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The Catholic Parish of Saint Gregory the Great Northampton PART OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NORTHAMPTON, REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 234091 “A truly thriving Catholic community, OUR confidently and humbly proclaiming OUR VISION VISION the Good News of Jesus Christ.” All Saints & All Souls The 2015 James Bond film begins with an action sequence which In Aztec and Christian culture it is a celebration of life; of takes place in Mexico City on “Dia de Muertos” (The Day of the thanksgiving for the lives of those who have died and in prayer for Dead). There was a parade consisting of floats and people in them as they continue on the next part of their journey. The Mexican costumes of varying degrees of bad taste. people are insistent that is has absolutely NOTHING to do with the All this was fiction, there had been no “Day of the Dead” parade, Pagan “Hallowe’en” of North America and Britain. although there is a long tradition of commemorating this time of the However, the Dia de Muertos is, in fact a three-day celebration, year in a prayerful way. However, impressed by the carnival-like lasting from 31st October through to November 2nd, and for us too, procession in the film, the mayor of Mexico City organised a parade there are three days with significant events. As well as the in 2016 to mimic that in the film! celebrations of All Saints and All Souls, we have a Night of Light. The origin of the event goes back into pre-Christian times in Mexico, The usual Mass schedules of 7.00 am, 9.00 am and 7.00 pm will be where there was an Aztec celebration in the summer. When the on Thursday and Friday, and on Wednesday there is an additional Gospel was brought to Latin America, the celebration was transferred vigil Mass of All Saints, which is the beginning of the Night of to the feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Light., . What is ? The Night of Light, is an international initiative to reclaim Celebrations have taken place in small chapels and cathedrals in Hallowe'en for the church. It is running in many, many countries in parish churches and monasteries in schools, homes and on the the world from Engaland to India, from Africa to New Zealand and streets.The inspiration for it was received by Damian Stayne the Hungary to the United States, with uncountable numbers of people founder of the Catholic community, Cor et Lumen Christi. involved. Why the ? What immediately comes to mind when you think of Hallowe'en? beacon in their own generation. We too are called by Jesus to live out Probably, like most people, it is the images of witches and ghosts and this vocation - to be the 'Light of the world' today. so on, which belong to the dark world of the occult and magic - Let Christians reclaim Halloween for God so that it is transformed images of darkness and death. from a night of darkness into a great Christian festival once again. In In fact Halloween ('All Hallows Eve'), the evening of the 31st this way, in years to come, when people are asked what immediately October, is the vigil (beginning) of the feast of All Saints - the feast springs to mind when they think of Halloween, they will think of in which we celebrate the glory of God in His saints. The victory of Jesus Christ and the glory of God in His saints. They will think of a light over darkness in the lives of God's holy ones in heaven. Jesus is the 'Light of the World'. The saints lived by that light, and became a . Priest: Fr Andrew Behrens 713015 Sunday 28th October 2018 E-mail: [email protected] Deacons: Thirtieth Sunday of the Year Rev Michael Fleming 647750 Tickets E-mail: [email protected] Rev Rory Stewart (ret) 408407 are now Parish Mass Book - Year B Pastoral Assistant: 22 Park Avenue North Maria Heath 07952 040830 here! Northampton. NN3 2HS Page 85 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stgregory.org.uk Sunday 9.00 am Mass The Parish Please pray for the sick th 30 Sunday of the Sylvia Marlow Kelly-Ann Year 11.00 am Mass Jim Callinan RIP Cecilia Pereira Robert Fleming Monday 9.00 am Mass John & Cepta’s Fr Philip Swingler Joan McAllister Feria Intentions Michael Spowart Jean O’Neill Dominic Nicholls Clara Korejwo Tuesday 9.00 am Mass Francis Byrne’s Alf Shipman Ziadi Family Feria (Followed by prayers for the Intentions Frank Burke Khanh Phan sick) Kath Seamark Robert Moore Wednesday 9.00 am Mass Nora Scott Fr Ed Worthy Sarah Dunster Feria 11.00 am Celebration of Word & Liam Murphy Kim Do Communion (St Andrew’s) Margaret Farragher Sr. Margaret 7.900 pm Mass Anthony Healey RIP Dulcie Miranda Chris Butler Thursday 7.00 am Mass The Parish Joan Healy Lily Butler All Saints (Holy Day) 9.00 am Mass Dec’d Legionnaries Irmgard Wraxall Rachel (Page 113) 6.45 pm Benediction Sylvia Clark Phyllis Albon Maurice Murphy Doris Old 7.00 pm Mass Mary Stratten RIP Sylvester Dauksta Rita Friday 7.00 am Mass Holy Souls Lorraine Wollard Rita Barry All Souls 9.00 am Mass Pope’s Intentions Dolores Behan Vera Curly (Page 116) 7.00 am Mass Late Catenians Richard Redmond Chau Saturday 9.00 am Mass Sheila Bull RIP Teresa Redmond Damien Darkko Feria Br Paul Greaves Michael Graney Paul Mandel Fr. John O'Brien Sunday 9.00 am Mass Dora Gorman RIP Tony Refoy Candy Docherty 31st Sunday of the Leo Bell Elaine Donnely Year 11.00 am Mass The Parish Jennifer Ogbata May Eamons Constance Unsworth Michael Folon Last Sunday's collection was £684.97. Thank you! Your Offering To The Parish: John Bosco Cullen N. Donegan Standing Order gifts to the Parish: Each week £300 is given through standing orders. Philomena Fraher Michael Fraher Gift Aid benefits to the parish: The value of Gift Aid averages £137 per week. Maureen Smith Edward Taylan Special Collection Last Week: Mission Sunday £309.48. Thank you! Fr. Malachy Eleanya Peter Nancy Ginnelly Mary Rumsey Special Collection Next Week: Bishop’s Maintenance Fund. Maire West Owen Counters This Week: Paul & Clare Sefton, C. Stratten. Stephen Aneke Kathleen Healey Cleaners This Week: Big Clean. Anniversaries: May they Rest in Peace Readings for This Sunday Michael Frawley James Keenan Jeremiah 31: 7-9. I will comfort the blind and the lame as I lead them back. Peter Carroll Susan Black Hebrews 5: 1-6. You are a priest of the order of Melchizedek, and for ever. Albert Vanderawan Rosella Maritz Mark 10: 46-52. Master, let me see again. George Brown Michael Connelly Alwin Perkins Brian Hill Readings for Next Sunday Joan Billingham Horace Edwards Wanda Gineikis Mary Conway Deuteronomy 6: 1-6; Hebrews 7: 23-28; Mark 12: 28-34. (Page 87) Catherine Galvin Charles Pontin During this season of Teachers & Pupils; The Harvest; Robert Turvey-Hardy Eileen Clarke Charles Naylor Gerald Walsh Ordinary Time, Autumn, The Spread of the Gospel; Ifeoma Akubue Patrick Treacy we are asked Prisoners & their Families; William O’Neill Mary Lord to pray for: Victims of War; Young People. Elaine Patching Mary Stratten Ada Frost Leslie Richardson In Hospital? Let the Chaplaincy know on 01604 714556 Dorothy Law Mei Fong Lo If you are in need, please ring Gregory Care on 07982 235379, Janet Gibbins Someone will respond as soon as possible. Please be patient. POPE’S PRAYER Are you new to the parish? You are welcome! Please introduce yourself to one of the clergy INTENTIONS FOR Live Video streaming from the Cathedral: https://www.churchservices.tv/northamptoncathedral NOVEMBER That the language of love and An important message for any who sometimes attend Mass at the dialogue may always prevail Cathedral: The Cathedral will no longer send envelopes from other Parishes back, so if you over the language of conflict. occasionally attend Sunday Mass there, please do not put St. Gregory's Envelopes into the collection, but save them until you are next here, or consider setting up a standing order (see Fr. Andrew) Notices of Interest The Repository is open in the Foyer after Sunday Masses for the Becoming a Catholic: For adults interested in becoming Catholic sale of cards & other devotional items. We still welcome offers of the parish runs Journey in Faith process (RCIA). This is also offered help, especially after 11 o’clock Mass. for adults who are Catholic but have not received all the Sacraments Kathleen Healey. Tel 629103. of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist. Please speak to Alex Heath who leads the Journey (07963032175), Fr Andrew or Cheese and Wine and a brilliant bishop! On Wednesday Maria Heath. 14th November at 730 in the hall at Sacred Heart there is an evening to hear a short feedback from those who went from Sacred Catholic Basics Course: Want to know more about your Faith? Heart parish to the 'Adoremus' conference in Liverpool in Join us for a basic introduction to the Catholic Faith in 4 parts: God, September - which was inspirational - and to watch a recording of a The Church, The Moral Life and Prayer. For each part there is a day talk by Bishop Barron who was brilliant and really down to earth! of engaging teaching with opportunities for interaction & We will follow this with a cheese and wine social so do put it in discussion. Cost: £25 per person per day (£10 for the unwaged). your diary - you won't be disappointed .