We are recipients of the gift of hope that is our pilgrimage to the Kingdom. As we make this pilgrimage, this journey, we are called to be the Lord’s presence for our brothers and sisters.
Bishop Richard Moth
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REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS IN THE PARISH
Mon 09.30 Morning Prayer St Teresa’s Church
Tues 19.00 Rosary Group St Joseph’s Church
Wed 10.30 Parents & Toddlers PNL Centre at St Joseph’s
Fri 09.00 Exposition before Mass St Joseph’s Church
Sat 15.00 Get Together Group PNL Cafe at St Joseph’s
Sun 10.00 Coffee after Mass PNL Centre at Holy Family
Sun 12.00 Coffee after Mass PNL Centre at St Joseph’s
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF
Rosaline Liberman RIP her funeral will take place at St Joseph’s at 10.30am on Mon 31st March followed at the Sussex & Surrey Crematorium.
Malcolm Chelvanayagam RIP his funeral will take place at St Joseph’s at 10.30am on Fri 4th April followed at Redstone Cemetery.
Pauline Hepworth RIP her funeral will take place at Holy Family at 10.00am on Mon 14th April followed at Redstone Cemetery
Filomena D’Andrea RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged.
Please remember them and their families in your prayers
Next Weekend Second Collection: Easter Flowers
Thank you for your support and generosity
Eucharistic Adoration: To assist Lenten observances there will be Eucharistic Adoration 7-8pm in St Joseph’s Church, Wednesdays All welcome.
The Stations of the Cross during Lent represent events from Jesus’ passion and death.
St Teresa’s Church Mondays after 10am Mass
Holy Family Church After 10am Mass on Thursday
St Joseph’s Church Fridays at 7pm.
All welcome to any of the above.
Stations of the Cross 7pm this Friday (4th April) at St Joseph’s take place in the PNL Centre, and is being led by our Confirmation candidates with a mixture of words and drama. Everyone is welcome to come and pray this way of the cross with them and it is especially suitable for children so bring them along as well.
Deanery Reconciliation Service – Bishop Richard is leading a Lenten Service of Reconciliation in each deanery, to mark the Church’s Jubilee year of Hope. For our deanery this will take place at St Joseph’s Church on Thurs 10th April starting at 6.30pm with several visiting priests to celebrate the individual Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Men’s Way of the Cross: On 11th April join fellow men on this 5-6 hour night walk of the Stations of the Cross on Beachy Head starting at 9pm at Lady of Ransom Church, Eastbourne: for details and to register see: https://christthekingeastbourne.org/mens-way-of-the-cross/
The Big Lent Walk. Mary Barrett is joining the CAFOD 200km walk over the six weeks of Lent. She is raising funds for CAFOD and its work towards a better work for all. Mary’s fundraising page is: https://shorturl.at/wSzNP
Holy Thursday – Washing of feet, this ancient imitation of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet is a sign of serving those who were to serve others. If you offer some service in the parish and would like to volunteer your feet, or someone else’s (ask them first), please contact the parish office.
Gift Aid 2024 – New numbered gift aid boxes are available to collect from the back of the churches this weekend. To know more about this scheme where tax can be claimed back to increase donations, email: pnlgiftaid@gmail.com
Hard Cases Don’t Make Good Law: Assisted Suicide Webinar, 3 April, 6.30pm, online. Join the Catholic Union for this webinar on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Attendees will have an opportunity to unpick the Bill guided by experts in medicine, palliative care and psychiatry – zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84283598975
2025: Pilgrims of Hope As we continue this jubilee year, proclaimed by Pope Francis as a sacred time of renewal, reflection, and grace celebrated every 25 years, all Catholics are invited to embark on a journey of faith and transformation. Cafod are offering a reflective guide booklet and free copies are available at the back of the churches.
Parish Sunday Lunch, please note in your diaries that next month’s second Sunday is actually ‘Palm Sunday’ so the next parish lunch will be on Sunday 11th May.
Live Simply Award – Congratulations! Our parish has qualified for the Live Simply Award. On Wed, 12 March, the CAFOD assessor discussed with our Justice and Peace group and some parishioners how the parish has “lived simply, sustainably, and in solidarity” in the light of activities over the past two years. See: https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/livesimply-award. Thank you to all who have contributed towards this excellent outcome.
New youth group – volunteers needed! There are a number of young people in our Parish who have asked us to set up a youth group, which is wonderful. However, we need some adults to help us run it –could that be you? Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience, full training will be provided, and you will be amongst a team of people who have lots of different skills –just bring the gifts that God has given you. For details contact the Parish office
We’re looking for more volunteers to help our Scout Group continue to provide more opportunities, greater adventures and continued success. It doesn’t matter if you have never been involved in Scouting before. To have a chat email 17th.groupscoutleader@gmail.com
The 10th Anniversary of “Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ radical encyclical on care for our common home. Join in learning with others across the world how to continue to bring his message to life in our own life and those of others in our communities, see: https://laudatosianimators.org
Churches Together Easter Witness: Good Friday 18th April 11am at Gloucester Road Car Park, March of Witness; 11:15am Warwick Quadrant (by Harlequin steps) Easter Sunday 20th April 7am Redhill Common (by King George V memorial) Easter Day sunrise service
Young Adults’ Easter Retreat at Worth Abbey. Thursday 17th April – Easter Sunday 20th April – (Plus Holy Week Walking Pilgrimage: 14th – 17th April). The Easter Triduum – come and celebrate the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Monastic Liturgy – Talks – Space & Prayer – Friendship Talks from Dr Jeremy Pilch, Head of Theology at St Mary’s University, London. Cost: £200 (100 places available – please enquire at retreats@worth.org.uk For more info or to book, visit: www.worthabbey.net/an-organised-worth-abbey-retreat/ retreats@worth.org.uk or call 01342 710318
Young Adult Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome: Join our pilgrimage for young adults aged 18-30 to celebrate the special Jubilee year. Celebrate with other like-minded people, as we travel to the beautiful city of Rome for opportunities to hear from, and pray with, Pope Francis on the theme of Hope. E: lizzie.wakeling@abdiocese.org.uk for information. Closing Date 31st March 2025
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 12-19th September 2025. Cost £750 if sharing with £30 discount if you pay £150 deposit before end of January. This includes plane fare, transfers, guide throughout the week and half board in hotel. Single room supplement £150. Please contact the parish office on 01737 761017 if you would like to join us.
Parents, babies and toddlers group meets in St Joseph’s PNL Centre, on Wednesdays 10.30am. All welcome
Get Together Group meet on Saturdays at 3pm in the PNL Centre at St Joseph’s. All welcome.
The January 2025 issue of the Parish Justice & Peace Newsletter is available here: https://thenativityofthelord.org.uk/news/newsletters/justice-peace
Yellow Bucket Collection. The parish donations to the food bank at St Matthew’s Redhill are very welcome. https://www.redhillfoodbank.org.uk/how-can-i-help.
Our SVP groups are reaching out to those in any kind of need, please call 07918980330 and they will call back.
For Information on SVP help, Telephone Support and Care of the Sick in the Parish, please click here.
Parish Maintenance – are you an electrician/plumber/tradesperson and could offer some time to join a group for small works occasionally – if so contact the parish office.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is returning!, during the 11am Mass at St Joseph’s. To comply with diocesan safeguarding rules we must adhere to the appropriate adult/child ratios meaning limited numbers; each child must have a consent form pre-filled by their parent or guardian, and a registration of children attending is required for each session. We are starting the sessions on an ad hoc basis with volunteers who are all DBS checked, with hopes of increasing frequency when more volunteers come forward. We welcome anybody who would like to volunteer, please get in touch. For more information contact pnlchildliturgy@gmail.com and to give consent for each child go to: https://forms.gle/XJgWreVksmvK7Pwv9
Thinking about becoming a Catholic? An informal group meets regularly and you would be very welcome to come along, without any obligation, to find out more about the Catholic faith. Please contact the parish office.
SAFEGUARDING IN THE PARISH Some roles in the parish require volunteers to have a DBS check which are renewed every 3 years. Katie Jones, our Safeguarding Rep, will be contacting people if a re-check is needed. However if you are in a role in the parish and have not had a recheck or if you have any query on the DBS process please contact Katie on 01737 761017.
Please note our parish safeguarding has a new email address: sg1.pnl@abdiocese.org.uk
You Can Help Your Marriage –Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Retrouvaille (www.retrouvaille.org.uk) has helped 1000s of couples. For confidential information about the next Zoom course starting late Feb: info@retrouvaille.org.uk mb 0788 7296983
Thinking of getting married, congratulations! A reminder; Bishop Richard calls for a minimum of 12 months’ notice for Marriages planned to take place in a Catholic Church to allow for the necessary preparation & paperwork. Please contact the Parish Office.
Marriage Care write to say: Please encourage your parishioners to seek support if they are experiencing relationship distress. Our professional relationship counselling service is provided on a donation-only basis and seeking help at whatever stage can make a real difference. You can find out more and book counselling sessions at www.marriagecare.org.uk
BEQUESTS THANK YOU We are very grateful that a number of parishioners from our three churches have assisted our parish by gifting a donation to the parish in their wills. A sheet has been prepared by the diocese outlining the wording that should be used for this. It also includes information on Foundation Masses and bequests to our diocese. If you would like more information please contact the parish office
DO YOU SHOP ONLINE? AND WISH TO HELP PNL? If you shop online at no cost to you a small donation can be made to the parish for each purchase you make! All you need do is enter your details by going to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pnl and clicking ‘Support us for free’. Then, when shopping online, you will be asked if you want to claim a donation for PNL. Click ‘Claim Donation’ and a small percentage of what you spend will be sent to our Parish Development Fund. So, please get clicking. Thank you.
Diocesan Vacancies: H&S Officer (p/t) and Clergy welfare Officer (p/t), for details: www.abdiocese.org.uk/careers
Pilgrims of Hope 2025: Pope Francis has decided that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. The Jubilee will provide an important opportunity for people across our global family of faith to enrich their relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation offering hope and healing to a world suffering the effects of war, poverty and deprivation, and the climate crisis. The Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee presents each one of us with an opportunity to reignite the flame of faith in our own hearts and to share the light of that faith with those in darkness. https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/
Jubilee Year pilgrimage to Walsingham, led by Bishop Richard, 6 -8 June with people across our community of faith invited to mark the 60th anniversary of our diocese and Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year For more details and to book: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ocoptzuu
A&B Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage: Applications to this year’s pilgrimage are now open. Travelling to Lourdes is a wonderful experience full of fun, companionship, faith, friendship and laughter. The pilgrimage takes place 28th July to 3rd August by air, or 27th July to 4th August by coach or jumbulance. You can find out more about journeying to Lourdes with us this summer by visiting Lourdes Pilgrimage at the diocesan website abdiocese.org.uk
Thinking of the Priesthood – In our Diocese we have a St John Vianney Group meeting 4/5 Sundays each year. It is a group for men aged 18-45 who wish to explore whether they have a calling to the priesthood. To find out more, or just chat about vocations contact our vocations director, Fr Tristan Cranfield: tristan.cranfield@abdiocese.org
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