Born in 1801 in London, went to Oxford to Our Lady & St study and was ordained an Anglican in 1825. he remained at Oriel Parish Priest: Fr F. Javier Ruiz-Ortiz College where he became a tutor. His research brought him to becoming a Catholic. On 9th October 1845, he was received him 177 Bow Road, London E3 2SG in the Church. His mission continued in his numerous writings Tel: 020 8980 3961, Email: [email protected] and sermons. Pope Benedict beatified him in Birmingham in Website: https://www.stcatherinebow.church 2010, this weekend, will declare him a Saint. Pray Newsletter - for his intercession. Today we will use this prayer “O our heavenly Father, we offer you heartfelt thanks for the life and holi- 13th October 2019 ness of John Henry Newman. In him you give us an inspiring example of priest 28th Sunday in Ordinary time and teacher, heroic and humble in his labour for the salvation of souls and the pursuit of holiness. Through his intercession we ask you to lead us by the kindly light of the Holy Spirit, and so grant us peace and joy, in the one fold of the Re- deemer. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.” Today the Church in our country rejoices in her first saint since the times of the Parish Masses for the coming week: Reformation. At a special mass in Rome, Cardinal John Henry Newman will be declared a saint alongside four women (Mother Mariam Thresia, an Indian nun, Date Feast Time Mass Intention Marguerite Bays a Swiss laywoman, Mother Giuseppina Vannini, a Roman nun, and Sister Dulce Lopes, a Brazilian sister nominated twice for the Nobel Peace). Sunday 28th Sunday in 9.30am Thomas & Bridget COUGHLAN, (Int) The three first ones lived in the 19th century while Sr Dulce died in 1992. In 13th Ordinary Time 11.30am People of the Parish them we contemplate the international face of holiness. Oct John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was declared a Blessed on 19th September 6pm Busari Family, (Ints) 2010 at an especial mass in Birmingham (you might have been there!). In that occasion, pope Benedict described Newman as a man of prayer. Newman’s mot- Mon 14th 10am Holy Souls to Cor ad Cor loquitor (heart speaks unto heart) “gives us an insight into his un- Tues 15th 7am Christine JAYASEELAN in derstanding of the Christian life as a call to holiness, experienced as the pro- found desire of the human heart to enter into intimate communion with the Thanksgiving Heart of God”. In that personal contact one realises that one has a mission to Wed 16th 10am Nalan HASSAN, (Int) fulfil, as Newman wrote “I have my mission, I am a link in a chain, a bond of con- nexion between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good, I Fri 18th St Luke 12 Noon Nell & Jim MONAGHAN, (RIP) shall do his work; I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own Sat 19th 6pm Margaret GRIFFITHS, (RIP) place … if I do but keep his commandments and serve him in my calling” Another important aspect of Newman’s life was his passion for education at all Sunday 29th Sunday in 9.30am Teresa MARREN, (Ints) levels, from primary to university. He wrote “I want a laity, not arrogant, not rash 20th Ordinary Time 11.30am Maritza SNICK, (Ints) in speech, not disputatious, but men and women who know their religion, who Oct enter into it, who know just where they stand, who know what they hold and 6pm People of the Parish what they do not, who know their creed so well that they can give an account of it, who know so much of history that they can defend it ” Saturday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5.00-6.00pm The London Oratory will celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday 17th Octo- Confessions 5.00pm- 5.30pm, 5.30pm, Benediction 5.45pm. ber at 6.30pm You might not have read much of his writings, but you could try to discover him. Parish Secretary: Angela Braniff - Mon, Wed & Fri: 9.15am—3.15pm We know our Church has another heavenly protector. Columban Sisters - Tel: 020 8980 3017 Church, Diocese, Deanery CAFOD—Family Fast Day Appeal Thank you to those that have kindly donated to this appeal. The Collection will be open Prayer Intentions until 20th Oct. Grand total will be announced on 27th Oct. Holy Father: A Missionary "Spring" in the Church 150th Anniversary Book—Photos still required That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary "spring" in the Church. Jean Maynard who is writing the parish history has begun her work, however we really Deanery: need some photos of the 2nd half of the of twentieth century. If you have any photos We pray for the Tower Hill Parish & the German & Maltese Chaplaincies. relating to St Catherine's from this period please let Fr. Javier know. New Hall Parish Last weekend we welcomed Keely & Alison our fundraising team from Westminster Dio- November Dead List cese to our meeting to discuss plans for our new hall, the meeting was very well attend- Masses during November will be celebrated for the November Dead List. Envelopes and ed. Thank you to those who came. Keely received lots ideas & suggestions and will be collating the data which we will release in due course. If anyone has anymore sugges- lists will be available next week tions/ideas that they would like to share please let Fr. Javier know. Baptism Course Please could the owner of a white vehicle that was parked near Keely’s car in the Parish The next course will run when enough participants make application. Please speak to Car Park, speak to Fr. Javier. Fr. Javier to register for the course. Dates for your diary: First Holy Communion 2020  Wed 6th Nov 2019 We pray for the First Holy Communion Children who recently enrolled for this year’s Mass for those who have been buried from our parish in the last year. Mass will First Holy Communion Programme. be at 7pm, there will be no 10am Mass that day. There will be an Induction Mass this Sunday. Parents & Children will need to attend.  23rd Nov 2019 The first Teaching Session will be on Mon 14th October at 6:15pm in the Church Hall A talk on “Gospel of Matthew” will be held at 3pm in St Catherine’s Room. for Children only. Parents are welcome to wait in St Catherine’s Room where tea & coffee will be provided. For those that have not yet had a home visit from Father Javier, Parish Pilgrimages: he will be in touch soon to arrange a visit.  Rome and Siena RCIA As announced previously we are planning a pilgrimage to Siena and Rome in Next meeting will be held on 15th October at 6.30pm. September 2020. We are hoping to have at 30 people. More information to Becoming a Catholic follow. If anyone is interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact Fr Javier.  Walking Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain — August 2020 Getting married Fr Javier is hoping to lead a walking pilgrimage to Santiago for over 18's. He's intending to walk from Tui to Santiago, c. 100km. This should take one week. Any parishioner, i.e. resident within parish boundaries who is intending to get married, either here or elsewhere, should be aware that a minimum of six months is necessary Meeting for those interested on 28/10 at 6.30pm at St Catherine’s Room to complete all the preparations, both spiritual and paperwork. If you have any queries Mass count about marriage, please contact Fr. Javier. Annual mass count taking place at every mass till 13/10 Confirmation Volunteering Confirmation on 17th May 2020. Any young person who will be in Year 9 or above this As announced a couple of weeks ago, there is a need for two new cleaning teams. The academic year should pick up an application form from Fr Javier. Application will be only aim is to make four teams so that each one should have to do it only once a week. When given to candidates. The course will start in December 2019. A shorter course for you have gathered a group, let Fr Javier know to put you in the rota. adults will run during Lent. Standing Orders Prayer and Life Workshop If any parishioners would like to make a regular donation by standing order, please con- Prayer and Life Workshop (PLW) with its practice of 15 methods of prayer, week by tact Fr. Javier. Standing orders help the parish plan for future. Alternatively you can week, can deepen your prayer life over 15 weeks. Meetings on Thursdays 7pm to 9pm donate online https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/bow/donate/ at St Catherine’s Room. All are welcome. Last Weekend Collection: Change of office hours for next week only 6th Oct 2019: Standing Orders: £343.75; Envelopes: £223.85; Plate: £590.48; Office will open on Wed, Thurs, Friday between 9:15am –3:15pm, Closed Mon, Tues. Total: £1158.08 Thank you for your generosity. Please pray for the sick and housebound of the parish