCH ORDOS The order forms for next year s ordos has arrived. If you would like one the A5 standard ones are 5.50, or in diary format 6.50; or A4 (large print) 6.25 & 7.50 respectively. See Mavis to order please. OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 5 of us are already booked on the August 2020 trip to see the next 10-yearly performance of the worldrenowned passion play. Luxury coach, a good hotel and good seats at the play if you book soon enough, but places are going fast. See Fr Paul or the notice board for more information. SILENCE AT MASS Everyone should have seen a copy of the notice about silence during mass. Large print copies are available on request. Please let your PPC representatives have any reactions by early September. THE NEXT PPC MEETING will be on the 26 th September 2017. Items for the agenda by 19 th September please. For those unable to attend last week s Parish-in- Council meeting, copies of the annual reports submitted to the meeting are available in the Narthex (B)/back of church (S/M) Those who prepare rotas please note that Fr Paul s scheduled absences in September and October have been revised. KEY to abbreviations used in the Newsletter: (places in italics are not in the Church or in Church House) B = St Mary s Parish Church, Barnstaple CM = The St Cuthbert Mayne Chapel DR = St Mary s Church House Dining Room F/M = Foundation Mass (usually annually) NDC = North Devon Crematorium OLS = Our Lady s Catholic Primary School RR = St Mary s Church House Red Room S/M = St Joseph s Church, South Molton We continue to pray for all who died or were injured in the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London, and in the Ladbroke Grove fire, and for their families and friends. PRAYER REQUESTS: THE SICK: [at St Joseph s:] Sr. Dulai Forrones, Jiff Booth, Sheila Nott, Luz Cerilles, Jo. Stentiford, Elizabeth Paul, Veronica Reilly, Evelyn Soqueño, Pat Smyth, Rae McCool, Monica Gilbert, Jenny & Robbie Hey and Carol Perrow. [At St Mary s:] Christine Laird, Sharon Burdon, Maureen & Vernon McDonald, Varghese Philip, Josie Winter, Sue Straughan, Tom Hickey & family, Brenda & Lesley, Helen & Don Weaver-Hill, Cora Coman, Dijoin George, Audrey Ellis, Sarah Finch, Gary Hepburn, Graham, Gervase Markham, Simon, Josie Winter, Terry Moon, Margaret Christelow, Nikki Spears, Gail Barnaby, Gary Hepburn, Gwen & family, Gail Barnaby and Mary Duffy. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer. RECENTLY DEPARTED: Jim Russell [11/6], Fritz Arenth [4/6], Gavin Bonnett [1/6]. YEAR S MIND: Sr. Julie O Shea, SVP [1950], Mavis Knibbs [1997], and Norah Nott [?]. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. VOTIVE LAMPS This week and next week the lights at the shrines are sponsored for the following intentions: Blessed Sacrament for Lily Ellis Main altar for the parish Sanctuary Crucifix for Tony Lloyd, RiP S t Cuthbert Crucifix for Mavis & Chris s intentions The Sacred Heart for Jack Stocks, RiP Holy Infant of Prague for Mrs Johnson & family Lord Jesus in the tomb for the faithful departed Our Lady & Child for William Cooper, RiP Our Lady of Fatima for pilgrims to Fatima Our Lady Immaculate for Brian Nelson, RiP St Joseph for Michael Cummins, RiP St Cuthbert Mayne for Bishop Mark s intentions St John Paul the Gt. for Derek Rees, RiP
NOTE: As this website edition of the newsletter does not have to be printed and folded, it is possible to include extra pages which are not in this week s print edition; these are items that have appeared in previous newsletters and which are still current or on-going. THURSDAY DEADLINE 11.00 Thursdays is the deadline for this bulletin also for votive lamps & mass intentions. Names added to the intercession books in South Molton or in Barnstaple after Thursday morning will not appear in the bulletin. Please remember, if you would like a mass offered for anyone (living or departed) or for a particular intention at either of our churches please fill in all the details on one of the little GREEN envelopes. In this parish there is no fixed amount for the mass stipend, please just make an appropriate donation. If you would like to arrange for a votive candle at one of shrines to burn for a week in memory of a loved one or for a special intention please fill in one of the little BROWN envelopes with the appropriate details. Brown or green envelopes should be given to Mavis or Fr Paul or posted through Presbytery the letter box. Please make sure there is a contact number on them so that we can reach you if there are any queries. GETTING MARRIED? Or even just thinking about it. Please remember SIX MONTHS notice is the minimum required by Canon Law. LET US KNOW! Sometimes we don t learn that someone is in hospital until they have been there for a couple of weeks. There are TWO ways to overcome this. First, if you go into hospital, ask the ward staff to let the Catholic Chaplain know where you are. Secondly, get to know the people who sit on your bench in church, and if they are missing one week tell the priest so that he can give them a call. We all need to work together to show that we are a caring community. PRESBYTERY PHONES There have been a few moans that the telephone answering machine in the Presbytery was not switched on. It is! Always! I have now reduced the number of rings, but that means you are more likely to get the machine rather than a person, especially out of office hours. If you do want Fr Paul rather than the office, then please call him on his mobile, that number is listed on the front page of the bulletin. Obviously, he can t answer it if he s driving or at a meeting, so please leave a message, and he ll get back to you a.s.a.p. So, in summary, parish business to the land-line during office hours, or leave a message; parish priest on his mobile anytime (within reason!); leave a message if no answer. RECEIVING COMMUNION Just a reminder to everyone that the extra-ordinary ministers of communion are taught that if someone wishes to receive by intinction the minister is to take the Host from the person, intinct it in the Precious Blood and the communicant is to receive directly on to the tongue from the minister. These are the rules of the universal church, not just here; in no circumstances is self-intinction permitted. Anyone unhappy with this regulation should receive in one kind only. CAFOD VIGIL FOR PEACE During the winter months we will usually keep a time of silent prayer for world peace on the LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH beginning after mass. All are welcome to drop in at anytime, even if only for a few minutes. CARDS I have left a supply of visiting cards on the red mat. I suggest you write in the blank space in case of emergency please inform and keep one in your purse or wallet. Then, should you be admitted to hospital, or in some other emergency situation, they will make sure that a priest is called. Fr Paul ST CUTHBERT MAYNE Do you have a picture of our local saint and martyr on display in your home? Pictures of St Cuthbert, with some biographical information on the back, are on sale at 1 each from the table in the narthex. ALTAR WINE With the continuing problems of the Holy Land very much in our minds at this time, it s appropriate to note that the altar wine we use at our churches is imported from Cremisan, the Salesian winery in Bethlehem. The Salesians of Don Bosco established the vineyards and winery more than 125 years ago to help Palestinian Christians by providing a livelihood for local families and an education for the children. The Salesians original purpose continues unchanged to this day shining as a beacon of stability and humanity through the tumultuous changes of the last century. Buying this wine directly helps the people of Bethlehem to offset the devastating economic consequences of recent years.
RE. ANOINTING OF SICK AT THE RD&E HOSPITAL Fr. John Watkins, former Catholic Hospital Chaplain at the RD&E writes: In recent years the admission of patients for orthopaedic surgery is booked for early in the day of their operation. Often this is early morning to allow for an early start to the operation. It is rarely possible for the Catholic Chaplain to find a window of opportunity to give the Sacrament before the operation and it would be better if local priests gave the Sacrament well in advance of any surgery. So if you are scheduled for an operation at the RD&E be sure to arrange to receive the Sacrament of the Sick before you go. The situation is likely to be similar at Derriford, too. INTERCESSIONS BOOK Some folk may not have heard the announcement at mass that the book in which people write their prayers requests is now brought to the altar when the person leading the Prayer of the Faithful comes to the ambo, not at the offertory. This is not only symbolically appropriate because this is when our thoughts are centred on intercessionary prayer but also complies with the liturgical ideal that the Offertory should be primarily focussed on the offering of the bread and wine, and not confused with other matters. UNWANTED GREETINGS CARDS POST CARDS and STAMPS The Presentation Sisters at Exeter are grateful for any greetings cards birthday, get well, Easter, Christmas, etc. and will recycle them in aid of their charitable work; but please remove the backs first. They also collect postcards and stamps. Please leave any of the above in the box on the table (B) or give them to Fr Paul (SM). CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY [CAP] The CAP Debt Advice Centre for Barnstaple and its surrounding area, based at Holy Trinity Church, opened on April 1 st 2014. The centre is always looking for volunteer befrienders to go with the Centre Manager when potential clients are interviewed, and to support them in the long-term. Not being afraid to talk about one s faith is much more important than any financial acumen. If you think you might be interested then speak to Fr Paul. Find out more about C.A.P. at <capuk.org> COMMEMORATING WORLD WAR I Along with the rest of the nation, and in line with our own cathedral in Plymouth, we shall be commemorating the centenary of First World War. Over the next three years there will be a series of requiem masses. Still to come are: 31 st July 2017: The start of the 3 rd Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele). 11 th Nov. 2018: Armistice Day. These masses will be offered for all those who died in the war, for those currently serving in our Armed Forces, and for World Peace. CHURCH BOOKINGS We like to encourage the use of our church building and rooms for use by community groups, both religious and non-religious, for regular meetings or for one off concerts or other events. BUT please be sure to check the parish diary and the notice board to see when there are things already booked for instance, from September a choir will be rehearsing every Wednesday from 7 9 pm and our own choir and music group meet every Friday evening. If in any doubt, please call the Presbytery and check BEFORE MAKING ANY ARRANGEMENTS YOU MAY HAVE TO CANCEL. We don t want people to be disappointed. PARISH & CHURCH NAMES Sister Benignus, the diocesan archivist, has replied to Father Paul s enquiry to say: With regard to your query about the correct name for Barnstaple Catholic Church: I have no formal documentation supporting the dedication of the present church. However, I have noticed that all pre-1985 documents, such as letters, financial returns, Visitation forms, all have as the title Church of the Immaculate Conception, or The Church of the Immaculate Conception BVM. Then, 1985 and subsequent titles used are Church of St Mary, Immaculate Mother of God, gradually deteriorating to St Mary s. Furthermore the following is an extract from the Plymouth Diocesan Year Book 1985: When completed, the church will be dedicated to St. Mary, the Immaculate Mother of God. I hope you will find these examples convincing enough to confirm your accurate assessment. VOTIVE CANDLES A reminder that votive candles may be bought to burn for a week before the various shrines in our church. Some people have decided to make a long term commitment to a particular shrine, others are booked just for one week at a time. The cost of the candle is 2.50. Thursday is the cut-off day if it is to appear in the newsletter. When a shrine is not sponsored any week then the candle is dedicated to the intentions of a general cause such as our school or our bishop or the Pope. SUNDAY CAR PARKING Please remember that you need to display a CURRENT VALID PERMIT if you intend to park in the yard on a Sunday. To pick up a permit please see Chris on a Sunday morning or contact the parish office during office hours. Old permits are now invalid.
BOOKING ANNIVERSARIES If you want to book a mass for a particular day during this church year please see Mavis a.s.a.p. First come, first served once a date is booked it s really difficult to change it without an exceptionally good reason. POOR BOX On the back wall in St Mary s Church is a wall safe where donations for the Poor are placed. This money is used throughout the year to support people calling at the House who are in need of help. With the monies left at the end of this year we have been giving to organizations feeding the disadvantaged this Christmas: 250 to the Salvation Army in Barnstaple; 50 to the Foodbank in South Molton and 50 to the Good Samaritans Trust, South Molton It has been suggested that we should have a monthly (?) meeting over coffee and cake (or tea & biscuits?) for those interested in creative and craft work. No need to be good at any particular craft, (though, of course, those with skills like sewing or painting or designing will always be welcome) just willing to help put ideas into practice to enhance the beauty of our church and its worship. Planning to start in September are you interested? If so please speak to Marie Baker or Fr. Paul. The Art of Dying Well is a new website that offers a helping hand to those grappling with issues around death and dying. Based in the Catholic tradition, it features real-life stories about dealing with the journey through death to eternal life. Go to: <www.artofdyingwell.org>. There are prayer cards on the red mat (B) [or: back of church] with a traditional prayer for the dying and a link to the website please take one. SUNDAY S BIDDING PRAYERS You may have noticed that we now have a special intercession every week in the bidding prayers for vocations. The Roman Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales has supplied us with a prayer for every week of this church s year. WE NEED MUSICIANS & SINGERS Are you keeping your talent hidden? We are seriously in need of musicians and singers to augment our present band and choir. Please have a word with Nigel if you think you can help. NEW SOCIAL GROUP?