Sacred Heart, TeddingtonParish NewsletterSacred Heart, TeddingtonParish Newsletter

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY

Promotion of World Peace We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

Many thanks to Anne and John for all their work on last week’s “Prayer for Christian Unity” and to the people of Malta and Gozo for all this year’s resources.

MARRIAGE IN THE CHURCH OF ROME

Please remember that you must give at least six months’ notice for marriage here in the UK, and longer for marriage outside the UK. For more information, please see Fr Reg.

BAPTISM IN THE CHURCH OF ROME

If you will have, or already have a child for Baptism, please contact Fr Reg ASAP to register on the next Baptismal programme. It is best to do this before baby comes along!

NEW TO THE PARISH?

Please make yourself known to Fr Reg and make sure you’re registered here in the parish!

SAFEGUARDING CONTACT

Catherine Elvidge is our parish’s safeguarding representative. She can be reached by email: teddingtonsg@safeguardrcdow.org.uk, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator can be contacted on 020 7798 9350.

26TH JANUARY 2020 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PSALTER WEEK III

SILENT GROTTO PILGRIMAGE – JANUARY 2020“Here, Heaven Touches The Earth”On Monday 13th January, a group of pilgrims travelled from our parish to the village of Lourdes in France, to the sanctuary of Our Lady who appeared in a grotto to a young girl, Bernadette. On 11th February 1858, the first apparition of a “beautiful lady” was seen by Bernadette Soubirous, a young girl of 14 years. There were a total of 18 apparitions until 16th July 1858. As they say, the rest of the story is history.

Lourdes in January is empty – hotels, shops and bars are closed. Lourdes is silent – this is the best time to go and pray – and so we did! We prayed every day for everyone here in the parish and in the school. We said prayers together and prayers in silence. On the Wednesday morning it was our joy to have Mass at the Grotto – just us and three or four other pilgrims. That evening after dark, we lit a candle for all your intentions. Thank you to my fellow pilgrims for taking up the invitation of Mary! And many thanks to Mo and his team at St Peter’s Pilgrimages.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

POSADA DIARY – ADVENT 2019You can now read the Posada Diary from last Advent. It’s a great read – even Peppa Pig appears! Once more, many thanks to all those who hosted the crib in December. Do take time to read the diary!

CAN YOU HELP?The Parish is in need of more volunteer counters to count the money donated in the offertory collection. It is a very quick job and takes just 10-15 minutes after 11.15 Mass on Sunday. With a reasonable number of volunteers, you’ll only be asked to help every few weeks. If you are able to help, please email Pauline in the Parish office on teddington@rcdow.org.uk.

RETROUVAILLE – a lifeline for marriagesIs your marriage stressed, unloving, cold? Do you want to improve your communication? Have you separated, divorced, or are thinking of doing so? Do you want to try again? The Retrouvaille programme may be just what you need. See www.retrouvaille.org.uk for details. Next programme: 28th, 29th Feb and 1st March. For more information phone or text 07887296983 or 07973380443. Complete confidentiality assured.

GOOD BOOKS AT THE LONDON JESUIT CENTRE: Wednesday 12th FebruaryAustein Ivereigh will discuss his latest book 'Wounded Shepherd: Pope Francis's Struggle to Convert the Catholic Church'.  Starts 7pm. See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/good-books-at-the-london-jesuit-centre-austen-ivereigh-tickets-87163046017?aff=ebdssbdestsearch for tickets.

“THE GOD WHO SPEAKS” – Year of the Word 202030th January – 1st February 2020Scripture Roadshow at Westminster Cathedral. “Tents of Meeting” open through the day with information, resources, activities and presentations to suit all ages. Groups welcome. See https://rcdow.org.uk/faith/2020-year-of-the-word-the-god-who-speaks/ for details.

Next week’s Mass Intentions

Monday 27th January 9.30amPrayer Int. Churches Together in Teddington

Tuesday 28th January 9.30am Prayer Int. Sick of the Parish

Wednesday 29th January 9.30am Prayer Int. H.H. Pope Francis

Thursday 30th January 9.30am Prayer Int. Holy Souls

Friday 31st January 9.30am Prayer Int. Sick of the Parish

Saturday 1st February 6.30pm People of the Parish

Sunday 2nd February 9.30am Josie Lennon (RIP)

11.15am Tess Armstrong (RIP)

Mass Times:

Saturday Vigil: 6.30pmSunday: 9.30am and 11.15am

Weekdays: 9.30am

Reconciliation: Saturday 6pm (and by appointment)

Weekday Mass also: 6.45pm Sons of Divine Providence, Lower Teddington Rd

Parish Responsibilities

27th January – 2nd February Saturday6:30pm

Sunday 9:30am

Sunday 11:15am

Duty Parishioner Patrick O’Sullivan Siobhan Beddow Catherine Ridler

Readers Justin DunningDavid Blaikley

Niccola BeddowMaria Mielgo

Mike MetcalfDouglas Grant

Ministers of Holy Communion Megan and Patrick O’Sullivan

Mary Byrne-HillJacqueline Potts

Alan Bray

Catherine RidlerJohn Lunt

Marie BlancCounters As agreed with Pauline

Cleaners Noel and Joan

Flowers Gemma

SUPPER TALK WITH RUTH VALERIO OF TEARFUND29th January, 7.30pmRuth’s new book, Saying Yes to Life ‘imaginatively relates the themes of the Creation story to matters of environmental, ethical and social concern to explore what it means to be human and to be a follower of Jesus during Lent’. St Mary’s and St Peter’s School, Church Road, Teddington.  Tickets £10 (includes a two-course meal) from: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supper-talk-saying-yes-to-life-the-archbishop-of-canterburys-lent-book-2020-by-ruth-valerio-tickets-80917617773

CAFOD INFORMATION MORNING Saturday 25th Jan 10am-12.30pm, Lambeth North.CAFOD will be hosting a supporter’s information morning with a guest speaker, who has first- hand experience of our work in Zimbabwe. Come and hear how CAFOD is helping communities, thanks to your support. The meeting will take place at CAFOD’s Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7JB. Booking required: by phone on 0208 449 6970 or by email to westminster@cafod.org.uk.    

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

(2nd February, Presentation of the Lord)

Malachi 3:1–4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40

PARISH PRIEST: FR. REG DUNKLING262 Kingston Road, Teddington, TW11 9JQ

Phone: 020 8977 2986Email: teddington@rcdow.org.uk

www.sacredheartteddington.wordpress.comDiocese of Westminster: registered charity number:

233699