Bletchley Parish

Errata Corrige: Mass Tuesday 19th June

Posted on June 18, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

Mass will be at All Saints Church at 9am instead of 10am.

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Newsletter: 10th June 2018

Posted on June 8, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter Week 2
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B
6:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil Holy Mass
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass

During the Week – Year II
Monday (STA) Memorial – St Barnabas, Apostle
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Tuesday (AS) Feria
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Wednesday (STA) Memorial – St Anthony of Padua
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Thursday (AS) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Friday (STA) Feria
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
6:30pm Holy Mass Votive Ven. Agnelo de Souza

Saturday (STA) Memorial- St Richard of Chichester
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Road, MK3 6HG

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE 2018
Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for:
Universal: Social Networks
That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.

DIOCESAN YEAR OF PRAYER AND VOCATION – JUNE
Month of Prayer for our Vocations to ministry in the Church – priesthood, diaconate, lay ministries.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the souls of
Rita Rosaleen Lysaght, whose Funeral Mass will be at 1:45pm on Monday 18th June at St Thomas Aquinas Church.
Dorothy Waller, whose Funeral Mass will be at 1:30pm on Friday 22nd June at All Saints Church.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Solemnity of Ss Peter & Paul -29th June
10am Mass – St Thomas Aquinas Church
11am Mass – All Saints Church
7pm Mass – All Saints Church

NO MASS in St Thomas Aquinas Church on
Friday 22nd June 8.30 am due to Patronal Mass of
ST ALBAN at Bishop Parker School at 9:15 am

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
MONDAY 11th JUNE
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through. Future Date … 09 July

MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP 23rd JUNE … meets on Saturdays 3:00-5:00 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room. Future Dates: 21st July /18th August/
22nd September / 20th October /
24th November / 15th December

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
24th – 31st AUGUST
If you are interested as an assisted pilgrim or helper,
please visit: http://www.catholicassociation.co.uk or call
the local contact: Deacon Michael Fleming – myf@btinternet.com CA Hospitalitie President:
Anne Hoskins – president@catholicassociation.co.uk

ANNUAL ALTAR SERVERS MASS
Northampton Cathedral -12 Noon Saturday 16th June
Celebrant: Rt Rev Peter Doyle (Bishop of Northampton)
A great occasion when Altar Servers, their families, friends, parishioners come together to thank God for their ministry of service. Altar servers are asked to be at the Cathedral from 11 am onwards. Following the Mass, there will be a buffet lunch.

SECOND COLLECTION next weekend
‘DAY FOR LIFE’

VISIT TO CANON MICHAEL HARRISON in Corby
A small group of Parishioners are planning an outing to see Fr Michael Harrison, (now Parish Priest in Corby) on Sunday 8th July 2018 and to attend the 10:15am Mass in his Parish of Our Lady Walsingham, Corby, 71 Occupation Road, NN17 1EE. If you would like to join them please contact Cecilia on 01908 379327 or cs.arogundade@btinternet.com
Transport will be by car share.

PRO-LIFE PETITION
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has released a new petition:- “Stop the attack on peaceful freedom of expression and freedom to pray outside abortion centres”. See at the back of the church.
Please sign.

FOOD BANK APPEAL
We are running short of long life juice/tinned fish/pasta sauce. Your support is greatly appreciated.

CAFOD – Share the Journey
A walk in solidarity with those fleeing from war, disaster and poverty Saturday 30th June starting from All Saints Church Whaddon Way at 2pm walking to St Thomas Aquinas Church Fenny Stratford – short service and refreshments on arrival.
Contact Maggie on 07504 343133

100 Club May 2018 Winners
1st Prize £25 Mrs H. A Roffey
2nd Prize £12 Mrs M Osgathorpe
3rd Prize £12 Mrs M O’Shaughnessy

ANNUAL MASS TO PRAY for the beatification
of Ven Fr Agnelo. Friday 15th June, 6.30pm at
St Thomas Aquinas Church.

PARISH SAFEGUARDING -Awareness Session for Group Leaders
All Group leaders in the parish are invited to an awareness session entitled ‘What is exploitation?’ on 2nd October 2018 at St Mary’s Parish Hall, Aspley Hill, Woburn Sands, MK17 8NN. Arrival at 1.30pm for a 2pm start until 3.30pm. The session is being facilitated by the Thames Valley Police Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Manager, under the theme of safeguarding and vulnerability .

REVISED ROTA FOR EXTRA-ORDINARY MINISTERS Of HOLY COMMUNION AT ALL SAINTS.
Following Deacon Noel’s retirement we now need an extra Minister of Holy Communion at the 9am & 11am Sunday Masses at All Saints. To ths end we have amended the exisiting rota.If you are a minister at either of these masses please take a look. Copies are available. Any queries please speak to Ron Graham or one of the clergy.

THE LANGUAGES: MK SHOW
A free event at the Rivers Centre in West Bletchley, Humber Way, on Saturday 30th June 10am – 2pm. Taster lessons of different languages including sign language and lip-reading, a languages café, professional development sessions and cultural demonstrations. For more information call Philip Allsop on 01908 556705 or see website. To book online for free taster lessons, visit http://www.open.ac.uk/languages-mk.

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION 2016/279
AND THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018
In accordance with the “Data Protection Rules” which came into force on 23rd May 2018 the Parish have implemented a new “Privacy Notice” which sets out clearly how personal data is used and stored within the Parish. The Privacy Notice can be viewed on the Parish Website: http://www.catholic-bletchley.com alternatively a paper copy is affixed to the notice board at the back of Church.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY
Fr Christopher is taking his annual holiday from Sunday 10th June until Monday 25th June. In his absence please direct all clergy matters to Fr Benedetto and all general enquires to Jo at the Parish Office. Fr Gladson Dabre OSB an Augustinian Priest from London will be helping out in the Parish while Fr Christopher is away.

With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher & Fr Benedetto

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Newsletter: 3rd June 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY
6:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil Holy Mass
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass

Week 9 Ordinary Time – Psalter Week 1
Monday (STA) Feria
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Tuesday (AS) Memorial – St Boniface
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Wednesday (STA) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Thursday (AS) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Friday (STA) Solemnity – The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Saturday (STA) Memorial- Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Road, MK3 6HG

DEACON NOEL’S LAST SUNDAY
After 18 Years of faithful service as a Deacon in our Parish, Dcn Noel Guina is retiring from active ministry this Sunday after the 11am Mass. Noel was ordained a Deacon at All Saints Church, Bletchley on 8th July 2000 and has generously served the Parish for an additional 7 years beyond the normal retirement age of 75. Noel has politely requested “no fuss or gifts” as he wants to retire quietly and without any big celebration. Please pray for him as he begins yet another new chapter in his life.

DIOCESAN YEAR OF PRAYER AND VOCATION – JUNE
Month of Prayer for our Vocations to ministry in the Church – priesthood, diaconate, lay ministries.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the souls of
Marie Teresa Lucas, whose Funeral Service will be at 1 pm on Wednesday 6th June at St Thomas Aquinas Church
Margaret Cecilia Holloway, whose Requiem Mass will be at 3 pm on Thursday 7th June at All Saints Church,
Dorothy Waller, Funeral Details to follow.
Rita Rosaleen Lysaght, whose Funeral Mass will be at 1:45pm on Monday 18th June at St Thomas Aquinas Church

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Solemnity of Ss Peter & Paul -29th June
10am Mass – St Thomas Aquinas Church
11am Mass – All Saints Church
7pm Mass – All Saints Church

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Saturday 9th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £12.65 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number. We always have a lovely time at Walsingham – England’s Nazaret!h

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 24th – 31st AUGUST
If you are interested as an assisted pilgrim or helper,
please visit: http://www.catholicassociation.co.uk or call
the local contact: Deacon Michael Fleming – myf@btinternet.com CA Hospitalitie President:
Anne Hoskins – president@catholicassociation.co.uk

ANNUAL ALTAR SERVERS MASS
12 Noon Saturday 16th June
Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate and
St Thomas of Canterbury.
Celebrant: Rt Rev Peter Doyle (Bishop of Northampton)
A great occasion when Altar Servers, their families, friends, parishioners come together to thank God for their ministry of service. Altar servers are asked to be at the Cathedral from 11 am onwards. Following the Mass, there will be a buffet lunch.

WEST BLETCHLEY WELLBEING CENTRE
“Hello everyone, my name is Ewa. I am a parishioner and a volunteer counsellor at the Centre which provides free counselling for West Bletchley residents tackling issues such as anxiety, bereavement/loss, depression, relationship problems, alcohol, drug dependency, abuse and low self-esteem. Recent budget cuts have impacted the running costs of this service and subsequently has lead to this request for HELP. Could you support our stall at the West Bletchley Carnival on the 9th June? OR could you help with goods/services that we could raffle?
Can you help us to carry on the good work?” Thank you

FOOD BANK APPEAL
We are running short of long life juice/tinned fish/pasta sauce. Your support is greatly appreciated.

CATHOLIC SINGLES**
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet other single Catholics, either one to one or through social events. For further information visit http://www.catholicsingles.org.uk or tel. 0161 941 3498
**Disclaimer: Catholic Singles has no official association with the Parish of St Thomas Aquinas & All Saints. If you use this service you do so at your own discretion.

100 Club May 2018 Winners
1st Prize £25 Mrs H. A Roffey
2nd Prize £12 Mrs M Osgathorpe
3rd Prize £12 Mrs M O’Shaughnessy

With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher & Fr Benedetto

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Newsletter: 27th May 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

FAREWELL BUT NOT GOODBYE to Deacon Noel
After 18 Years of faithful service as a Deacon in our Parish, Dcn Noel Guina has decided to retire at the beginning of June. Noel was ordained a Deacon at All Saints Church, Bletchley on 8th July 2000 and has served under three Parish Priests. He has had a number of responsibilities in the Parish not least his involvement in the Journey in Faith Programme, Baptism Preparation and Divine Mercy Devotions. Noel has done all this while continuing to work at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office at Hanslope Park, a position from which he will also be retiring from at the end a May. Noel politely requests “no fuss or gifts” as he wants to retire quietly and without any big party. His final Mass will therefore be at 11am on Sunday 3rd June. Our prayers and our love go with him.

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE 2018
Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for:
Evangelisation: The Mission of the Laity
That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

FOOD BANK APPEAL
We are running short of long life juice/tinned fish/pasta sauce. Your support is greatly appreciated.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through.
Future Dates 11 June: 09 July

MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP 26th MAY … meets on Saturdays 3:00-5:00 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room. Future Dates: 23rd June / 21st July /
18th August / 22nd September / 20th October /
24th November / 15th December

MARY’s MONTH OF MAY
The Legion of Mary will be leading ‘The Rosary’
after the weekday Masses during May.

BLOOD & WATER
The Church and Her Sacraments
This 6 weeks course will address the Catholic Church’s teachings on the sacraments. What are the sacraments, their origin and meanings? How can we as Catholic engage fully in sacramental life?
31st May Session Six – Sacramentals and Funerals
The sessions will take place on Thursdays (dates shown above) from 8pm to 9pm in St Thomas Aquinas Church (MK2 2JE

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Saturday 9th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £12.65 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number.
We always have a lovely time at Walsingham~ England’s Nazareth

DEMENTIA Friendly MASS
3 PM TUESDAY 29th MAY
St Thomas Aquinas Church
An opportunity for those with Dementia and their carers to come together to celebrate Mass and spend some time together in a friendly and supportive environment.
All are very welcome to attend.

BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING
8 PM THURSDAY 31st MAY
St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room
For parents who wish to have their children Baptised in the coming weeks.

MESSA ITALIANO
7PM VENDREDI’ 1 GUIGNIO
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH

MK MARATHON
Thank you so much for your generous response to our Marathon Run. A grand total of £1080 was raised.
Well done David! Please place any outstanding donations in the Collection Basket marked ‘Marathon’.

HEAD TEACHER VACANCY
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, St Albans is looking to recruit an inspiring and outstanding headteacher to lead our school into the future. The role is ideal for a current Deputy Headteacher who is a practising Catholic. If you are interested, please look on http://www.teachinherts.com under St John Fisher for further details or contact the Chair of Governors (Chris Baker) governors@sjfisher.herts.sch.uk for an application pack.

With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher, Fr Benedetto, Deacon Noel

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Vigil of Pentecost Mass

Posted on May 18, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

In keeping with Sacred Tradition there will be a Vigil of Pentecost Saturday 19th May 2018 at 11.00 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church, Bletchley. We will listen to God’s Word. We will worship in the Spirit of Truth. We will celebrate the birthday of the Church.

Come and make of Pentecost a solemn day!

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Newsletter: 20th May 2018

Posted on May 18, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
PENTECOST Sunday
6:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil Holy Mass
11:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil of Pentecost Mass
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass

Week 7 Ordinary Time – Psalter Week 3
Monday (STA) Memorial – Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of the Church
9:30am Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:00am Holy Mass followed by
Adoration & Rosary
Tuesday (AS) Memorial – St Rita of Cascia
9:30am Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:00am Holy Mass followed by
Adoration & Rosary
Wednesday (STA) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Thursday (AS) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Friday (STA) Memorial – St Bede the Venerable
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Saturday (STA) Memorial – St Philip Neri
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church,
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Road, MK3 6HG

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY 2018 Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for:
Evangelisation: The Mission of the Laity
That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of
Deborah Thompson, whose Funeral Service will be at 3:00pm on Monday 21st May at St Thomas Aquinas Church.

FOOD BANK APPEAL
We are running short of long life juice/tinned fish/pasta sauce. Your support is greatly appreciated.

PARISH SOCIAL – PLANNING MEETING
We will be having another “Flavours of the World” event in the summer – if you would like to be involved in any way please come along to a meeting on Monday 21st May at 7pm at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room.
All welcome.

MARY’s MONTH OF MAY
The Legion of Mary will be leading ‘The Rosary’
after the weekday Masses during May.

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Saturday 9th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £12.65 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number.
We always have a lovely time at Walsingham~ England’s Nazareth

BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING
8 PM THURSDAY 31st MAY
St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room
For parents who wish to have their children Baptised in the coming weeks.

CONGRATULATIONS to David who ran the full marathon on Monday in 4 hrs 44 mins. If you have sponsored him we will be collecting after Mass. Alternatively, drop your ‘named envelope’ into the Presbytery. Many thanks.

CURIAL VACANCIES – HR and Finance Administrator (Full Time) Diocesan Property Coordinator (Full Time)
There are currently two new curial roles being advertised on the Diocese website based in Northampton. For further details please visit http://www.northamptondiocese.org/vacancies or call Paula Wynn, Diocesan HR Advisor on 01604 714840. The closing date for applications will be Monday 21st May 2018.

With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher, Fr Benedetto, Deacon Noel

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Newsletter: 13th May 2018

Posted on May 11, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter Week 3
7th Sunday of Easter Year B
6:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil Holy Mass
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass

During the week
Monday (STA) Feast – St Matthias, Apostle
9:30am Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:00am Holy Mass followed by
Adoration & Rosary
Tuesday (AS) Feria
9:30am Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:00am Holy Mass followed by
Adoration & Rosary
Wednesday (STA) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Thursday (AS)
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Friday (STA) Feria
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Saturday (STA) Feria
11:00am First Holy Communion Mass

4:30-5:00pm (STA) CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church,
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Road, MK3 6HG

FAREWELL BUT NOT GOODBYE to Deacon Noel
After 18 Years of faithful service as a Deacon in our Parish, Dcn Noel Guina has decided to retire at the beginning of June. Noel was ordained a Deacon at All Saints Church, Bletchley on 8th July 2000 and has served under three Parish Priests. He has had a number of responsibilities in the Parish not least his involvement in the Journey in Faith Programme, Baptism Preparation and Divine Mercy Devotions. He is much loved by us all and his service as a Deacon amongst us will be greatly missed. On a personal note Noel has been a great friend and support to me and was a tremendous help when I took up the Post of Parish Priest in 2013. Noel ‘s presence in the Parish has provided a sense of continuity and stability between the three incumbencies. Noel has done all this while continuing to work at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office at Hanslope Park, a position from which he will also be retiring from at the end a May. Noel politely requests “no fuss or gifts” as he wants to retire quietly and without any big party. His final Mass will therefore be at 11am on Sunday 3rd June. Our prayers and our love go with him.

VIGIL FOR PENTECOST
In keeping with Sacred Tradition, to celebrate the Solemnity of the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, there will be Holy Mass at: 11:00pm on Saturday 19th May at St Thomas Aquinas Church.
(As a Vigil Mass this fulfils the Sunday Obligation)

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of:
Deborah Thompson, whose Funeral Service will be at 3:00pm on Monday 21st May at St Thomas Aquinas Church.

FOOD BANK APPEAL
We are running short of long life juice/tinned fish/pasta sauce. Your support is greatly appreciated.

CHANGES TO SATURDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
Due to the Celebration of First Holy Communion Masses there will be be NO 9:30am Mass on Saturday 19th May. Confesssions on this Saturdays is also moved to 4:30pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church.

BEREAVEMENT RETREAT
For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one
1st – 3rd June 2018 at Minster Abbey, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4HF Cost by Donation. A small group form Bletchley are attending. To book a place
please telephone 01843 821254
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: 14th MAY
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through.
Future Dates 11 June: 09 July

BLOOD & WATER
The Church and Her Sacraments
This 6 weeks course will address the Catholic Church’s teachings on the sacraments. What are the sacraments, their origin and meanings? How can we as Catholic engage fully in sacramental life?
17th May Session Four – Holy Matrimony
24th May Session Five – Holy Orders
31st May Session Six – Sacramentals and Funerals
The sessions will take place on Thursdays (dates shown above) from 8pm to 9pm in St Thomas Aquinas Church (MK2 2JE). It is advised that parishioners wishing to attend this programme will need a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

QUIZ NIGHT
The St Thomas Aquinas School PTA invites you to join them for a quiz night at the School Hall on
Friday 18th May at 7:30pm. £3.50 per person.
Please bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Proceeds are for School funds. There will also be a Raffle.
Come along for a great night out!

MARY’s MONTH OF MAY
The Legion of Mary will be leading ‘The Rosary’
after the weekday Masses during May.

MAY DEVOTIONS Saturday 19th May
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, BEDFORD
Guest Speaker: Brenden Thompson
9am-12noon Ss Philip & James Church, Bedford (MK41 0DP)
4pm-7pm Holy Cross Church, Bedford (MK41 7BX)
See poster at back of church for more details

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Saturday 9th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £12.65 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number.
We always have a lovely time at Walsingham~ England’s Nazareth

THE LANGUAGES: MK SHOW
A free event at the Rivers Centre in West Bletchley, Humber Way, on Saturday 30 June, 10am – 2pm. Taster lessons of different languages including sign language and lip-reading, a languages café, professional development sessions and cultural demonstrations. For more information call Philip Allsop on 01908 556705 or see website. To book online for free taster lessons, visit http://www.open.ac.uk/languages-mk.

With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher, Fr Benedetto, Deacon Noel

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Newsletter: 6th May 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter Week 2
6th Sunday of Easter Year B
6:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil Holy Mass
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass

During the week
Monday (STA) Feria
9:30am Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:00am Holy Mass followed by
Adoration & Rosary

Tuesday (AS) Feria
9:30am Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:00am Holy Mass followed by
Adoration & Rosary

Wednesday (STA) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
____________________________________________________________
Solemnity of the ASCENSION of the LORD
Holy Day of Obligation

Wednesday
7:30pm (AS) Vigil Mass with Confirmations

Thursday
8:00am (STA School) Holy Mass for the School
10:00am (AS) Holy Mass followed by Rosary
12:00noon (STA) Regina Cœli & Holy Mass
7:30pm (STA) Holy Mass
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Friday (STA) Feria
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Saturday (AS) Feria
10:00am First Holy Communion Mass
12:30pm First Holy Communion Mass

4:30-5:00pm (STA) CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church,
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Road, MK3 6HG

CHANGES TO OUR SATURDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
Due to the Celebration of First Holy Communion Masses over the next two Saturdays there will be NO 9:30am Mass on Saturday 12th May and Saturday 19th May. Confesssions on these Saturdays is also moved to 4:30pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church.

FAREWELL BUT NOT GOODBYE to Deacon Noel
After 18 Years of faithful service as a Deacon in our Parish, Dcn Noel Guina has decided to retire at the beginning of June. Noel was ordained a Deacon at All Saints Church, Bletchley on 8th July 2000 and has served under three Parish Priests. He has had a number of responsibilities in the Parish not least his involvement in the Journey in Faith Programme, Baptism Preparation and Divine Mercy Devotions. He is much loved by us all and his service as a Deacon amongst us will be greatly missed.
On a personal note Noel has been a great friend and support to me and was a tremendous help when I took up the Post of Parish Priest in 2013. Noel ‘s presence in the Parish has provided a sense of continuity and stability between the three incumbencies. Noel has done all this while continuing to work at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office at Hanslope Park, a position from which he will also be retiring from at the end of May. Noel politely requests “no fuss or gifts” as he wants to retire quietly and without any big party. His final Mass will therefore be at 11am on Sunday 3rd June. Our prayers and our love go with him.

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY 2018 Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for:
Evangelisation: The Mission of the Laity
That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES – Dublin 2018
In August 2018, Pope Francis will be visiting Dublin,
Ireland for the World Meeting of Families. NYMO are
inviting young adults aged 16-30yrs to be a part of this
amazing opportunity. If you are interested and for more
information, please email : fiona@nymo.org or call 01582 720627.

DIOCESAN YEAR OF PRAYER AND VOCATION – May
Month of Prayer for preparing for Confirmation and all confirmed and their vocation within the church.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of
Fr Anthony (Tony) Harris who died peacefully at his home in Luton. Fr Tony served as Parish Priest of Bletchley from 1969 to 1974. Ordained a Priest on 25th April 1954 he was previously with the Redemptorist Fathers before being incardinated in Northampton Diocese in 1966. Fr Tony’s body will be received into Sacred Heart Church, Leighton Buzzard at 4:45pm on Tuesday 8th May. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated the following day at 11am.

MASS OF CONFIRMATION with Bishop Peter
Please pray for our Confirmandi who are to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at 7:30pm on Wednesday 9th May at All Saints Church. (Vigil Mass of the Ascension of the Lord).

DIOCESAN “E-NEWSLETTER”
Our Diocese would like to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and information from Bishop Peter, the curial departments, our Catholic Cathedral in Northampton and our whole diocese. Each month, you can receive this information through an e-newsletter. To subscribe, visit the diocesan website at: http://www.northamptondiocese.org and enter your email address in the box in the top right hand corner of the page.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: 14th MAY
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through.
Future Dates 11 June: 09 July

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: Today 3:00pm
All Saints Church
Everyone Welcome!

BLOOD & WATER
The Church and Her Sacraments
This 6 weeks course will address the Catholic Church’s teachings on the sacraments. What are the sacraments, their origin and meanings? How can we as Catholic engage fully in sacramental life?
10th May Session Three – The Sacraments of Healing
17th May Session Four – Holy Matrimony
24th May Session Five – Holy Orders
31st May Session Six – Sacramentals and Funerals
The sessions will take place on Thursdays (dates shown above) from 8pm to 9pm in St Thomas Aquinas Church (MK2 2JE). It is advised that parishioners wishing to attend this programme will need a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP 19th MAY … meets on Saturdays 3:00-5:00 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room. Future Dates: 23rd June / 21st July /
18th August / 22nd September / 20th October /
24th November / 15th December.

MESSAGE FROM CAFOD
Donations to CAFOD until 12 May will be doubled by the UK Government. We have planned a £5 million programme to combat malnutrition but we still have some way to go yet! To donate please go to cafod.org.uk/lent or call 0303 303 3030

MARY’s MONTH OF MAY
The Legion of Mary will be leading ‘The Rosary’
after the weekday Masses during May.

MILTON KEYNES MARATHON
Bank Holiday ~ 7th May
26.2 miles finishing at The Stadium
Please sponsor David Hanley, a parishioner, who is running on behalf of our Parish Charity, SEPO

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Saturday 9th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £12.65 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number.
We always have a lovely time at Walsingham~ England’s Nazareth

FOOD BANK APPEAL
We are running short of long life juice/tinned fish/pasta sauce. Your support is greatly appreciated.

APRIL 100 CLUB WINNERS
1st £25. Donna Healy. 2nd £12. Mary Clancy
3rd £12. Anita Smart

KEEP OUR CHURCHES CLEAN!
Half eaten biscuits, sweets and chewing gum, water bottles and apple cores, chewed up paper and screwed up newsletters, pencils and pens are just some of the items that we have to clean up either on a Sunday afternoon or a Monday morning from both our Churches. Please help us! When you leave Church please take any items of personal litter with you or dispose of it in the bins in the Sacristy. Newsletters which are unwanted can be returned to the back of Church to be used again. If we all do a little bit it will make a BIG difference. Thank you!

With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher, Fr Benedetto, Deacon Noel

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Newsletter: 29th April 2018

Posted on April 27, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter Week 1
5th Sunday of Easter Year B
6:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil Holy Mass
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass

During the week
Monday (STA) Feria
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
Tuesday (AS) Memorial – St Joseph the Worker
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
Wednesday (STA) Memorial – St Athanasius
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Thursday (AS) Feast – SS Philip and James
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Friday (STA) Feast- Martyrs of England
& Wales
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Saturday (STA) Feria
9:30am No Mass
4.30pm – 5pm CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church,
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Road, MK3 6HG

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL 2018 Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for: Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters. That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

DIOCESAN YEAR OF PRAYER AND VOCATION – April
Month of Prayer celebrating our Baptismal Vocation
especially the contribution of single people to the
Church.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of

Fr Anthony (Tony) Harris who died peacefully at his home in Luton. Fr Tony served as Parish Priest of Bletchley from 1969 to 1974. Ordained a Priest on 25th April 1954 he was previously with the Redemptorist Fathers before being incardinated in Northampton Diocese in 1966. Fr Tony’s body will be received into Sacred Heart Church, Leighton Buzzard at 4:45pm on Tuesday 8th May. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated the following at 11am.

Peter Daly whose Funeral Mass is at 1:30pm on Wednesday 2nd May at St Thomas Aquinas Church.

MASS OF CONFIRMATION with Bishop Peter
Please pray for our Confirmandi who are to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at 7:30pm on Wednesday 9th May at All Saints Church.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through.
Future Dates 14 May: 11 June: 09 July

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
Next Sunday (6th May), 3pm All Saints Church
Everyone Welcome!

THE ASCENTION OF THE LORD – Mass Times
Thursday 10th May
The Bishop’s of England and Wales have decided to move this Holy Day of Obligation from a Sunday back to a Thursday. Mass times in the Parish are:
8am St Thomas Aquinas School
10am All Saints Church
12noon St Thomas Aquinas Church
7:30pm St Thomas Aquinas Church

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES
Please pray for our Children preparing for
First Holy Communion.
11am Saturday May 5th – St Thomas Aquinas Church
(Children in non-Catholic Schools)

10am Saturday 12th May – All Saints Church (Group 1)
12:30pm Saturday 12th May- All Saints Church (Group 2)
(Yr 3 Children from St Thomas Aquinas School)

11am Saturday 19th May – St Thomas Aquinas Church
(Yr 3 Children from Bishop Parker School)

MARRIAGE CARE – specialists in relationship support
We are the national Catholic charity offering professional relationship counselling to all types of couples and individuals at no fixed charge. We currently have some capacity for couples counselling which takes part in the West Bletchley Counselling Centre across the road from All Saints Church on Whaddon Road. So if your relationship is in crisis or just feels frayed around the edges (or you know someone who needs our help) we can help you and your partner to explore ways of repairing any damage. We are a strong Marriage Care centre here in Bletchley and want to help. So why not give us a call? Call 0800 389 3801 to make an appointment or visit our website for more information. http://www.marriagecare.org.uk

BLOOD & WATER
The Church and Her Sacraments
This 6 weeks course will address the Catholic Church’s teachings on the sacraments. What are the sacraments, their origin and meanings? How can we as Catholic engage fully in sacramental life?
10th May Session Three – The Sacraments of Healing
17th May Session Four – Holy Matrimony
24th May Session Five – Holy Orders
31st May Session Six – Sacramentals and Funerals
The sessions will take place on Thursdays (dates shown above) from 8pm to 9pm in St Thomas Aquinas Church (MK2 2JE). It is advised that parishioners wishing to attend this programme will need a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP … meets on Saturdays
3:00-5:00 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room. Future Dates: 19th May / 23rd June / 21st July
18th August / 22nd September / 20th October /
24th November / 15th December.

MESSAGE FROM CAFOD
Donations to CAFOD until 12 May will be doubled by the UK Government. We have planned a £5 million programme to combat malnutrition but we need the full amount of match funding to make it happen. We still have some way to go yet! To donate please go to cafod.org.uk/lent or call 0303 303 3030

MARY’s MONTH OF MAY
The Legion of Mary will be leading ‘The Rosary’
after the weekday Masses during May.

MILTON KEYNES MARATHON
Bank Holiday ~ 7th May
26.2 miles finishing at The Stadium
Please sponsor David Hanley, a parishioner, who is running on behalf of our Parish Charity, SEPO

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Saturday 9th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £12.65 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number.
We always have a lovely time at Walsingham~ England’s Nazareth

CONCERT 2 pm Monday 30th April
Church Centre Water Eaton
Children from Pepper Hill and Stanton Schools with Water Eaton Community Voices. Everyone Welcome

With every blessing for the week ahead

Fr Christopher, Fr Benedetto, Deacon Noel

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Newsletter: 22nd April 2018

Posted on April 20, 2018 by bletchleyparishstaq

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter Week 4
4th Sunday of Easter Year B
6:00pm(Sat) (STA) Vigil Holy Mass
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass
During the week

Monday (STA) Solemnity – St George
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Tuesday (AS) Feria
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Wednesday (STA) Feast – St Mark
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Thursday (AS) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Friday (STA) Feria
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Saturday (STA) Memoria – St Louis de Montfort
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church,
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Road, MK3 6HG

DIOCESAN YEAR OF PRAYER AND VOCATION – April
Month of Prayer celebrating our Baptismal Vocation
especially the contribution of single people to the
Church.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of

Fr Anthony (Tony) Harris who died peacefully at his home in Luton on Tuesday morning. Fr Tony served as Parish Priest of Bletchley from 1969 to 1974. Ordained a Priest on 25th April 1954 he was previously with the Redemptorist Fathers before being incardinated in Northampton Diocese in 1966. He retired in 1988. Funeral details will be published shortly.

Marian Mathai, whose Funeral Mass is at 11am on Wednesday 25th April at All Saints Church.

Peter Daly whose Funeral Mass is at 1:30pm on Wednesday 2nd May at St Thomas Aquinas Church.

SECOND COLLECTION today
Diocesan Priest Training Fund

BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING
8 pm Thursday 26th April in St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room – For parents who wish to have their children Baptised In the coming weeks.
MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP 28th APRIL … meets on Saturdays 3:00-5:00 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room. Future Dates: 19th May / 23rd June / 21st July
18th August / 22nd September / 20th October /
24th November / 15th December.

BLOOD & WATER
The Church and Her Sacraments
This 6 weeks course will address the Catholic Church’s teachings on the sacraments. What are the sacraments, their origin and meanings? How can we as Catholic engage fully in sacramental life?
26th April Session Two – The Eucharist
10th May Session Three – The Sacraments of Healing
17th May Session Four – Holy Matrimony
24th May Session Five – Holy Orders
31st May Session Six – Sacramentals and Funerals
The sessions will take place on Thursdays (dates shown above) from 8pm to 9pm in St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room (MK2 2JE). It is advised that parishioners wishing to attend this programme will need a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

MESSAGE FROM CAFOD
Thank you for your support to our Lent Fast Day appeal. Donations to CAFOD until 12 May will be doubled by the UK Government. We have planned a £5 million programme to combat malnutrition – and with it we hope to be able to reach 245,000 people – but we need the full amount of match funding to make it happen. You can help us reach the full amount needed for this crucial programme. We still have some way to go yet! To donate please go to cafod.org.uk/lent or call 0303 303 3030

MILTON KEYNES MARATHON
Bank Holiday ~ 7th May
26.2 miles finishing at The Stadium
Please sponsor David Hanley, a parishioner, who is running on behalf of our Parish Charity, SEPO.

DEMENTIA Friendly MASS
3PM TUESDAY 24th APRIL
St Thomas Aquinas Church
An opportunity for those with Dementia and their carers to come together to celebrate Mass and spend some time together in a friendly and supportive environment.
All are very welcome to attend.

MESSA ITALIANO
7 PM VENDREDI’ 27 APRILE
St Thomas Aquinas Church

WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Saturday 9th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £12.65 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number.
We always have a lovely time at Walsingham~ England’s Nazareth

CONCERT 2 pm Monday 30th April
Church Centre Water Eaton
Children from Pepper Hill and Stanton Schools with Water Eaton Community Voices. Everyone Welcome

MOBILE PHONES – shhhh!
A gentle reminder to check that your mobile phone is turned off or on silent before you enter the Church.

With every blessing for the week ahead

Fr Christopher, Fr Benedetto, Deacon Noel

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