Many thanks for your generous offering of £1063 to the parish last week plus £430 by bankers order. Cafod’s One Climate, One World Many thanks to all who supported Cafod’s One Climate, One World Campaign. There are more cards available in the Porch and Narthex should you wish to sign. St. Laurence’s Catholic Church 91 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1XB Tel: 01223 704640 http://www.saintlaurence.org.uk/ Email: office@saintlaurence.org.uk PARISH PRIEST pp@saintlaurence.org.uk Fr. Bob Eccles O.P. Statement by Bishop Alan Hopes, Bishop of E. Anglia I am delighted that Mgr John Armitage has accepted the appointment to be the new Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. He has been coming to Walsingham since 1976 and has a deep devotion to and love for Our Lady and her shrine. I would like to thank the Marian fathers for the ministry they have carried out in Walsingham over these past decades; I would also like to express my gratitude to Bishop Alan Williams for releasing Mgr. Armitzage from Brentwood for the next five years. 741265 robert.eccles@english. op.org DEACON Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Cook 01223 351650 SECRETARY Patricia Cook 01223 704640 TREASURER Holy Hour Every Wednesday between 6.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday between 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Lynda McIntyre 01223 704640 CONFESSIONS Soulfood Prayer Group Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. at St. Laurence’s and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. in Our Lady and the English Martyrs’ Parish Hall. Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Maurice Williams, Giovanni Vanacone, William Philpott, Raymond O’Neill, Ethel McCann, Frances Hubery, Agnes Maries, Margaret Gibney, Iwan Kuryle, Mary Hannigan, Matilda Wood, Rosetta Harte, Trevor Horne, Elizabeth Barnicot. Also for those who are sick: sick: Louise McEwan, Martin Cox, Charles McEwan, Ruth Lindsey-Scott, Madeline Stacey, Betty Slarks, Doreen Johnson, Kath Taylor, Joan Cook, Greg Priors, John Steel, Maura Carroll, Hyeyoen Kim, Clarence Gordon, David Tomlinson, Rita Tringali, Patrick Hickey, Lisa Steen, and Irena Synowiec. 28TH DECEMBER 2014 Fr. Patrick Cleary Sat. morning after Mass; before Mass on Sat. evening; or by arrangement EMERGENCY PRAYER LINE 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. 276577 300789 354060 THE PILGRIM 6.00 p.m. Vigil Mass THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH 8.00 a.m. Mass (David’s intention) 9.30 a.m. Mass in Church (Parish) 11.00 a.m. Mass (Mary, Kieran, Alicia, Kayla) Monday 29th December 9.30 a.m. Mass St. Thomas Becket Tuesday 30th December 6th day within the Octave of the Nativity 9.30 a.m. Mass Wednesday 31st December 9.30 a.m. 7th day within the Octave of the Nativity Mass Thursday 1st January 11.00 a.m. Mass Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Friday 2nd January 12.30 p.m. Mass St. Basil the Great Saturday 3rd January 9.30 a.m. Mass 6.00 p.m. Vigil Mass Christmas Feria (CWL Renewal of Vows) THE SECOND WEEK OF CHRISTMAS 8.00 a.m. Mass 9.30 a.m. Mass in School 11.00 a.m. Mass pilgrim@saintlaurence .org.uk Registered Charity No. 278742 SUNDAY READINGS 1st Reading: Ecclesiasticus 3: 2-6. 12-14 This wise old man who wrote the book of Ecclesiasticus reminds us that the Lord is interested in our family relationships, and in this passage he calls on children to respect their parents, particularly in their old age, when they have special need for support. Psalm Response O blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways!. 2nd Reading: Colossians 3: 12-21 Paul invites us to let the gospel find a home in our hearts, as a source of new life transforming all our attitudes and relationships, especially in our family, between husbands and wives, parents and children. Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 As pious Jews, Mary and Joseph followed the law of Moses in presenting their Child to the Lord in the temple; but in the context of today’s feast the key phrase in this passage is the simple statement that Jesus grew to maturity like any other child, in a human family. Thank you Thank you all so much for your very kind prayers, greeting cards, gifts and your very generous offering which I received in the Christmas Offering. Thanks too to all who were involved in the Christmas Liturgies whether welcoming, serving, reading, involved with the music ministry and ministering in so many other ways. Thanks also to every member of the Church for your support over the past year and for all that you do for St. Laurence’s parish. I hope that we can continue our work of preaching the gospel and service the people of God in our parish. Fr. Bob, Fr. Anthony and Deacon Geoff join me in wishing you a very Happy New Year. New Year Epiphany Candlelight Mass for all young people across the Diocese followed by refreshments, bonfire & fireworks. 6p.m. - 8p.m. Sunday 4th January 2015 At The White House, 21 Poringland, Norwich NR14 7SH Posters in the Porch Catholic Womens’ League, Cambridge Section Members will renew their commitment to the League at the 6.00 p.m. Mass on Saturday 3rd January 2015. They will be holding a light lunch after the 12.30 p.m. Mass on Friday 9th January when donations will be for CWL charities. The lunch will be followed by their monthly meeting. Lunch Club On Thursday 8th January the Club will meet at the Regional College for lunch at 12 noon for 12.20 p.m. 2 courses with tea/coffee will cost £10. If you wish to go please telephone Anne Maddocks on 351499. Baptismal Preparation Evening On Monday 12th January at 7.30 p.m. we have a preparation session for parents, godparents or family members planning for or wanting more information about Baptism. Do come along - you will all be very welcome. APT - Missio Boxes This year’s boxes need to be collected by the end of December. Tony Ashdjian will be at all Masses on Sunday 14th, 21st, & 28th December . Please fill in your name and address.. Any queries please phone Tony on