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ST CHAD AND ALL SAINTS CHURCH & ST PETER & THE ENGLISH MARTYRS Rev. Fr. Paul Edwards, PP. 2 Catholic Lane, Sedgley, DY3 3UE Tel: 01902 882215 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rcsedgley.com

(Registered Charity Number 234216) Safe Guarding Representative: Natalie Orefice.

SUNDAY 17th DECEMBER 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR A Sat 16 Dec 10.00am Graham Carter In Thanksgiving Sedgley 6.30pm VIGIL: Pilippo Calleja RIP Sun 17 Dec 9.00am Dec’d Members Of The Tinsley Family RIP Lower Gornal 10.30am John Fletcher RIP Sedgley Mon 18 Dec 9.30am Eucharistic Service Sedgley Tue 19 Dec 7.00pm Dec’d Members of The Caddick & Murphy Families RIP Sedgley Wed 20 Dec 10.30am Dec’d Members of the Perry Family RIP Lower Gornal Thu 21 Dec 9.30am Dennis Duffy RIP ** In Church ** Sedgley Fri 22 Dec 1.15pm Funeral Service: Frederick Charles Price RIP Sedgley 7.00pm Benny Hegarty RIP Lower Gornal Sat 23 Dec 10.00am Geoffrey Caddick RIP Sedgley 6.30pm Vigil: Pat Watton RIP & Joseph Joseph RIP Anniv Sun 24 Dec 9:00am Sheila RIP & Joan Betteridge RIP Fourth Sunday Of Advent Lower Gornal 10.30am John Fletcher RIP Sedgley 5.30pm John Burford RIP Children & Family Mass For Christmas Lower Gornal 8.00pm Michael Abbiss RIP Mass For Christmas Sedgley

Confessions: Sedgley: Saturday 10:20am-11:00am Lower Gornal: Friday Following Mass; or as requested

Thank you for your continued generosity

We pray for those who have died in Christ that they may see Him face to face in His Kingdom of light and peace. We commend them to the loving arms of Jesus. Fr Eugine Dolan RIP, Pat Watton RIP, Bernard Hegarty RIP, Rev Fr Pat Joseph O’ Sullivan RIP, Emma Davaney RIP, Arthur John Hickman RIP, Rita Griffiths RIP, Diane Hill RIP, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor RIP Ron Presland RIP, John Fletcher RIP, Donna Garland RIP, Margaret Elizabeth Price RIP, Enid Greaney RIP, Donald Greaney RIP, Beryl Bennett RIP, Paul Richards RIP, Joanne Elizabeth Wooldridge RIP, Harry Southall RIP (previously of Sedgley), Gerry Southall RIP, Pat Hodgson RIP, Alexandrina Nathaniel RIP; Baby Belle RIP; Rev. Fr Geoffrey Hargreaves RIP, Helen Flynn RIP, Cyril Raybould RIP, Clive Machin RIP, Baby Elliot Davis RIP, Bethany Pearce RIP, Edward Flavell RIP; Millicent Seed RIP, Frank Ward RIP,Valerie Clarke RIP, Margaret Carr RIP, Doug Woods RIP, Hazel Westwood RIP, William Monckton RIP, William Kenneth Presley RIP, Alan Edward Turner RIP, Edna Lenora Aherne RIP, Catherine Bridget Flavell RIP, Lee Kevin Hobbs RIP,Michael Abbiss RIP, Melu Ram RIP, Dorothy Margaret Duffy RIP, Lee Joseph Hegarty RIP, Mary Ellen McCallister RIP, Kelvin Morris RIP, Harold William Davies RIP Rose Caddick RIP, James Alphonsis Carr RIP, Beryl Jones RIP, Betty Knowles RIP, Joan Cox RIP, Doreen Harper RIP, William Roper RIP, Deacon Jim Fantham RIP, Harold Dixon RIP, Pat Gilchrist RIP, Mary Harris RIP, Jozef Guziel RIP, Don Courten RIP, Bridie Bonner RIP, Jean Morgan RIP, George Patrick Thompson RIP, Patricia Mary Todd RIP, Danny Jaurez-Green RIP, Thomas Jeffery Attwood RIP, Joan Agnes Fereday RIP, Pauline Gutteridge RIP, Ann Ball RIP, Joyce Southall RIP, Sheila Betteridge RIP, Dennis Garland RIP, Kenneth John Marsden RIP, Frances Eley RIP, John Birch RIP, Bernard Broster RIP, Judy McGuirk RIP. Margaret White RIP, Alan Brookes RIP, Garifalia Maria Spiteri RIP, Mary Harvey RIP, George Evans RIP. We offer our prayers for those who are left to grieve. May the Merciful Heart of Jesus comfort you. We pray for those with funerals.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Frederick Charles Price RIP. Friday 22nd December, St Chad’s, Sedgley, at 1.00pm.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THOSE WITH ANNIVERSARIES IN DECEMBER + May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen +

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND We pray to the merciful heart of Jesus for all our sick along with those who look after them. We ask the intercession of Our Lady, St Chad, St Peter and English Martyrs and All Saints for those who suffer; those in hospital and those at home: Sheila Hynds, Rob Taylor, Sheila Gamston, Dino Orefice, Gladys Beardsmore, Rowland Howell, Claude Lewis, Jane Hunt, Michael Doherty, Robert Richards, Terry Hyde, Baby Kai Derges, Joan Jeavons, Fred Wilkes, Sarah Louise Gallagher, David Clifford, Baby Freddie, Kathleen Birch, Margaret McDonagh, Gren Robbins, Juliet Thompson, Martin Bradley, Max Newby, Mary Ward, Sharon Jones, Karen Palk, Lucy Hale, Brenda Timmins, Simon Gallagher, Frank Fox, Rose Madeline, Jack McMohan, Stephen Bould, Bridie Frost, Liz Ward, Thomas Mauleffinch, Paddy Boyle, Vince Cartwright, Glyn Hobbs, Betty Dick, Lynda Wright, Josephine Cox, Peter Jones, Mary Bently, Rosie Byrne, Dennis Keegan, Brian Brett, John Burns, Paula Sprig, Joe and Mary Spiteri, Dorothy Slater, Graham Edwards, Bryan Mason, Trudy & Lawrence Quinton, Hilda and Walter Davis, Joan Crump, Damian Harvey, Florance Cox, Wendy Grimmett, Muriel & Ben Parker, Colin Small, Steve.

CONFESSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS will take place during next week, after Mass (Tuesday – Saturday Holy Hour)Thank –You.

ADVENT: We heartily welcome the season of Advent, preparing for Christ’s coming as Man. Advent like Lent, gives us an opportunity to reflect on our lives, examining our conscience & attempting to reconcile ourselves to the loving arms of the Father. “The Walk With Me” booklets are available at both Parishes. Thank you.

Do you support Catholic Schools and the right of Catholics to send their children to them? Then we need you to make your voice heard. The Government is making a critical decision on whether to overturn the admissions cap which prevents Catholic schools from allowing all Catholic pupils to attend. They have acknowledged that this policy discriminates against Catholics and promised to abandon it, now we need you to tell them not to u-turn on their promise to Catholics. Visit http://catholicnews.org.uk/education-cap or search for ‘Catholic Education’ in your search engine to write to the Government and urge them to drop their policy which bans new Catholic schools.

First Anniversary Remembrances As from August 2016 we shall remember our departed loved ones whose First Anniversary occur around this time. Each month a list of their names will be placed on the Lectern in front of the Sacred Heart Statue at St Chad’s and in front of the Statue of St Anthony at St Peter’s For Quiet Reflection May They Rest In Peace. Amen.

St Vincent De Paul Society: SVP Members from St. Chad & St. Peter’s Church, offer friendship, company & support. Regular visits to those living in their own homes, in residential care or in Hospital. If you or anyone you know, may appreciate a visit, please see Sedgley President Vivian Clarke(St Chad’s), Sandra Oliver (St Chad’s) & Glenis Slater(St Peter’s).

SEDGLEY PARISH

MARY’S MEALS AROUND THE WORLD: Benin, Burma, Ecuador, Haiti, India, Malawi, South Sudan, Thailand, Uganda & Zambia. Sincere Thanks to everyone who generously give to this project. God Bless You All.

PARISH ACTIVITIES (All held in Social Centre) *Short Mat Bowling Monday Afternoon 2-4.00pm Everyone welcome to join… just turn up, you will be made very welcome!

WEDNESDAY CLUB CLOSED UNTIL 10th January 2018

****YOUTH GROUP **** Alternate Wednesday evenings 6.30pm – 8.00pm Term Time Only, school yr 6- 9. You will be made very welcome in a warm, safe & caring environment. Also, are there any adults interested in becoming Youth Group Leader’s? If so, please contact either Alex 07522 366507 (St Chad’s) or Karen 07989 798192( St Peter’s) Thank you.

*** GKR KARATE *** Friday 6.30pm – 7.30pm Self Defence For All Ages…Fitness with Purpose! www.gkrkarate.com International Karate Federation. All instructors in receipt of DBS Documentation. Posters & leaflets in The Porch at St Chad’s & The Agape Room St Peter’s. Thank you.

*Saturday Night Dancing 7.30pm – late. Ballroom, Sequence & Line Dancing. Admission £3.00 (inc raffle). Please bring your own drinks & refreshments with you. Thank you.

LOWER GORNAL PARISH

CHRISTMAS TOMBOLA: This is our main fundraising event and will run until Christmas. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

PENNY POTS: The draw will take place today. Thank you to everyone that generously donate to this project.

COFFEE MORNING Second Sunday of every month after Mass in the Agápē Room.(Next 14th January 2018)please stay for a chat and Complimentary Tea & Coffee, Cakes & Biscuits. Everyone welcome!