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HEMEL
CATHOLIC
CHURCHES
01442 391 759
www.hemelcatholic.org
The Resurrection + St Mary & St Joseph +
Our Lady Queen of All Creation + St Mark
part of the Diocese of Westminster
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Registered Charity N 233699
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Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
8th/9th November 2014
WE ARE PART OF A GREATER UNITY
When we celebrate Mass in any one of our 4 parishes, we gather in
prayer, worship and partnership, united with Christians all over
the world. Today’s Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St.
John Lateran – the mother of all Churches – is important because it
represents our common identity as Church, the Body of Christ.
Both the readings and the meaning of this feast remind us that we
celebrate, not simply a building, but the living reality of the Church.
In a sense, this feast is a celebration of our own life and the life we
receive from God through the Church, as we open ourselves to
others, even becoming vulnerable in order to be the presence of
Christ to them.
Parish Team
Parish Priest Fr John Byrne
The Presbytery, Rant Meadow,
HP3 8AG
m: 07879 058 732
e: pp@hemelcatholic.org
Assistant Priest Fr Derek Hyett
The Presbytery, 186 St John’s Rd,
HP1 1NR
m: 07903 086 523
e: ap@hemelcatholic.org
Deacon Rev Simon Wright
m: 07711 846 554
e: deacon@hemelcatholic.org
HIYA Youth Worker
Monty McShane
m: 07570 116 400
e: hiya@hemelcatholic.org
Hospital Chaplain Collette Lennon
t: 01923 217 994
e: collette.lennon@whht.nhs.uk
St. Paul puts it beautifully when he says ‘for the Temple of God is
holy and you are that Temple’. So we are all called to holiness and
to live out this faith in fellowship and in our worship. Let us
remember today our fellow Christians in different parts of the
world whose very existence is under threat, together we are all the
living Temple of God and the Body of Christ.
On this Remembrance Sunday Lord, bring all who have died in
wars into your peace and grant them the fullness of your love.
Fr John
Scripture Studies in Hertfordshire
Ongoing faith formation opportunities
‘Come to the Manger’ – Led by Brian Purfield
This series will look at the Christmas story, the
beginnings of each of the Gospels, taking one
Gospel per week at St. Mary & St. Joseph Parish
Church on 24th November, 1st 8th and 15th
December at 7.30pm to 9.00pm. You are
welcome to come to any one or all of these
sessions.
Newsletter deadline Wednesday, 12 noon
Items to: pp@hemelcatholic.org
Boxmoor Office: Shirley Bailey
Adeyfield Office: Clare Borgeat
Cross Parish Notices
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 11 – 11.30am (Boxmoor)
Saturday 10.30 - 11am (Adeyfield)
Confessions at Grovehill and St Mark’s please see a priest.
ADORATION & BENEDICTION
Monday after 7.30pm Mass (Grovehill)
Saturday 10.30 - 11am (Adeyfield)
HOLY ROSARY
is offered after all weekday Masses at Our Lady’s, Adeyfield
and on Tuesday evenings after the Communion Service
at St Mary & St Joseph, Boxmoor
COLLECTION FOR SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS will
take place at all Masses this weekend, 8/9 November.
Wednesday 12th November, there will be no 1.30pm
Mass at St Mark’s. This is because JFK are holding their
three November Remembrance Masses this day. Sorry
for any inconvenience.
HIYA:
Every Thursday at Our Lady's Hall.
HIYA Years 7 & 8 – 6.30pm to 8.00pm. This week at
HIYA we will have a mega games night!
HIYA + Years 9 + - 8pm to 9.30pm. This week at HIYA +
we will be putting the final touches to our film before
next week's premier.
HIYA were very well supported last year by the parish in
raising over £2,000 through the sponsored sleep out
which went to the local DENS homeless charity. We will
be taking part in the sleep out again this year and your
sponsorship would be greatly appreciated. You can find
out more and sponsor us through
www.justgiving.com/hiya2014
or look out for sponsorship forms in the church by the
HIYA posters.
Great news…Waitrose in Berkhamsted has again
nominated DENS to be 1 of their 3 local causes in their
Waitrose Community Matters scheme that donates £1,000
each month between 3 local causes. All you have to do is
shop at Waitrose, in Berkhamsted during November!
At the checkout you’ll receive tokens which you just
need to place in the Community Matters box (located
close to the check-outs) to support DENS. Thank you
very much for your support! If you have any questions
please call 01442 800268.
WW1 and WW2 War Memorial
There will be a Roll of Honour /Poppy Wreath displayed
at Boxmoor from Sunday 9th November until 30th
November inclusive. This will honour the ultimate
sacrifice made by six Boxmoor parishioners in the 191418 War. We are still searching for information about
WW2 deaths and welcome any snippets which may help.
Details to doyle_geoff@yahoo.co.uk m:07515 943 615.
Welcome to The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of
Walsingham. We are based at St Marks Church and meet
every Sunday at 9.00am for a solemn sung Mass. On
Sunday the 9th of November our usual 9.00am Mass will
be a requiem Mass for all those who have lost their lives
in warfare.
On Sunday the 16th of November in addition to our usual
morning Mass will be holy hour and benediction at
4.00pm in the afternoon. All are welcome at our services.
To find out all about The Personal Ordinariate of Our
Lady of Walsingham please visit
http://www.ordinariate.org.uk.
Ladies, a date for your diaries: Clothes Sale Tuesday
11th November 2014, 11.00am until 4.00pm, St Mary & St
Joseph Parish Centre, Boxmoor. Discover a new &
pleasurable way to shop. Bring your friends, come for a
coffee & browse in a relaxed atmosphere! Commission
from your sales to St Mary & St Joseph Building Fund.
Catholic Women’s League Adeyfield Section: Will be
holding an afternoon tea of sandwiches and cakes
followed by a concert with “Just a Cappella” at 3.00pm
on Friday 14th November in the church hall. CWL will be
selling tickets after all Masses this weekend. Or ring
Mary McLnerney.
Catholic Women’s League Adeyfield: Curry night on
Saturday 15th November in the parish hall at 7.30pm.
Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 call Mary for tickets.
St. Cuthbert Mayne School: Cleaner required term-time
only, 9.5 hours per week, 3.30pm until 5.30pm Monday
to Thursday and 3.30pm until 5.00pm on Fridays.
Applications close 21st November 2014. Please contact the
school for more details on 253347 or email
admin@cuthbertmayne.herts.sch.uk.
Calling all quiz lovers: Saturday 22nd November, 7.30pm
in the Parish Centre. £6 per head. Teams of up to 8
people. Tea, coffee and cold drinks available but bring
your own wine. Proceeds will go to children of Bosnia
Herzegovina. Pat Henry pat@helperscharitycom.
Dacorum Interfaith Network Sunday 23 rd November,
2.00pm until 6.00pm: Celebrate Interfaith Week at
Adeyfield Community Centre. join in for refreshments,
discussions, workshops, stalls, face painting, arts and
crafts, dance display.
Christmas Fair: St. Mary & Joseph Parish Centre, Sunday
30th November, 10.00am until 3.00pm. Soup, cakes,
crafts, bottle stall, raffle, children's activities and a Lucky
Dip. Free entry for all. Proceeds to Building Fund.
On Saturday 6th December, support Dacorum
Community Choir who are holding a concert to raise
money for DENS. To find out more about getting
involved or for tickets call 07597 195 814.
A date for diary Ecumenical Carol Service in aid of
Hospice of St Francis on Monday 15th December @
7.30pm at Our Lady’s.
Wednesday 12th November, there will be no 1.30pm
Mass at St Mark’s. This is because JFK are holding their
three November Remembrance Masses this day. Sorry
for any inconvenience.
Bereavement Support Group: Will be meeting on
Thursday 13th November, 2.00pm until 3.30pm in the
presbytery at Our Lady’s, Adeyfield.
CAFOD World Gift catalogues now available: World
Gifts are alternative Christmas gifts that make a
difference to someone living in poverty. Catalogues are
available at the back of the church, and you can also buy
these online at worldgifts.cafod.org.uk.
We Pray For the Sick: Sonali Xavier, Ted Turvey,
Francis Sherry, Susan Clark, Terry Loake, Jim Wallace,
Rosanna Casali and Dolores Myatt.
Church of the Resurrection
COLLECTION LAST WEEK Thanks for your generosity
Henry Wells Square, Grovehill, HP2 6BJ.
Total Collection
The Offertory Standing Orders
Welcome to Highfield and Grovehill Parish Community. If
you are new to the parish you are invited to complete a NEW
TO THE PARISH form, which you will find at the back of the
church.
For Parish Room or Church bookings contact Pedro on
07917 813 476 or entapryz@hotmail.com
Mass Intentions Book is in the sacristy. Please fill in the
date required and put your donation in the envelope
provided.
Last Week’s Collection Thank you for your generosity
Offertory Envelopes
Offertory Loose
Standing Orders
Fr. John will be signing school admission forms for
St. Cuthbert Mayne School on Friday 14th November,
3.30pm to 6.00pm in the Parish Centre, Boxmoor.
Grovehill Confirmation Preparation 2015: Enrolment
forms are available in the foyer for candidates in Years 9
and above. Please hand the completed forms to Fr John,
Fr Derek or one of the catechists. The parents’ and
candidates’ meeting will be announced later.
Christmas Hamper 2014: We are collecting cakes, bottles,
puddings, biscuits, tinned food and all things festive for
the Christmas hamper raffle. Please leave donations with
Bridie at the repository. All donations are gratefully
received. Draw will take place on Sunday the 14th
December at Grovehill. Proceeds will go to Grovehill
Church and the building fund at Boxmoor.
Montego Bay Project (Save this date)
Thanksgiving Mass for Charlotte’s Children: Will be on
7th February 2015, followed by a party in the Community
Centre. There will be a reminder in January.
St Mary & St Joseph
St John’s Road, Boxmoor, HP1 1NR.
Welcome to Ss Mary & Joseph’s Parish Community. If you are
new to the Parish you are invited to complete a ‘New Parish
Records Form’, which you will find on the table at the back of
the church.
Caretaker: Sid Webb 07748 637 437 or 01442 24 66 23;
email: caretaker@boxmoorcatholic.org
PARISH CENTRE BOOKINGS OR ENQUIRIES: If you
are interested in using the Centre for an event, party or
meeting, please telephone 07533 965 372 or email at
hallbookings@boxmoorcatholic.org
We pray for the Departed: Bernard & John O’Toole,
Joshua Jones, James Dowdall and Joseph Waweru
Kingori.
To include a name on the list, please let Fr John know.
Names will remain on the list for four weeks.
Fr. John will be signing school admission forms for
St. Cuthbert Mayne School on Friday 14th November,
3.30pm to 6.00pm in the Parish Centre, Boxmoor.
The Monday afternoon Scripture Group: The next
meeting will be on Monday 10th November, 1.30pm until
3.00pm in the Parish Centre, Boxmoor.
SMJ CHRISTMAS FAIR SUNDAY
30th November 10.00 AM until 3.00PM
We need your support!!
1. Raffle Prizes-dig out those unused items from last
Christmas.
2. Bottle stall items-alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Boxes in the Church porch for contributions.
Get into THE REAL SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS -POP IN
AFTER MASS!!
All enquiries to Jane Gonzales / Geoff Doyle or
CWL/Fundraising Committee.
Our Lady Queen of All Creation
Rant Meadow, Adeyfield, HP3 8AG.
Welcome to Our Lady’s Church & Parish Community.
Hall Bookings: Mary McManus 07831381782
Please pray for those who are sick
Paula Craig, Catherine Grizzell, Catherine Browen,
Christine Browen, Simon Reeves, Elizabeth Conroy,
Jackie Boore, Agnes Corley, Anna Peters, Fr Hugh
McMahon, Alison Thornton, Charles Ramsey, Mary
Kerwick, Ian Price, Mary McMahon, Bridie Walsh,
Angela Jovic, Mary Leslie, Susan Fitzgerald, Mary
Wheelan, Barbara Hall, Georgina Gaisie, Kathleen Walsh,
Ellen & Tom Smith,
Ellen Henricks, Mercy Stark, Ken Higham, Dorcas
Quayson, Jack Barrett, Yvonne Simpkin, Nora Watson,
Hanora Dee, Ellen Jones, Rose Ward, Dolores Myatt.
Collection Last week: Many Thanks
Envelopes
Loose
Standing Orders
Baptism Preparation: If you are hoping to have a child
baptised you will need to attend three sessions, unless
you have previously attended because of another child.
Please contact Wanda Morrison to fix dates. The Church
urges early baptism of Infants – you may even attend the
course before baby is born.
The ODP invite everyone to join them in the Church Hall
after Masses this weekend for refreshments. Cakes,
Crafts, books, DVDs etc will be on sale. Donations of
cakes welcome also. Please leave in Church Hall kitchen
before Mass.
November Book of Remembrance: Forms and envelopes
are available in the Church porch.
St Mark
Hollybush Lane, Warners End, HP1 2PH.
Welcome to St. Mark’s Church and Parish community. If you
are new to the parish you are invited to complete a “New to the
Parish” form which you will find at the back of the church and
place it in the “New to Parish” folder in the porch.
26 Oct
Envelopes
Loose
Standing Orders
Planned Giving Envelopes: Planned Giving Envelopes
for the coming year are now available at the back of the
Church. They are numbered and are in alphabetical
order.
Fr. John will be signing school admission forms for
St. Cuthbert Mayne School on Friday 14th November,
3.30pm to 6.00pm in the Parish Centre, Boxmoor.
The Monday afternoon Scripture Group: The next
meeting will be on Monday 10th November, 1.30pm until
3.00pm in the Parish Centre, Boxmoor.
November month of the Holy Souls: November is a
special time when we pray for our friends and relatives
who have gone before us. Please write the names of
those you wish to remember on the sheets in the narthex
and post them into the Holy Souls box. This will be
brought up at the Offertory at all masses in November.
02 Nov
Envelopes
Loose
Standing Orders
Gift aid envelopes are available at the back of the Church
for use by visitors to the parish or others who do not
attend Mass regularly but would like to make a donation.
Remember for every £1 received through gift aid, we get
25p back from HMRC.
Prayer lists: Please fill out the form available at the back
of the church and place it in the “Prayer List” folder in
the porch. Names will remain on the list for four weeks
unless otherwise requested:
Please pray for those who are sick: Mary Cannon, Father
Tony Sammarco, Pearl Walczak, Venus Garcia George,
Barbara and Brian Ellis.
Please pray for the deceased: Walter Burley, Jean Smith,
Pat Briggs, Bridget Gavin, Kevin Finnegan, Albert
Cornish, Theresa Green, Walter Prince, Claude Mezieres,
Henry Massey and Keithley Martin.
In the Diocese & Beyond
The Newman Association Seminar: Thursday 20th
November 7.00pm for 8.00pm start.
The Lindop
Building, UH College Lane Hatfield, AL10 9AB. Shirley
Williams Reflects - God and Caesar Personal Reflections
on Politics and Religion.
Available spaces for the 2015 London Marathon: The
Prison Advice and Care Trust is offering its last few
remaining spaces for 26th April 2015 Marathon to
parishioners. The charity founded in 1998 by two
Catholic wives of prisoners, offers help and support to
families negatively affected by the effects of
imprisonment.
To
find
out
more
see:
www.prisonadvice.org.uk. To register your interest
contact info@prisonadvice.org.uk
Mass Times & Intentions this week
Sunday
The Resurrection
5.30pm (Sunday Vigil)
Meriyn Carvalho
Anniversary RIP
9.00am
Pat Ward RIP
Monday
7.30pm
Tuesday
9.30am
Mr & Mrs Joaqin Rebello
Saturday
Mary Ward RIP
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ss Mary & Joseph
08.45am
Stanislaw, RIP
11.45am Patrick Roach, RIP
6pm People of the Parish
9.30am
Joseph Waweru Kingori RIP
Martin & Mary
McDonagh RIP
9.15am
9.15am
Special Int
Members of the
Danao, Balagot &
Andan families, RIP
9.30am
Our Lady’s
10am
6.15pm (Sunday Vigil)
Holy Souls
10.15am
Holy Souls
11.30am Dead of All Wars
Fr John Spencer
RIP Anniversary
Peter Rowland
RIP Anniversary
Holy Souls
9.30am
12.30pm
9.15am
9.30am
Joseph Waweru Kingori RIP
7.30pm Bernard Kitchener
RIP
St Mark
5pm (Sunday Vigil)
Private Intention
9am (Ordinariate)
10.30am
Mr Michael Testagaber RIP
7.30pm Mary O’Connor RIP
1.30pm
Holy Souls