MASS TIMES

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DIARY & NOTICES

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

Fr Raymond Blake RIP, parish priest for many years of St Mary Magdalen Church in Brighton City Centre. His funeral will take place at the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis at West Grinstead on Wednesday 23rd July at 2pm

Please remember them and their family in your prayers

COLLECTIONS

Second Collection this Sunday: Stella Marris

Stella Maris -The Retiring Collection this weekend will be for Stella Maris (formerly the Apostleship of the Sea). Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. Our support makes a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need.

Thank you for your support and generosity

Parish Day Last Sunday – Thank you!

It was wonderful to see so many parishioners & visitors who came to our Parish Day (between 850-900 this year), and great to see nearly 100 of our youngsters receive certificates celebrating their reception of God’s gifts of First Commun-ion or Confirmation. Thanks for all the prayers for the weather—now remember to pray ‘thank you’! Many people have commented on the lovely atmosphere. None of this could have happened without lots of planning and volunteers. Grateful thanks to Mr Tom Hall (Head of School) for the use of St Joseph’s Catholic school grounds, the Scouts, who did an amazing job with the plentiful BBQ, and all the others who shared wonderful food! Special thanks to Reena Clarke & her team and all those who worked hard in front of, or behind, the scenes: sacristans, ministers, our young readers, setting up, tidying up, looking after health & safety, providing entertainment, PA systems, musicians and choir, running children’s entertainment and games, the school PTA for the bouncy castle, dance displays, lifts, first aid, car parking and much more – Well done! If you have photos to share, please contact the parish office.

Unfortunately, this year the School have let us know that the day was slightly spoiled by some incidents of poor judgment and bad behaviour. Some of our parishioners, probably youngsters/past pupils, entered the school buildings and messed things around in the classrooms. This was not only disrespectful to school property, it also meant that the staff had to spend time rearranging the classrooms on Monday morning. Parents, please speak with your own children about this sad event. Not in terms of ‘who did it’, it is not an apology that is needed, and your child was probably not involved. If good can come from this behaviour it is by teaching our children about just how disrespectful and harmful to the wellbeing of others this ‘bit of fun’ can be, and how easily it can happen when we don’t think about what we are doing. We were trusted by the school to enter a special and sacred place and in this respect we have not acted well.

Please welcome Frs Benny O’Shea and Ian Byrnes who are helping out in the parish this weekend whilst Fr Tony isolates, having tested positive with Covid – thanks.

Mass for Sick and Housebound: Thank you to all who supported and contributed to the Mass last Thursday afternoon and with the tea which followed, and a special thanks to Fr Benny O’Shea for stepping in at short notice. It was wonderful to see so many gather to receive this wonderful Sacrament of healing and come to the Table of the Lord.

Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage. Please pray for all pilgrims traveling to Lourdes on the Diocesan Pilgrimage this Friday 25 July, as they pray for us as well.

UCM Meeting: will take place on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 7:30pm at a member’s residence.

Cancel the Debt Choose Hope: 54 countries from Kenya to Sri Lanka are facing debt distress. Many are forced to spend more on payments to big banks, wealthy nations and global institutions than they spend on health, education or life-saving climate measures. CAFOD, together with the Caritas network is gathering a global church petition to world leaders, who could make a huge difference to this situation. The parish J & P group will be outside all Masses on 2/3rd August to invite parishioners to sign the petition.

Walk the Augustine Camino for Mary’s Meals: Monday 1st September – Sunday 8th September 2025. Join us for the whole pilgrimage or walk with us for a day. During this Jubilee Year we would be delighted if you joined us as Pilgrims of Hope on some or all of the Augustine Camino, starting at Rochester Cathedral and finishing at the Shrine of St Augustine in Ramsgate. The pilgrimage will take us to four of the designated Jubilee churches and shrines in the area: To find out more please email Roy Peachey, on roy.peachey@marysmeals.org.uk

Book + Circle: Our summer reading is a novel by Holly Mitchel “Crooked Lines”. We are not meeting until Thursday 4th September 8pm in the Meeting Room at St Joseph’s Church. Please come along – all welcome.

Sacramental Preparation Programmes keep an eye on the newsletter and an ear to notices during the Sunday Masses for the start of the programmes of preparation for Holy Communion (those going into school year 4 and above) and Confirmation (those going into school year 10 and above). Naturally, the best preparation for our children is the faith and example of the family, and your prayers as parents are vitally important so get preparing!

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.

Diocesan Festival of Hope at Ardingly Showground on 20th September 2025: celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope designated by the late Pope Francis, the 60th anniversary of the Diocese, and our renewed call to mission as laid out in Bishop Richard’s Pastoral Plan. Guest speakers include Michelle Moran (Sion Community), Dai Woolridge (Bible Society), Christine Allen (CAFOD). The day will conclude with Mass, celebrated by Bishop Richard. Coach transport is arranged with pick up at St Joseph’s so that people are collected and dropped back locally. Anyone under 18yrs is to be accompanied by an adult. Please email James Uberoi at james.uberoi@abdiocese.org.uk – Tickets are limited, and its a ‘first come first served’ basis.

Marriage Anniversaries Mass – On Sat 11 Oct 11.30am at Christ the Prince of Peace, come and join us for our annual celebration of the joys and grace of sacramental marriage. Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass for us at 11.30am. Family and friends are very welcome. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Deacon Simon South E: simon.south@abdiocese.org.uk

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 July 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, 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, or maybe want to be confirmed as an adult? We run informal ‘Come and see’ sessions looking at different aspects of our faith. Please contact the parish office for more information

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 Catholic Marriages to allow for the necessary preparation and 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 RUN EVENTS

please see the Diocesan website or click here

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/

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. If you would like to find out more or just chat generally about vocations contact our diocesan vocations director, Fr Tristan Cranfield: tristan.cranfield@abdiocese.org

Stay in Touch: The Diocese sends out a 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. We encourage you to sign up it’s a great way to stay in touch! To sign up please go https://mailchi.mp/7529e811ae63/joinourlist