Readers and Ministers of the Eucharist

Day Reader 1 Reader 2 Ciborium Chalice Chalice

Saturday

P.Gray

V.Clifford

M.Staight

B.Grace

Sunday

T.Hanks

M.Martin

A.Wade

W.Lashmar

S.Cook

Day Reader 1 Reader 2 Ciborium Chalice Chalice

Saturday

Z. Collings

K.Shurety

A.Hardwick

A.Rymills

Sunday

P.Stephenson

P.Stephenson

J.Valiathzhath

S.Waters

M.Stewart

Day Reader 1 Reader 2 Ciborium Chalice Chalice

Psalm Response: The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall

want.

In an emergency if Fr. Michael is unavailable please contact:

Clare: (01787) 277326

Bury St Edmunds: (01284) 754358

Newmarket: (01638) 662492

ST FELIX

CATHOLIC PARISH

St. Felix Church, Princess Way, Haverhill CB9 9BP

Parish Priest Fr. Michael Teader Tel 704923

Sisters of Mercy Sr.Carmel Tel 710711

Our School St. Felix Catholic Primary School Tel 703775

Head teacher: Mrs. W.Lashmar

Dear Friends,

This weekend we complete the Church’s year with the celebration of Christ as King and Lord of all the world. Christ is king in the

truest sense. He came to show that he wanted to serve rather than to be served. He does not ‘Lord it’ over us. What he asks is that

we respond to his lead and his love.

‘If you love me you will keep my commandments’ – through our baptism, through our anointing, we all share in Jesus Christ’s kingly

task – but what does this mean?

It means that we must all take our responsibility for shaping the world in the way God asks. As we look towards Jesus Christ as our

example it is important for us to be clear that God is a God of love and compassion. He is slow to anger and full of mercy. He is also

just and calls us to work for justice and peace in our world today.

At the end of our life we will be judged on love. Whether we have shown love to those who need it. Our Lord, our King, has always

linked himself to the underprivileged members of his flock and he demands we do the same. Perhaps as we begin the New Year of

the Church we can try to make Advent a special time of prayer and love of God and turn our thoughts towards other people – those

in need of love.

With every blessing,

Fr. Michael

Choir Practice – after Sunday Mass from today.

Please come and learn the music for the Anniversary Mass and our new church celebrations. If you would

like to sing but can’t stay for rehearsals please see Petra for music.

Mass Times

Please note that beginning Thursday 1st December the morning mass time will change to 12.00 Midday.

This should help those who, during the winter months, find it difficult to travel to church on icy roads.

November – Month of prayer the Holy Souls

This month of November is a time when we pray especially for the Holy Souls of the departed. There will be envelopes

at the back of the church for your intentions. Please enclose the names of your deceased family members together

with your Mass offering in the envelope. These will be placed on the altar for each mass during November.

Each Thursday and Friday a Mass will be said for the Holy Souls. Your intentions will be included.

Altar Servers

There will be training after Mass TODAY Sunday 20th

November for those who have made their First

Communion and would like to become altar servers. Other servers should also attend.

The training will be run by Katrina Williams and John Batty

An Invitation

The Journey in Faith programme consists of a series of talks offered to those who may be interested in exploring more

about the Catholic Faith.

The talks will be held weekly for approximately one hour where input and discussions on relevant topics take place.

Hopefully those who participate in the course may ultimately wish to commit to enter into full communion with the Catholic

Church at Easter.

If you would like to avail of this support on your Faith Journey, please sign one of the forms which you’ll find at the back of

the church and hand it in to either Fr. Michael or Sr. Carmel at your earliest opportunity.

Further details when we receive your applications.

Food Bank:

With Christmas on the horizon can we please think about those in our own town who will struggle. Maybe we

can choose some more ‘Luxury Items’ puddings – cake, biscuits etc to make the food boxes more festive. Thank

You.

Shortages this week:

Confirmation Preparation

Young people in Year 10 or above please let Fr. Michael know if you would like to receive the Sacrament of

Confirmation next year – course begins soon. Details in the newsletter last week or ask Huw Williams.

BUY A BRICK

Please return all your tickets as soon as possible. More tickets will be available to purchase at the School Bazaar

on Friday 25th

November

HAVERHILL CHORAL SOCIETY

OPEN EVENING

Monday 28th November 2011 7.25pm at Samuel Ward Academy Music Studio

Come and see what we do and have a chat and refreshments in an informal atmosphere.

If you fancy singing in a choir but haven't tried it yet come and talk to us. No auditions

are required and you would be made very welcome.

Starting January 9th 2012 we will be rehearsing the Verdi Requiem and will be joining with Sudbury Choral Society to perform

it at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral in May.

This is an exciting work with a large orchestra and we need more singers to make this

a very special occasion!

For details contact Roma Holmes

01440 761613

Newsletter - Items for the newsletter should get to Sharon, preferably by e mail

(sharonlwaters@hotmail.com ) by Thursday lunchtime for inclusion in the newsletter the

following weekend.

Women’s Advent Fellowship Day at Clare Priory

Wednesday November 23rd

2011

10.30 am – 3.00pm (Mass in Oratory at 10am)

“Saying “Yes” to God”!

Amidst the rush of preparation – take time out to join Jackie and Karen at

beautiful Clare Priory. The first of a day of spiritual support and friendship as we discover together

how to live the Good News. How are you called to love and serve God? Discover together in prayer

and reflection. Cost: £20 to include a full lunch and tea/coffee (special dietary requirements ring

01487 494727 or e-mail (karen.shurety@cantab.net) for more details)

Cheques payable to “Fir Tree Fellowship”23, Hampton Close

First Holy Communion

If you have a child in year 3 or above at school, they are eligible to join the preparation classes which will be

starting in November.

If you would like your child to join these classes please speak to Father Michael or Mrs Batty for more

information.

St Felix “Welcoming Group” needs YOUR HELP

We are keen to build on the St Felix tradition of a warm welcome to both parishioners and visitors to our church

and our first priority as a group is to increase the number of St Felix Parish Stewards/Welcomers. This role will

be especially important as we move into the new church building where we need to make the very best of the

extra space and facilities we have.

The main responsibility is to “meet and greet” at both Saturday and Sunday masses and ensure that everyone is

seated for Mass and that there is minimal disruption to the services if people arrive late.

We currently have 10 stewards who work on a rota basis. It would be fantastic if we could increase this number

to 15 it would mean that each person was on duty less than 3 times a year!

This is a role that can be undertaken by any adult, male or female and we would love to see more young adults

involved! As with all our parish work the more the merrier!

If you think you would like to be involved or would like to know more there will be a member of the group

outside both Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10am mass this week or alternatively please ring Sharon Paradine on

01440 704502

ST. FELIX SCHOOL BAZAAR – FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER 6-8pm

Please bring into church a bottle for our bottle stall.

Also is there someone who would be willing to run this for us?

We will also sell all the gifts you bought back from your holiday – again can someone run this stall for us please?

Please see Fr. Michael

FOR SALE

BEAUTIFUL COLLECTABLE DOLLS – Plus reproduction VICTORIAN DOLL’S PRAM

Phone Anne on: 01440 761146

Proceeds to St. Felix Church Fund

Prayer before Mass:

Please pray for those in our parish who are sick, anxious or troubled –

Dennis Bergin, Isobel Mc Dade, Joan Fennessy, Margaret, Julie,

Stuart, Philomena , Teresa, Sheila, Pamela, John, Norma, Dee,

Colin , Anastasia, Bill Dempsey, Myra Clark, James and Violet,

Jean and Peter Houlihan .

We remember in our prayers all whose anniversaries fall about this time:

Ellen Fletcher, George France, Peggy Lovejoy, Stanley Sloper.

THE CYCLE OF PRAYER

During Ordinary Time (Autumn) we are asked to pray for: The Spread of the Gospel;

The Harvest; The Fruits of Human Work and the Reverent Use of Creation;

Justice and Peace in the World; Victims of War; Young People;

Prisoners and their Families.

Day of Prayer for Prisoners and their Dependants Sun 20th

Nov

Youth Sunday 20th

November

Quiet Prayer: Let us silently say the ‘Glory be ‘ as an act of praise

to our Universal King.

This Sunday is YOUTH SUNDAY

We welcome some of our young people who are taking part in our Sunday Celebration. We pray for young people as they face some

of the difficulties of living in the world today.

Father Michaels 10th

Anniversary Celebration December 7th

Just a gentle reminder that it is planned to follow Fathers celebration Mass with a simple finger food buffet and a glass of wine at St Felix School in

the new building.

We NEED YOUR HELP in making this a real parish community celebration!

The lists of food displayed in the church porch are filling up but there are still some “gaps “In order that we can plan ahead it would be very helpful if

the lists could be completed by Sunday 27th.

Please sign your name against the item/items you will be bringing. We know we have some great cooks in the parish, so if you have a special dish

that you would like to bring that would be fantastic! There will be platters available for you to “take and fill”. These can be brought on the night

ready to put directly onto the table as there is limited preparation space and time. There will be someone at the school TO RECEIVE

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM 5PM ONWARDS on the night or you can bring them with you after mass.

THE PARISH “HOSPITALITY GROUP” THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you have any queries please feel free to ring either:

Sharon Paradine 01440 704502 or Angela Rymills 01440 730790

Advent at St. Felix

ADVENT SERVICE – SUNDAY 27th

NOVEMBER 3.00pm

A time for the whole parish to come together to begin our Advent journey towards Christmas through our sharing of Music, Scripture and Prayer.

‘Prepare for the Lord’

There will be an opportunity during this service to pray particularly for those in the world, at home or in your own lives who are in particular need of

God’s light and help at this time.

On MONDAY MORNINGS – 8.00am in church for the four weeks of Advent

Morning Prayer – an opportunity to join with the whole Church throughout the world in giving Praise to God through the official Prayer of the

Church –

The Divine Office

Any questions to Karen 768383 or Sharon 707752

‘Preparing for Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI’

On TUESDAY EVENINGS in Advent after the 6 o’clock mass we will be meeting to pray with Scripture, Reflection and Meditation for half an hour

November 29th

‘Joseph a Just Man’

December 6th

‘Mary, the Mother Who Said Yes’

December 13th

‘John the First Witness of the Truth.

December 20th

‘Jesus, Son of Justice’

On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 3-4pm at 3, Wentworth Terrace there will be another opportunity to prepare prayerfully for Christmas with

Scripture, Prayer, Silent Meditation and Advent Reflections by Donal Neary .

November 30th

‘God’s Presence in our Lives’

December 7th

‘The Voice of John’

December 14th

‘The God of Everday’

December 21st

‘God is With Us’

Come for all or some or just one...!

Any questions please ring Zoe 762670 or Sr. Carmel 710711

RECONCILIATION SERVICE

THURSDAY DECEMBER 15TH

AT 7.30pm

An opportunity to examine our conscience and make our confession before Christmas. Together as a faith community we will have an opportunity to

receive both the pardon and the peace of God and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the birthday of Jesus – who takes away the sins of the world.

Advent at St. Felix

ADVENT SERVICE – SUNDAY 27th

NOVEMBER 3.00pm

A time for the whole parish to come together to begin our Advent journey towards Christmas through our sharing of Music, Scripture and Prayer.

‘Prepare for the Lord’

There will be an opportunity during this service to pray particularly for those in the world, at home or in your own lives who are in particular need of

God’s light and help at this time.

On MONDAY MORNINGS – 8.00am in church for the four weeks of Advent

Morning Prayer – an opportunity to join with the whole Church throughout the world in giving Praise to God through the official Prayer of the Church –

The Divine Office.

Any questions to Karen 768383 or Sharon 707752

‘Preparing for Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI’

On TUESDAY EVENINGS in Advent after the 6 o’clock mass we will be meeting to pray with Scripture, Reflection and Meditation for half an hour

November 29th

‘Joseph a Just Man’

December 6th

‘Mary, the Mother Who Said Yes’

December 13th

‘John the First Witness of the Truth.

December 20th

‘Jesus, Son of Justice’

On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 3-4pm at 3, Wentworth Terrace there will be another opportunity to prepare prayerfully for Christmas with Scripture,

Prayer, Silent Meditation and Advent Reflections by Donal Neary .

November 30th

‘God’s Presence in our Lives’

December 7th

‘The Voice of John’

December 14th

‘The God of Everday’

December 21st

‘God is With Us’

Come for all or some or just one...!

Any questions please ring Zoe 762670 or Sr. Carmel 710711

RECONCILIATION SERVICE

THURSDAY DECEMBER 15TH

AT 7.30pm

An opportunity to examine our conscience and make our confession before Christmas. Together as a faith community we will have an opportunity to

receive both the pardon and the peace of God and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the birthday of Jesus – who takes away the sins of the world.

Foundations for Mission A series of training weekends equipping you for the New Evangelisation

Later this year the Catholic Bishops from around the world will be gathering for the Synod on the New Evangelisation. Prior to that, we will see Olympic

fever take over the UK, alongside which, the biggest ecumenical mission in the last 30 years to hit London!

These major events call us to step up and get involved in sharing our faith. Sion Catholic Community for Evangelism is offering a series of teaching and

training weekends which will equip you not only to understand the New Evangelisation but also to be a practitioner.

Participants can choose to take part in one or more of the weekends of this course, or even to just come along for a day’s teaching on the Saturdays.

Although each topic will build on the other the weekends will be autonomous. A more rounded training will be received by those who can take part in a

number, if not all of the weekends. The topics for the weekends are as follows.

9-11 December 2011: 'The New Evangelisation' - Fr. Pat Collins

27-29 January 2012: 'Revelation - Understanding the Plan of God' - Fr. Peter Hocken

2-4 March 2012 - 'Proclamation - Pass-it-On' - Michelle Moran

30 March 2012 - 1st April - 'Demonstration of the Power of God' - various speakers

4-6 May 2012 - 'Equipping you for Ecumenical Mission - Catholic Apologetics' - Alice Hall

7-9 June 2012 - Practical Outreach Experience - Spirit in the City/West End Churches

29 June - 1 July 2012 -'Leadership for the New Evangelisation' – Leadership Skills - Charles Whitehead and Worship Leading - Peter Moran

1-13 August 2012 - Practical Outreach experience - The Joshua Camp/More than Gold

As well as the teaching weekends, you are encouraged to take part in one or both of the practical outreach experiences. Those people who choose to

take part in the Olympics Outreach will be given the opportunity to take on leadership positions at The Joshua Camp (visit www.thejoshuacamp.com) or

in managing various projects for More than Gold (www.morethangold.org.uk). The vacancies for these positions will be offered at each weekend and

project managers/mentors will meet with you to enable you to take on the role you feel led to.

Cost: £75 per weekend as part of the course = £450 in total for 6 weekends. Or for individual weekends the cost is £95 per weekend...the discount to

£75 applies on those booking for 3 or more of the weekends. For further information or a booking form please contact alicestill@sioncommunity.org.uk

or our administrator on 01277 215011or e-mail admin@sioncommunity.org.uk

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS – Feast of Christ the King

Saturday 19th November 6.30pm Reynolds Family

Sunday 20th November 10.00am Sr. Imelda RIP

34th Week of the Year (Year A; Weekday Cycle 1) Psalter Wk 2

Monday 21st Nov No Mass

Tuesday 22nd Nov Mass 6.00pm Rosie and Yvonne (Birthday)

Wednesday 23rd Nov Mass 9.30am Ann Pike RIP

Thursday 24th Nov Mass 9.30am May Hanks RIP

Friday 25th Nov Holy Rosary 9.30am

Mass 10.00am Holy Souls

Saturday 26th November Mass 6.30pm Derek Cutler RIP

Sunday 27th November Mass 10.00am Annie Cooney RIP

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

1st Saturday of the Month 4 - 5 pm.

Before and after mass and at call EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – Saturday 5.45pm before evening mass

and 1st

Wednesday of the Month 10-11am

Collection £475.00

Building Fund £1,449.00

So far the Buy a Brick has raised £2,474 with more to come –

thank you for your efforts.

Church Cleaning J.Rowson and K Nunn