SAINT MARY’S BROWNIES AND GUIDES

Are collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers.If you collect any and would like to donate them please put them in the box in church or drop them into the Parish Office. Many thanks.

LITURGY, THE PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE3rdSunday of Easter

Saturday: 4.30 pm Saint Mary (+Nora Griffin, Arsenio Abitona)5.30 pm Saint David Lewis (+Michael Kelly, Steven Mulloy,)6.00 pm Saint Basil & Saint Gwladys (Catherine Williams Intention)

Sunday: 9.00 am Saint Anne (+Stan Wilkins )

9.30 am Saint Mary (Oreste Battaglia, +Olindo Vellucci, +Carlos Villasoe)10.30 am Saint Michael (Philip Rialson, +Tessy & Jimmy Williams, +Shelia Challingsworth)11.00 am Saint David (Mr. & Mrs. Mills Intention, +Mary Walsh)

11.30 am Saint Basil & Saint Gwladys Rite of the Ordinariate Mass6.00 pm Saint Mary (People of the Parish)

Monday Saint Joseph the Worker9.30 am Saint Michael Morning Prayer Service

10.00 am Saint Mary (+Joseph Punnoose (26th Anniv)+Catherine Flavin)

Tuesday 10.00 am Saint Anne Devotions10.00 am Saint Mary (Virginia Frederick (Get Well), +Terry Thomas)

Wednesday Saints Philip & James7.30 am Saint Mary (People of the Parish)

10.00 am Saint Mary (The People of Syria, +George Sharpe (B’Day)) 7.00 pm Saint Michael Adoration

Thursday Beatified Martyrs of England & Wales10.00 am Saint Mary (Pat Olander, +Doris Pocock,

+Kathleen & Michael Hurley, +John Hurley))

5.00 pm Saint Michael Holy Hour7.00 pm Saint David EXPOSITION of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday10.00 am Saint Mary (+Noel Williams)2.00 pm Saint Mary Holy Hour

Saturday10.00 am Saint Mary (+Eli & Narcia Huggins)

Next Sunday’s Intentions 4th Sunday of EasterSaint Anne : +John Brettall, Sister Visitation IntentionSaint Basil & Saint Gwladys : +Luigi & Maria SidoliSaint David :

Saint David Lewis : +Neil Campbell, Mary & Josie Burke Intention, +Anne Webb

Saint Mary : Anna Soyuz & Amith Shabu: +Nick Jordan, Matthew Mayfield Intention : +Patrick Turner Saint Michael : +Deceased members of Lester & Dermondy Families,

+John Hurley

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 10.45 – 11.45 am Saint MarySaturday 3.30 – 4.15 pm Saint Mary

And their eyes were opened

IN HOSPITAL?If you know of anyone who is in hospital or about to go into hospital and would like to receive holy communion while they are there, please ring the parish office leaving the persons’ name and if possible the name of the ward.

A.1. A: Because if you can't heal-ium or cure-ium, you bury-um.

A2. They don't like fast food.

Bereaved or Lonely?***NEW DROP-IN SESSIONS at St Mary’s

***

Due to the popularity of the Drop-in sessions for the bereaved and lonely at St Michael’s, All Saints Parish Bereavement Support Group are starting new sessions at St Mary’s Institute every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm STARTING 28th MARCH. Information can be obtained from the All Saints Office on (01633) 265533 or see the poster displayed at each church._____________________________________

Weekly Drop-in Sessions will still be held at Saint Michael’s Church Hall every Wednesday 2pm to 4pm. If you are grieving, feeling lonely or would simply appreciate a cup of tea and a friendly chat please feel free to drop in or for more information call Marcella Curran on 07516 921497

ALL SAINTS PARISHSaints Anne, Basil + Gwladys, David, David Lewis, Mary & Michael

“A L I V E A N D A C T I V E ”The Year of Saint Matthew

3rd SUNDAY of EASTER30.04.17.

(Sunday Readings: of year A : Breviary: Week iii)

THIS SUNDAY’S MASSScripture Acts 2: 14, 22 – 33.

Psalm 15

R/. Show us, Lord, the path of life!

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God.O Lord. it is you who are my portion and cup;it is you yourself who are my prize’.

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel,who even at night directs my heart.I keep the Lord ever in my sight:since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad;even my body shall rest in safety.For you will not leave my soul among the dead,nor let your beloved know decay.

You will show me the path of life,the fullness of joy in your presence,at your right hand happiness for ever.

1 Peter 1: 17 – 21. Luke 24: 13 – 35.

A man went to the vet to collect his sick dog. The vet came in carrying the dog and said: ‘I’m really sorry, but I’m going to have to put your dog down.’The man sobbed: ‘Why?’‘Because he’s too heavy.’

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Three men were sitting in a Newport Pub. One man looked at the newspaper headlines, shook his head and sighed. Then the second man looked at his newspaper, shook his head and sighed. The third man reached for his hat and said: ‘If you two are going to discuss politics, I’m off.’

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A customer went into a hardware store and asked for some nails.‘How long do you want them?’ asked the assistant.‘Oh, said the customer, ‘I was rather hoping to keep them.’

Intercession : Lord hear usResponse : Lord graciously hear us

PIANO CONCERTIn

Saint Mary’s ChurchOn

Friday 5th May at 1.00There will be a collection in aid of Saint

David’s Foundation.

Don’t QuitWhen things go wrong as they sometimes will,

When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,When the funds are low and the debts are highAnd you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,Rest, if you must but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many a failure turns aboutWhen he might have won had he stuck it out;Don’t give up though the pace seems slow –

You may succeed with another blow.Success is failure turned inside out –The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are.It may be near when it seems so far:

So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit –It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.

HOSPITAL TEAM

PARISH PASTORAL TEAM

PARISH OFFICE

Thoughts for the forthcoming Election:

In a few weeks we will be asked to place a tick next to a name on a ballot paper, this will be the General Election. Next Thursday 4th May we will have an opportunity again to vote, this time in the local elections.

Catholics have a social conscience, a respect for human kind, have an obligation for the well being not only of oneself and ones family but for ones neighbour

We live in a democratic society, which allows us to vote as our conscience dictates. Before we cast our vote next Thursday let us remember that our vote is not a selfish vote but one that will bring about true justice and well being for all who live in Newport.

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOLFIRST HOLY COMMUNION

There are 38 children making their First Holy Communion on Saturday 13th May during the 10.00 am Mass. Due to the large number of children and members of their families occupying the centre isle, seating for parishioners at this Mass will be restricted to the side chapels.

DIVINE MERCY SERVICE

The Divine Mercy afternoon last Sunday was a very prayerful and beautiful service given by Father Joseph and Deacon Pasquale.

It was heartening to see so many at the service and afterwards for the afternoon tea. A big thank you to everyone involved in the preparations and during the event.

We continue to meet at 2.00 pm on every 1st FRIDAY of the month in Saint Mary’s. This DEVOTIONAL SERVICE to the Divine Mercy lasts about an hour out you can join us and leave to suit your needs. Please note that the next Divine Mercy will be Friday 2nd June.

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY& NEWPORT NORSE

are holding a

at Newport Indoor MarketMay 18th 1.00 – 4.00 pm

Canon Michael Evans Revd. Joseph Mensah Revd. Dermot TredgetDeacon Pasquale Cinotti Deacon Rigo Logier Sister Brigid CantwellSister Paul Gerard Chidgey Sister Justina Morrin Sister Visitation O’Donoghue

9 Stow Hill, NP20 1TP 01633 265533 Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm E.Mail allsaintsnpt@hotmail.co.uk

Website : allsaintsrcnewport.org.uk Royal Gwent + St. Woolos Hospitals 234234 Sick Calls (Emergency) 07805 696474

Hospital Rota Today : Mary Next Sunday : David & Mary

CollectionsSaint Anne £232,60 (Gift Aided : £125.54) 67Saint Basil & Saint Gwladys £198.23 (Gift Aided : £112.00) 58Saint David £326.08 (Gift Aided : £67.37) 198Saint David Lewis £177.00 (Gift Aided : £60.00) 63Saint Mary £1242.00 (Gift Aided : £308.00) 513Saint Michael £335.00 (Gift Aided : £117.00) 167

Q1. Q: Why are Helium, Curium, and Barium the medical elements? 

Q2. Why do the French eat snails?

Where is ‘Spot’ the pig hiding this week?

Walsingham Waya weekend retreat for those considering their vocation

Young Catholics aged 18-30 are invited to come to the ancient pilgrim site at Walsingham in Norfolk to pray and to discern God’s calling in their life. The event takes on 30 June - 2nd July. Further details can be found on the website : www.ukvocations .org

1967-20178.7 million babies killed by abortion

To mark the passing of the Abortion Act 1967 SPUC is touring the country to spread the pro-life message and help to stop abortion in the UK.

There will be a meeting onThursday 11th May 2017

at 7.00 pmSt. Patrick’s Church Hall

Cromwell RoadNewport

NP19 0HSWe hope you will be able to join us

for this meeting.

ROUND AND ABOUT IN OUR CHURCHES

Saturday :Sunday : 11.00 Baptism of Bella Rose Mansfield during St. David’s Mass.

5.00 Folk Choir practise in St. Mary’s. New members always welcome.

Monday :

Tuesday : Saint Anne’s host a talk by Carole May on her round the world trip7.15 Saint Michael’s Community Committee Meeting

Wednesday : 2.00 Sugar & Spice in St Mary’s Institute. Thursday : 8.00 Quiz in St Mary’s Institute, all are welcome.

Friday : 10.30 Coffee Morning in Saint Mary’s Institute all are welcome.1.00 A Piano Concert in aid of Saint David’s Foundation in St. Mary’s Church.7.00 Saint Anne’s Tuesday Club hosting Fish & Chip Supper

Saturday :

Next Sunday : 5.00 Folk Choir practise in St. Mary’s.

New members always welcome.

DIARY DATES

May 16th Saint Anne’s Tuesday Club trip to Hereford.May 16th Saint David Lewis Community Committee meeting.June 26th Mike Marenghi’s London Trip.

PRAYERS PLEASE

Please pray for the Repose of the soul of Stanley Wilkins and all who have died recently. Please remember also in your prayers, Fr. Kevin Payne, Fr. Eric Willet, Nina Ali, Samantha Aranjavelic,. Christine Bennett, Marilyn Boddy, Pat Bowen, Chloe Bowker, Liz Breen, Danielle Charmary, Mel Davies, Dave, Albert Evans, Sheila Evans, John Fox, Catherine George, Shelia Gill, Casey Hard, Rose Hackwood, Amanda Harkin, Blanche Hawker, Jim Hart, Marian Hart, Glenys Harvey, Kitty Hayes, Janet Gillian Jones, Ron Kelly, Tom Kelly, Margaret Kroger, Penny Lake, Callum Lewis, Glenis Lewis, Avil McDonald, Anne Monahan, Andrew Moulder, Marie Murphy, Paul O’Brien, Lil O’Hagen, Win O’Sullivan, David Page, Mary Park, Simon Park, Monica Pugsley, Colin Richards, Jim Roche, Margaret Rowe, John Ryan, Michael Savage, Idris Skillern, Lolith Sauksciuviene, Mary Savini, Lillian Skillern, Linda Smith, Joyce Stewart, Rita Stokes, Lucy Stoneman, Alan Strong, Avril Taylor, Gerald Walker, Tom Ware, Pat Webb, Biddy Williams and all in the Family of our Parish who are sick or housebound, and all who care for them.

Someone to Pray for? Please tell your ‘Community Correspondent’ or ring the Newsletter Secretary on 265533

ARCHDIOCESE OF CARDIFFJOB VACANCY

Our Lady & St Michaels Roman Catholic Primary School,

Ysgol Gynradd Gatholig y Forwyn a Sant Mihangel14, Pen-y-pound, Abergavenny,

Monmouthshire. NP7 5UD

“We live, We love, We learn, We grow in Jesus”

HeadteacherRequired for January 2018 or sooner              Post ID: XXXXXXX Salary:  L12 – L18 £50,620 -£58,677 per annum              NOR:  171 (Reception to Y6)

Please see Church notice board for full advert.

All Saints Parish Bereavement Support Groupprovide advice, support and help in times of grief

 We are looking for more befrienders in each Community

        2-week training course        Saturday morning 10-12:30pm        St Mary’s Institute Stow Hill Newport        6th and 20th May

If you are interested, please get in touch:        Telephone       Mike Coombes       (07802) 855515        Email               AllSaintsBSG@live.co.uk        Speak to         One of the Bereavement Support

Groupin your Community 

Please help us to help the bereaved

UPAHAR is conducting a swab screening test (it only takes 3 minutes for the swab test ) for stem cell registration for Vithaya Alphonse and Jameskutty Jose both University students Both James and Vithaya are appealing to all to come forward to join the stem cell register.Date : 07.05.17 Sunday time 12 0 clockVenue : St David’s Church NewportPlease come along to save livesFor more information please contactSonia AntonyMob: 07737505108

BOOK NOW FOR LONDON TRIPThe next trip to London will be Monday 26th June. To book your seat contact Mike Marenghi on 07486904981

SAINT DAVID LEWISCommunity Committee

Chair: Mary Burke07506614580

Correspondent: Esther Gomes07724248996

Stan Wilkins RIP :  We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife and family and especially to Pat Burgess on the death of their loved one.  We ask God to comfort you all and grant eternal rest to Stan.  May he rest in peace.

We invite the children to crown the statue of Our Lady on Sunday May 7th.   Please bring some flowers. There is some very good cards and gifts for First Holy Communion on our Piety Stall. Thank to Mary Raymond Please pay it a visit.  

Talk by Carole May this Tuesday May 2nd at 10:45am.( after our Devotion to Our Lady) on her adventurous trip around the world with her husband in their built-in Catamaran.

The Fish and Chip Supper on Friday 5th in now full.

The Tuesday  Club are running a day trip to Hereford on Tuesday 16th May  Cost £10 per head. An indication of numbers to Carol Bracchi will be appreciated.

Please take a FREE packet of Michael’s MIRACLE FLOWER SEEDS and bring a pot of flowers back to sell on the Plant Stall at the Parish Fete on Saturday June 17th..

Volunteer Drivers required to bring our Priests from Saint Mary’s to Saint Basil’s for Saturday evening Mass. Please add names to the list at the back of the church.

The Rosary in your home : If you would like to have the Rosary said in your home please put your name at the back of the Church.

Cleaning Group:

Next S.V.P. Meeting Tuesday 2nd May at 5.00 pm in Sacristy. Meetings held fortnightly.

Next Folk Choir rehearsal Monday 15th May. 7.30 pm. in the Sacristy.

A  Date  for  your  diary.    THURSDAY  4TH. MAY ( First Thursday of the Month)  7.00p.m. - 8.00p.m.

EXPOSITION of  the Blessed  Sacramentan opportunity for quiet Prayer.ALL  ARE  VERY  WELCOME.

Gift Aid envelopes for the new financial year are available in the Church porch. They should be used from the 9th April.For parishioners who do not `gift aid` but would still like use an envelope to put in the collection please ask Sister Brigid for one.Lottery                                                                      There are some lucky winning numbers available! Please help with raising some much needed funds. Numbers available: Wednesday: 4, 5, 17, 19, 20, 29, 42, 47Saturday: 1, 5, 17, 25, 29, 34, 41, 46, 49Please see Ros Gould or Sister Bridget

St. Anne 29th/30th April 6th/7th MayReaders Bridie McNulty

Josie BrettLlew Smith

Sr. Mary HurleyJean StanfordPat Burgess

Communion Beryl WilliamsJean Stanford

Danica WilliamsMathew Varghese

C.L.O.W. Pat BurgessVanessa Sherwood

Jean StanfordJames Stanford

Counters Bernard & Janet Tyson Mary & Hugh NicholCleaners Hobbs Family Pat Casagrande

Cath Bennet

St. Basil &St. Gwladys 29th/30th April 6th/7th May

Awaiting new rota.

St. David 29th/30th April 6th/7th May

Awaiting new rota

St. David Lewis 29th/30th April 6th/7th May

Readers Esther GomesMichelle Barrett

Annette RoseHelen Griffiths

CommunionPam McLoughlinMaura DineenMartin Barrett

Pam McLoughlinRita ConwayMary Burke

C.L.o.W. Yvonne GomesMo Crowley

Daniella GomesMo Crowley

SAINT MICHAELCommunity CommitteeChair : Catherine Fisher 263358Secretary : Michael Coombes. (07802) 855515Correspondent: AllsaintsBSG@live.co.uk

Date to Remember: The next Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 6.30 pm in the St. David Lewis Church Hall. All Welcome.

WE NEED HELP!!Due to work commitments Esther has to step down from doing the alter flowers. We would like to extend our gratitude to her for all the hard work and creativity which she displayed over the past few years.As a result of Esther’s decision, we are looking for someone who can take over this job within our community. It is a rewarding job, where you can be creative as you wish with the flowers. Plenty of help and support available (if required) at any time. Interested!!!!! Please do not just read this notice, and think “if only” . Call Mary on 07506614580 to discuss further.

PIETY SHOP:A variety of Cards are now available from our Piety Shop

TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP:Every Tuesday the prayer group meets at 10:00 am in the church to pray together, followed by a sharing of their talents. Should you wish to join the group, please come along on Tuesday.

LINE DANCING:Why not combine getting fitter with fun and join our LINE DANCERS.Sessions are held on Monday and Thursday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm And Wednesday 07:30 pm- 09:30 pm ALL WELCOME!!!

The Legion of Mary candle this week is offered for those who were received into the Church at Easter.

If you have St. Mary’s GIFT AID Envelopes No’s 15 or 40 please contact the Parish Office, leaving your name so that tax can be claimed.

GONE MISSING : If you have inadvertently taken home any of the orange Mass books or the Mass sheets we would be grateful if you could return them to church as we are rapidly running out.

200 Club : 23.04.17. No. 4. S. Sexton

Church Restoration Fund: Don’t forget your extra pound for the second collection or other donations at : https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/archdiocese-cardiff/stmarysnpt Total currently stands at £16,255.80. Our new target set for the 1st September is £25,000 . If you have any fundraising ideas, or know anyone who would like to sponsor the funding, please let the Parish office know, or one of the Community Council members.

A New Rota for Saturday 4.30 pm Mass READERS is being prepared. If you would like to volunteer to READ please speak to SUZAN GLENNON Tel. 852543

Community Council Meeting May 2017The meeting has been re-scheduled from Wednesday 3rd of May to Tuesday 2nd May, 7:15pm in the Church HallAdoration every Wednesday at 7pm.

During the month of May we will be saying the Holy Rosary on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 (after Adoration), together with the community of St Stephens. We begin on May 3rd in St Stephen's church.

Have you bought your copy of Gerald Anderson's book Sermonettes yet? A really interesting and thought-provoking set of very short talks. Copies available from Gerald.

For sale Communion dress with matching veil, shoes bag, gloves and tiara. Contact 07757 370 750

Ministering to the Assembly

St. Mary 29th/30th April 6th/7th May

Readers Tony CortenDavid Watts

Suzan GlennonDuncan Collie4.30

9.30Ron AtkinAnita GoffAmelia

Tim HancockMary Williams

6.00 Tony TurnerVincent Charmary

Margaret KrogerMary Richardson

Communion As per separate list As per separate listCleaners Group 4 Group 5C.L.o.W.

St. Michael 29th/30th April 6th/7th May

The Word Olive ChanAnn Pollard

Rosemary AndersonGerald Anderson

Communion Myfanwy AndersonSergio Cinotti

Teresa CinottiSheila Wigmore

V H J B S C X Y R Q G D A F DD Z S P H T Q I Q I D O E E FE L M K A T A A Z T J W D C MN D U G S U A M M E Z N O F XI D E T N E V E R P U C A Y XA M K X V I C L E O P A S Q HD D K T K Y S A T P F S S T SR E C O G N I S I N G T E E IO R K C A T A U U T H R M G LY A B X R X J R L C A Y B W OD E C N E T N E S Z S U L V OH P P I G F R J A X J I E T FQ P K R N V A N I S H E D O ID A R S I C H R F J Y O E R MP G H G S Z Y D V J V N W D E

FOLK CHOIR practise 7.30 pm Monday 24.04.17. in the Sacristy. All are welcome.  

Easter

Cell stem in for two weeks.

WORD SEARCHBelow are fifteen words taken from one of this Sunday’s readings, but which one? See if you can find them. Words can go in the following directions:

THIS WEEKS WORDSEARCH WORDSAPPEARED

ASSEMBLEDASTOUNDED

CLEOPASDISCUSSING

DOWNCASTEMMAUSFOOLISH

JERUSALEMNAZARETH

ORDAINEDPREVENTED

RECOGNISINGSENTENCEDVANISHED