ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, LEICESTER

ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH, LEICESTER St. Joseph's Church, Uppingham Road : The Rosary Church, Armadale Drive Priest serving the parish : Father John Daley I.C. Parish House, 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester LE5 6SG :Tel. 0116 241 5159

Website: stjoseph-leicester.btck.co.uk. Use the "Contact us" form on our website to email u s (Contact us, also, via the parish website for Hall Bookings - or ring the Parish House) (Nottingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity number 234064)

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Watermead Apostolate, St. Joseph's, 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester LE5 6SG : Telephone 0116 220 7881 Sisters of St. Joseph, The Convent, Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 6RA : Telephone 0116 241 6255 Schools : St. Paul's Comprehensive, Spencefield Lane, Leicester LE5 6HN : Telephone 0116 241 4057 and St. Joseph's Primary, Armadale Drive, Leicester LE5 1HF : Telephone 0116 241 6197

BACKGROUND TO THE READINGS AT MASS TODAY First Reading : Exodus 20 : 1-17

4th March 2018 (Prayer Week 3)

"Which is your best commandment?"

The Israelites are three months journey into the desert after the Exodus from Egypt. Moses leads them to the region where he had been a shepherd and thus is an experienced guide. After two days of

Mass Times and Intentions

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

prayer and preparation Moses goes up the Holy Mountain and into the

(Saturday) 6.00 pm at St. Joseph's

cloud of God's presence (it is the third day) and there receives the

(Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 5.15 pm)

Commandments which will help shape this rabble of escaping slaves

9.00 am at Rosary Church

into becoming the people of God. The Commandments speak of honouring God and living justly

with one another. They are inspiring and practical. God dictates the words, and later, in an amazing moment, gives Moses two tablets of stone on which the commandments are inscribed by the finger of God. These are the tablets smashed in anger by Moses, and when he receives the Commandments a second time (chapter 34) he himself does the inscribing. The people lost the handwriting of God through unfaithfulness . . .

10.30 am at St. Joseph's 6.00 pm at St. Joseph's (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 5.15 pm) (Intentions for Sunday Mass) Peter & Jean Sage, Paddy & Aggie Murphy, Gil' Powell, Family Blessing, Special Intention

MONDAY 5th MARCH 7.00 pm at St. Joseph's for Sisters of St Joseph

TUESDAY 6th MARCH (St Colette)

Second Reading : 1 Corinthians 1 :22-25

10.00 am at St. Joseph's for Friends abroad

Paul stayed with the Corinthians, 50-52, and was their first Christian missionary. When Paul continued his travels Apollos became leader of the Church and seems to have won the people's favour because of his scholarship and eloquence - qualities much honoured amongst the

WEDNESDAY 7th MARCH (St Perpetua & St Felicity)

10.00 am at St. Joseph's for Simon & Anne Feeley 7.30 pm Deanery Station Mass at St Thomas More

Greeks. Paul was hurt by the community's breaking into factions some favouring him, some Apollos, and he reminds them that they should be disciples of Christ: there need be no divisions.

Today's reading is a cry of frustration - human approaches to truth are so limited by those who look for miracles, those who admire strength, those who value learning. Paul bypasses these different approaches in order to offer a crucified Christ: foolishness by human judgment - God's ways are not our ways.

THURSDAY 8th MARCH (St John of God)

10.00 am at St. Joseph's Requiem Mass for Gil' Powell

FRIDAY 9th MARCH (St Francis of Rome)

7.00 pm at St. Joseph's : Stations of the Cross followed by the Mass for Elizabeth Jordan

Gospel Reading : John 2 : 13-25 In the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark and Luke, the cleansing of

SATURDAY 10th MARCH 9.30 am at The Rosary Church for Family & Friends

the Temple is placed in the final week of Jesus' ministry. In John, it is

4th SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

near the beginning of his ministry but still at Passover time. We

(Saturday) 6.00 pm at St. Joseph's

reflect that in Matthew, Mark and Luke there is only one celebration

(Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 5.15 pm)

of Passover (the Last Supper) but in John there are three celebrations. How difficult that makes it to judge the length of time of Jesus'

SUNDAY 11th MARCH 9.00 am at Rosary Church : 10.30 am at St. Joseph's

ministry - somewhere between one year and three years.

6.00 pm at St. Joseph's

The driving out of the money-changers from the temple is an attack on greed; the expulsion of cattle and sheep suggests an end to animal sacrifices, and Jesus refers to himself as the new temple.

(Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 5.15 pm) (Intentions for Sunday Mass)

forPat Grady, Family Blessing, Special Intention

Note how the crowds want to marvel at 'signs', but Jesus does not trust shallow minds: he has come to reveal God's love and truth.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL open every day this week from 10.30 am - Dusk.

LENT REFLECTION During Lent, in place of Fr John's letter, we share the weekly guide to the readings at mass that he has prepared for the Watermead publication `The Lord's Day'.

CONFESSIONS EACH WEEK

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 5.15 pm at St. Joseph's (in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel)

CAFOD RETIRING COLLECTION this weekend. (Family Fast Day Envelopes are available at the back of church.

The Parish on Sundays

Hot (and cold) drinks after mass on Sunday mornings at both our churches. (The Parish Library, Lourdes Garden, Watermead Shop open at St Joseph's).

Parish Diary This Week

Tuesday 6th March St JOSEPH'S TABLE open today from 10.40 am - 3.30 pm (2.45 pm last serving of special menu of week - see details below). A hot meal and warm welcome await all who come. Parish library also open.

WATERMEAD SHOP OPEN 10.30 am-3.30 pm

CHOIR PRACTICE tonight, 7.30 pm.

Wednesday 7th March St JOSEPH'S TABLE open again today 10.40am-3.30 pm (for detail see Tuesday). MEDITATION in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel,10.50 am. Quiet prayer, meditation, intercessions. All welcome. CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LENT We meet this week at Uppingham Road Methodist Church, 7 for 7.30 pm start.

WATERMEAD SHOP OPEN 10.30 am-3.30 pm

DEANERY STATION MASS at St Thomas More, Knighton. We gather with the Catholic parishes of Leicester, 7.00 pm Confessions and 7.30 pm the Mass. Full list of dates in last week's newsletters.

Thursday 8th March PARISH OPEN DAY - hot drinks in Coffee Shop after the morning service (library, Home from Home, Garden). All welcome. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY The afternoon session of the conference is to be streamed live from Rome, 1.00 pm at St Joseph's. The room venue depends on numbers so please do let Alison know (on 2207880) if you would like to come. See previous newsletters for full details.

WATERMEAD SHOP OPEN 10.30 am-3.30 pm

Friday 9th March THE MIRIAM PRAYER GROUP meet at 6.00 pm for faith sharing and Rosary. All welcome, in church or chapel.

St Joseph's Table Winter Specials Menu .......S..o..u..p...-...W...i.n..t.e..r..V..e..g..e..t.a..b..l.e........ Lunchtime specials - Steak & Kidney Pie served with potatoes & fresh vegetables

(Please come before 2.45 pm to avoid disappointment)

Quich..e...o..f..t.h..e..w...e..e..k..&....S..a..l.a.d..,..S..a..n..d..w...i.c.h..e..s. , etc. Dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding

(served with custard, cream, ice-cream)

Last week's collection was safely

counted and banked. ?1,065

Thank you. Counters : Terry (Next week: Margaret)

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Next preparation session is Sunday 18th March

Prayer Box Please pray for:

Families of the parish

and our loved ones living and dead ...................................................................

Fabian, Declan, Jenny, Jonathan, J..e..n...n..i.f..e..r..,..P...a..t..,..M....a..r..y..,...A...n..n...a..,...P...a...t.r.i.c...k..,...O...l.v..e...n.

............P...r.a..y..e...r.s...f.o..r.:...M...a..r.y..,..E...r.l.i.n..d..a.............. T.h..e...M...c..C..a..n..n....f.a..m...il.y...a..n..d...a..l.l..m...i.s..s..i.n..g...c..h..il.d..r.e..n The peoples and countries of the world, especially YEMEN, SOUTH SUDAN, SYRIA, CONGO

and the people affected by the weather

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Dear People, We have heard sad news of an inspiring

Indian priest who has set up hospitals and hospices for the blind, the sick and the dying "Light for the Blind" is the name of his charity, but he is under threat from Hindu extremists and knows that his work might be destroyed and he imprisoned. .....P...l.e..a..s.e...p..r..a..y...w..i.t.h...h..i.m...,..F..r..J..o..h..n........................ Dear People,

There are still places available on the Saturday for the Eucharistic Congress in Liverpool, 7th-9th September.

Some people did express interest after previous notes in the parish newsletter but no commitments were made. The deadline is now 11th March. Please let me know if you would like to go, how you plan to travel, for how long (day or overnight) and I can ask for places. ...............................................................F..r..J..o..h..n.. Dear Fr John,

It was a relief to see Wales lose to England and Ireland, much as they deserved to win, of course, but it means that Pope Francis is safe for another year. Strange how the British Medical Journal could tell us that we lose a pope when Wales do well at rugby.

Yours sincerely, Rev O'Vatican

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

BISHOP PATRICK will be coming to the parish on Thursday 14th June to administer the sacrament to all our young people aged 12 or over.

Please tell Fr John if you would like to be confirmed and join our preparation programme.

260 Club This Months Winners!

No.49 wins ?75; No.2 wins ?50; No.120 wins ?50; No.217 wins ?50;

No.153 wins ?35.

CHURCH ROTAS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Readers Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. 6.00 pm John

Ann B

Sun. 9.00 am Philip

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10.30 am Paul

Steve / Sister Lelia

6.00 pm TBA

Marie

Children's Liturgy at next weekend's 10.30 am Mass

Dates for Diar y

DATES FOR ROSMINI CENTRE

Deepening Our Faith

with Bishop Robert Barron Saturday 10th March 10.00 am Mass, talk and shared lunch

Lent Retreat

Saturday 17th March beginning with Mass at 10.00 am

Please book in advance

St Patrick's Day Mass

at St Patrick's Church, Beaumont Leys Lane Saturday 17th March, 11.00 am

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at Mount St Bernards Abbey Sunday 18th March 1.30 - 5.30 pm A coach is being organised from Leicester. (Cost of coach is ?5 person/?10 per family) For more information ask Fr John or contact paulinepayne@ (07885187374)

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Friday 23rd March Pope Francis is making this, the 5th Friday of Lent, an annual day of prayer.

Weekend Retreats

at The Briars Youth Retreat Centre "Search for the Light"

Easter Retreat for young people (School Years 10-13).

29th March-1st April. ..........C..o..s.t..?..6..0...a..ll..i.n.c..l.u..s.i.v..e............ Know any young people struggling with

exam pressure? Pre-exam Destresser! A retreat for School Years 11-13 .....1..3...t..h..-..1..5...t..h....A...p...r.i..l.,..C...o.s..t..?..4..5.......

Teacher's Retreat 6-8th July

A weekend retreat for teachers from primary and secondary schools. Cost ?70.

......................................................................... For more information on all the above retreats

Contact bookings@

NOTTINGHAM DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

Friday 16th July ? Friday 20th July 2018 Travel from East Midlands Airport. Prices range from ?649 - ?699 depending on the hotel. To make a booking please contact info@joewalshtours.co.uk or phone 0161 820 8790

q Parish Pilgrimages 2018 q

We have been given more rooms for . . .

STRESA & ITALIAN LAKES, 16th-22nd August and ROME, 9th - 15th November

See Fr John if interested.

In Plain Sight is the story of the

Leicester Jesuit Marytr, William Bentney. The book, written by Kate Myers, a parishioner at Sacred Heart, has now arrived and is available in the Watermead Shop. It is a fascinating read. Fr John.

Watermead shop

Lent Books/Resources. Easter Cards/Gifts. OPENING TIMES

Tues, Wed, Thur from 10.30 am-3.30 pm Sun 11.45 am-12.15 pm

Information from from 0116 220 7881 / 0 watermead-

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