SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 2019
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITORS
Pope’s Intentions for the month of February
Universal: Doctors and their Collaborators in War-Torn Areas – For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war-torn areas, who risk their lives so save the lives of others.
Mass Times
| Sunday 14 | Holy Masses | PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD |
| 10.30am | Gayle Bettesworth | |
| 03.00pm | Stations of the Cross | |
| 06.00pm | Polish Mass | |
| Monday 15 | Holy Mass | |
| 09.30am | Michael Sullivan R.I.P. | |
| Tuesday 16 | Holy Mass | |
| 09.30am | Julian Martin R.I.P. | |
| Wednesday 17 | CHRISM MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL | |
| 12 NOON | ||
| Thursday 18 | Holy Mass | Maundy Thursday |
| 07.00pm | Joy & John Wells | |
| Friday 19 | Good Friday | Celebration of the Lord’s Passion |
| 03.00pm | Rev John Lewis R.I.P. | |
| Saturday 20 | Wigilia | |
| 11.00am | Blessing of Food | |
| EASTER VIGIL | ||
| 08.30pm | Sister Vianney R.I.P. | |
| Sunday 21 | Holy Masses | EASTER SUNDAY |
| 08.30am | Stuart Dougal & Sheila Carroll | |
| 10.30am | For Mariann & Family | |
| 06.00pm | Polish Mass | |
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT IS NOT PERMISSABLE TO FILM OR TAKE PHOTOS DURING MASS
I was sick and you visited me
Please pray for the sick and housebound
| Pat & Bernard Connelly | Theo Brown |
| Lesley Margetts | Paul Evans |
| Jillian Browning | Sienna Rose |
| Jennifer Cayanar | Patricia Lavelle |
| Zoe Jaffa | Brian Bailey |
| Sister Maureen McNully | Christopher Wells |
| Sue Weymouth | Richard Rooke |
| Alyson Wilkinson | David Collins |
| Julie Hooker | Olly Peden |
| David Jones | Betty Weymouth |
| Mike Hinchey | Natalie Peeke |
| Rosie Brookes | Jordan Lynch |
| Dereck Bowden | Fr Gerard Nellliyottukonam |
Please call Julia on 617514 to add / omit names. Names on the sick list will remain for one month unless an extension is requested.
Question of the Week
Adults – When have you felt that you betrayed the confidence of another, as Peter did when he denied Jesus?
Children – When have you let someone down who trusted you ? How did you feel ?
ON GOOD FRIDAY THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION FOR HOLY PLACES
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Easter Raffle Tickets ON SALE NOW.
Raffle to be drawn on Easter Sunday
All donations Welcome.
CCS Chocolate Tombola – Easter Sunday
CWL Easter Cake Stall – Easter Sunday
PLEASE NOTE!
THE NEW OWNERS OF ‘WAVERLY’ ARE HAPPY FOR US TO CONTINUE USING THEIR CAR PARK ON SUNDAY MORNINGS DURING THE 10.30AM MASS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Eucharistic Ministers will be recommissioned After Mass on Maundy Thursday April 18th .
NEXT SUNDAY LUNCH 28TH APRIL IN THE PARISH HALL
1PM. (One sitting only)
Two Courses and Coffee £10 After the 10.30 Mass,
Beatrice will be taking names and payment from parishioners who wish to book lunch.
MASS INTENTIONS
PLEASE USE ONE OF THE SMALL BROWN ENVELOPES AT
THE BACK OF THE CHURCH, AND TAKE IT TO THE PARISH OFFICE BETWEEN 9.30 & 12.30 TUESDAY TO FRIDAY OR ALTERNATIVELY POST IT UNDER THE PARISH OFFICE DOOR
Thank you Fr Colin
HEALING MINISTRY
There will be an opportunity for prayer for healing
after the 10.30am Mass on the last Sunday of each month.
St Joseph’s meeting room – all are welcome.
NEXT HEALING MINISTRY APRIL 28TH
SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
Would all parents/guardians please ensure that your children are supervised at all times whilst on church premises. The Narthex/link passage from the church to the hall is not a play area and neither are the stairs leading to the upper room. To prevent accidents, please ensure your children are supervised at all times. Thank you Parish Health and Safety Officer .
RCIA: Journey in Faith
Next session 6.30pm Thursday 2nd May.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
OUR NEXT SESSION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS WILL
BE ON THURSDAY 25TH APRIL AT 6PM IN THE PARISH ROOMS. A CRECHE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AGE 3+ YEARS
Holy Angels Pre-school
Providing Early Years Care & Education for children aged 2-4 years & wrap around care for pupils from Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School. Further info on: www.holyangelspreschool .org.uk If you would like to come and look around please call 01803 613095 (ex 3) or e-mail us – mailto:admin@holyangelspreschool.org.uk
KNOW YOUR BIBLE
We will be looking at ‘’Bible Basics.’’ Some bibles will be available;
if you have your own please bring it along.
A fresh look at the Scriptures
When: Last Monday of each month
From 29th April – St Luke’s Gospel
From 7 – 9 pm (to include refreshments)
Retreats in the Diocese of Plymouth 2019
June 14th – 16th (Fri – Sun) Weekend Retreat
July 7th – 12th (Sun – Fri) 5 – day Retreat at Sclerder, Looe, Cornwall
October 11th – 13th (Fri – Sun) Weekend Retreat
October 14th – 18th (Mon – Fri) Midweek Retreat
October 11th – 18th (Fri – Fri) 6 day Retreat
November 15th – 17th (Fri – Sun) A ‘Taster’
W/E Retreat
(for anyone who would like to try a retreat for the
first time)
All Retreats (except the July Retreat)
are at Buckfast
PLYMOUTH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
1-8 AUGUST 2019
PLEASE SEE POSTER IN HALL FOYER FOR MORE
INFORMATION
APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE.
FULLY ESCORTED PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, 3RD JULY 2019
£649 per person sharing. Please see poster for further details
SANCTUARY LAMP
SPONSORED BY
CAROL MARTIN
FOR
JULIAN MARTIN R.I.P.
If you would like to sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp, please fill in the details on the envelopes at the back of the church and hand to Father Colin. Names will be published weekly in the newsletter.
Parish Rooms Hire Charges
| Main Hall and Kitchen | £16 per hour |
| ( In house catering available in negotiation with Beatrice Deloffre) | |
| Upper Hall (Refreshment making facilities) | £10 per hour |
| Small meeting room | £8 per hour |
Parishioners 1/3 off listed prices.
All hirers will sign a contract that must be strictly adhered to.
All hall bookings to be made via Joy Wells – Parish Office
Tues to Fri 9.30 to 12.30
PLEASE NOTE IF HALL HIRERS HAVE NEGOTIATED WITH BEATRICE DELOFFRE TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS, SHE IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR COOKING AND CLEANING THE KITCHEN AFTER USE.
THE HALL HIRER REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR LAYING UP TABLES & CLEANING THE HALL AFTERWARDS.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
An SVP group has recently been established in our parish. Our current focus is on visiting people who may be in need of support or company either in their own, or residential homes. If you, or anyone you know, might appreciate a visit from our team, please get in touch with one of us. We would also like to hear from anyone who might consider joining us in this pastoral ministry. Philip Martin 07798626084
HOSPITALITY AND SOCIAL TEAM
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME
CRAFT CLUB
NEXT MEETING TUESDAY 16TH APRIL
2.30PM IN THE MAIN HALL
ASSUMPTION PARISH PRAYER GROUP
Next Meeting Wed 24th April 6.00pm In the Upper Room
Wed 10th April Robert Barren Film at 6.30pm
Everyone Welcome
MOTHERS’ PRAYERS
THERE WILL BE NO MOTHERS’ PRAYERS UNTIL THE
CHURCH RENOVATIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 2nd MAY
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME FOR DATES OF FUTURE EVENTS SEE NOTICE BOARD IN HALL
Prayer Breakfasts at Central Church Torquay at 8am on the first Saturday of every month
CONTACTS
76 Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5NJ
Presbytery: 01803 294142
Parish Priest: Fr Colin Groombridge.
Parish Secretary & Safeguarding Rep: Mrs Joy Wells
Deacon: Rev Robert Giampaglia
E-mail: robgiampaglia@sky.com
Parish Website: www.assumptionofourlady.org
E-mail: torquay-abbeyroad@prcdtr.org.uk
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Head Teacher: Amelia Harding (613095)
READERS
| Date | Time | Readers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Thursday 18th April | 07.00am | C Martin | T Fisher |
| Good Friday 19th April | 03.00pm | P Taylor | A Fisher |
| Holy Saturday 20th April | 08.30pm | A Eberle | R Paice |
| C Martin | R Hider | ||
| E Bettesworth | B Bettesworth | ||
| J Beacroft | |||
| Easter Sunday 21st April | 08.30am | A Sisson | T Fisher |
| 10.30am | Sr Benignus | C Martin | |
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
| Date | Time | Ministers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Thursday 18st April | 07.00pm | B Hattersley | A Rodgers |
| R Paice | M Smyth | ||
| Good Friday 19th April | 03.00pm | P Long | T Bailey |
| G Cotton | S Kowal | ||
| Holy Saturday 20th April | 08.30pm | B Hattersley | T Bailey |
| J Partenheimer | P Evans | ||
| Easter Sunday 21st April | 08.30am | A Rodgers | S Kowal |
| M Leckie | P Evans | ||
| 10.30am | M Smyth | M Hawke | |
| J Partenheimer | E Bettesworth | ||
COFFEE MORNING VOLUNTEERS
| Date | Time | Volunteer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 21st April | 08.30am | K Wall | S Willmott |
| 10.30am | K Rowlands | I Jarvis |
You are reminded
that smoking is not permitted in any Church building or any external areas, including the Car Park. If you wish to smoke please go onto the public pavement.
| OFFERINGS 07/04/2019 | |
|---|---|
| God bless all contributors & their families. | |
| GIFT AID | £407.00 |
| LOOSE PLATE | £359.07 |
| FLOWERS | £194.86 |
