Bletchley Parish

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am (STA) Holy Mass
9:00am (AS) Holy Mass
11:00am (AS) Holy Mass
6:30pm (AS) Holy Mass

During the Week
Psalter – Week 2
Monday (STA) Votive Mass; Holy Angels
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
Tuesday (AS) Votive Mass; Holy Trinity
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
Wednesday (STA) Votive Mass; St Joseph
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Thursday (AS) Votive Mass; Holy Eucharist
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Friday (STA) Feast- St Peter’s Chair/Cathedra
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Saturday (STA)Memoria- St Polycarp
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS
STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Ave, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Rd, MK3 6HG

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2019: Universal – Victims
For a generous welcome to the victims of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for repose of the soul

David Corker, whose Funeral Service will be on Wednesday 20th February, 12:30pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church.
Eileen Hession, whose Funeral Mass will be on Monday 25th February, 12:30pm at All Saints Church.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Ash Wednesday 6th March
10:00am Mass St Thomas Aquinas Church
11:00am Mass All Saints Church
7:00pm Mass All Saints Church

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CELEBRATION 2019
Application forms for Celebration ’19 are available from your priest. Now in its 42nd year Celebration explores issues in Christian faith through discussion, drama, games and prayer. Its open to all Catholic youngsters in Milton Keynes in school years 6-13 Residential, It is held at Thornton Convent over the August Bank Holiday weekend, and all the school’s sporting facilities are available.

WEDDING BELLS
Please pray for: Thomas Redfern & Nicola Wells
who are to be married on Thursday 21st February 12:30pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church

CAFOD QUIZ NIGHT 7.30 PM Friday 22nd March
At: The Irish Centre, Fenny Stratford (MK2 2HX)
All Welcome. Compete for the coveted Parish trophy!

THINKING THEOLOGY LECTURE
St Paul’s Catholic School, Leadenhall, invites you to a lecture entitled “Henceforth All Generations Will Call Me Blessed”, about the place of Our Lady in the Scriptures by Fr Pius on Monday 25th February at 7pm, in the Chapel. Admission free.

2019 SPUC YOUTH CONFERENCE
The annual youth conference of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will take place from 15-17 March 2019, at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Milton Keynes. For young people aged 16 upwards. See poster and flyers at the back of Church for further information.

DIOCESEAN CENTRE – FUNDRAISING UPDATE
The Diocese has received the news that planning and listed building consent has been granted to Northampton Cathedral for the new Diocesan Centre. Building work will begin in the next few weeks and it is anticipated to take around a year to complete. Thanks to all in our Parish who have supported and contributed to this fundraising Campaign. The Centre will be an important resource for our Diocese and Cathedral in the years ahead. If you haven’t already and would like to make a donation to the campaign please contact Angela Madge on 01604 712065 or email:
cathedralcampaign@northamptondiocese.com

DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES
Copies of the 2019 edition of the Diocesan Directory are available at the back of our Churches. The Directory contains Mass times and full details of all parishes, pastoral areas and Catholic schools as well as other useful diocesan information. £3 per copy.

LENT RETREAT DAY IN BEDFORD
Saturday, 23rd March at Holy Cross Church, Bedford (355 Goldington Road, MK41 0DP). Organised by the St Vincent de Paul Society and open to everyone (not just members). NB: There is ample parking at the Church!
• 1:30pm – Holy Rosary offered for members and beneficiaries of the SVP (living and departed)
• 2:00pm (prompt) – Welcome
• 2:05pm – St Vincent de Paul’s Way of the Cross
• 2:45pm – Tea/Coffee
• 3:15pm – Anointing of the Sick
• 4:00pm – Vigil Mass (fulfills Sunday Obligation)
• 5:00pm – Light Supper in the parish hall
~~~
• 5:15pm – Sacrament of Confession
• 6:00pm – Vigil Mass (fulfills Sunday Obligation)
~~~

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MUNICH AND OBERAMMERGAU: 7th – 11th September 2020
Led by Fr Christopher Perry
An opportunity to see the world famous Passion Play which only takes place every 10 years. For more information please contact Mike Smith on
01908 507184 or email: mikevivienne@yahoo.co.uk

EXPLORING VOCATIONS TO THe PREISTHOOD
Northampton Diocese will be hosting a weekend for those men considering the Vocation to the Priesthood. This will be held at the Cathedral from Friday 22nd March – Sunday 24th March. If you are interested please contact the Cathedral Parish Office on 01604 714556 or speak to Fr Mark Floody.
MASS STIPENDS FOR AFRICA
Fr Francis, the Parish Priest of St Agatha’s Church in Mongu, Zambia, has kindly offered to say a Mass for your intentions. St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints have been supporting St Agatha’s Parish over a number of years through our Parish charity Sepo. There is very little income to support the priests in the Parish and Mass Stipends for your Intentions would go a long way to help.
If you would like a Mass said by Fr Francis please:
Write your name on an envelope. Write what / who your intention is for and enclose an offering. We suggest a donation £10 per Mass. Please mark the Envelope “SEPO”. The envelope can be placed in the collection basket, handed in at the Parish Office or given to Fr Christopher or Fr Benedetto.

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED SELLER ON Ebay?
Help is needed to sell items online to raise funds for our Parish Charity SEPO. If you can help please contact Angela White on 01908 648994.

FR CHRISTOPHER
Over the coming week Fr Christopher will be in Rome as part of the preparations for the Extraordinary Month of Mission in October called for by Pope Francis. The task of organising this and providing resources has been given to Missio. Please hold the planning group in your prayers. Do be assured that Fr Christopher will hold the parishes in prayer each day and most especially at the Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. In his absence please refer all clergy matters to Fr Benedetto.

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

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2019: Universal – Victims
For a generous welcome to the victims of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for repose of the soul

David Corker, whose Funeral Service will be on Wednesday 20th February, 1:45pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 11th February; 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CELEBRATION 2019
Application forms for Celebration ’19 are available from your priest. Now in its 42nd year Celebration explores issues in Christian faith through discussion, drama, games and prayer. Its open to all Catholic youngsters in Milton Keynes in school years 6-13 Residential, It is held at Thornton Convent over the August Bank Holiday weekend, and all the school’s sporting facilities are available.

WEDDING BELLS
Please pray for: Thomas Redfern & Nicola Wells
who are to be married on Thursday 21st February 12:30pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church

CAFOD QUIZ NIGHT 7.30 PM Friday 22nd March
At: The Irish Centre, Fenny Stratford (MK2 2HX)
All Welcome. Compete for the coveted Parish trophy!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: School Improvement Director
Required for September 2019; Salary Band (L25-28).
St Luke Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust consisting of four schools in Kettering and Corby: St Thomas More, St Edward’s, Our Lady of Walsingham and St Brendan’s Catholic Primary Schools. For an informal discussion about the role and any queries you may have, please telephone Nicola Vaughan on 01536 203251 or 07794919533 or email Nicola.Vaughan@st-luke-at.co.uk Please return your completed application form by email to Eamonn McAuley, Chair of the Board, at Eamonn.McAuley@st-luke-at.co.uk The directors welcome any candidates who would like to visit the Trust and meet the staff. Should you wish to arrange an appointment, please call the Trust office on 01536 203251.Application close date: Monday 11th February 2019 at 12.00pm. Interview Date: Week beginning 25th February 2019
THINKING THEOLOGY LECTURE
St Paul’s Catholic School, Leadenhall, invites you to a lecture entitled “Henceforth All Generations Will Call Me Blessed”, about the place of Our Lady in the Scriptures by Fr Pius on Monday 25th February at 7pm, in the Chapel. Admission free.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
This year there will be two services to celebrate the World Day of Prayer. The theme this year is ‘Come Everything is Ready’, and is prepared by the women of Slovenia. One service is being held at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone on Friday 1st March, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The organisers are looking for people to participate in the service, readers and non readers. If you would like to be involved , please email: rosemary.kearsey@ btopenworld.com
The second is being held at Christ the King, Kents Hill at 7.30pm. The services will include readings and hymns. All are very welcome.

2019 SPUC YOUTH CONFERENCE
The annual youth conference of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will take place from 15-17 March 2019, at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Milton Keynes. For young people aged 16 upwards. See poster and flyers at the back of Church for further information.

RETIREMENT HOUSING FOR CATHOLICS
Is this for you OR for someone you know?
St Scholastica’s Retreat:
– OPEN DAY – Saturday, 16th February, 2019
The Retreat offers sheltered housing to practising Catholics aged 60 or over in 36 self-contained flats at £491pcm – more information on the poster and from The Warden: Deacon Seán Duffy – Princes Risborough (01844) 344437. Email: info@stscholasticas.co.uk http://www.stscholasticas.co.uk

DIOCESEAN CENTRE – FUNDRAISING UPDATE
The Diocese has received the news that planning and listed building consent has been granted to Northampton Cathedral for the new Diocesan Centre. Building work will begin in the next few weeks and it is anticipated to take around a year to complete. Thanks to all in our Parish who have supported and contributed to this fundraising Campaign. The Centre will be an important resource for our Diocese and Cathedral in the years ahead. If you haven’t already and would like to make a donation to the campaign please contact Angela Madge on 01604 712065 or email:
cathedralcampaign@northamptondiocese.com

DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES
Copies of the 2019 edition of the Diocesan Directory are available at the back of our Churches. The Directory contains Mass times and full details of all parishes, pastoral areas and Catholic schools as well as other useful diocesan information. £3 per copy.

LENT RETREAT DAY IN BEDFORD
Saturday, 23rd March at Holy Cross Church, Bedford (355 Goldington Road, MK41 0DP). Organised by the St Vincent de Paul Society and open to everyone (not just members). NB: There is ample parking at the Church!
• 1:30pm – Holy Rosary offered for members and beneficiaries of the SVP (living and departed)
• 2:00pm (prompt) – Welcome
• 2:05pm – St Vincent de Paul’s Way of the Cross
• 2:45pm – Tea/Coffee
• 3:15pm – Anointing of the Sick
• 4:00pm – Vigil Mass (fulfills Sunday Obligation)
• 5:00pm – Light Supper in the parish hall
~~~
• 5:15pm – Sacrament of Confession
• 6:00pm – Vigil Mass (fulfills Sunday Obligation)
~~~

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MUNICH AND OBERAMMERGAU: 7th – 11th September 2020
Led by Fr Christopher Perry
An opportunity to see the world famous Passion Play which only takes place every 10 years. For more information please contact Mike Smith on
01908 507184 or email: mikevivienne@yahoo.co.uk
With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher & Fr Benedetto

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Psalter Week 1
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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) Memoria – St Agatha
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
Wednesday (STA) Memoria – St Paul Miki &
Companions
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) Feria
9:30am NO MASS
4:30-5:00pm CONFESSIONS

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

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2019: Universal – Victims
For a generous welcome to the victims of human trafficking, enforced prostitution, and violence.

THE DOWRY TOUR OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM
During the course of 2018 to 2020 the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham from the Slipper Chapel at the Catholic National Shrine and Basilica will be taken to each Cathedral for a three-day triduum of prayer, as part of the preparation for the re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary in 2020. The Statue will be at Northampton Cathedral from 5pm on Thursday 7th February 2019 until the closing Mass at 12noon on Saturday 9th February 2019.

A coach will be leaving All Saints Church, Bletchley, at 8am on Saturday the 9th February so that we will be able to attend devotions and Mass at the Cathedral. The Coach should leave the Cathedral at 1:30pm to return to Bletchley by 2:30pm. You may wish to take something to eat and drink with you. Please contact the Parish Office on 01908 372315 to reserve your place. Money (£15) will be collected on the day. “When England returns to Walsingham, Our Lady will return to England” Pope Leo XIII

CHANGES TO THE WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
In order to visit the Cathedral for the Dowry Tour of our Lady of Walsingham please note that there will be NO 9:30am Mass on Saturday at St Thomas Aquinas Church on the 9th February and that 10am Confessions will be heard at 4:30pm instead.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 11th February; 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CELEBRATION 2019
Application forms for Celebration ’19 are available from your priest. Now in its 42nd year Celebration explores issues in Christian faith through discussion, drama, games and prayer. Its open to all Catholic youngsters in Milton Keynes in school years 6-13 Residential, It is held at Thornton Convent over the August Bank Holiday weekend, and all the school’s sporting facilities are available.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS 3rd February
3pm at All Saints Church, followed by refreshments
All are very welcome!

WEDDING BELLS
Please pray for the following couples who are getting married in our Parish this month:
Joseph Sesay & Aginiesza Jarztnska
Saturday 9th February 1pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church

Thomas Redfern & Nicola Wells
Thursday 21st February 12:30pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church

CAFOD QUIZ NIGHT 7.30 PM Friday 22nd March
At: The Irish Centre, Fenny Stratford (MK2 2HX)
All Welcome. Compete for the coveted Parish trophy!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: School Improvement Director
Required for September 2019; Salary Band (L25-28).
St Luke Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust consisting of four schools in Kettering and Corby: St Thomas More, St Edward’s, Our Lady of Walsingham and St Brendan’s Catholic Primary Schools. For an informal discussion about the role and any queries you may have, please telephone Nicola Vaughan on 01536 203251 or 07794919533 or email Nicola.Vaughan@st-luke-at.co.uk Please return your completed application form by email to Eamonn McAuley, Chair of the Board, at Eamonn.McAuley@st-luke-at.co.uk The directors welcome any candidates who would like to visit the Trust and meet the staff. Should you wish to arrange an appointment, please call the Trust office on 01536 203251.Application close date: Monday 11th February 2019 at 12.00pm. Interview Date: Week beginning 25th February 2019

THINKING THEOLOGY LECTURE
St Paul’s Catholic School, Leadenhall, invites you to a lecture entitled “Henceforth All Generations Will Call Me Blessed”, about the place of Our Lady in the Scriptures by Fr Pius on Monday 25th February at 7pm, in the Chapel. Admission free.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
This year there will be two services to celebrate the World Day of Prayer. The theme this year is ‘Come Everything is Ready’, and is prepared by the women of Slovenia. One service is being held at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone on Friday 1st March, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The organisers are looking for people to participate in the service, readers and non readers. If you would like to be involved , please email: rosemary.kearsey@ btopenworld.com
The second is being held at Christ the King, Kents Hill at 7.30pm. The services will include readings and hymns. All are very welcome.

2019 SPUC YOUTH CONFERENCE
The annual youth conference of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will take place from 15-17 March 2019, at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Milton Keynes. For young people aged 16 upwards. See poster and flyers at the back of Church for further information.

RETIREMENT HOUSING FOR CATHOLICS
Is this for you OR for someone you know?
St Scholastica’s Retreat:
– OPEN DAY – Saturday, 16th February, 2019
The Retreat offers sheltered housing to practising Catholics aged 60 or over in 36 self-contained flats at £491pcm – more information on the poster and from The Warden: Deacon Seán Duffy – Princes Risborough (01844) 344437. Email: info@stscholasticas.co.uk http://www.stscholasticas.co.uk

DIOCESEAN CENTRE – FUNDRAISING UPDATE
The Diocese has received the news that planning and listed building consent has been granted to Northampton Cathedral for the new Diocesan Centre. Building work will begin in the next few weeks and it is anticipated to take around a year to complete. Thanks to all in our Parish who have supported and contributed to this fundraising Campaign. The Centre will be an important resource for our Diocese and Cathedral in the years ahead. If you haven’t already and would like to make a donation to the campaign please contact Angela Madge on 01604 712065 or email:
cathedralcampaign@northamptondiocese.com

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

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Solemnity of St THOMAS AQUINAS

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

Psalter – Week 3

Monday (STA) Feria

9:30am            Rosary

10:00am      Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Tuesday (AS)  Feria

9:30am            Rosary

10:00am      Holy Mass followed by Adoration

(STA) 3:00pm       Dementia Friendly Mass

Wednesday (STA) Feria

10:00am      Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Thursday (AS) Memorial – St John Bosco

10:00am      Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Friday (STA) Feria

8:30am                  Holy Mass followed by Rosary

7.00pm                   Mass in Italian

Saturday (STA) Feast – Presentation of the Lord

        CANDLEMASS

9:30am           Holy Mass followed by Adoration

10:00-10:30am    CONFESSIONS

STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Ave, MK2 2JE

AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Rd, MK3 6HG

ITALIAN MASS Friday 1st February 2019
7pm ST Thomas Aquinas Church.
All Welcome

PARISH PATRONAL SOLEMNITY
As a Parish family, we will be celebrating this Sunday the Solemnity of St Thomas Aquinas, priest and Doctor of the Church, who is the patron saint
of our Parish community. The readings and propers at Mass are therefore those proscribed for the Feast Day rather than the Sunday. Last year Ms Nina Delisser kindly presented the parish with the gift of a Holy Relic (first class) of St Thomas Aquinas complete with documents of authentication. The veneration of Holy Relics is a rich part of Catholic tradition and piety and helps us to make a real and tangible connection with the Saints who have gone before us. The relic of our Holy Patron will be processed into Church and placed in the sanctuary during the 6pm Vigil Mass, 9am Mass & 11am Mass with the opportunity to personally venerate the relic at the end of Mass. St Thomas Aquinas, ora pro nobis.

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
Evangelization – Young People
That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

THE DOWRY TOUR OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM
During the course of 2018 to 2020 the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham from the Slipper Chapel at the Catholic National Shrine and Basilica will be taken to each Cathedral for a three-day triduum of prayer, as part of the preparation for the re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary in 2020. The Statue will be at Northampton Cathedral from 5pm on Thursday 7th February 2019 until the closing Mass at 12noon on Saturday 9th February 2019.

A coach will be leaving All Saints Church, Bletchley, at 8am on Saturday the 9th February so that we will be able to attend devotions and Mass at the Cathedral. The Coach should leave the Cathedral at 1:30pm to return to Bletchley by 2:30pm. You may wish to take something to eat and drink with you. Please contact the Parish Office on 01908 372315 to reserve your place. Money (£15) will be collected on the day. “When England returns to Walsingham, Our Lady will return to England” Pope Leo XIII

CHANGES TO THE WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
In order to visit the Cathedral for the Dowry Tour of our Lady of Walsingham please note that there will be NO 9:30am Mass on Saturday at St Thomas Aquinas Church on the 9th February and that 10am Confessions will be heard at 4:30pm instead.

DEMENTIA Friendly MASS
3 pm Tuesday 29th January:
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.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 11th February; 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CELEBRATION 2019
Application forms for Celebration ’19 are available from your priest. Now in its 42nd year Celebration explores issues in Christian faith through discussion, drama, games and prayer. Its open to all Catholic youngsters in Milton Keynes in school years 6-13 Residential, It is held at Thornton Convent over the August Bank Holiday weekend, and all the school’s sporting facilities are available.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS 3rd February
3pm at All Saints Church, followed by refreshments
All are very welcome!

CAFOD QUIZ NIGHT 7.30 PM Friday 22nd March
At: The Irish Centre, Fenny Stratford (MK2 2HX)
All Welcome. Compete for the coveted Parish trophy!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: School Improvement Director
Required for September 2019; Salary Band (L25-28).
St Luke Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust consisting of four schools in Kettering and Corby: St Thomas More, St Edward’s, Our Lady of Walsingham and St Brendan’s Catholic Primary Schools. For an informal discussion about the role and any queries you may have, please telephone Nicola Vaughan on 01536 203251 or 07794919533 or email Nicola.Vaughan@st-luke-at.co.uk Please return your completed application form by email to Eamonn McAuley, Chair of the Board, at Eamonn.McAuley@st-luke-at.co.uk The directors welcome any candidates who would like to visit the Trust and meet the staff. Should you wish to arrange an appointment, please call the Trust office on 01536 203251.Application close date: Monday 11th February 2019 at 12.00pm. Interview Date: Week beginning 25th February 2019

THINKING THEOLOGY LECTURE
St Paul’s Catholic School, Leadenhall, invites you to a lecture entitled “Henceforth All Generations Will Call Me Blessed”, about the place of Our Lady in the Scriptures by Fr Pius on Monday 25th February at 7pm, in the Chapel. Admission free.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
This year there will be two services to celebrate the World Day of Prayer. The theme this year is ‘Come Everything is Ready’, and is prepared by the women of Slovenia. One service is being held at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone on Friday 1st March, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The organisers are looking for people to participate in the service, readers and non readers. If you would like to be involved , please email: rosemary.kearsey@ btopenworld.com
The second is being held at Christ the King, Kents Hill at 7.30pm. The services will include readings and hymns. All are very welcome .

JANUARY 2019 100 CLUB WINNERS
E.Eade £25
V.Peterson £12
A.Ridout £12

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

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter – Week 1
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) Memoria – St Agnes
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) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Thursday (AS) Memorial – St Francis de Sales
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Friday (STA) Feast – Conversion of St Paul
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Saturday (STA) Memoria – Sts Timothy & Titus
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS
STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Ave, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Rd, MK3 6HG

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
Evangelization – Young People
That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

DEMENTIA Friendly MASS
3 pm Tuesday 29th January:
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.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 11th February; 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

COMPASS – SPRING 2019
God’s Big Story: “The Drama of Salvation in Six Acts” is being offered by Compass as an 8 week course at Whaddon Way Church, Bletchley on Tuesday evening from 22nd January to 19th March. The course is being presented by Steve Chilcraft.
For more information visit:
http://www.missionpartnership. org.uk/compass.

THE DOWRY TOUR OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM
During the course of 2018 to 2020 the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham from the Slipper Chapel at the Catholic National Shrine and Basilica will be taken to each Cathedral for a three-day triduum of prayer, as part of the preparation for the re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary in 2020. The statue will be visiting Northampton Cathedral between 7th and 9th February. This Tour is groundbreaking and is coming at a very important time in our nation’s history. Each visit has Mass – Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament – silence – devotions – powerful intercession – the invocation of the Saints and Martyrs of England and Wales. This is our opportunity to show our own devotion to Our Lady of Walsingham. Please keep the tour in your prayers. “When England returns to Walsingham, Our Lady will return to England” Pope Leo XIII

PARISH PATRONAL SOLEMNITY – Next Sunday
On the Weekend 26th-27th January we, as a Parish family, will be celebrating the Solemnity of
St Thomas Aquinas, priest and Doctor of the Church,
who is the patron saint
of our Parish community.
Readers, please contact the parish office for the readings of that Sunday.

WEDDINGS 2019 – If you are planning to get married during 2019, please contact the Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements. There will be a meeting for all couples getting married this year on Tuesday 29th February at St Thomas Aquinas Church Meeting Room (MK2 2JE) at 8:00pm.

CELEBRATION 2019
Celebration provides religious formation to young people from year 6 up to 6th form. It is a residential weekend being held at Thornton School from Friday 23rd August to Monday 26th August. Application forms will be available in late January.

THANK YOU FROM CAFOD – the gift of water – In the arid area of Sebeya (Ethiopia) bringing clean water has been a fantastic achievement. In 2017/18 you helped the people of Sebeya irrigate their farmland by: Drilling a deep well; installing two water pumps with solar generators and providing training to maintain them; Building two irrigation reservoirs with pipelines. 1262 families now have an improved water source under 1.5km away (less than a 30 minute walk). Thank you so much for standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Sebeya.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS 3rd February
3pm at All Saints Church, followed by refreshments
All are very welcome!
CRIB DONATIONS. This year the crib donations raised £800 which will be sent to ‘MISSIO’ (Red Boxes).
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
CAFOD QUIZ NIGHT 7.30 PM Friday 22nd March
At: The Irish Centre, Fenny Stratford
All Welcome.
Compete for the coveted Parish trophy!

NYMO EVENTS IN 2019
The Northampton Youth Ministry Office (NYMO) offer many opportunities for young people aged 11- 18, as well as young adults up to 30 years old. Here are some details of upcoming events. This is open to everyone and all are extremely welcome:
– LUX Residential Week-end: 1st to 3rd February in Northampton. A mix of fun, games and teaching. Very popular, so book early.
– True Survivor Week-end: 25th to 27th May. For young men aged 14+, this weekend couples survival techniques in the wild with spiritual survival techniques. Cost £100 per person.
– Summer Camp 2019: 4th to 8th August. At the start of the summer holidays, over 100 young people gather together for a mix of outdoor activities, sleeping in a castle, a day out at Alton Tow-ers and daily Mass, talks, music and lots of fun! Cost £200 per per-son (incl. transport).

For further details please visit http://www.nymo.org.

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

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
The Baptism of the Lord

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
Psalter – Week 1
Monday (STA) Feria
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Mass followed by Adoration
Tuesday (AS) Feria
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Mass followed by Adoration
Wednesday (STA) Feria
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Thursday (AS) Memorial – St Anthony Abbot
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Friday (STA) Feria
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Saturday (STA) Feria
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS
STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Ave, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Rd, MK3 6HG

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
Evangelization – Young People
That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY:
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
(The White Flower Appeal)
S.P.U.C. works throughout the UK to protect unborn babies, and their mothers, from abortion and its devastating consequences.

CRIB DONATIONS – Final Sunday
This year all money raised will be donated to the children’s arm (Mission Together) of ‘MISSIO’ (Red Boxes), SU PPORTING THE Mission of the Church!
Thanks you for your kindness and generosity!

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of

Emanuela Calogera Terrasi, whose Funeral Service will be on Tuesday 15th January, 3:30pm at the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium

UNWANTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS?
Please put in the Food Bank basket for the next £1 stall.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Handyman – Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints, Bletchley
– 21 hours per week (flexible)
We have a vacancy for a Handyman to work across the parishes of the Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints. This is a great opportunity to work in a parish environment for someone with experience working in related roles.

Any applicant should have good knowledge of building maintenance and Health and Safety, be practical and adaptable with a can do attitude.

Full information for the position and an application form can be found on the diocesan website http://www.northamptondiocese.org/vacancies.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 18th January 2019 and interviews will be held on Monday 28th January 2019.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 14th January; 11th February; 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CATHOLIC BASICS COURSE 31st JANUARY 2019
Want to know more about your Faith? Join us for a basic introduction to the Catholic Faith in four parts: GOD, THE CHURCH, THE MORAL LIFE, PRAYER. For each part there is a day of engaging teaching with opportunities for interaction and discussion. Cost: £25 per person per day (£10 for the unwaged). Price includes a full lunch. No qualifications needed – just interest, good will and a sense of humour!
Launch and Part I: January 31 2019, 10am-3pm
(arr. 9.30am for refreshments).NORES Centre, Holy Ghost Parish, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD.
To book, contact: admin@nores.org.uk or phone Jackie on 01582 723312.
OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM – comes to the Diocese
A date for your 2019 Diary.
Our Diocese of Northampton is the first Diocese in the Dowry Tour of Our Lady of Walsingham in 2019. It will take place from Thursday 7th February to Saturday 9th February, at Northampton Cathedral.
More details to follow.

THANK YOU!
A huge Thank You! To our great team of volunteers who made the Seniors’ Party on Saturday such a wonderful occasion.

COMPASS – SPRING 2019
God’s Big Story: “The Drama of Salvation in Six Acts” is being offered by Compass as an 8 week course at Whaddon Way Church, Bletchley on Tuesday evening from 22nd January to 19th March. The course is being presented by Steve Chilcraft.
For more information visit:
http://www.missionpartnership. org.uk/compass.

CELEBRATION 2019
Celebration provides religious formation to young people from year 6 up to 6th form. It is a residential weekend being held at Thornton School from Friday 23rd August to Monday 26th August. Application forms will be available in late January.

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

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter – Week of the Epiphany
The Epiphany of the Lord

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 Mass followed by Adoration
Tuesday (AS) Feria
9:30am Rosary
10:00am 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) Feria
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Saturday (STA) Feria
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS
STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Ave, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Rd, MK3 6HG

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
Evangelization – Young People
That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

REQUIESCANT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of
William (Bill) Gilbert, whose Funeral Mass will be on Monday 7th January, 11:30am at St Thomas Aquinas Church. Bill’s Body will be received into the Church at 6pm on Sunday 6th January.

Emanuela Calogera Terrasi, whose Funeral Service will be on Tuesday 15th January, 3:30pm at the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium

CRIB DONATIONS
This year all money raised will be donated to
‘MISSIO’ (Red Boxes),
SU PPORTING THE Mission of the Church!

UNWANTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS?
Please put in the Food Bank basket for the next £1 stall.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Handyman – Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints, Bletchley
– 21 hours per week (flexible)
We have a vacancy for a Handyman to work across the parishes of the Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints. This is a great opportunity to work in a parish environment for someone with experience working in related roles.

Any applicant should have good knowledge of building maintenance and Health and Safety, be practical and adaptable with a can do attitude.

Full information for the position and an application form can be found on the diocesan website http://www.northamptondiocese.org/vacancies.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 18th January 2019 and interviews will be held on Monday 28th January 2019.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 14th January; 11th February; 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CATHOLIC BASICS COURSE 31st JANUARY 2019
Want to know more about your Faith? Join us for a basic introduction to the Catholic Faith in four parts: GOD, THE CHURCH, THE MORAL LIFE, PRAYER. For each part there is a day of engaging teaching with opportunities for interaction and discussion. Cost: £25 per person per day (£10 for the unwaged). Price includes a full lunch. No qualifications needed – just interest, good will and a sense of humour!
Launch and Part I: January 31 2019, 10am-3pm
(arr. 9.30am for refreshments).NORES Centre, Holy Ghost Parish, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD.
To book, contact: admin@nores.org.uk or phone Jackie on 01582 723312.

CHIDREN’S LITURGY TRAINING
Saturday 12th January 2019 10:30am – 1pm
St Augustine’s Church, Heelands,
Milton Keynes (MK13 7PL)
For those who are either new to, or presently working with, Children’s Liturgy in the Parishes.
An opportunity to share good ideas, practice and resources. Please contact Jo at the Parish Office (01908 372315) if you would like to attend.

PARISH STATISTICS 2018
Average Sunday Mass Attendance
6pm Vigil (St Thomas Aquinas Church): 171
7:30am (St Thomas Aquinas Church): 86
9:00am (All Saints Church): 185
11:00am (All Saints Church): 341
6:30pm (All Saints Church): 145

Baptisms: 56
First Holy Communions: 93
Confirmations: 31

Weddings: 10
Funerals: 47
With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher & Fr Benedetto

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter Week 2

The Holy Family – Year C
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) 7th Day of Christmas Octave
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Adoration

Solemnity of MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Monday (STA) 6:00pm Vigil Mass
Tuesday (AS) 12:00 (noon) Holy Mass

Wednesday (STA) Memoria – SS Basil & Gregory
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

Thursday (AS) Memoria – The Most Holy Name of Jesus
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary

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

Saturday (STA) Feria – O King
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS

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

CRIB DONATIONS
Throughout Christmastide we invite you to make a donation at the Christmas Crib to help the children’s arm of Missio (called “Mission Together”) in support of some of the world’s most deprived children. Bishop Peter is backing this national campaign and has asked that all parishes consider supporting this endeavour. Recently “Mission Together” has made the following grants:

Cambodia (7 projects): £26,935
South Africa (3 projects): £19,013
Sri Lanka (4 projects): £24,908
Kenya (5 projects): £23,766
Malawi (7 projects): £29,94
Myanmar (5 projects): £22,974

More than 20,000 of the world’s most deprived children have been helped by Missio and will be helped directly by you through your offering at the Christmas Crib.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Please pray for the soul of
William (Bill) Gilbert, whose Funeral Mass will be on Monday 7th January, 11:30am at St Thomas Aquinas Church. Bill’s Body will be received into the Church at 6pm on Sunday 6th January.
Jesu mercy, Mary pray

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS – GIFTS TO YOUR PRIESTS
Many thanks for your kindness and generosity once again towards Fr Benedetto and myself, in the form of the Christmas offering. Thanks also for your many cards and presents. Your love and support his truly humbling.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Handyman – Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints, Bletchley
– 21 hours per week (flexible)
We have a vacancy for a Handyman to work across the parishes of the Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints. This is a great opportunity to work in a parish environment for someone with experience working in related roles.
Any applicant should have good knowledge of building maintenance and Health and Safety, be practical and adaptable with a can do attitude.
Full information for the position and an application form can be found on the diocesan website http://www.northamptondiocese.org/vacancies.
The closing date for applications will be Friday 18th January 2019 and interviews will be held on Monday 28th January 2019.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 14th January; 11th February; 11th March; 8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CATHOLIC BASICS COURSE 31st JANUARY 2019
Want to know more about your Faith? Join us for a basic introduction to the Catholic Faith in four parts: GOD, THE CHURCH, THE MORAL LIFE, PRAYER. For each part there is a day of engaging teaching with opportunities for interaction and discussion. Cost: £25 per person per day (£10 for the unwaged). Price includes a full lunch. No qualifications needed – just interest, good will and a sense of humour!
Launch and Part I: January 31 2019, 10am-3pm
(arr. 9.30am for refreshments).NORES Centre, Holy Ghost Parish, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD.
To book, contact: admin@nores.org.uk or phone Jackie on 01582 723312.

CHIDREN’S LITURGY TRAINING
Saturday 12th January 2019 10:30am – 1pm
St Augustine’s Church, Heelands,
Milton Keynes (MK13 7PL)
For those who are either new to, or presently working with, Children’s Liturgy in the Parishes.
An opportunity to share good ideas, practice and resources. Please contact Jo at the Parish Office (01908 372315) if you would like to attend.

PARISH STATISTICS 2018
Average Sunday Mass Attendance
6pm Vigil (St Thomas Aquinas Church): 171
7:30am (St Thomas Aquinas Church): 86
9:00am (All Saints Church): 185
11:00am (All Saints Church): 341
6:30pm (All Saints Church): 145
Baptisms: 56
First Holy Communions: 93
Confirmations: 31
Weddings: 10
Funerals: 47

DECEMBER 100 CLUB WINNERS!
£25 K. Hackett
£12 D. Caballero
£12 S. Palmer

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

THE SEASON OF ADVENT
A time of expectant waiting and preparation for the return of Jesus at the end of time.

THE GIVING TREE
Please take a tag from the Christmas Tree in church and buy a present for someone extra this year. Wrap it (if the item is not food), label it and return it under the tree. Your gift will be gratefully received by someone locally or overseas.

THE SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY will be on Saturday 12th January at West Bletchley Community Centre, from 2pm til 6pm. If you would like to attend please complete one of the invites and place it in the box which you can find in the Sacristy. Completed forms should be received by Sunday 23 December. Please note places are limited and are filled on a first come first serve basis. For any further information please contact John or Mary on 01908 377767.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 14th January; 11th February; 11th March;
8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CATHOLIC BASICS COURSE 31st JANUARY 2019
Want to know more about your Faith? Join us for a basic introduction to the Catholic Faith in four parts: GOD, THE CHURCH, THE MORAL LIFE, PRAYER. For each part there is a day of engaging teaching with opportunities for interaction and discussion. Cost: £25 per person per day (£10 for the unwaged). Price includes a full lunch. No qualifications needed – just interest, good will and a sense of humour!
Launch and Part I: January 31 2019, 10am-3pm
(arr. 9.30am for refreshments).NORES Centre, Holy Ghost Parish, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD.
To book, contact: admin@nores.org.uk or phone Jackie on 01582 723312.

CHIDREN’S LITURGY TRAINING
Saturday 12th January 2019 10:30am – 1pm
St Augustine’s Church, Heelands,
Milton Keynes (MK13 7PL)
For those who are either new to, or presently working with, Children’s Liturgy in the Parishes.
An opportunity to share good ideas, practice and resources. Please contact Jo at the Parish Office (01908 372315) if you would like to attend.
SINGING CAROLS AT MILTON KEYNES HOSPITAL
This year there will be Carol singing at the Milton Keynes Hospital on Sunday 23rd December from 6.45pm to 8.30pm. All are welcome to join in, there will be refreshments afterwards. Please meet in the Hospital Chapel at 6.45pm.

SVP THANK YOU: On behalf of the SVP and particularly those in need who we assist in various ways, I want to THANK YOU for all you have done in the past year to support our efforts. You truly are a very generous people; no more so than your response to our recent cash collection which raised an amazing total of £840:00. The highest SVP retiring collection I have ever known. This enables us to tackle, with great confidence, some of the more challenging situations we encounter. May God Bless you and all those you hold dear. John Scott SVP Conference President.
DECEMBER 100 CLUB WINNERS!
£25 K. Hackett
£12 D. Caballero
£12 S. Palmer

Handyman – Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints – 21 hours per week (flexible)
We have a vacancy for a Handyman to work across the parishes of the Milton Keynes Cluster and St Thomas Aquinas and All Saints. This is a great opportunity to work in a parish environment for someone with experience working in related roles.

Any applicant should have good knowledge of building maintenance and Health and Safety, be practical and adaptable with a can do attitude.

Full information for the position and an application form can be found on the diocesan website http://www.northamptondiocese.org/vacancies.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 18th January 2019 and interviews will be held on Monday 28th January 2019.

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

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
Psalter Week 3
Gaudete – 3rd Sunday of Advent– Year C

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 – O Wisdom
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Mass followed by Adoration
Tuesday (AS) Feria – O Adonai
9:30am Rosary
10:00am Mass followed by Adoration
Wednesday (STA) Feria – O Root of Jesse
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Thursday (AS) Feria – O Key of David
10:00am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
Friday (STA) Feria – O Rising Sun
8:30am Holy Mass followed by Rosary
(AS)7:00pm Advent Holy Hour with CONFESSIONS
Saturday (STA) Feria – O King
9:30am Holy Mass followed by Adoration
10:00-10:30am CONFESSIONS
STA: St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Ave, MK2 2JE
AS: All Saints Church, Shenley Rd, MK3 6HG

THE SEASON OF ADVENT
A time of expectant waiting and preparation for the return of Jesus at the end of time.REJOICE, The LORD is Coming!

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION
FOR DECEMBER 2018
Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for:
The Transmission of Faith
That people involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.
This Weekend: SECOND COLLECTION
for Church Flowers
CHRISTMAS LITURGIES
CHRISTMAS EVE – 24TH DECEMBER
10 am MASS of the Day (not Christmas)
St Thomas Aquinas Church

10. 30 – 11 am Confessions
St Thomas Aquinas Church
4.30 pm Children’s MASS of Christmas
All Saints Church
9.30pm Carols and 10pm Vigil MASS of Christmas
All Saints Church

12 Christmas Midnight MASS
St Thomas Aquinas Church
CHRISTMAS DAY – 25TH DECEMBER
8 am MASS of Christmas
St Thomas Aquinas Church

10am Italian Language
MASS of Christmas
St Thomas Aquinas Church

9.00 am & 11 am
MASS of Christmas
All Saints Church
ST STEPHEN’S DAY – 26TH DECEMBER
12 Noon Mass – St Thomas Aquinas Church
All Altar Servers are encouraged to attend this Mass of the Patron of the Servers Guild. If you have been serving regularly for at least a year and are due your bronze medal please speak to Fr Christopher or Mr Bernard Guina.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS NATIVITY
Rehearsal today 3pm – All Saints Church
For children in Reception and School Years 1-3.
Children in school years 4-6 are invited to take part as readers/singers. The play will be at the beginning of the Children’s Mass 4:30pm on Christmas Eve at All Saints Church.

SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD
THIS ADVENT!
Time for quiet reflection and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. An opportuiny to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
7pm-8pm Friday 21st December at All Saints Church
Please note: This replaces the usual Advent Penitential Service.

THE GIVING TREE
Please take a tag from the Christmas Tree in church and buy a present for someone extra this year. Wrap it (if the item is not food), label it and return it under the tree. Your gift will be gratefully received by someone locally or overseas.

THE SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY will be on Saturday 12th January at West Bletchley Community Centre, from 2pm til 6pm. If you would like to attend please complete one of the invites and place it in the box which you can find in the Sacristy. Completed forms should be received by Sunday 23 December. Please note places are limited and are filled on a first come first serve basis. For any further information please contact John or Mary on 01908 377767.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
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.
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Future Dates: 14th January; 11th February; 11th March;
8th April; 13th May; 10th June; 8th July.

CATHOLIC BASICS COURSE 31st JANUARY 2019
Want to know more about your Faith? Join us for a basic introduction to the Catholic Faith in four parts: GOD, THE CHURCH, THE MORAL LIFE, PRAYER. For each part there is a day of engaging teaching with opportunities for interaction and discussion. Cost: £25 per person per day (£10 for the unwaged). Price includes a full lunch. No qualifications needed – just interest, good will and a sense of humour!
Launch and Part I: January 31 2019, 10am-3pm (arr. 9.30am for refreshments).NORES Centre, Holy Ghost Parish, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD.
To book, contact: admin@nores.org.uk or phone Jackie on 01582 723312.

CHIDREN’S LITURGY TRAINING
Saturday 12th January 2019 10:30am – 1pm
St Augustine’s Church, Heelands,
Milton Keynes (MK13 7PL)
For those who are either new to, or presently working with, Children’s Liturgy in the Parishes.
An opportunity to share good ideas, practice and resources. Please contact Jo at the Parish Office (01908 372315) if you would like to attend.

SINGING CAROLS AT MILTON KEYNES HOSPITAL
This year there will be Carol singing at the Milton Keynes Hospital on Sunday 23rd December from 6.45pm to 8.30pm. All are welcome to join in, there will be refreshments afterwards. Please meet in the Hospital Chapel at 6.45pm.

MK FOOD BANK
At this time of giving, please remember those who are dependent on your generosity. The Food Bank are short of these specific items at the moment; spreads, sugar, tinned fruit, tinned meat, tinned spaghetti, dried rice, tinned rice pudding, tinned soup (especially vegetable). Please place items in the box at the back of each church. Your support is appreciated.

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