ST DUNSTAN'S CHURCH
WOKING
NEWSLETTER
Father Peter Andrews, Parish Priest
Deacon Russell Young
Deacon Nick Harden
January 16th 2022,
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Peace Day
FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH:
Communion, Participation, Mission
As you know, the Holy Father has issued an invitation for all people to consider and discern where the Holy Spirit is calling His Church to be.
A number of you are already involved in discussing this great opportunity and what it may mean, and beginning to discern your own hopes and wishes for the future.
To ensure that all of you who have not yet committed to this adventure have an opportunity to do so, I am inviting you to a meeting here, in church, at 7.00 pm on Sunday 23rd January.
To help you participate more fully do please read about the Synod, and, more importantly, pray for discernment - your own and all those involved. It is a universal Church involvement that the Pope is looking for.
God Bless, Fr Peter
THANK YOU
We would like to thank all those who have offered their Time and Talents to our parish by returning forms over recent weeks. There is still time to complete a form if you have not done so already!
We are delighted by the response. Over the coming weeks we will be considering your kind offers and discerning how we can make the most of the skills offered for the benefit of the parish.
Please be assured that every offer we have received is valued and we will be in touch with everyone as soon as possible.
We are delighted by the response. Over the coming weeks we will be considering your kind offers and discerning how we can make the most of the skills offered for the benefit of the parish.
Please be assured that every offer we have received is valued and we will be in touch with everyone as soon as possible.
CONFIRMATIONS - 2022
If you are in Year 10 or above and wish to be Confirmed this year, please register your interest now by emailing the parish office. The course will start soon, so do watch this space please. Confirmations will take place on June 11th. Fr Peter
FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN PRISON
Should you have been unlucky enough to have received clothes as Christmas presents which do not fit or you do not like, why not consider donating to our local Women’s Send Prison. They have a small shop there in which inmates can spend their hard-earned money, but rely on people like us to donate to the shop. So, our message to you is please help out by donating your NEW or NEARLY NEW (except underwear) clothes. They will of course need a selection of both clothes for indoors and outdoors.
Because of prison rules and for the safety of inmates we cannot accept high heeled shoes, handbags, black coats, or belts.
The Woking Catenians are organising this clothes collection over the next few weeks. Please bring any suitable clothing to church in disposable bags or other containers and place them in the dedicated area in the narthex. Should you have any queries, please contact Ian White at ianwh236@gmail.com or on 01932 340747. Thanking you in anticipation.
Because of prison rules and for the safety of inmates we cannot accept high heeled shoes, handbags, black coats, or belts.
The Woking Catenians are organising this clothes collection over the next few weeks. Please bring any suitable clothing to church in disposable bags or other containers and place them in the dedicated area in the narthex. Should you have any queries, please contact Ian White at ianwh236@gmail.com or on 01932 340747. Thanking you in anticipation.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF
Chris Rego RIP.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
May he rest in peace.
Chris Rego RIP.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
May he rest in peace.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK especially for Carmela Valentino.
MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS
Morning Prayer at 9.45 am, Monday - Saturday
Weekday Lectionary Cycle Year 2, Week 2
Sunday Lectionary Cycle Year C
Saturday 15th January, Weekday
10.00 am Adam Terry
10.00 am Adam Terry
Rosary and Adoration
Vigil Masses for Sunday
6.00 pm Prudence Craig Waller RIP
7.45 pm Mass in Portuguese
Sunday 16th January, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 16th January, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Peace Day
9.00 am Eileen Donovan RIP
9.00 am Eileen Donovan RIP
10.30 am The Intentions of Cathy Emerson and family
12 noon Mass in Italian
5.30 pm All Parishioners
Monday 17th January, St Antony, Abbot, Memorial
10:00 am In Thanksgiving for God's Blessings
10:00 am In Thanksgiving for God's Blessings
Rosary and Adoration until 2.00 pm
Tuesday 18th January, Weekday
No Mass or Adoration
Rosary (immediately after Morning Prayer)
Wednesday 19th January, Weekday
10.00 am Colette St Laurent
Tuesday 18th January, Weekday
No Mass or Adoration
Rosary (immediately after Morning Prayer)
Wednesday 19th January, Weekday
10.00 am Colette St Laurent
Rosary and Adoration
Thursday 20th January, Weekday
10.00 am McKendry family intentions
Rosary and Adoration
Friday 21st January, St Agnes, Virgin, Martyr
10.00 am Jimmy Gibbons RIP
Rosary and Adoration
Saturday 22nd January, Weekday
10.00 am John and Maura Dennis RIP
Rosary and Adoration
Vigil Masses for Sunday
6.00 pm All Parishioners
7.45 pm Mass in Portuguese
Sunday 23rd January, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 23rd January, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday of the Word of God
9.00 am The Gallagher family
9.00 am The Gallagher family
10.30 am Baby Dominic Parton RIP
12 noon Mass in Italian
5.30 pm Maureen and Finbarr McCarthy RIP
All services will be Live Streamed at st-dunstans.org/streaming
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday mornings after 10.00 am Mass until 11.15 am.
Thank you.
COVID-19 Indulgence:
READINGS FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 16th 2022
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 62:1-5. Isaiah’s hopes for the people of Israel almost verge on the fanatic. He is convinced that God has not forgotten them, that redemption is but a day away. To a displaced and disinherited nation, these words either brought sustaining hope or seemed like a cruel taunt. This experience will no doubt be familiar to those who are displaced in our world today, waiting and wondering if they have been forgotten or if help is near at hand.
Psalm 95:1-3, 7-10. Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11. The world is divided into those who have and those who have not. The division is striking, yet we are somehow numbed to it. St Paul offers a simple truth; the Spirit of God is given to each of us in different forms but in equal measure. We are destined to use these gifts not only for ourselves or for those we love, but for the good of all humanity.
John 2: 1-11. In many ways, the story of Jesus’ first miracle is quite unusual. We would expect Jesus to reserve miracles for more serious cases, like illness and death, rather than to show his power to save a newly-married couple some embarrassment. Perhaps the reason is quite simple. Jesus revealed himself and performed this, his first miracle, because he was asked to by his mother. Mary, a woman of deep empathy, is keenly aware of the need of this couple. She intercedes on their behalf with her Son, the Christ. Unable to deny his mother, even in this comparatively trivial situation, Jesus performs a miracle. If Jesus will not deny his mother this, he will not deny any of the prayers she brings to him.
Readings for Next Weekend: Nehemiah 8:2-6,8-10; Psalm 18:8-10,15; 1 Corinthians 12: 12-14,27; Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21.
Psalm 95:1-3, 7-10. Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11. The world is divided into those who have and those who have not. The division is striking, yet we are somehow numbed to it. St Paul offers a simple truth; the Spirit of God is given to each of us in different forms but in equal measure. We are destined to use these gifts not only for ourselves or for those we love, but for the good of all humanity.
John 2: 1-11. In many ways, the story of Jesus’ first miracle is quite unusual. We would expect Jesus to reserve miracles for more serious cases, like illness and death, rather than to show his power to save a newly-married couple some embarrassment. Perhaps the reason is quite simple. Jesus revealed himself and performed this, his first miracle, because he was asked to by his mother. Mary, a woman of deep empathy, is keenly aware of the need of this couple. She intercedes on their behalf with her Son, the Christ. Unable to deny his mother, even in this comparatively trivial situation, Jesus performs a miracle. If Jesus will not deny his mother this, he will not deny any of the prayers she brings to him.
Readings for Next Weekend: Nehemiah 8:2-6,8-10; Psalm 18:8-10,15; 1 Corinthians 12: 12-14,27; Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21.
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PEACE SUNDAY - SUNDAY JANUARY 16th
This Sunday is Peace Sunday. The theme this year is taken from Pope Francis’ message for the 55th World Day of Peace: 'Dialogue between Generations, Education and Work: Tools for Building Lasting Peace'. More information can be found by visiting the Pax Christi website, or you can make a donation here.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Please note that the times for the group are Thursday mornings, 9.30 am – 12 noon.
HOMES FOR REFUGEES
Woking Borough Council (WBC) seek three and four-bedroom properties available to rent. Landlords and individuals with vacant or soon-to-be vacant properties are asked to get in touch with WBC's private sector housing team by calling 01483 743 836 or emailing lets.rent@woking.gov.uk. WBC's Let’s Rent scheme offers landlords a choice of free management services (full, partial or none) and a range of additional benefits including cash incentives and rent guarantees.
ORIGIN BOOKSHOP
Origin Bookshop at Christ Church Woking would love your second-hand books - Christian or general books and especially Children's books - all donations will be warmly received! Please hand in your pre-loved books in the Bookshop, open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 11.30am-12.15pm.
EVENING PRAYER FOR DIVORCED, REMARRIED AND SEPARATED
Sunday 6th February 2.45 pm
Sunday 6th February 2.45 pm
All those in our Parish communities who may be separated, divorced, or who have married again, are invited to come together to meet Bishop Richard in conversation. We will conclude with evening prayer followed by tea and cake. If you are interested, please do go to the Diocesan website and search events where you will find the spot to sign up.
JOIN OUR TEAM
The diocese is seeking to recruit a full time Events and Meetings Administrator to support the work of our Formation Team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support for a range of events and projects and will be based at the
St Philip Howard Centre in Crawley. To find out more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity please visit our website or email amanda.jones@abdiocese.org.uk. Thank you.
St Philip Howard Centre in Crawley. To find out more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity please visit our website or email amanda.jones@abdiocese.org.uk. Thank you.