Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for December: We pray that this Jubilee Year may strengthen our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES:
Christmas Eve: English Martyrs 5pm Sacred Heart 8pm
Christmas Day: Sacred Heart 9.30am (Children’s Liturgy) English Martyrs 11.00am
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for December: We pray that this Jubilee Year may strengthen our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES:
Christmas Eve: English Martyrs 5pm Sacred Heart 8pm
Christmas Day: Sacred Heart 9.30am (Children’s Liturgy) English Martyrs 11.00am
Offertory Collections last weekend: Thanks for your generous support.
Sacred Heart: £273.80 + Standing Orders including DONA donations CYS £228.31 English Martyrs: £427.29 + Standing Orders including DONA donations CYS £46.
Collection this weekend towards Christmas Hampers for the housebound and Christmas Tea. Next weekend there will be a collection for the Poor Parishes of the Diocese.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER : Ann Hunter Funeral Mass Thurs 19th December at 10 am at SH , David Mahon Funeral Mass Tues 17th December 11am at SH, and all the faithful departed and all who mourn. We pray Alan Parish, Mike Venn, Fr Michael White , Pauline Brown and all who are suffering in spirit, mind or body.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES for children at non-Catholic schools: If your child is Year 6 upwards and you wish them to celebrate Confirmation in 2025 please email your details to Sacred Heart Parish at saredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk. as soon as possible.
First Communion programme—Second session for children is on Monday, 13th January at 6pm prompt. Children please bring your pencil case with you.
ENGLISH MARTYRS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - 7th December starting at 12—3pm. Volunteers needed! If you are available to bake some cakes, make items to sell or help run a stall please speak to Caroline Deery . All are welcome on the day to enjoy the festivities, we look forward to seeing you there in support of both the School and Parish. Raffle Tickets are available to buy now. English Martyrs/Sacred Heart joint Parish Christmas Dinner—Hillmorton Manor Hotel, Sunday 8th December at 3pm. Main & Dessert, Coffee/Tea & Mince pies £25.. Contact Caroline on 07768171146 Refreshments after Mass at English Martyrs on Sunday, 22nd including mulled wine (incl. non alcoholic), tea, coffee, mince pies and biscuits/cakes (donations welcome)
Advent Tea for Senior Parishioners from both parishes on Sunday, 15th December from 3 – 5pm at Sacred Heart Hall. There is a list in the entrance of both churches for people to book so that we know numbers. We will provide transport for those who request it. Please sign up .Do come and join us .
STARTING MASS ON TIME: Please do your best to arrive in good time for Mass and especially the 9.30am Sunday morning Mass at Sacred Heart.
Jubilee Advent Walk with me booklets and calendars are available today. Please take one. Donations of £1 for the booklets welcomed. Advent begins next weekend.
Tree of Light at St Andrew’s raising money for Myton Hospice : Would you like to sponsor a light in remembrance of someone? Details are on the noticeboard or see Paula Boyd-Billings.
Christmas Present for Refugee Children at Dunchurch Park Hotel: Last year 176 presents were distributed but this year there are even more children. With the help of volunteers and Rotarians the presents were bought, wrapped and delivered. We welcome your help and donations. Donations can be made by BACS to Account name: Rotary Club of Rugby 39241560 sort code:30-97-17 . Please put ‘Refugee Christmas’ for the reference. Further details from Trisha Davis
SAFEGUARDING—The Parishes operate in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdiocese policies and procedures at all times. Any concerns please contact sg.sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 . safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concerns.
THE GLORIA
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
THE NICENE CREED
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
We fly to your protection, O holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions in our
necessities, and deliver us from all dangers. O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with the hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment. Amen.
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