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The Parish of St Martin de Porres, Wakefield
Weekly
.
St Austin’s
Wentworth Terrace, WF1 3QN
Prayer
St Martin de Porres
Pray for us
Please pray for the
faithful departed,
especially those who have
died recently:
Nora Winifred Lowell
and all whose anniversaries
are at this time.
Please pray:
-for our Holy Father,
Pope
Francis
on
his
anniversary;
and
for
Benedict, Pope Emeritus
-for our Bishop, Marcus;
-for Fr Tim and Mgr John
Wilson as they look to new
beginnings;
-for Elliott Wright, Tim
Whitwell
and
Nicholas
Palmer & all who are
exploring vocations to the
priesthood & religious life;
and Deacon Sean Crawley
to be ordained priest in
July, and John Walsh,
deacon, on 21st March.
-for those seeking to enter
the church
-for the unemployed, who
cannot find work, or are
unable to work;
-for peace & unity in the
world, and for the victims
of
war
&
terrorismincluding
persecuted
Christians, especially those
in Syria & Iraq;
-for
the
sick
&
housebound and those in
hospital and the hospice;
-for immigrants, for the
displaced,
asylum
seekers & refugees;
-for
The
Wednesday
Word mission;
-for our schools: to be
academically excellent and
passionately Catholic;
-for human life & for the
vulnerable, particularly the
unborn, the sick & elderly;
-for the grace of a good and
refreshing Lent.
Prayer of the Church:
Week 3
Please deliver or e-mail
items for this bulletin by
noon on Thursdays
Bulletin
English Martyrs
Dewsbury Road, WF2 9DD
Third Sunday of Lent: 8th March 2015
Third Week of Lent
“Take this all out of here!”
In our Sunday Readings, The Ten Commandments are brought to the
people by Moses as their guide for life. The psalm responds with praise
of the law of the Lord. In the second reading, Paul is preaching the
power of a crucified Christ- but some seek miracles and others wisdom.
Our Gospels are now from John: Jesus arrives at the Temple in
Jerusalem- and disturbs the comfortable. Zeal for God’s house, as the
prophet wrote, consumes Jesus, who expels the tradesmen from it:
people’s hearts must return to God’s ways and laws which we heard
from Moses, even if it means destroying and rebuilding the temple of
Christ’s own life.
We should look at our own temple- our church: do we help to provide a
welcoming atmosphere in God’s house- as Jesus would wish?
Our third week of Lent- we are nearly half way!
We continue to explore the richness of scripture
in our daily readings: we hear from the great prophets, and against them
are set the teachings of Jesus, of Isaiah’s suffering servant himself. On
Monday, we hear the Old Testament story of Naaman the Syrian about which
Jesus reminded his hearers in the synagogue at Nazareth- and his life was
threatened as a result. On Friday, after Hosea describes our loving God, we
hear Jesus asked which is the greatest commandment, and replying with
scripture well known to his audience.
LENT: in addition to our regular Masses and devotions (see page 2) there will be Stations of the
Cross on Thursday evening (St Austin’s) and Friday lunchtime (English Martyrs). You can
increase your charitable giving –remember the SVP, CAP and Suzy. Follow scripture - the Word
of God - through Wednesday Word or websites like Sacred Space (links on our website)
PARISH LENT COURSES:
PROCLAIM '15: Something for Lent? Come and join us at English Martyrs Centre for the last
session this Thursday (12th March) at 7.00 for 7:15 pm - for a cuppa, a reflection and a prayer. We
are invited to share in these evangelisation-themed sessions from the Proclaim '15 project of the
Bishops of England & Wales, based on Pope Francis' Evangelii Gaudium. Finish about 8:30pm.
TAIZE at 75: this year this French based but world-wide religious community celebrates the 75
years since its founder, Brother Roger, came to Taize and 100 years since his birth. On Thursday
19th March at 7:30pm there will be a presentation about the Community, its outreach and prayer,
and its work with young people: two volunteers from there were at English Martyrs Mass last
Sunday, beginning visits to 18 schools around the UK to invite them to Taize schools weeks.
POPE FRANCIS has asked that on Friday 13th March and Saturday 14th March we join
with him in ’24 Hours For The Lord’. We are fortunate in having so much of what the Pope
requests already in place here…On Friday 13th, there will be Stations of the Cross followed by Mass
at English Martyrs: both our churches are then open during the afternoon for individual visits: on
Saturday 14th there will be Mass at 9:30 at St Austin’s followed by Confessions during an hour’s
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Our Bishop says: “Let us not underestimate the power of so
many voices united in prayer!” He also reminds us of the Lenten Day of Reconciliation at Leeds
Cathedral on Tuesday, 24th March 2015 with Confessions from 7am to 7pm.
TIM WHITWELL: please keep Tim in your prayers as Bishop Marcus institutes him as a Candidate
for the Priesthood on Tuesday (10th March) at Oscott Seminary.
PARISH FINANCE UPDATE 4: Parish roles and responsibilities.
There are many people involved in the running of the parish and in coming weeks we will highlight
some of these.. We are always looking for more people to get involved - if you are interested
please speak to any of the clergy.
The Parish Finance and General Purposes team consists of 8 parishioners along with the Parish
Priest and Deacon Nick. Quarterly meetings discuss financial and premises related issues- income,
expenditure, budgets, maintenance and general upkeep. The next meeting is on Tuesday 21 April.
Fr Timothy Swinglehurst: Fr Michael Kelly: Dcn Nick Shields
Parish Office: 6 Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield, WF1 3QN 01924 372080
email:staustinschurch@yahoo.co.uk
website: www.stmartinswakefield.org
Diocese of Leeds Registered Charity 249404
Holy Mass & Devotions in the Week
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
INTENTION
Sat
7th
Mar
9.30 am Mass
10.00 – 11.00 am
5.15 – 5.45 pm
6.15 pm Vigil Mass
St
St
St
St
Ann McNabb - RIP
Exposition and Confessions
Confessions
Arthur Day - Anniversary
Sun
8th
Mar
8.15 am Mass
9.30 am Mass
11.00 am Mass
3.30 pm Mass
6.00 pm Mass
St Austin’s
English Martyrs
St Austin’s
St Austin’s
St Austin’s
Private Intention
Elizabeth Milburn – Birthday Anniv.
People of the Parish
Polish Mass
Deceased Members Murphy family
Mon
9th
Mar
9.00 am
9.30 am Mass
7.00 pm
7.30 pm Mass
St
St
St
St
Exposition
Arthur Starford - Anniversary
Novena/Exposition
Sheila Ashton - RIP
Tue
10th
Mar
9.30 am Mass
11.30 am
12 noon Mass
St Austin’s
English Martyrs
English Martyrs
John Meehan – Anniversary
Exposition
Patrick Walsh - Anniversary
Wed
11th
Mar
9.30 am
10.00 – 11.00 am
6:30-7:30
7.30 pm Mass
St Austin’s
St Austin’s
English Martyrs
English Martyrs
Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Exposition
Prayer & Praise
Mary Clarke - RIP
Thu
12th
Mar
11.30 am
12 noon Mass
6.00 pm
6.30 pm Mass
St
St
St
St
Exposition
CWL Intentions
Stations of the Cross
Special Intention
Fri
13th
Mar
11.30 am
12 noon Mass
English Martyrs
English Martyrs
Mass
School
Stations of the Cross
Mary Wade – Birthday Anniversary
Joseph Gerard Pearce - Anniversary
November Dead List
9.30 am Mass
10.00 am – 11.00 am
5.15 – 5.45 pm
6.15 pm Vigil Mass
St
St
St
St
Tony McTiernan - Anniversary
Confessions and Exposition
Confessions
Return to Health
8.15 am Mass
9.30 am Mass
11.00 am Mass
3.30 pm Mass
6.00 pm Mass
St Austin’s
English Martyrs
St Austin’s
St Austin’s
St Austin’s
Sat
14th
Mar
Sun
15th
Mar
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
Austin’s
SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Reconciliation
St Austin’s: Saturday 10.00 – 11.00 am;
Saturday 5:15-5:45
English Martyrs: on request
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to Sophie Brooke Langham baptised into
the church this Sunday
For Baptism parents should attend a Saturday afternoon
programme: please contact Deacon Nick or e-mail
stmartins@laloge.co.uk Next programme 25th April.
CONFIRMATION 2015
Bishop Marcus will confirm our young people on Thursday
14th May. E-mail cainesangela@hotmail.com
Our candidates will be enrolled on Sunday 19th April at 9.30
Mass at English Martyrs or 11am Mass at St Austins
Next Meeting Friday 20th March 7.15 - 8.45.
Angela Caines, Simon Bolton, Dannie Crook & Fr Michael.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015
14th and 21st June at St Austin’s and 28th June (inc. Vigil
Mass) at English Martyrs: details from your catechists.
Parents’ meeting this Wednesday - St Austins 7:30pm
Private Intention
Ruth Samuroff – RIP
David McDonald – Anniversary
FEAST
Third Sunday
of Lent
Fourth Sunday
of Lent
Private Intention
THE POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR THIS MONTH
That all cultures may accept the rights and dignity of
women.
Please pray an Angelus or Rosary for this intention.
PONTIFEX- Words from Pope Francis
God “generously forgives” those who “learn to do good”, but
what he doesn’t forgive is “hypocrisy and fake saints”, said
Pope Francis last week. There has never been any doubt
that God prefers “sanctified sinners” – people who, despite
their past sins, learn how to do a greater good - to “fake
saints” – people who are more concerned with appearing
saintly than doing good.
The Pope was reflecting on the day’s reading from Isaiah,
which he described as an "invitation and an imperative" that
comes directly from God: "Cease to do evil, learn to do
good" defending orphans and widows, "those who no one
remembers". This includes the "abandoned elderly", and
children "who do not know how to make the sign of the
Cross". It is an invitation to conversion. “How can I
convert?” “By learning to do right!- the path of doing good.
Seek justice, encourage the oppressed, defend the orphan,
plead for the widow- do justice to them, go to the wounds
of humanity, where there is so much pain ... And by doing
good, you will cleanse your heart ".
ST MARTIN’s PARISH DIARY
PARISH DIARY week beginning March 8th
Tuesday
Players
Rm 1
Wednesday
Prayer & Share
9am EM
Wednesday Friends
2pm SA1
Scripture Study
7:30pm SA2
First HC Parents (all)
7:30pm SA1
Thursday
Parents & Toddlers
9-11 SA
Thursday Club
12:30 SA
Lent Course
7-8:30pm EM
Singing for Pleasure
1:30 SA
Prayer services and devotions are now shown on p2
ROME MARATHON - Elliott Wright, a seminarian from our
Parish who is at present studying for the priesthood at the
English College, will run the Rome Marathon on Sunday 22
March for "Friends of the Holy Land" an organisation which
offers financial aid to persecuted Christians in that troubled
part of our world. Sponsorship forms are available in both
churches. Please support him and them if you can. Your
sponsorship can be placed in the collecting bags or posted
through the letter box of St Austin's Presbytery.
BOOKS, DVDs, CDs: as Fr Tim prepares to leave he is
shedding quite a few books and other items accumulated
over many years. These have been placed in the narthex at
St Austin’s. Some items are just to take, but for most you
may like to leave a suitable donation which will go to parish
funds (please place monies in the wall slot marked “Fr Tim’s
books”) next to the paper slot in St Austin’s narthex.
IRAQI CHRISTIANS IN NEED The recital at St Austin’s by
Carl Bahoshy was a lovely evening of organ and piano
playing: Carl also gave details in words and pictures of how
our fellow Christians were suffering at the hands of IS in
Iraq. An appreciative audience donated over £400. If
anyone would like to contribute to this worthy cause there is
information on the table in the narthex or visit
www.icin.org.uk
CATHOLIC FILM CLUB Tuesday 17th March in St Austin’s
Community Centre. “Faith of our Fathers – In Search of
the English Martyrs” Part 2 - with Fr Marcus Holden and
Fr Nicholas Schofield. Doors open 6.45pm for teas/coffees.
Film at 7.15pm with discussion time to follow, plus
refreshments - finish at 9pm. Donations appreciated to
fund this Club. All welcome.
NEWS FROM BECKETS: As part of the Lent Commitment
in school, form groups are busy raising money which will
support the work of Catholic Care. This week assemblies will
focus on listening to God’s Word and putting it into action.
Based on exam results from 2014 which placed Beckets in
the top 25% nationally, a report from the Department of
Education has identified Beckets as one of the highest
attaining schools in Yorkshire.
THE REAL EASTER EGG is an Fair-Trade Easter Egg with a
copy of the Easter Story in each egg. More than a million
have been sold. It comes in various packaging and sizes
and is available from Tesco or Waitrose (perhaps Morrisonsconflicting replies) or online at www.realeasteregg.co.uk
GENERAL ELECTION: 7 MAY the Bishops have written a
letter to all Catholics in England and Wales. Copies are
available at both churches: it includes twelve questions for
your candidates: don’t just look at one issue, they say: First
two questions: 1. Where do your candidates stand on
assisted suicide, euthanasia, abortion and other life issues?
2. Do they have a commitment to support marriage &
family life More in the next weeks.
ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT DAY: Saturday 28th March at
The Briery Ilkley-10:00am to 4:00pm. Open to anyone
seeking a quiet day during Lent with the chance for prayer
and reflection. For further information/ booking please
contact Catherine or Angela on 0113 261 8040 or
evangelisation.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
ALMSGIVING FOR LENT
ASYLUM SEEKERS: LENTEN FOOD BOX During Lent there
will be a box at the back of both churches for contributions
to the Support Fund's Food Bank. Items needed are: sugar,
cooking oil and rice to be distributed to destitute Seekers
each week as a contribution to the household budgets of
their hosts.
CAP has the pleasure of inviting you to attend the Annual
General Meeting of the Community Awareness Programme
this Tuesday 10th March 2015 7.00pm - Charity’s
Headquarters 2-8 Market Street Wakefield WF1 1DH- THERE
ARE CAP BOXES at each church and gifts of clothing and
easily prepared food for the homeless are always
appreciated.
THE SUZY FUND is grateful for your weekly giving which
goes to help the poorest in the world
SVP: collection this week to help local people in need.
ST AUSTIN’S SCHOOL: 2 permanent classroom teachers
required for September (teacher for Y5/6 and teacher for
either Y1/2 or Y3/4). See notice board for details.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WAKEFIELD
The Good Friday Walk of Witness will take place as
usual, starting from New Life George St at 9:30am
www.churches-together-wakefield.org.uk
PILGRIMAGE TO THE BATTLESITES & MEMORIALS OF
WORLD WAR ONE: meeting to confirm further details will
take place on 23rd March at 7pm in the Upper Room at St
Peter and St Paul. Letters with more details available at
both churches.
A CELEBRATION of the launch of "The New Evangelization:
Faith, People, Context and Practice" 6.30pm, Tuesday 24th
March, Leeds Trinity: sung Vespers of the Vigil of the
Annunciation, presider Bishop Marcus Stock, a lecture by
Michelle Moran on "The New Evangelisation: our unfolding
mission". Book a free place: web: (http://newevangelization.eventbrite.co.uk); tel: 0113 2837240).
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM on the Feast of the
Annunciation. “A wonderful day of prayer prior to Holy
Week:” coach £20. Concessions- various pick-ups
see
poster- tel Melanie/07857685312 or Pat/07747698553
2015 LEEDS ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE sets off at
11.00am prompt from Cookridge Street on Sunday, 15th
March Everybody is welcome to take part, but be there by
10.45am to join in the Parade. Great entertainment all
afternoon in Millennium Square.'
PARISH CENTRES: The Hall or Rooms in St Austin’s
Community Centre are available to hire, for single or series
events. Contact Paul Blackburn on 01924 374248.
The Centre at English Martyrs Church is also available for
hire. Contact Deacon Nick or Bernard Lowrie 372928.
You can find lots of information about parish life on
our website- www.stmartinswakefield.org: you can access
the latest Parish Bulletin- usually posted on Saturdays in
colour!….or follow us on Twitter- see the website homepage
or search @wakefieldstm
PARISH COLLECTIONS: THANK YOU!
Envelopes:
Loose:
Standing Orders:
Total:
£635.72
£596.49
£781.45
£2,013.66
Suzy Fund:
CAFOD:
£141.74
£703.22
Special collection for parish funds raised a further £250 last
week. This brings the total to £3,664.65. Many, many
thanks for such generosity in these difficult times.
This weekend there will be a retiring collection for our
SVP.
Next weekend there will be a second collection for Catholic
Care.