Formation for the Mission team who will journey from France to help us explore the centrality of the Eucharist in our daily life. When you come to Mass on the weekend if you see children carrying BLUE books they Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020 are preparing for First Reconciliation and July 19 – July 24

Holy Communion. Please make them feel Join the annual Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes as they welcome – say ‘hello’ – and most journey to the place where Our Lady under the title the importantly pray for them and their families ‘Immaculate Conception’ appeared to St. Bernadette throughout Mass. Soubirous. At the foot of the French Pyrenees, Lourdes has become with the apparitions and miraculous healings. Pilgrims from around Stewardship the world journey to this special place to seek the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. Bereaved and in need of support? If you are bereaved and would The Pilgrimage departs from Cardiff Airport by chartered light. like company and a friendly chat, the Bereavement Support Group Transfers to and from Lourdes airport as well as full board are here to help. See contact details on the posters in our churches, accommodation are included in the price of the pilgrimage. or phone the parish office for further details Able bodied, sick, young people invited to join the pilgrimage. Newport Food Bank - Many thanks to all who donated items. Please Young people can volunteer as part of the Welsh Youth to keep them coming into the box at St. Mary’s. Thanks for your Lourdes to help care for sick pilgrims. For more information continued support, good quality toiletries would be greatly contact the pilgrimage director, Fran Mainwaring by emailing appreciated as treats for the users. [email protected]

St. Anne’s Committee Meeting – Wednesday 5th Social & Fundraising February at 6:15pm in the sacristy.

St. David’s S.V.P. - next meet on Tuesday 4th February in the Sacristy St. Mary’s 200 Club: 19.01.20. No. 130 D. Parker at 5.15. St David's Lottery: 15/1/20 Mary Masterson

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH CAFOD? CAFOD has volunteering Line Dancing @ St. David Lewis – come kick your heels on opportunities to suit most people: one off, short term, long term – Mondays at 10:30am; Wednesdays at 7:30pm and Thursdays we fit in with what you want to do. We are looking to involve more 10:30am. All are welcome. people across the Archdiocese of Cardiff to complement our existing, long-standing and wonderful team of volunteers who are Red Mission Boxes: Please can parishioners from St. David working with parishes and schools. Volunteering with CAFOD will Lewis collect their red mission boxes at the back of the Church. give you the opportunity to make a tremendous difference in the If any parishioners are interested in donating to the missions fight against global poverty and injustice. Your passion for a better please speak to Esther who will provide you with a mission world will help raise awareness of our work, connecting your box. community with those overseas, so our sisters and brothers Quiz Night @ St. David Lewis – THIS TUESDAY at 7:30 pm. All particularly in the world’s poorest places, have a fairer chance of are welcome. building a better life. You can make a difference. For an informal chat about volunteering opportunities, please contact Therese St. Mary’s tea & coffee after Mass: every Friday morning. Warwick on 07823 445112 or email: [email protected]. Please do drop in for a cuppa and a natter!

Prayer & Worship Other News

th Morning Devotions @ St. Anne’s - On Tuesday January 28 we will All Saints Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land have our devotions to Our Lady at 9:45am. Followed by a short 28th October – 5th November 2020 meeting in the hall. accompanied by Father Robert James.

Prayer group @ St. David Lewis - Tuesday's and Friday's at 10 am. Visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem the Jordan Valley and Nazareth. All are welcome. This Pilgrimage involves early mornings, some long days and a substantial amount of standing and walking. If every day Mass with Anointing of the Sick – 11th February 2020 (Feast of Our walking is something you find difficult, this tour may not be Lady of Lourdes) at 2:00pm at St. David Lewis church, Bettws. unsuitable for you Please consider inviting and bringing someone to Mass who is Price £1,689 guaranteed for the first 26 people. usually housebound on this wonderful feast day. (Single room supplement £352)

Deposit £250 non-refundable required. Candlemas Candles - Sign-up sheets are now available in the churches to pre-order special candles to be blessed and taken home Full balance due no later than 21st August 2020. Flights are on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (2nd February). Cost protected by the ATOL scheme. Travel Insurance is not £2.50 each. included but recommended.

Includes: 9 days, half board accommodation, flights, transfer Parish Mission – As announced last week, on the weekend of to Heathrow airport, services of a guide and transport in the 22nd/23rd February we will be blessed with a visit from the Holy Land. If you are interested please contact Anita on Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist. The success of the Mission 07930468215 or email [email protected] will be rooted in prayer, please start praying daily for its success and

All Saints Parish Office, Parish Pastoral Team: 9 Stow Hill, Newport. Fr. Michael Doyle (Parish Priest) NP20 1TP. Fr. Robert James, Fr. Roman Kowalski, Telephone: 01633 265533 Fr. Peter McLaren, Fr. Laurence Bryce, Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Mon – Fri) Deacon Pasquale Cinotti,

Administrator: Tracy Morgan Deacon Rigo Logier Email: [email protected] Sr. Paul Gerard Chidgey website: allsaintsrcnewport.org.uk Sr. Visitation O’Donoghue Treasurer: John Wysome Email: [email protected] St. Anne, Oliphant Circle, Malpas, Newport NP20 6PF. Ss. Basil & , Tregwilym Road, , NP10 9DW. St. David, Park Crescent, , Newport, NP20 3AQ. St. David Lewis, Monnow Way, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7DX. St. Gabriel, Ringland Circle, Newport, NP19 9PQ. St. Julius the Martyr, Beaufort Road, St. Julian’s, Newport, NP19 7PZ St. Julius, Aaron & David, High Street, , NP18 1AG. St. Mary, Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 1TP St. Michael, Clarence Street, , Newport, NP20 2BZ.

3rd Sunday of Ordinary time (Cycle A) 26th January 2020

Volunteers gathering next Sunday … the details Parish Finance Council

As has been advertised the past few weeks, as a parish As parish priest I have had to make a formal promise to team we are taking the opportunity to thank the faithfully administer the material ‘goods’ of the parish i.e. volunteers who work around the parish for their time the finances, property, inventory etc. This is a mammoth and talents. Thanks to all who have signed up. Now we undertaking that requires many skills in any parish. For this know the numbers of those attending, we are delighted reason, the Code of Canon Law (n. 537) obliges a parish to welcome you to St. Anne’s church hall on Sunday 2nd priest to establish a Parish Finance Council to assist in this February. We will start at 7.30pm to allow those who task. attend evening Mass to get there. We look forward to Having spent my time observing and understanding the an evening of social catch up, food and entertainment. setup of the parish, I am delighted to announce the formal establishment of a Parish Finance Council. The Council, in As part of the its initial form, comprises of the following members and evening, we will be comes into immediate effect: entertained by the wonderful, bubbly Mr. Anthony Hurley – a qualified Accountant, who has singing duet of previously worked as the Diocesan Treasurer and ‘The Pashy Pops’. understands UK Charity Law. Mr. Mario Conti – a retired solicitor and legal expert. Food will be provided as will a (limited supply) of liquid Mr. John Wysome – Parish Treasurer (de facto) refreshment. If you would like to bring a bottle, you are Fr. Michael Doyle – Parish Priest (de facto) most welcome. We look forward to seeing you there and saying ‘thank you’ personally. I am most grateful to these volunteers for offering their time and talent for the good of the parish. Fr. Michael.

Pastoral Care of the Sick Emergency sick calls: 07805 696747

Hospitals – Royal Gwent, St. Woolos & St. Cadoc’s Home Visits If you would like a sick visit at home or know somebody who If you know of anyone who is in hospital or about to go into would, you can now request a visit by calling the parish office; hospital and would like to receive holy communion, please ring completing the ‘Request a Sick Visit’ form and handing it to a the parish office leaving the persons’ name and ward details. member of the Pastoral Team.

It is also possible to request a visit at home or in hospital by completing the ‘Request a Sick Visit’ form and handing it into the parish office or a member of the pastoral team. The form can also be completed online at http://allsaintsrcnewport.org.uk/sick/

This week’s Prayer & Liturgies Saturday St. Mary 10.00am 25th January 10.30am Sacrament of Reconciliation until 11.45am. St. Anne 12.00pm A celebration of love – a thanksgiving Mass for couples preparing Feast of the for marriage and those celebrating significant anniversaries. Conversion St. Mary 12.30pm Baptism of Jayden Thomas Reed, George Healey, of St. Paul Scarlett & Amber Glennon St. David 12.30pm Baptism of Ayda Rose Dare, Bailey Lewis, Sophie Cablo & Tobias Velasco 3.30pm Sacred Heart Devotions hour of Prayer & Sacrament of Reconciliation until 4.15pm.

Vigil Masses of Sunday St. Mary 4.30pm +Phillip Tom, +Michael Savage, +David Poole, +John Flavin, +Dorothy Martin, St. David Lewis 4.30pm Holy Rosary 5.00pm +Russell John Jenkins St. Gabriel 5.00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation until 5.20pm rd 3 Sunday of 5.30pm Ordinary Ss. Basil & Gwladys 6.00pm +Raymond Pugsley (Anniv.), +Liliana & John Conti, Time (A) +John Harrington. Ss. Julius, Aaron & David 6.30pm +Philomena A’Herne Sunday 26th St. Anne 9.00am +Kitty Hayes, +Michael Bush January St. David 9.00am Msza w j. polskim St. Mary 9.30am Thomas (Thanksgiving) +Joe & Elisa Petrucco, +Pina Di Rienzo & Olindo Vellucci, +Clare McManigan (Anniv.) St. Gabriel 10.00am St. Michael 10.45am +Marilyn Millar & Bill Ramm St. David 11.00am +Liliana & John Conti St. Julius the Martyr 11.15am +Anne Crowe Ss. Basil and Gwladys 11.30am Ordinariate Mass St. Mary 4.00pm Evening Prayer and Benediction St. Mary 6.00pm +Ona Worrall (B’Day), +John Coghlan Monday 27th St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary 10.00am +Robert & Brenda Walls, +Oreste Battaglia (Anniv.) St. Anne 6.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 7.00pm Tuesday 28th St. Mary 7.30am +Linda Chambers, +Harold Cleeve St. Thomas St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary Aquinas 10.00am Priest & St. David Lewis 10.00am Morning Devotions Doctor of the St. Anne 11.30am Requiem Mass for Michael Bush Church Ss. Basil and Gwladys 6.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 7.00pm David Kenny (Good Health) Wednesday St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary 29th 10.00am +John & Anne Feeney, Abraham (Thanksgiving), +Roy Ockenden, Mrs. Pasqualina D’Angelo Ss. Julius, Aaron & David 10.00am St. Michael 6.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 7.00pm Thursday St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary 30th 10.00am St. Gabriel 1.30pm Funeral Service for Thomas Hill Gwent Crematorium 2.30pm Funeral Service for Jean Nuttall St. David Lewis 6.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 7.00pm Friday 31st St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary St. John 10.00am Requiem Mass for Eleonora Vellucci Bosco, Priest St. David Lewis 10.00am Morning Devotions St. Anne 11.15am Requiem Mass for Jean Mary Middleton St. David 6.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 7.00pm Saturday St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary 1st February 10.00am +Long & Chambers Family Followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation until 11.45am St. Mary 3.30pm Sacred Heart Devotions hour of Prayer with Sacrament of Reconciliation Vigil Masses of Sunday 4.30pm +John Luscombe, +Ian & Dom Long, M Donaghue The St. David Lewis 5.00pm Presentation St. Gabriel 5.00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation until 5.20pm of the Lord 5.30pm Ss. Basil and Gwladys 6.00pm +Nellie O’Mahony, +David Cotterell (Anniv). +O’Neil & Welsh Family +Kitty Hayes Ss. Julius, Aaron and David 6.30pm Maureen Watson, +Annie Reynolds Sunday 2nd St. Anne 9.00am +Kitty Hayes, +Mike Bush, +Jean Middleton, Mike Glennon (Get Well) St. David 9.00am Msza w.j.polskim St. Mary 9.30am Giuseppina Di Rienzo, +Paul Turner (of Worcester) St. Gabriel 10.00am St. Michael 10.45am St. David 11.00am St. Julius the Martyr 11.15am Ss. Basil and Gwladys 11.30am Ordinariate Mass St. Mary 4.00pm Evening Prayer and Benediction St. Mary 6.00pm

Monday 27th January Prayer Requests 10.30am Line dancing at St. David Lewis: Please pray for the repose of the souls of Kitty Hayes, Anne Reynolds Tuesday 28th January and all who have died recently or whose anniversaries occur at this 10.15am St. Anne’s Community Club – in the church time. hall after Devotions. Please also remember in your prayers, Tim Hoskins, Eileen Johnston, 10.30am Line Dancing at St. David Lewis. Baby Ronnie Gwyer, Rita Stokes, Mike Halford, Biddy Williams, Mary 4.30pm St Mary’s Church: Zimbabwean Prayer Group Finnerty, Debbie Burnett (Reynish), Bruce Reynish, Mary Richards, Reg 7.30pm Quiz Night at St. David Lewis Gough, Mary Roden, Terrence Rose, Peter Okwusogu, Angela Parry (Pisani), Sr. Denise, Gerald Walker, Jeanette Bassett, John Ryan, Pat Wednesday 29th January Bowen, Daniel Gabriel, Monica Pugsley, James Routley, Catherine 7.30pm Line Dancing at St. David Lewis Wenegrieme, Tracey Williams, Sr. Brigid Cantwell, Sr. Justina and all the sick at home or in our hospitals, and all who care for them. Thursday 30th January 10.30am Line Dancing at St. David Lewis To add a request please contact the Parish Office.

Saturday 1st February Dates for the Diary 3.30pm Sacred Heart Devotions hour of prayer at St. Mary’s Tuesday 4th Feb. St. David’s S.V.P. meet in the Sacristy Sunday 2nd February Wednesday 5th Feb. 4.00pm Evening Prayer and Benediction at St. Mary’s St. Anne’s Community Committee meet in the Sacristy.

Saturday 22nd Feb/Sunday 23rd Feb – PARISH MISSION ‘By this revelation then, the invisible God, from the fullness of his love, addresses men as his friends, and moves among them, in order to invite and receive them in to his own company.’ - Dei Verbum n2 Scripture Study Days, the Cornerstone, 10 am – 12 February 15th 2020 How the Old Testament helps us to understand the New Testament Fr. Nick James Thinking about a career in politics and public affairs? Faith in Politics is a Catholic Parliamentary and Public Affairs internship scheme, which began in 2003. The scheme offers a foundation of Catholic faith and spiritual formation for those who believe they may have a vocation to public service in politics or public affairs. Apply to http://faithinpolitics.org.uk/apply/