(S) = Stow-on-the-Wold (B) = Bourton-on-the-Water Mass intentions are indicated in italics.
Sunday, 5th February 2012 THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Year B 8.30 a.m. Mass (B) (the people of the parish) 10.00 a.m. Mass (S) and Children’s Liturgy ( ) 6.30 p.m. Mass (S) ( )
Monday St Paul Miki & companions The Diamond Jubilee of the Accession of Her Majesty the Queen.
Tuesday Weekday 7.00 p.m. Mass (B) ( )
Wednesday Weekday 10.00 a.m. Mass (S) ( )
Thursday Weekday 10.00 a.m. Mass (B) ( )
Friday St Scholastica 9.30 a.m. Exposition (S) 10.00 a.m. Mass (S) ( )
Saturday Our Lady of Lourdes 10.00 a.m. Low Mass in the Extraordinary Form (S) ( ) 10.30 a.m. Confessions (S)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated at Stow on Saturdays from 10.30 a.m. and at other times by appointment.
PLEASE PRAY FOR…
Sheila Biggane, Gill Clark, John Dewhurst, Gwen Juul, Olga Keane, Ann Parker, Doug Robbins, and all who are ill; for all who have died recently; and for Patricia Anne Brookes, Florence Febery, Norah Byrne, Evelyn May Kelly, George Fray, Alexander Augustin Farrell, Fred Wilkinson, and all whose anniversaries occur about this time.
Diocesan Prayer Link: The Good Shepherd, Batheaston; St Thomas More, Bradford-on-Avon
THIS WEEK
First Holy Communion We meet on Tuesday at 4.15 p.m. in the Webley Room.
Newman Association There will be a talk on Tuesday 7th February at 2.30 p.m., in the lounge of Sacred Hearts Hall, Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 9AU. Mr John Huntriss will speak on Mark, this year’s Gospel.
Church Cleaning Stow Veronica Wilson Bourton Imelda Rickards
NEWS AND EVENTS
Next Sunday will be the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.
Summer Fayre This will take place on Saturday 9th June in Bourton-on-the-Water. Local events over the Diamond Jubilee weekend meant that we could not have our usual day. This is the Saturday in the half-term holiday week, so Bourton should be busy with visitors. The list asking for help with the stalls is now up. Let’s get this filled in quickly so that we can move on to the next stage of planning.
Ash Wednesday falls on 22nd February. Masses will be: 10.00 a.m. at Stow (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite) 7.00 p.m. at Bourton (Ordinary Form). Both Masses will include the Imposition of Ashes.
Ash Wednesday is a Day of Fasting and Abstinence. Abstinence (as also on every Friday) is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of Abstinence no meat is allowed. Fasting is observed by all 18 years of age and older who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength may be taken, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. Parents should ensure that even those who are still too young to be bound by the laws of fasting and abstinence are trained to have a true appreciation of penance.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes This will be from Friday 24th to Friday 31st August. For more information contact Deacon David Wakefield, details on the poster.
A new Rector for the Anglicans at Stow The Rev. Martin Short will be inducted as Rector at St Edward’s on Sunday 19th February at 4.00 p.m. Our parishioners are invited to attend.
Co-workers of Mother Teresa Group need knitting wool. Odd balls, old or new, would be appreciated. Contact Imelda (01451-833572).
Born for This is a unique and prayerful musical, performed by young people, that brings the Stations of the Cross to life. Admission free, all are welcome. Friday 2nd March at St John’s, Wingfield Road, Trowbridge & Saturday 3rd March at Clifton Cathedral. Both at 7.30 p.m. More information at cliftondiocese.com/born-for-this
MONEY MATTERS
Last Sunday’s Plate Collection Stow-on-the-Wold £83.31 Bourton-on-the-Water £57.50 Total £140.81
100 Club The results of the January Draw were: 1st Prize (£20) Maddy Kenner 2nd Prize (£10) Fe Cane 3rd Prize (£5) Toff Andersen
There will be a Second Collection today for the Catholic Education Service.
