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Welcome to the Catholic parishes of

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SAINT THOMAS MORE Sisters of St Joseph of Peace 54 New Street Oadby Leicester LE2 4LJ

Primary School: Saint John Fisher CVA 0116 288 2203 Head Mr A Gallagher

Parish Priest: Fr Michael Moore Assistant Priests: Fr Kevin Athaide

and Fr John Owens 0116 221 8385

stthomasmoreknighton @gmail.com

Deacon: Vince Kelly

Secondary School: Saint Paul’s 0116 241 4057

Principal Mrs S Conaghan Parishes Website

http://www.le2catholicparishes.info

75 Knighton Road Knighton

Leicester LE2 3HN

Primary School: Saint Thomas More CVA

0116 270 6365 Head Mrs C Crosse

Celebrating the SacramentsDetails of Mass, Liturgies and Sacrament of Reconciliation can be found on the back page for

week commencing Sunday 27th October 2019

Baptism If you are thinking about having your baby or child baptised in the parish please speak to Fr. Michael in the first instance. Baptisms usually take place during Sunday Mass or at 12.30pm (Oadby) or 1.00pm (Knighton) Sunday outside of Mass.

First Reconciliation and Holy Communion for children of Year 4 and above. Preparation programme involves regular meetings for children and parents commencing September 2019 (Parents only Meetings) and January 2020 (Children only Meetings)

Confirmation for young people of secondary school age and above. Preparation programme involves a Rite of Commitment and regular meetings (including celebrating Reconciliation).

Marriage If you wish to marry please speak to Fr. Michael at least six months before your proposed wedding date. Please do not make any other arrangements concerning your wedding until Fr. Michael has confirmed the availability of the Church for your wedding.

Sacrament of the Sick As this is a Sacrament of Healing it is appropriate to request this if you are sick or before a hospital admission. Hospital chaplains can be contacted through the hospital staff or though our Parish Office. The Sacrament is no longer reserved for extreme circumstances. The Sacrament for the dying is Eucharist (Viaticum i.e. food for the journey).

Interested in the Catholic Faith? If you would find out more about the Catholic faith (no obligation to becoming a Catholic) please speak to Jackie Williams c/o the Parish Office about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) which is an enquiry programme for those interested in the faith.

Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available on request or by appointment with Fr. Michael

Mass Intentions Envelopes are available in the narthex for this. Please indicate if the Mass is for a deceased person, sick person, or other intention. Mass will be celebrated on requested dates if the date is available. Please indicate on envelope your preferred date.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world,

receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the

Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Liturgy of the Word

First reading Ecclesiasticus 35:12-14, 16-19 The Lord is a judge who is no respecter of personages. He shows no respect of personages to the detriment of a poor man, he listens to the plea of the injured party. He does not ignore the orphan’s supplication, nor the widow’s as she pours out her story. The man who with his whole heart serves God will be accepted, his petitions will carry to the clouds. The humble man’s prayer pierces the clouds, until it arrives he is inconsolable, And the Lord will not be slow, nor will he be dilatory on their behalf.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33(34):2-3,17-19,23

The poor man called; the Lord has heard him.

I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise always on my lips; in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The humble shall hear and be glad.

The poor man called; the Lord has heard him.

The Lord turns his face against the wicked to destroy their remembrance from the earth. The just call and the Lord hears and rescues them in all their distress.

The poor man called; the Lord has heard him.

The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; those whose spirit is crushed he will save. The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants. Those who hide in him shall not be condemned.

The poor man called; the Lord has heard him.

Second reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 My life is already being poured away as a libation, and the time has come for me to be gone. I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith; all there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that Day; and not only to me but to all those who have longed for his Appearing. The first time I had to present my defence, there was not a single witness to support me. Every one of them deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it. But the Lord stood by me and gave me

power, so that through me the whole message might be proclaimed for all the pagans to hear; and so I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from all evil attempts on me, and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Gospel Acclamation Mt11:25 Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleluia! Gospel Luke 18:9-14 Jesus spoke the following parable to some people who prided themselves on being virtuous and despised everyone else: ‘Two men went up to the Temple to pray, one a Pharisee, the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood there and said this prayer to himself, “I thank you, God, that I am not grasping, unjust, adulterous like the rest of mankind, and particularly that I am not like this tax collector here. I fast twice a week; I pay tithes on all I get.” The tax collector stood some distance away, not daring even to raise his eyes to heaven; but he beat his breast and said, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” This man, I tell you, went home again at rights with God; the other did not. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the man who humbles himself will be exalted.’

The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,

begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, At the words that follow, up to and including ‘and became man’, all bow. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Memorial Acclamation We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Scripture Readings from The Jerusalem Bible © 1966 by Darton Longman & Todd Ltd and Doubleday and

Company Ltd. Excerpts from the English translation and chants of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved

Please remember in your prayers…

Cycle of prayer during Ordinary Time (Autumn): Students and Teachers; The Spread of the Gospel; the Harvest; the Fruits of Human Work and

the Reverent Use of Creation; Justice and Peace in the World; All Victims of War; Young People; Prisoners and their Families

The names of our sick and housebound parishioners as placed by the statue of our Parish Patrons…

Immaculate Conception, Oadby Patricia Briner, John Duncan Cloud, Barry Dobson,

Tessa Ellis, Jean Farmer, Dr Mary Ginger, Bridget Harrigan, Canon Colin Taylor

St. Thomas More, Knighton Derek Allen, Natalie Ellis, Tom Ellis, Barbara Henry, Philomena Joyce, Geraldine McGlynn,

Brian Neill, John Newman, Patrick Maughan and Val Ratcliffe

Please note that we are only be able to publish in the newsletter/ website and display by our Patronal statues the names of those we have evidence of giving consent to do so. Forms are available in the narthex of both parishes for consent to be given either by the individual or

their relative(s) if individuals are unable to do so.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time… Farouk Bazzoui, John Cahill, Elizabeth Chapouzet, Alphonsus Christie, Mary Foster, Wladyslaw

Grezlak, Edna Harrap, Kathleen Jarvis, John Mahoney, Ivy Miles, Florance Murphy, Francis Newton, Antoinetta Pascale, William Poole, Mary Poulier, Leslie Richardson,

Kathleen Sheehan and Janet Symon

Those who have died recently… Rod Bidgood RIP

Rod will be received into Immaculate Conception Church, Oadby on Sunday 3rd November at 6.30pm and his Funeral Mass will be at 10.00am on Monday 4th November

To his family and friends we offer our sympathy and the support of our prayer at this time

Financial Matters…

Immaculate Conception Saint Thomas More

Envelopes £125.00 £229.60 Loose £124.66 £311.32

Standing Orders £182.00 £435.00 CAFOD Harvest Fast Day - £25.00

Coffee - £9.80

Candles - £79.85 Newsletters - £11.09

Room Hire £70.00 - Thank you to Sylvia Ludlow, Oadby, for £100.00 cumulative for teas/coffees/plants

Thank you for your generosity NRCDT Company Number: 7151646 & Charity Number: 1134449

This coming week…

This weekend is Vocations Weekend Fr Paul Newman, Vocations Director, will be speaking at 6.00pm Mass on Saturday 26th October and 9.00am Mass on Sunday 27th October about

Vocations Promotion in the Diocese. In Knighton Parish Rooms at 3.00pm on Sunday 27th, there is a competition which our County Schools have been invited to take part – to submit a short video and poster on vocations. Besides presentation of the trophy to the winner there

will also be Eucharistic Devotions during the afternoon and refreshments. All are very welcome to come along.

Sunday 27th October Oadby Tote after 11.00am Mass

Sunday 27th October Vocations Promotion: Eucharistic Devotions & Video Competition Presentation 3.00pm Knighton

Tuesday 29th October Oadby Coffee Morning after 10.00am Service of the Word

Wednesday 30th October Open Afternoon at St John Fisher School 1.00pm – 4.00pm Children are admitted to the school in September of the year in which they have their fifth birthday. If

there is anyone who wishes to apply for a place for September 2020 (d.o.b. 01.09.2015 – 31.08.2016) please obtain an ‘Expression of Interest’ form from the School Office. There is also

a requirement to fill in an LA form before January 15th 2020

Friday 1st November All Saints Day Holy Day of Obligation

Friday 1st November SLCP First Friday Prayers 8.00am – 8.30pm Clarendon Park Congregational Church

Envelopes for the November Holy Souls are now available. Please give your envelope to Father or drop through the Presbytery door.

Saturday 2nd November Leaves for Healing: Rebuilding the Common Good Together Annual Assembly and AGM for Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission

with Jenny Sinclair (Director of Together for the Common Good) and Teresa Alessandro (Director of Pax Christi) at St. Thomas More Parish Rooms, Knighton

For full programme and booking: dioceseofnottingham.uk/jpassembly Opens at 10.15am Mass with Bishop Patrick

Saturday 2nd November Diocesan Mass for LGBT Catholics 2.00pm, Sacred Heart, Mere Road

Dates for your diary…

November Cemetery Visits Sunday 3rd November 3.00pm Saffron Hill

Sunday 10th November 2.00pm Blaby and 3.00pm Countesthorpe Sunday 17th November 3.00pm Oadby and 3.00pm Wigston

Thursday 7th November St Thomas More School Open Evening 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Thursday 7th November Knighton and Oadby Parish Pastoral Councils Joint Meeting at Knighton 7.30pm

Saturday 9th November Altar Servers Mass 11.00am at St Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham

Tuesday 12th November 2019 Bishop Patrick is joined by people from different faiths to

discuss how and why they feel called to make the world a better place 7.30pm at St Martins House, Leicester LE1 5PZ This is a free event but registration is essential - https://

www.eventbrite.com/e/will-faiths-save-the-world-paneldiscussion-with-bishop-patrick-mckinney-tickets-75999425327 , or e-mail Katharina.Smith-Muller @cbcew.org.uk.

Thursday 14th November Deepening our Faith 7.15pm – 8.34pm A group for Catholics who wish to explore their faith using the RCIA model. This month – looking at the Jesse Tree

Friday 15th November Ministers of Holy Communion Meeting, 7.00pm Knighton. Ministers from both Knighton and Oadby parishes are asked to attend this meeting which will support ministers and clergy by clarifying the best and consistent practice across both our parishes.

Fish and Chips after meeting! Please confirm your attendance to Parish Office.

Friday 22nd November Mass of Thanksgiving for our Catechists 7.30pm Knighton Catechists from all our Sacramental Preparation Programmes - Baptism, Confirmation, First

Holy Communion and Reconciliation, RCIA and Marriage - from the parishes of Eyres Monsell, Knighton, Oadby and Wigston are invited to this Mass

followed by Cheese and Wine in the Parish Centre

Wednesday 27th November Red Wednesday The world is largely silent when it comes to religious persecution, so it is up to us to defend religious freedom and shine a light on the suffering of persecuted Christians and others –

especially in Syria, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan and China. Yours and your parishioners’ prayers and action are vital. Be visible. Wear something red. For information; prayer resources and for a

fundraising pack to help displaced Christian families in Syria, Nigeria and over 100 other countries across the world please visit: https://acnuk.org/our-campaigns/red-wednesday/

Saturday 30th November St Thomas More Parish Christmas Bazaar

St Mary Magdalen Church, Church Lane, Knighton are holding a Christmas Tree Festival 7th/8th December. If you are your parish group/ministry is interested in providing, decorating and

displaying an artificial tree, please contact the Parish Office for full details.

Important Communication from the Diocesan Office Parishioners in other parishes are receiving emails which appear to be from priests and they are very credible - some have paid money over. We have been asked to alert you that this is happening and advise you to ignore

all strange emails from priests requesting money.

The God who Speaks: A Year of the Word 2019-2020… Scripture lies at the centre of everything the Church does. In 2020, the 10th anniversary of Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini, and in conjunction with the Bible

Society, the Bishops’ Conference is undertaking a special year, with the focus on the Word of God. Catholics in England & Wales will be celebrating, living and sharing God’s word with this

exciting new initiative. Throughout the year there will a range of events, activities and resources to participate in all around the country. The year was launched on the Feast of St

Jerome and will run from Advent 2019 to Christ the King 2020.

Ministries…

… THIS WEEKEND 26th/27th October 2019

NEXT WEEKEND 2nd/3rd November 2019

Doorkeepers/Welcomers 6.00pm Knighton

Shelley and Isabella Conaghan

Joseph Le Goffe-Polis Sally Ruane

Doorkeepers/Welcomers 9.00am Knighton

We need your help!

Doorkeepers/Welcomers 11.00am Oadby

Chris Hardy Alka Hyams-Foster

Maria D’Souza Lilian Onuoha

Readers 6.00pm Knighton

Jackie Williams Fiona Teo

Rosanna De Marco Coxon Jackie Troy

Readers 9.00am Knighton

Tom O’Connell Jane Gadsby

Class Mass

Reader 11.00am Oadby

Teresa Heaps Brian Berry

Pat Mason Ugonna Chinedu-Madubuko

Procession of Gifts 11.00am Oadby

Paddy Stone Perera Family

Extra-Ordinary Ministers 6.00pm Knighton

Ameeta D’Souza Ian Hudson

Peter Hendrick

Fiona Teo Jackie Williams Paul Danaher

Extra-Ordinary Ministers 9.00am Knighton

Julia Stevens Ute Samsome Andrew Doubt

Jeremy O’Dwyer Chantal Spencer

Julia Stevens

Extra-Ordinary Ministers 11.00am Oadby

Mary Quinn Liz Pretty

John D’Souza Michael Bailey

Tea and coffee 9.00am Knighton

Liz Coleman Margaret Duddy

Janet Illidge Rose Fowler

Tea and coffee 11.00am Oadby

Liz Reid Sylvia Ludlow

Vernon Wilson Gabriella Di Palma

Liturgy of the Word for Children

9.00am Knighton Sophie Keane

Katharine Douglas Anne and Louis

Sebastian Liturgy of the Word for Children

11.00am Oadby None Jane Marie Wastling

Gabriella Di Palma

Counters Oadby

Maura Cotter Vince Hope Shannon

Fred Crammond Joseph Navin

Counters Knighton David and Jane Howard Valsa Rennie

Peter Kilty Cleaners Knighton

Paul and Catherine Danaher John and Dana Crane

Cleaners Oadby Gabriella Di Palma

Carmel Gibbons

Thank you for your ministry. If you are unable to fulfil your role, please arrange an exchange and ask your replacement to make themselves known to Father or Sacristan on arrival.

Weekly Liturgical Programme week commencing 27th October 2019 Sunday Readings Year C Weekday Readings I Prayer of the Church Week 2

THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Saturday 26th October 5.30pm Knighton Sacrament of Reconciliation 6.00pm Knighton Vigil Mass All Parishioners (Fr Michael)

Sunday 27th October 9.00am Knighton Mass Annie Green RIP (Fr Michael) Liturgy of the Word for Children, Tea and Coffee after Mass 11.00am Oadby Mass Caetano De Souza RIP (Fr Michael) Tea and Coffee after Mass 12.30pm Knighton Baptisms Harlin Kaur and Patrick Skye

Monday 28th October Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles 8.45am Knighton Morning Prayer (Page 1005 Common of Apostles/390 Psalms/919 Concluding)

9.00am Knighton Mass Danny Dalton RIP (Fr Michael) 6.00pm Knighton Reception into Church Terence Mahoney RIP (Deacon Vince)

Tuesday 29th October Feria 10.00am Knighton Funeral Mass Terence Mahoney RIP (Fr Kevin) 10.00am Oadby Service of the Word and Holy Communion (Deacon Vince) Coffee Morning

Wednesday 30th October Feria 12.00pm Oadby Mass Mary Jane Campbell RIP (Fr Kevin) 6.30pm Knighton Reception into Church Emma Catherine Tucker RIP (Deacon Kevin)

Thursday 31st October Feria

10.00am Knighton Mass Mary Gibson RIP (Fr Kevin) Drop In after Mass 11.30am Knighton Funeral Mass Emma Catherine Tucker RIP (Fr Michael)

SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS Holy Day of Obligation Thursday 31st October

7.00pm Oadby Vigil Mass Fr Michael Lynch RIP (Fr John) Friday 1st November 9.00am Knighton Mass Michael John McDaid RIP (Fr Michael) Whole School Mass

Saturday 2nd November All Souls Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed 10.15am Knighton Mass Deceased family, friends and parishioners on November List (Bishop Patrick & Fr Michael)

THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Saturday 2nd November 5.30pm Knighton Sacrament of Reconciliation 6.00pm Knighton Vigil Mass Arnaldo De Marco RIP(Fr Kevin) Rosary after Mass Sunday 3rd November 9.00am Knighton Mass All Parishioners (Fr Kevin)

Liturgy of the Word for Children, Tea and Coffee after Mass 11.00am Oadby Mass Desmond Patterson RIP (Fr Kevin) Liturgy of the Word for Children, Tea and Coffee after Mass 3.00pm Saffron Hill Cemetery Blessing of Graves