We are called to nothing less than living every moment of life caught up, as it were, in the love that exists between Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Baptism brings us to life lived in the love of the Blessed Trinity.
Bishop Richard Moth
can be found here or please see Newsletter for details
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
COLLECTIONS
2nd Collection next weekend is for Pax Christi
Thank you for your support and generosity
Pax Christi on Sunday 19th January – Hope has been a constant theme in all of Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace messages. This is all the more true this year – the 58th, which was marked on 1 January 2025, as the Church begins the Jubilee of Hope amid an unprecedented combination of challenges facing the world today. Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Its vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in any form. Pax Christi is rooted in Catholic Christianity but is open to all who share its values and work. www.paxchristi.org.uk.
Crib Collection This year all monies donated will go to the Arundel & Brighton Catholic Children’s Society Crisis Fund.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF
Audrey Edwards RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged.
Susan McMenamin RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged.
Yvonne Parker RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged
Edith Rashbrook RIP her funeral has not yet been arranged
Please remember them and their families in your prayers
Parish Lunch today Sunday (12th) – this month hosted by our Justice & Peace Group All welcome – so come with family & friends and meet your fellow parishioners. Bring your own drinks, no charge, donations welcome.
Mr Thomas Hall – Induction as Head of School today Sunday (12th) an at our 11am Mass Bishop Richard is visiting to celebrate the formal Induction of our new Head of St Joseph’s Primary School. Everyone is welcome, especially families with children at the school, both to the Mass and the lunch afterwards.
The 50/50 Club is starting again for this new year For £12 per ticket/year, 50% of the total income goes to support the parish and 50% is given in monthly prizes, with the winning numbers drawn at random by computer. To renew your subscription, join the scheme, or for more information’ email: 5050club.pnl@gmail.com.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School If you are applying for a place follow the instructions on the school website and return the supplementary forms to school before 15th Jan 2025. Fr Tony will meet families to sign the forms on Mon 20th Jan 4-5.30pm; Wed 22nd Jan 5-7pm, and Thur 21st Jan 4-5.30pm to sign the forms.
Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word: On Saturday 25th January, 11am-4pm, St Wilfrid’s Parish Centre, Burgess Hill. Join Bishop Richard for talks on the Scrip-tures, the Lectionary, the Liturgy of the Word and preparing to minister as a reader; includes Lectio Divina & the cele-bration of Mass. To sign up please go to events at https://abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/bdpmfkxl
St Joseph’s Pre-School: We are Ofsted registered and accept the following funding: FEET, Working Parent Entitlement, Universal and 30 Hours Free Childcare funding. Fees will apply if you are not eligible for any of the funding. We have preschool spaces available for children aged between 2-4 years. Contact the Admission Secretary (Chow Treadwell) on admissions@stjosephspreschoolredhill.co.uk or call admissions on 07847 221367
Book Club + Circle – next meets Thurs 6th Feb, see poster at the back of the Church – everyone welcome
Live Simply Award. In January we will ask CAFOD for assessment, following our application for the Live Simply Award in May 2023. Have you or/and your group played a part in the PNL qualification for the award? The draft report, thus far, can be viewed on the Justice and Peace section of the website. Please contact pnljandp@gmail.com if you have other details we can add.
The Winter Night Shelter If you would like to help host our turn at St Joseph’s Feb/Mar 2025, contact the parish office.
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
Jubilee for Youth 18-30yrs old: Pilgrims of Hope, 28 July-4 August 2025, Rome, (Cost £995 inc. flights, half-board & event entry). A Diocesan pilgrimage for young adults with other like-minded people in the beautiful city of Rome, with opportunities to pray with Pope Francis on the theme of hope. Contact the parish office for more details
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
The Saturday Group is a social group for adults and we meet at St Joseph’s, Saturdays 3pm—5.15pm. Please join us for a chat, games, a drink, & sometimes even singing
The July 2024 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.
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
Enquirers group (RCIA) if you are thinking about becoming a Catholic, or as an adult catholic you would like to ‘catch-up’ on the sacraments of initiation (Confirmation and Holy Communion) a group meets regularly on a Monday evening and you would be most welcome. For more information please email rcia.pnl@gmail.com
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.
Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Word on Saturday 25 Jan 11 – 4pm at St Wilfrid’s Parish Centre, Burgess Hill. Led by Bishop Richard. The day will include talks on the Scriptures, the Lectionary and its use in the Liturgy, the Liturgy of the Word, and preparing to minister as a reader. There will be a time of Lectio Divina, and the day will conclude with the celebration of Mass. This is the booking link: https://abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/bdpmfkxl
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
Diocesan weekly E-Bulletin newsletter which includes Bishop Richard’s Weekly Reflection, and details of formation and events taking place across the Diocese and our wider Catholic community. Please click on the link below to sign up, it’s a great way to stay in touch! https://mailchi.mp/7529e811ae63/joinourlist
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