Our Lady of Lourdes & St Swithun's

Newsletter: 27th September 2020 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

 

WE THANK GOD THAT WE ARE NOW ALLOWED TO CELEBRATE HOLY MASS IN OUR CHURCH

  • Service Times This Week: 

  • You can find the actual daily services here:
  • If you want the daily readings then go here:

Our Services resume as normal in St Swithun’s Church Southsea=  from September 26th 2020.

Dates Time Service
Weekdays Monday to Friday 9:00am
9:30am
10:00am		 church opened (till 11am)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
The Holy Mass
Weekdays Tuesdays and Fridays 7:00pm The Holy Mass
EVERY SATURDAY – Vigil Mass 6:00pm The Holy Mass
SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30am The Holy Mass
27th September 10:15am The Holy Mass
12:00 NOON Mass in Polish

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Download this week’s Newsletter here:  Newsletter XXVI Sunday In Ordinary Time 27 September 2020 A

My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ

Jesus tells us “to put our hands where our hearts are”  – Today’s Gospel is about us putting the Gospel into action:

‘Teach me, Lord to be a faith-filled doer of the word of God, even if my life not be perfect.’

REFLECTION

We all know people who promise the earth! They say they will do something and never deliver. Others make a song and dance when asked to do something, but do it. It can be from helping in the home to co-operating on something big. In the end we are more pleased with the grumpy doer than the smiling non-doer. Jesus means action when he speaks his message. While he is happy that people listen and pray and say good things, he is looking for men and women who put their hands where their hearts are, and put the gospel into action. We are people whose light is to shine before others, and not be hidden.

He has a shocking way of saying this – that some of the most looked down on people will find their way into the kingdom of heaven because they do the works of God – they love and care, they help and encourage. They are not just spiritual thinkers, but faith-filled doers of the word of God, even when their lives are not perfect. Jesus comes back to this often: not those ‘who say Lord, Lord will go into the kingdom’, but those whose lives show the gospel of the kingdom. Jesus speaks often of the vineyard; it is the place of God’s work. It needs planting, and nourishment and then the fruit is picked and becomes the wine of life; it also becomes his blood. When he speaks of someone working in his vineyard, he is speaking of building up the community of his disciples in what we say and do. We can at times also enjoy the vineyard, sunning ourselves in it as the grapes sun themselves to ripen. Then we are asked to tend it, to care for it, and to bring forth fruit that will last.

Introductory Prayer: In you, Lord, I find all my joy and happiness. How could I offend you by chasing after fleeting success and lifeless trophies? I believe in you because you are truth itself. I hope in you because you are faithful to your promises. I love you because you have loved me first. I am a sinner; nevertheless, you have given me so many blessings. I humbly thank you.

Petition: Lord, help me to follow you, regardless of circumstances and times.

1. A Higher Authority: Jesus is in Jerusalem, exchanging words with the Pharisees. They have tried to trap our Lord by asking him from where he gets his authority. Our Lord, in his wit, turns it back to them. He asks them a question which brings them to accuse themselves of lacking fidelity to God. Jesus is looking for faith. Faith is the attitude that searches for an authority in life higher than one’s own. When God calls us to live his will, we should in faith accept it and live it. Even if it seems inconvenient or uncomfortable to us, we should not look for ways to live outside it. It is very important that we bypass inauthentic outlooks on life.

2. Christ’s Mentality: If we are to understand this Gospel passage, we must make an effort to rid ourselves of the “modern mentality.” In the modern mentality, we do whatever we please as long as we don’t step on anyone else’s toes. Jesus proposes a different mentality. Jesus suggests that we not only listen to but also do the will of God in our lives. Neither son in this parable was perfectly in tune with Christ’s suggestion, but at least one of the sons came to his senses and repented for his stubbornness of heart.

3. An Apparent Defeat: Many of us reading through this scene would congratulate Jesus for putting down his enemies and winning the debate. We would toss confetti at the Lord for his wisdom and knowledge in getting out of this predicament. This, though, wasn’t the case. Jesus felt it as a loss. He did not care about appearing better than the others. He left this encounter saddened because he truly desired that the Pharisees believe him and accept his saving message. We ought not to try to shine over our foes. Instead, we should work hard to help them see the light.

Conversation with Christ: With even a little of your charity, I could certainly be a son of two “yeses.” Help me to say “yes” when you ask me something and also to do it immediately – without hesitating for even a moment. Lord, may your will be done!

Resolution: This week, when the alarm goes off early to start my day, I will make an effort to be diligent and punctual for love of God’s will.

with Blessings and prayerful best wishes, Father Marcin Drabik

Updated Coronavirus Safety Guidelines

 

WELCOME BACK! To those who wish to return to Mass at a time when our Church is not crowded, it is recommended to come to the VIGIL MASS of SUNDAY – on Saturdays at 6.00PM or on SUNDAYS at 8.30AM when there is plenty of room in the body of the Church. Members of the congregation are well spaced out. Now that we have to wear masks, this is an additional precaution which prevents others being infected; however, some people have medical exemption. Sanitising hands on entry lessens the possibility of the virus being spread by touching surfaces.

There are signs on the floor indicating two metres so that we do not crowd up on one another.

TEST & TRACE: We will also take a contact number for all attendees. These details will be destroyed after 21 days according to data management regulations. Anyone is free to decline and still attend Mass but we encourage you to take part.

The Diocese has updated its Coronavirus guidance in the light of the latest Government instructions issued on 14th September 2020. There is a little more flexibility in some areas than previously, for example, in ministry to the sick and housebound, although great care must still be taken. The use of halls and the possibility of reinstating some group meetings are covered. There is limited scope for general socialising because the ‘Rule of 6’ has been imposed. Our churches are very COVID-safe, provided everyone is following the proper safety procedures. Our thanks as ever to clergy and parishioners who are working hard at this. One area, however, that remains a challenge is having sufficient volunteers (e.g. stewards and cleaners) to assist. If you are hale and hearty, please do offer to help– your assistance will enable many more people to return to Mass, thereby bringing them closer to Jesus Christ through His Church. Let us all pray for a speedy end to the pandemic.

Please remember the advice is to wear a mask inside closed areas and churches.

Click this link for any questions you might have found on our website.

Saint for Today Sunday 27th Sept 2020 – Saint Vincent de Paul

Saint Vincent de Paul’s Story (1580 – September 27, 1660)

The deathbed confession of a dying servant opened Vincent’s eyes to the crying spiritual needs of the peasantry of France. This seems to have been a crucial moment in the life of the man from a small farm in Gascony, France, who had become a priest with little more ambition than to have a comfortable life. It was the Countess de Gondi (whose servant he had helped) who persuaded …
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Fr. Mike Schmitz – Is It Ever Okay to Give Up?

When it comes to our big dreams (getting married, having kids, getting into a specific religious order, having a certain job) … is there ever a point where you just have to give it up? 

You may have seen the movie Rudy. Its eponymous protagonist is a not-so-athletic college football player who spent years taking hits and practicing with his team, only to see a few moments on the field. Those short moments, however, left him with …
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From all at St Swithun’s Parish – Thankyou and Farewell Fr. Vittorio

This weekend we bid farewell to Fr. Vittorio Scomparin of the Neo-Catechumenal Way. Father Vittorio is a wonderful priest who stood  in for Father Marcin many times at St Swithun’s while Father Marcin was on his holidays. Fr. Vittorio (pictured here on my left surrounded by members of the families) has been resident here in Paulsgrove as the chaplain to the NeoCat families that form the missio ad gentes within the area of St. Paul’s parish. Kiko Arguello, co-founder in 1964 …
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Pope Francis – World Day of Migrants and Refugees Sunday 27th Sep 2020

FORCED LIKE JESUS CHRIST TO FLEE

The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers. Every year the WDMR is the last Sunday of September; in 2020 it will be celebrated on 27 September. As the title for his annual message, …
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Thoughts on Today’s Gospel and Readings for the Week – 27-09-2020

In Matthew 21, Jesus presents the parable of the two sons where one tells his father that he will not go work in the vineyard but repents (or “changed his mind”) and does go and the other says he will work in his father’s vineyard but doesn’t. The context of this parable is Jesus addressing the leadership of the Jerusalem, which is the fulcrum to discover the meaning of this parable. What is the point and purpose of the parable of the two sons? What is Jesus getting at? Check out this video with Dr. Brant Pitre to learn more about this parable of the two sons. Background on the Gospel Reading The context for today’s Gospel is the mounting tension between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders. Jesus has entered Jerusalem and overturned the money changers’ tables in the Temple. Jesus has caught the attention of the religious authorities; …
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Children – Read today’s Holy Readings here again 27-09-2020

Catholic Kids Homilies – The Parable of the Two Sons! Ordinary Time 26A Dear Children, Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 21:28-32  is based on the Parable of the Two Sons – Jesus explains that “actions speak louder than words.” If our words and our actions do not match, people will not believe that we mean what we say. That’s why we have the expression “actions speak louder than words.” In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells a story about the relationship between words and actions. Have your mother or your father ever asked you to help out around the house by doing some chores? I’m sure that has probably happened to you. This morning I am going to tell a story about a father who had two sons named John and William. One day dad walked into John’s room to find him building a model airplane. “John, we had a lot of wind …
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Commentary on Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32

Commentary on Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32

TODAY WE ARE PRESENTED with another challenge by Jesus to the religious leaders of the people. It consists of a parable about two sons whose father operates a vineyard. He tells one to go and work there. The lad refuses but later changes his mind and goes. The second one is also told to go. He agrees to do so but in the end he does not. “Which of the two did his father’s will?” Jesus asks. They all agree that it was the one who at first would not go but later did so. In case there was any doubt, Jesus then clearly spells out the meaning of his story. Tax collectors and prostitutes, perhaps the most despised of all people from the religious leaders’ point of view, were making their way into the kingdom of God before the chief priests and the elders. In their eyes, it was …
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Dr. Scott Hahn - Gospel Reflections 27-09-2020

Dr. Scott Hahn – Gospel Reflections 27-09-2020

The Humble Path: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Echoing the complaint heard in last week’s readings, today’s First Reading again presents protests that God isn’t fair. Why does He punish with death one who begins in virtue but falls into iniquity, while granting life to the wicked one who turns from sin? This is the question that Jesus takes up in the parable in today’s Gospel. The first son represents the most heinous sinners of Jesus’ day—tax collectors and prostitutes—who by their sin at first refused to serve in the Lord’s vineyard, the kingdom. At the preaching of John the Baptist, they repented and did what was right and just. The second son represents Israel’s leaders—who said they would serve God in the vineyard, but refused to believe John when he told them they must produce good fruits as evidence of their repentance (see Matthew 3:8) …
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Russell Shaw - Have you ever seen a “slow miracle”?

Russell Shaw – Have you ever seen a “slow miracle”?

It’s possible you’ve dismissed it as something else. A friend asks me to write about miracles, taking as an example the events that brought him and his wife together in a happy marriage now in its 58th year. To his credit, he doesn’t suggest their case is exceptional. Rather, he sees it as instance of God’s hand at work in their lives, just as God is at work in everyone’s life. Other people, he suggests, might benefit from seeing their lives the same way he and his wife see theirs. The happy experience of my friend and his wife certainly …
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Philip Kosloski - Why our actions are more important than what we know

Philip Kosloski – Why our actions are more important than what we know

Jesus wanted us to focus on imitating his example, moving our knowledge of the Bible from our head to heart. Jesus wanted us to focus on imitating his example, moving our knowledge of the Bible from our head to heart. It can be tempting at times to treat Christianity as another subject a person might learn at school. We may tackle learning about the Bible or the Catechism as if we needed to pass an exam. While this technique might lead to some success at school, it will probably not bring us closer to our ultimate goal of Heaven. In fact, …
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Fr. Mike Schmitz Answers –  NON-CATHOLICS RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST

Fr. Mike Schmitz Answers –  NON-CATHOLICS RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST

Q: My non-Catholic friend comes with me to Mass, but she insists on receiving the Eucharist. Is that okay? A: So, I have to encourage you for inviting your friend to Mass. That is exactly what we should be doing as Catholics in the first place. It is extremely important that we are quick to invite our friends and family to Church, and are committed to hospitality. That being said, it is very “not okay” that your friend is receiving Holy Communion. That isn’t anything against hospitality (I’ll get back to that), but is simply the fact of the matter …
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WE are coming back to our evening meetings with a glass of wine (not necessary) for our Q&A of The Catholic Faith. This will happen every Tuesday at 8.00PM through our Facebook Profile: @Stswithuns.org.uk. Everyone is welcome to join, to send the questions about our Catholic Faith, or just join us to listen to, pray for each other and keep in touch.
So, we start every Tuesday 22nd September at 8:00pm
ALSO, we are coming back to our Morning Coffee (in POLISH). – Through our Facebook Profile for Polish Community: St Swithuns RC Kościół Southsea. These Mornings will happen every Thursday at 11.00am. All Polish speaking people are very welcome to send your questions or to join us to talk about the interesting things about our Catholic Faith.

Keep up with what’s Happening in our Parish over this coming Year

Scroll through to see all the events happening from the 26th September 2020 till the 31st October 2020

Or Go to our Parish Events Diary and search a specific date or event  here https://stswithuns.org.uk/events/

CELEBRATE Back to Basics 21st Sept - 14th December

CELEBRATE Back to Basics 21st Sept – 14th December

CELEBRATE Back to Basics 21st Sept – 14th December Lucy Sayer, a parishioner from St Swithun’s Southsea and a member of the Celebrate Southampton Leadership Team draws our attention to the forthcoming Celebrate Online event “Back to Basics” for ehich registration is now open… We are very excited about what the Lord has planned for CELEBRATE. Following our successful online conference in June, we are delighted that so many new people joined us on the CELEBRATE Facebook hub, for which we praise God. We believe that the Lord is now calling us to share the vision of CELEBRATE with all …
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going into hospital

GOING INTO HOSPITAL?

GOING INTO HOSPITAL? Due to strict data protection rules it is essential on entering hospital to indicate your details or those of your relative to be passed on to the Catholic Chaplain. Also state that you or your relative would like the Catholic Chaplain to visit you. Chaplains visit the wards during the week and provide an on-call service in case of emergency …
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UPDATE ON FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020 Programme 

We plan to complete this year’s First Holy Communion Children before the end of this year. The plan is to work with smaller groups. Please check the 2 posts below for more information and the relevant timetables for the 1st Group. Father Marcin would have sent letters to our parents outlining the plan and relevant timetable. – Brian and Linda

First Holy Communion

Video Course for Our First Communion Children returning to Mass

Dear parents We are invited to return to Mass We are aware that some people are still apprehensive about returning to Mass. Some families returned to Mass on Saturday/Sunday. They would have seen that there is a high degree of organisation in place to ensure safe distancing and personal safety. We are much safer in church than in any supermarket. Come during the week at 10am to check it out!! Before Mass every day there is exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00am. At 9:30am there is the Divine Mercy Chaplet with reading from St Sr Faustina followed by Benediction before …
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Important Notice - Timetable for First Communion Children

Important Notice – Timetable for First Communion Children

Dear parents You will have received a letter from Fr Marcin regarding the arrangements for First Confession and First Communion. Because COVID 19 has confronted us with unexpected issues, Fr Marcin has taken into account the reality that some families already feel safe enough to come to church for Mass each week . Therefore he decided that he should arrange Holy Communion in two or maybe three separate cohorts starting with this group whose parents already feel safe enough. This chart shows the timetable for this first group: The other children are not forgotten but we will need to wait …
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UPDATE ON FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2021 Programme 

ALL interested in the First Communion Preparation for the next year, please collect the Registration Form from the porch of the church, and give back to Fr Marcin, or to the office of the Parish by the 8th October 2020.

UPDATE ON BAPTISM REQUESTS 

  • If you need a copy of Baptism certificate please contact the Parish Office.
  • If you want to get someone baptised then feel free to make an appointment with father Marcin.

For those who would like to arrange a Baptism for their child:

– Please collect a Baptism Application Form from the porch of the church (or found on the Parish Website);
– Read carefully what is expected form the Parents and Godparents of a child for this Sacrament;
– Contact Parish Priest to arrange the very first meeting of getting now each other and to make the individual decision about the process of the preparation;

 

Prayer of the Month – September 2020

Prayer of the Month – Pope Francis Prayer Intentions September 2020 – Respect for the Planet’s Resources

Pope Francis Jan 2019

Pope Francis Prayer Intentions September 2020 – Respect for the Planet’s Resources

 Respect for the Planet’s Resources We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner. We are squeezing out the planet’s goods. Squeezing them out, as if the earth were an orange. Countries and businesses from the global north have enriched themselves by exploiting the natural resources of the south, creating an “ecological debt.” Who is going to pay this debt? In addition, this “ecological debt” is increased when multinationals do abroad what they would never be allowed to do in their own countries. It’s outrageous. Today, not tomorrow; today, we have … Read more here

RIP DAVID BEST

THIS THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER AT 10.00am we thank God for the earthly life of our Dear Parishioner +David Best RIP, please keep him and his Family and Friends in our prayers, and if You can join us for the Requiem Mass.

and for those in Our Own Parish…..

Please pray for those who are ill especially:  Diana Clarke,Robert & Eileen Steward, Louie Muscat, Tony & Julie Duffy, Brian Girling, Shelia Langford; Catherine Morgan, Pam Brown Ward, for all the children suffering and their poor families with them Aidan Molloy, David Shields, Bob Guy, Ms Sini Chacko, Kathleen & Kevin Jones, Heidi Badnell, Rosemary Devonald, Dominic, Carol Langsford, Patricia Ward, Stan Whitnell, Patrick McCreesh, Eddie Coppani, Tony Denny, Betty Foster, Bobby, Eileen Stewart, Joan Smith, John Williams, Margaret Bager, Fred Vuksani, Tom & Lily, Greta Kemp, Magda K, Mary Wallis, Micheline Thompson, Pat Needham, Margaret Badger, Anne Sullivan, Josephine Butler.

And all whose anniversaries occur at this time: 27th September 2020:  Eileen Inkpen, Mary Hehir, Jo Wheeler, Shirley Parker, Dennis William Johnson, Carmen Muscat, Simon Paul Urwin, Mary Denny, Sheila Merrett, George Cowley, Bernard Donaghy, Bridget Nolan, Terry Kendal, William Lynch, Isabella Graham, Michael Collins, Anne McGowan, Wanda Gant, Suzanne Severs, Rosanna Schofield, Winifred Tripp, Catherine Henney, Johanna Davis, Leonard Hayles, Davina Cameron, Charles Cummins, Frank Hilton, Charles William Rolph, Patrick John Tyrrell, William Deary, Frances Barrett, Albert Brain, Jane Lattan, Gladys Whittle, Mary Young, May Flood, Miriam Keane, Ellen Gray, Janice Margaret Johnson, Archbishop John Henry King, William Smith, Eileen Orme, Herbert Diemer, Ann Mary Froggatt, Mary Patricia Tovey, Christine Ann Hogan (Ann), Bridget Hanvery, Florence Ellen Healey, Annie Evison, Albert Mensell, Elizabeth Mary Hawkins, Nora Parker, Lugrezia (Grace) Veronica Tynan, James Madigan, William Morgan, David Calder, Ellen Green, Percy Spicer, Hilda Clifton, Anne Woolfe, James Patrick Madigan, John Stephen Feeley, John Young (Frank), Ethel Penwell, Florence Casey, Alice Whiles, Mary Diver, Eileen Field, Mary Shute, Antoni Brown, Beatrice McIver, Hilda Lowe and Christina Perseltic Carter., ,Lizzie and Patrick McSharry ,Gemma Litchfield , Ivy Rouse and Jozef Michalczuk.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the Mercy of God rest in peace. Amen 

House of Prayer Portsmouth have been praying for the city and feel that God is asking for the churches in the city to prayer walk their boundaries. We would like to invite you as a congregation to walk the boundary of your parish to pray God’s blessing and bring hope, healing and awakening to the area. The Holy Rosary is absolutely perfect for this initiative. You can join the Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/937798273059418/

 

“CAN-DO CHRISTIANS” A MESSAGE FROM FATHER MARCIN

Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Dear Friends: I would like to share with You some things which are about our Parish and for our Parish.  I’m absolutely sure, that You have noticed how many things already happen in our Parish to help in our spiritual grow to love God more and more in His Word to us, in His Sacraments for us (which is His real presence among us). We also go out to meet those who still searching for God, or who were not so lucky to have personal contact with Jesus Christ.

 

Parish Devotions this month

The Seven Sorrows of Mary

The Seven Graces of Mary

The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honour her daily by saying seven Hail Mary’s and meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). The devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. HERE ARE THE SEVEN GRACES:

  1. I will grant peace to their families.
  2. They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
  3. I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.
  4. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.

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The Seven Sorrows of Mary

The Seven Sorrows of Mary

The Angelic Salutation (Hail Mary) Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. The Seven Sorrows are:

  1. The prophecy of Simeon
  2. The flight into Egypt
  3. The loss of the Holy Child at Jerusalem for three days
  4. Meeting Jesus on his way to Calvary
  5. Standing at the foot of the Cross
  6. Jesus being taken from the Cross
  7. The burial of Christ.

Salutatio Angelica (Ave Maria)  … Read more here

Fr. Faber on the Seven Sorrows

Fr. Faber on the Seven Sorrows

God vouchsafed to select the very things about Him which are most incommunicable, and in a most mysteriously real way communicate them to her. See how He had already mixed her up with the eternal designs of creation, making her almost a partial cause and partial model of it. Our Lady’s co-operation in the redemption of the world gives us a fresh view of her magnificence. Neither the Immaculate Conception nor the Assumption will give us a higher idea of Mary’s exaltation than the title of co-redemptress. Her sorrows were not necessary for the redemption of the world, but in … Read more here
Month of Sorrows

Month of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

The month of September (Overview – Calendar) is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Devotion to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary dates from the twelfth century, when it made its appearance in monastic circles under the influence of St. Anselm and St. Bernard. The Cistercians and then the Servites undertook to propagate it. It became widespread in the fourteenth and especially the fifteenth centuries, particularly in the Rhineland and Flanders, where Confraternities of the Sorrowful Mother sprang up. It was in this context that the first liturgical formularies in her honor were composed. A provincial council of Mainz in 1423 … Read more here

 

POPE FRANCIS Message for 54th WORLD DAY OF PEACE Jan 1st 2021

POPE FRANCIS Message for 54th WORLD DAY OF PEACE Jan 1st 2021

The first day of the new year, 1 January 2021, is the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. It is also the 54th World Day of Peace: an opportunity to review Pope Francis’ messages for this annual celebration, from 2014 to 2021. MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE …
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Pope Francis-Christmas Message and “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing 25-12-2020

Pope Francis-Christmas Message and “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing 25-12-2020

Nothing Separates us from God's Love

Blog Topic: “Come on a Great Adventure with Me and Come to Holy Mass”

Pope Francis Message - 4th World Day of the Poor 2020

Pope Francis Message – 4th World Day of the Poor 2020

 

OFFERTORY: Thank you for last Sunday’s Collection.

Electronic offertory: If you have not managed to set up your electronic giving yet, please can you do so as soon as possible.
The Parish Bank Account details are: Account Name (Lloyd’s Bank’): PRCDTR Our Lady of Lourdes’ & St Swithun Church Sort Code: 30-93-04; parish Account no: 01730453.

Financial assistance: If you are able to increase your usual weekly offering (during this time of uncertainty) it will be a huge help to the parish. Even the slightest increase will be a help – THANK YOU!

These weeks of lockdown are difficult for all of us, and we are particularly mindful of those whose jobs and lives are put on hold because of the pandemic. We want to be here for you during these difficult times. Even so, the Church in our Diocese of Portsmouth, its clergy, parishes and schools, is entirely dependent upon your generous charity. So that we can continue to provide the Liturgy of the Lord and our works, both centrally and from our parishes to the local community, I kindly ask all of the faithful who are able to do so, to continue their generous regular-giving to the Diocese and to their parish churches, which would otherwise lose vital income. You can donate via the button on the Parish website – or here 

Standing Order and  other useful Information

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These are difficult times and if you are needing anything from me please message me on Facebook book, email or telephone the office. 02392828305

Lloyds Bank : sort code 30-93-04 ; Account number 01730453

Cheques mad payable to: PRCDTR Our Lady & St. Swithun

with Blessings Father Marcin Drabik

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