th Newsletter Diocese of & Brighton 24 January 2021

THIS SUNDAY 24, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20) 9.15am Mass: Holy Souls 11.15am: Deceased members of the Arundel Catenian Circle

MONDAY 25 Feast: The Conversion of St Paul (Acts 22:3-16; Mark 16:15-18) No Mass

TUESDAY 26 Mem: Ss Timothy and Titus (2 Timothy 1:1-8; Mark 3:31-35) 10.00am Mass: George & Mary Elizabeth Leggatt RIP

WEDNESDAY 27 Feria in Ordinary Time, Week 3 (Hebrews 10:11-18; Mark 4:1-20)

10.00am Mass: Andrew Brearley-Smith RIP

THURSDAY 28 Mem: St Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor (Hebrews 10:19-25; Mark 4:21-25) 10.00am Mass: Joyce Pierce RIP

FRIDAY 29 Feria in Ordinary Time, Week 3 (Hebrews 10:32-39; Mark 4:26-34) 10.00am Mass: Mary Millam RIP

SATURDAY 30 Our Lady on Saturday (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; Mark 4:35-41) 10.00am Mass: Alan Jacobs RIP 6.00pm Mass: People of the

NEXT SUNDAY 31, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

(Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28) 9.15am Mass: For the intentions and wellbeing of Virginia Stewart 11.15am: Bernard XVI RIP

Emergency Telephone Numbers.

Bognor Parish 01243 823619 Chichester Parish 01243 782343 Storrington Parish 01903 740338 Petworth Parish 01798 342169 Littlehampton Parish 01903 731171 House Parsons Hill Arundel West BN18 9AY

Tel: 01903 882297 Web Site: www.arundelcathedral.uk Email: [email protected]

Canon David Parmiter Rev. Mr. David Clifton L.Th

Cathedral Deacon (Retired)

The Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust is a Registered Charity No. 252878

SUNDAY OF THE WORD - TODAY The 3rd CATHEDRAL OFFICE Please note that Louise will Sunday in Ordinary Time has been instituted by Pope be away until Wednesday 27th January. Francis as ‘The Sunday of the Word’. The Holy THE CATHEDRAL LIVE STREAM Father’s letter, Aperuit illis, can be found on Apostolic Please follow the link on the Cathedral website to Letter in the form of Motu Proprio of the Supreme follow the live stream Mass www.arundelcathedral.uk Pontiff Francis "Aperuit illis" (30 September 2019) | Francis (vatican.va) and further resources at The God PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Who Speaks and Liturgy Office | Scripture Resources 3rd Sunday of Year B

Like the prophet Jonah, we are called to go into the city COMING SOON – INVITED God loves you. He has of life to proclaim the gospel in service. Let us now great plans for you. He wants to accompany you pray to our heavenly Father: through all the highs and lows of your life. There will soon be an opportunity for you to explore all this and For growing obedience to God’s Word: that our ears more as we journey together as a Diocese through a may be open and our hands swift to serve as we walk in season of mission. Visit the way of truth. www.abdiocese.org.uk/invited to find out more. Lord, in your mercy …

You, are Invited. For the unity of Christians: that all whom Jesus has called to follow him may travel together in witness as LET’S TALK SHOP we await the final unfolding of the Kingdom. Welcome to “Let’s Talk Shop” Lord, in your mercy … As we are currently in “Lockdown” it is not possible for the Cathedral Shop to be open. For all who have been arrested or persecuted for their faith: that they may know that they are remembered However, in order to provide continued support to the and held close within the goodness of God. Cathedral and to our customers we now have the Lord, in your mercy... “Let’s Talk Shop”. (Our version of “Click & Collect”). For all who are entangled in the anxieties of life: that Please contact Jenny Bloxham to discuss your they may leave the nets that ensnare them and find serenity and support in the midst of the disciples of requirements and to arrange both pick up and payment. Jesus. Telephone- 07767 728181 (between 10.30-16.00). Lord, in your mercy…

Email- [email protected] For all who have died especially Ian Pearson who died this week: that, their season of hope having ended, they UNDER NATIONAL LOCKDOWN stay at home may receive the promise of beholding God face to face. regulations, you can attend places of worship for a We pray for all those who are sick for whatever reason, service. However, you must not mingle with anyone that they might find healing and full recovery. We pray outside your household or support bubble. You should for Fr Martin Jakubas, Paul Rumball, Lizzie Bennett, maintain strict social distance at all times. Opening Martyn Ford, Lee Ward, Guy Russell, Richard Crosby, times may vary. Benita Marshall, Jean Marc Fritz, Michael Winter, Weekday Mass is celebrated at 10am from Tuesday to Pat Burton, Bernard Sanderson, Nick McMenemy, Saturday. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 6pm on Pauline Rodmell, Rachel Fielding, Irena Ray-Crosby, Saturday (the evening vigil) and then at 9.15 am and Philip Wood, Virginia Stewart, Iona Hamilton, 11.15am on Sunday. Please book with the Cathedral Eve Larley, Robert Sholl, Richard Elwood, Office if you would like to attend: (01903) 882297 or Ruby Lewry, Stephen Barrett and all in the local [email protected] . All Masses are available hospitals and hospices, the Priory or in their own via the Cathedral live stream on homes. www.arundelcathedral.uk Entry to the Cathedral is through the North Door We ask Our Lady Queen of Peace to pray with us and (facing London Road under the tower) and exit via the for us as we say: Hail Mary… West Door. Please sanitise your hands on entry and exit with the God of mercy, your word calls us constantly to gel provided, observe the distancing rules and follow abandon sin. Your Living Word, Jesus Christ, called the one-way system. the disciples to abandon their nets. Help us to be free Please either use the QR code or complete a form so we from all that stands in the way of our fulfilling your know who was in the Cathedral. will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Face coverings: It is mandatory to wear a face covering RICHARD’S REFUGEE CRISIS in church unless you fall under the exempt categories. NEWSLETTER: The latest copy of the Newsletter is A covering may be a mask, shield or scarf, whatever if now available and can be found on the parish website most comfortable. and under the Latest Publications section of the diocesan website https://abdiocese.org.uk/diocese/news FINANCIAL MATTERS: Thank you for your recent contributions. DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2021 has arrived and is available from the Cathedral Office for £5.00.

CRIB OFFERING to support the Catholic WINTER PARISH PROCLAIMER is available at Children’s Society Crisis Fund – last couple of the back of the Cathedral or online on the Cathedral weeks. Since March the Catholic Children’s Society website. (CCS) has provided emergency food and essentials as well as mental health services, for over five and a half SPIRITUAL COMMUNION thousand children and their parents/carers. These PRAYER OF ST ALPHONSUS My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy families have faced desperate situations due to the Sacrament of the altar. Coronavirus pandemic. Your Crib Offering will I love you above all things support this important work. Every penny donated will and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul. be given out via CCS’s Arundel and Brighton Crisis Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, Fund to support local families in need. Due to Covid, a come spiritually into my soul special page has been set up at so that I may unite myself wholly to you www.cathchild.org.uk/crib where you can make a now and forever. Amen. donation or you can leave a donation at the crib.

THE YEAR OF ST JOSEPH Pope Francis has PRAYER FOR HEALTH STAFF Wondrous God, author of life, written a letter on the 150th Anniversary you fashioned us in your likeness of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as and breathed into us the life which is your own. Patron of the Universal Church. To celebrate the Be with those whose special care anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special is the health of mind and body. “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Fill their hearts with awe for the life which is your gift Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the and sustain them daily in your service, same feast in 2021. See Catholic Conference that their hands may bring to others of and Wales (cbcew.org.uk) the comfort of your healing touch.

COVID 19 VACCINE There is a very helpful Through Christ our Lord. Amen. statement from the Bishops’ Conference on their website about the COVID19 vaccine, see PRAYER FOR THOSE AFFECTED https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/our-work/health- Merciful God, come to the help of your people. social-care/coronavirus-guidelines/update-on-covid-19- Be our shelter in this time of peril and-vaccination/ and strengthen the bonds of our community. Bring healing to all who suffer VOCATIONS WEEKEND - ONLINE EVENT 26th the ravages of disease - 28th February For women exploring the vocation to and assist those whose skill and art religious life. There will be times of prayer, reflection, can put an end to this affliction. input and discussion as well as a Q&A session with Through Christ our Lord. FCJ Sisters (Faithful Companions of Jesus) More Amen. information: [email protected] or follow us on Facebook

LOVE IN A BOX We have received a Certificate of Appreciation for the boxes sent to the children of Moldova for Christmas. If you’d like to read more about the work of this charity see www.msrm.org.uk Where you can download their latest newsletter (right hand side of the screen)

RESPOND TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONSULTATION TO STOP HOME ABORTIONS The Department of Health is holding a public consultation on whether to continue the practice of allowing abortion providers to send abortion pills to women so that they can perform their own abortion at home. We need as many pro-life people as possible to complete the Department of Health’s questionnaire in order to help stop dangerous DIY abortions becoming permanent. SPUC has prepared a briefing which gives a step by step guide to completing the consultation questionnaire. Please go to https://www.spuc.org.uk/Get- Involved/Campaigns/England-DIY-Abortion-Consultation The consultation ends on 26 February 2021.