Our Lady & St Edmund of Abingdon 1 Radley Road ... - Thames Isis

Entrance Antiphon: Rejoice,Jerusalem, and all who love her. Bejoyful, all who were in mourning; exultand be satisfied at her consoling breast.First Reading: Book of JoshuaResponsorial Psalm: Taste and see thatthe Lord is good.Second Reading: St Paul to theCorinthiansMass TimesSunday 10 March – Fourth Sunday of Lent8.00am – John, Mary, Stephen & Tommy Haughton – Jack & Rita Dunne R.I.P9.30am - Elizabeth Lonergan R.I.P11.30am - Jeremiah Calnan R.I.P7.00pm -Monday 11 March – 4 th Week of LentMass 9.00am - Yan & HelenaTuesday 12 March – 4 th Week of LentNo Mass in AbingdonWednesday 13 March – 4 th Week of LentMass 7.00pm -Funeral Mass 2.30pm - Mrs TickleThursday 14 March – 4 th Week of LentMass 9.30am -R.I.PR.I.PFriday 15 March –4 thd Week of LentMass 7.00pm Followed by Adoration - Gayle Belcher - R.I.PSaturday 16 March – 4 th Week of LentPlease Note: NO Mass or Confessions todayCounters -Cleaning -D Hawksworth, E Midwinter & J RyanWendy O’BrianGospel Acclamation:Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus! Iwill leave this place and go to my father andsay: ‘Father, I have sinned against heavenand against you.’ Praise and honour to you,Lord Jesus!Gospel: According to LukeCommunion Antiphon: You must rejoice,my son, for your brother was dead and hascome to life: he was lost and is found.Our Lady & St Edmund of Abingdon1 Radley Road, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxon OX14 3PLParish Priest: Fr Jamie McGrath - 01235 520375Parish Secretary: Ann Rowe – 01235 520375Office e-mail:abingdon@portsmouthdiocese.org.ukParish Blog:www.stedmundabingdon.blogspot.co.ukOffice Hours:Mon to Fri - 9.00am – 12.00pmwww.thamesisis.org.ukRoman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Registered Charity No. 24687110 th March 2013Fourth Sunday of Lent – Year CIn todays gospel we will hear once more Christ's famous story of the Prodigalson. Prodigal means wasteful. We are all wasteful where God's grace isconcerned. We misuse his gifts to us. We squander life's opportunities. But oursalvation and redemption is found in the fact that God is even more prodigalwith his love and forgiveness. Heavenly Father help us to remember your love ifwe should go astray in life, and to return to you confident that you will welcomeus.NoticesHappy Mothers Day - We pray today for all our Mothers in the Parish andbeyond. Those still with us and those who have died.Obligatory Collection - Today Sunday 10 March for Clergy Assistance.Parish Lunch - There will be a lunch on Wednesday 13 March at 12.30pm inthe Parish Centre. If you would like transport, please contactMary Mulqueen (parish office).First Holy Communion Classes – Continue on Saturday 16 March and startpromptly at 8.50am and will occupy the church and the Parish Centre.No 9.00am Mass or Confessions.Easter Flower Collection – Raised £375.37. Many thanks for your kinddonations. The Church will, once again, look beautiful this Easter.

RCIA - At the Rite of Election that took place in Portsmouth Cathedral recently,Bishop Philip welcomed and celebrated with those in our Diocese who will bebaptised and received into the church at Easter. From our parish, Betty Naimo,Arjeta and Flavia Kolaveri, who will be baptised, and Luke Field, TashaWaldman and Tammy Busby, who will be received into full communion at theEaster Vigil, were present at the Cathedral. Please continue to pray for Betty,Arjeta, Flavia, Luke, Tasha and Tammy as they journey towards Easter.Bidding Prayers Requests - If you have a particular need for a Bidding Prayer,please contact Mary Greenham (parish office).Come Bless the Lord - Charismatic Prayer Meeting – On Wednesday13 March, we invite you to an informal time of praise & worship, scripture,intercession, fellowship, and prayers for healing. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdayof the month, 7.45pm - 9pm in the Church. Do come and join us in giving praiseto Jesus and receiving His love!Taize' Evening - Thursday 14 March, 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Church. Aspecial evening of gentle, peaceful worship. All welcome. Parish office formore details.Ceilidh - With the fabulous Mouse and Trouser Band. Christchurch (NorthcourtRoad) Friday 5 April 7:30pm -11:30pm. Tickets £7 (£15 family) available onthe door or from Mary Mulqueen (parish office).Lenten Project - Monday 18 March - GOLF DAY - At Drayton Park - £25each, to include coffee on arrival, a warm-up on the driving range before youstart and a hot bacon sandwich after the game. Pairs, better ball, with lots ofprizes. To enter, or for more details, contact Les Birkbeck (parish office).Please support these events or organise your own activities to raise funds.Lenten Project - Light For The Blind – A reminder that my talk about my visitto Fr Thomas in India, with photo’s and illustrations, will take place onWednesday 13 March at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. Tea and Coffee will beserved. All welcome. Rod NewmanOscar Romero – 24 March is the 33rd anniversary of Archbishop OscarRomero`s martyrdom in El Salvador. On Thursday 21 March at 7pm in theOxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, Marie Dennis the co -president of PaxChristi International will be speaking on `Romero - a prophet of peace for ourtime`. More details in next week`s newsletter and also from Anne Dodd (parishoffice).Stations of the Cross – Today 10 March at 5.30pm here in the Church.Penitential Service – As part of our Lenten preparations for Easter, this yearspenitential services will take place here at St Edmunds on Thursday21 March 7.00pm or Didcot on Monday 25 March at 7.30pm.Many Thanks - To all who supported the Breakfast and Home Produce Sale lastSunday. We raised over £500 for our Lenten charities ‘Light for the Blind’ andAbingdon CAB. Please continue to support the events that have been organisedto raise much needed funds for these causes. There will also be a collection forthe charities after all Masses on Palm Sunday, 24 March. Remember that GiftAiding your donation increases its value considerably.The Church Choir – Are looking for and would welcome singers whohave some ability to read music. They practice at 8.00pm to approximately9.30pm on Tuesday evenings. If interested, please contact Sheila Hales (parishoffice) or come to the practice which is held in the Church. Entry is from theside door leading from the car park. They urgently need Contraltos for theEaster Liturgy.Margaret (Peggy) Tickle – Please remember in your prayers Peggy who passedaway recently. May she rest in peace. Peggy’s remains have gone to London buta funeral Mass will take place on Thurs 13 March at 2.30pm.St. Edmunds Baby and Toddler Group - Are a small, friendly and wellestablishedgroup. We have been running for 4 years and provide a vital link toyoung families in our Parish. Unfortunately, due to personal commitments, Iwill no longer be able to co-ordinate and lead the group, so extra help is vital forthe group to continue. Tasks include managing the rota for opening and closing,refreshments, crafts and welcoming parents and their children. We meet everyFriday (term time only) at the Parish Centre from 9.30am to 11.30am. Helpershave to be there from 9am to help set up and after 11.30am to put away. Thegroup would be grateful for any help. Anyone (over 18) interested in helpingcan come along for a chat any Friday morning or contact Laura (parish office).Thank you.Notice - Anyone wishing for a visit from Fr. Augustus or Deacon ChrisBlackman whilst in J.R Hospital phone 01865 221732.Parish Safeguarding Team – 07817 237746Thought - ‘Everyone makes mistakes; that’s why pencils have rubbers’