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Times of Mass and Devotions HA = Holy Angels Church, Ash GU12 6LU   HF = Holy Family Church, Farnham GU9 0LH
Sat 17 Jan	5.30pm	HA	First Mass – Fr. Terry Martin and Deacon Robin Farrow	Margaret and James Kiely (RIP)
Sun 18 Jan	9.15am	HF	Second Sunday in Ordinary Time	Frank Packwood (RIP)
	11.00am	HA		Special Intentions of the people of the Parish
Mon 19 Jan			NO MASS
Tue 20 Jan	9.30am	HF	Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion
Wed 21 Jan
	9.30am	HA	Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion
Thu  22 Jan	6.15pm	HF	Adoration
	7.30pm		Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion
Fri   23  Jan			NO MASS
Sat   24 Jan	5.30pm	HA	First Mass – Fr. Terry Martin & Deacon Robin	Mary Leahy (RIP)
Sun  25 Jan	9.15am	HF	Third Sunday in Ordinary Time	Special Intentions of the people of the Parish
	11.00am	HA

 

Collections for the 11^th January, 2015

Holy Angels Offertory:              £296.35

Holy Family Offertory:              £210.00

Baptisms

If you are wanting a child baptised in the next three or four months please obtain a form from the back of the church and hand it, as soon as possible (even if you cannot complete it all), to either Deacon Robin or Deacon John. You will need to attend an evening’s course and the next course will take place early in February, you will be given the date once we have your basic details. It is recommended that you obtain and read ‘Your Baby’s Baptism – Catholic’ from Redemptorist books(Product Code: 1028 ISBN: 9780852314111) There is also ‘Your Godchild: How to be a Catholic

Godparent’ (Product Code: 1450 ISBN: 9780852313640), for God-parents These are available from Redemptorist books www.rpbooks.co.uk. DABCEC Bookshop Tel: 01293 651165
email: bookshop@dabnet.org

 

Lent

Lent is only a month away so we are already beginning to think about Lent groups. We have usually run one at Holy Family, but in recent years we haven’t had one at Holy Angels. If you would be interested in attending a group at Holy Angels please could you let us know.

 

Prayer for a new Bishop

Heavenly Father look with mercy on your people,
and grant us a new shepherd.
Help those who choose our Bishop to listen
to the voice and guidance of your Holy Spirit
and to act for the good of your Holy Church.
Father, we ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever.Amen

 

Prayer Requests for the sick:

Deacon David Morgan, Newton Abrew, Michael Brandon, Patrick Quinn, Maureen Cosgrove, Sean Flynn, Connie Tewkesbury and Paul Tremlett

Holy Angels

Part of our safeguarding policy is that on the Sundays we have Children’s Liturgy provision at Holy Angels the only people who should be in St Mary’s Room during the liturgy are the liturgy leaders, and any parents accompanying their own children. Ideally the children’s liturgy provision is aimed at children from 4 years up to the reception of First Holy Communion, so once they are used to going they should be able to be left so that as parents you can participate in the mass more fully. Obviously there is a little flexibility with younger siblings etc. It would really help us make the best provision we can for our children if we allow them this space on the first and third Sundays of the month. On those Sundays if you need to take your child out of the service at all please could you use the Foyer area.

Women’s World Day of Prayer – Friday, 6^th March

Catherine Hirst, Representative for St. Peter’s Church, Ash is organising a meeting for the representatives from Ash and Tongham. This is due to be held on Thursday, 5^th February at 8pm in St. Peter’s Hall. As our previous representative will be on holiday at this time we are looking for someone from Holy Angels Parish to kindly offer to attend on our behalf. (If you are willing to represent Holy Angels at this meeting, please kindly either let Deacon Robin or Rita know as soon as possible so that we can let Catherine know the name of our Church Representative). Many thanks

Churches Together Afternoon Teas:

Will be provided TODAY at 3.00pm in St. Mary’s Room.

Prayer Group

The prayer group for both Holy Angels and Holy Family Churches will take place once a month on a Tuesday in the Parish Office at Holy Angels Church at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start.
The next prayer meeting will be – 10^th February, 2015.

200 Club Winners (December 2014 Draw)

1^st Prize            Ticket No:         228       Mrs. C Rutter
2^nd Prize            Ticket No:         198       Mrs. D. Wells
(Joint Prise)       Ticket No:         98       Mr. J. Smith

Holy Family

Christian Unity Week: 18^th – 25^th January

The theme this year is ‘Is it necessary to go through Samaria?’ John 4: 4 Resources are downloadable at www.ctbi.org.uk/682

CTF Unity Service Sunday TODAY at St. Mark’s, Upper Hale at 4.00pm, followed by a bring and shared tea. Car Parking available at Hale School. This service will be lead by the 4 local church leaders including Deacon John Edwards. It would be good to see some support from our community.

During the week there will be prayers in Farnham at 10.30am. Monday; Tuesday; Thursday and Saturday in the St. Joan’s Centre, either in the Foyer or the Wright Room.

Wednesday Farnham Pentecostal Church, Red Lion Lane, Friday in the Pavilion at the back of St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Farnham.

 

Farnham ASSIST

Farnham ASSIST support older people living in Farnham through a wide range of events and actives ranging from; Understanding Computers, Weekend Lunches for those living on their own, a befriending scheme visiting those who find themselves on their own and housebound in their later years to a Silver Service which is a warm and friendly monthly non-denominational service designed for older people and much more besides.

Afternoon Tea and Quiz Afternoon – in aid of Farnham ASSIST.
Come along and enjoy a fun afternoon whilst supporting Farnham ASSIST on Wednesday 25^th February 3:00pm to 5pm at The Vineyard Centre, Union Road, Farnham.
Afternoon tea is included in the ticket £5:00 available from ASSIST office.
For more information on all our events and to receive your copy of our Event Diary 2015 call or visit our office which is now located at 7 St Georges Yard, Farnham GU9 7LW or 01252 717710 or see our website www.farnham-assist.org.uk
Contact: Kirsty Bruton (Deputy Manager)

Diocesan Jubilee Celebration

You should already have the date in your Diary for our Diocesan Golden Jubilee celebration which will take place on Sunday, 5^th July at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.

Please put the date in your Diary now if you have not already done so. We are looking into the possibility of booking a coach for the Parishes so that we can attend the Mass on that day together. So watch this space!

Futher details are available on both Church Notice Boards.

 

Message from Deacon Robin Farrow

It’s been a great privilege to begin this year with you all and gain to get to know people over the last couple of weeks. I’m very aware however that I don’t know many of you very well yet and it would be a great help if you could either let me know directly or contact the parish office or Deacon John if you are aware of someone who would appreciate a visit. You will also be aware that if you would like to have your name put on the newsletter under ‘prayers for the sick’ you only have to ask.

A couple of people have also shared with me that they might want to explore whether they wanted to become Catholic. As a convert myself this is something that is very close to my heart. If there is anyone who is wanting to explore the possibility of becoming a catholic it would again be very helpful if you could speak to myself, Deacon John or the parish office, so we can see if its the right time to put on a course.

 

Deacon Robin Farrow