St Benedict’s Social Club Rowan Rd Batchley

Available for hire Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and other occasions.

Telephone the Club on 01527 60345

BINGO Every Sunday 2.30pm & Monday 8pm

Hadzor Prayer Group Friday mornings 11am-12.30pm to reflect on the Gospel for the coming Sunday. Refreshments provided

St Mary’s Alvechurch Ecumenical Faith Group On the third Wednesday of every month at 10.30 am – all welcome

New LIFE Care Service in Redditch EVERY FRIDAY 10.30am-12pm

in the Parish Centre - telephone 07516 257409 Free National Helpline 0808 802 5433

In the porches there are some LIFE cards which we would ask you to take and place in your doctor’s surgery

“My house shall be called a house of prayer”

Please be sensitive to those who want to pray in silence before Mass. Before Mass Talk to God During Mass Listen to God After Mass Talk to each other

Statue Visitation for the Consecrated Life

Parishioners are invited to receive the statue of Our Lady for one week and place her with flowers and candles in a prominent position in the home. Each day you are committed to praying the rosary to which parishioners can be invited to join in if you so wish. If you would like to participate in this, please see one of the clergy or contact the parish office.

ROTA SO FAR ......... Sunday 9th October 2016 Bernard Cannon Sunday 16th October 2016 Ann Glennon Sunday 23rd October 2016 Lavinia Henry-Webb Sunday 30th October 2016 Caroline Holland Sunday 6th November 2016 Vincent Sampays If your date is not convenient for you, please either swap with someone else or let the parish office know. Could you welcome the statue of Our Lady into your

home? - Yes? - please contact the parish office!

Next Weekend (29/30 Oct)

FLOWER LADIES Jen Turner, Joan

McHugh, Sheila Russell

COUNTERS Team B

If you wish to contact the parish St Vincent de Paul group, please telephone

07531 818731 (the SVP phone) and leave

a message with your contact details so we can

return your call.

THE SHRINES OF OUR LADY & THE SACRED HEART To have the lamp burn for your intentions or loved ones, please contact the parish office, suggested donation £5.

Fellow Catholic Parishioners please come and join us

The Catenians - a Catholic men’s association

‘Strengthening family life through friendship and faith’ The Redditch Circle meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Abbey Hotel and welcomes new members. We are lay mem-bers of the Church who meet once a month for support in our faith, friendship and fun. For further information please contact Andrew Farrell on 07767831548 or Brian Green on 01527 543111

TREE OF HOPE

The tree of hope is near the shrine of Our Lady of

Mount Carmel for anyone who wishes to hang a leaf for their own particular

petition or sorrow. Feel free to take a leaf anytime and write a name or message on it to hang on the tree and spend sometime in

prayer

GOING INTO HOSPITAL—IMPORTANT

Please let us know if you are going into hospital. It is ESSENTIAL that you ask for a Catholic Chaplain when in hospital. Chaplains are no longer given names of patients. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Mount Carmel Seniors Group

Next meetings -

Thursdays at 2.30pm St Benedict’s

3rd November Cup of tea, cake, chat & bowls 10th November ‘Paddy’ at the Palace Theatre 7.30pm 17th November Gloucester Quays & Christmas Market 24th November Cancelled—No meeting 8th December Christmas Party with singer John Dale 17th December Trip to see Fr Denis Labartette __________________________________________________________________

A Catechesis on Marriage & Family

A 6 month distance learning course with two specialist modules on marriage & the family, beginning January 2017— further information mfcadmin@maryvale.ac.uk

40 Days for Life

Wednesday 28th September—Sunday 6th November 8am-8pm every day outside Marie Stopes Abortion Clinic, Edgbaston. For further information contacr 07773501721 or email izzyvs@gmail.com

Reflection for the weekend ……..

The author of the mystical book ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’ speaks of prayer as being arrows shot through the clouds. This same image is found in today’s first reading when it speaks of the prayer of the humble. This prayer is held in contrast with the prayer of the Pharisee who boasts of his own righteousness before God. Each one of us in our relationship with God and with others must act with a humble heart recognising our strength but also our weak-nesses; and from this position offering our prayers to God. Today as we leave the church, do we leave at rights with God or like the Phar-isee do we leave just as we entered?

Christmas Bazaar Saturday 26 November

12 noon-3pm at St Bedes

Don’t forget to take Raffle Tickets home with you after Mass today. Donations for Raffle cash prizes—£200 (1st Prize), £100 (2nd Prize) and £50 (3rd Prize) For the stalls— Cuddly toys, books, jigsaws, cakes, Christmas Decorations, Chocolates, Biscuits, Wines & Spirits, Children’s sweets for lucky dip bags, good quality unwanted gifts and if you can’t attend, why not make a donation.

CAFOD

The amount raised for Family Fast Day was £1460.00

Welcome

This weekend we welcome back to the parish, Fr Eddie who will be celebrating Mass at Alvechurch and the 11.15am here at Mount Carmel while Fr Tony is away in Ireland.

Mount Carmel 500 Club

Subscriptions to the 500 Club are now due. is very good fundraiser for the parish and would like to be, contact the parish office for a membership form.

Bar Staff required for St Benedict’s Club to cover evenings & weekends. Please leave CV’s with the

Parish Office or at the Club.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, REDDITCH

Beoley Road West, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8LT (01527) 63096

Email: office@mtcarmel.co.uk Website: www.ourladyofmountcarmel.co.uk

The Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham: Registered Charity No. 234216

Parish Clergy: Fr Anthony Rohan, Fr Cornelius Safe, Fr Craig Davies

Permanent Deacons: Revs Des Chilton & Peter Griffiths

NEWSLETTER 1731 THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR C 23RD OCTOBER 2016

Parish Mass Book Page 80 Ecclesiasticus 35:12-14,16-19 Psalm 33 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Gospel Luke 18:9-14

PARISH WEBSITE UPDATE: www.ourladyofmountcarmel.co.uk Journey in Faith, Baptism Enquiries, Wedding Enquiries etc,

The Parish Safeguarding

Representatives are Mrs Jane

Craig & Mrs Linda Gordon

Presentation to Fr David Doran

5pm Saturday 12th November followed by refreshments in Parish Centre

Thank you

Fr Craig would like to thank all those who came to his Induction as Parish Priest of Quinton last Thursday evening and for all your cards and kind messages.

Fr Michael Pulijc’s Induction as Parish

Priest of Sacred Heart, Hanley is on Wednesday 30th November at 7pm. If there are sufficient numbers we will organise a coach. Parking is an issue so going by car could be difficult. Contact the parish office if you are interested in going.

SPUC 50th Anniversary Campaign -

Since 1967, when the Abortion Act was passed, over 8.7 million babies have been aborted. On the weekend 22/23 October postcards will be available for you to sign. These will then be sent to your MP. The message to MP’s is as follows: “I call upon you, my Member of Parliament, to pledge to recognise the humanity of unborn children from the time of conception, and to work to reinstate equal legal protection for all”

Mass Times & Intentions

Thirtieth Sunday of the Year C

Week beginning Sunday 23rd October 2016

Saturday Mount Carmel 5.00 pm John Morrissey (b’day a) Hadzor 5.00 pm Frances Amelia Galton

Sunday Mount Carmel 8.15 am Jack, Kath & Pattie Coombes 9.45 am Mass in Polish 11.15 am Joan Avern (a) 6.00 pm Phyllis Finnegan & Joan O’Rourke Alvechurch 9.45 am People of the Parish Feckenham 10.15 am Pat, Mary & Adrian Kennedy

Monday Mount Carmel 9.10 am Morning Prayer 9.30 am Pattie Coombes Wm Henry Murphy (a)

Tuesday Mount Carmel 9.10 am Morning Prayer 9.30 am Ints of Sheila Dipple 6.00 pm Michael & Winifred Conboy

Wednesday

Mount Carmel 9.10 am Morning Prayer 9.30 am Damian Cahill 5.00 pm Mass in Polish

Thursday Mount Carmel 9.10 am Morning Prayer 9.30 am Ints of Fr Francis Maple (Diamond Jubilee) 6.30 pm Adoration 7.00 pm Trevor Jones (sick)

Friday Mount Carmel 9.10 am Morning Prayer 9.30 am Ned Morrissey (a) 5.00 pm Mass in Polish

Saturday Mount Carmel 9.10 am Morning Prayer 9.30 am Ints of Roisin O’Connor The following fulfils Sunday Obligation Mount Carmel 5.00 pm Anne Fanning (b’day a) Hadzor 5.00 pm Betty Davis

Thirty-first Sunday of the Year C

Week beginning Sunday 30th October 2016 Mount Carmel 8.15 am Lou & Gladys Watson 9.45 am Mass in Polish 11.15 am People of the Parish 6.00 pm Dolly Wakefield (a) Alvechurch 9.45 am Children of Aleppo Feckenham 10.15 am Mary Shanley

Parish Diary ….

Sunday Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Psalter Week 2

Monday Half-term holiday 5pm Legion of Mary 7pm Choir practice in Mount Carmel Church 7.30pm Narcotics Anonymous in Parish Centre

Tuesday 7.30pm St Benedict’s Committee Meeting

Saturday

Teas & Coffee after 5pm evening Mass Teas & Coffee in the Newman Room after 5pm Mass at Hadzor

Sunday Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C Psalter Week 3 ________________________________________________________________________________________________

What’s on ………….

Redditch Operatic Society present THE WITCHES OF

EASTWICK at the Palace Theatre, Tues 15th/Sat 19th November Tickets available from Ann Duffin 01527 527363 or David Cruise on 01527 450756

Mount Carmel Christmas Bazaar

12 noon Saturday 26th November at St

Bede’s School

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Could you be an Academy Respresentative?

St Bede’s Catholic Middle School is currently seeking to appoint a Foundation Academy Representative. Your per-sonal experience, knowledge and passion are just what we need. If you would like to know more please contact Julie Bush at school on 01527 525916

Confessions at Mount Carmel

During Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Benediction Saturdays 10-10.50am

On the 1st Saturday of the month the Rosary will be said

after Devotions

Parish Bereavement Group Grief can be very lonely even when you have loved ones around. The Bereavement Support Group offers help to those who are

experiencing difficulties in coping with the death of a loved one. This includes miscarriages and still births. We also offer

support to those suffering from terminal illness, and support to their loved ones.

For details please contact the parish office.

Singers/Musicians are welcome to join Music ministry at the Sunday 11.15am Mass. No experience necessary, no obligation to attend every service. Rehearsal 11.50 (before Mass).

SAINTS & FEASTS FOR THE WEEK …

Sunday World Mission Day

Monday Saint Anthony Mary Claret

St Antony Mary Claret was born at Sallent, Spain in 1807. As a priest he is remembered for his missionary work in Catalonia and the Canary Islands, and founding the Claretian Fathers. He was ordained Bishop of Cuba. He spread devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He died in 1870.

Wednesday Saint Cedd

St Cedd, like Chad, was educated at Lindisfarne and was bishop to the East Saxons at Bradwell, with his See at Othona. He died in 664.

Friday Feast of Saints Simon & Jude

St Simon was from Cana in Galilee and known as the Zealot. St Jude, also known in the gospels at Thaddaeus, is the author of a short epistle in the New Testament. They preached in Mesopo-tamia and Persia and were martyred. Their names appear in the Roman Canon.

Saturday Our Lady on Saturday

Lift to church …..

A parishioner who lives in the Bordesley area of Redditch has recently been diagnosed with an illness which has meant he can no longer drive. If there is anyone willing to bring him to Mass once a week, could they contact the parish office on 01527 63096.

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Maryvale Institute

A Catechesis on Marriage & Family

A new six month course starting in January 2017 consist-ing of two modules—each module involves 10 weeks of study with a further two weeks to complete an assign-ment. Upon completion, students will be awarded a Maryvale Certificate ( A Catechesis in Marriage and Family) For more information contact Maryvale on 0121 360 8118, email mfcadmin@maryvale.ac.uk or visit their website www.maryvale.ac.uk

Lamp at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mt Carmel

This week the lamp burns in loving memory of PHYLLIS FINNEGAN & JOAN O’ROURKE ... Next week the lamp burns in loving memory of ANNE FANNING (NNIVERSARY)

Lamp at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart

This week the lamp burns in loving memory of MICHAEL SHEEHAN (BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY) …. Next week the lamp burns in loving memory of BILL COSTELLO (ANNIVERSARY)

For the dead ...

Your prayers are asked for JANE DAVIE in Scotland, mother of Jenny Stone, MARY LEACH in Ireland. May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Please pray for the sick...

Deacon Des Chilton, Kathleen Kavanagh, Thomas Adams, Alison Cole, Johannah White, Selina Kilker, Carmel Fiolka, Anna Byrne, Fred & Pauline Clarke, Mark Collins, Mary Grady, Delia Bree, Matthew Smith, Paul Hart, Anne McVicker, Ruby Urka, Jane-Christina Thomson, Bob & Caroline Holland, Mick Halloran, Sr Catherine Devaney, Allan Barber, Chris Figgett, Peggy Woods, Joseph Curtagar, Cynthia Williams, Teresa Grantham, Edwin McGlynn, Dave Pugh, Francis Latchford, Simon Taylor, Lilian Lee, Lottie Hatcher, Fiona Short, John Gannon, John Gill, Phyllis O’Brien, Mary Hillier, Margaret Hughes, Lily Robinson, Kitty Fanning, Thomas Henry Burnside, Bridget Heatley, Winifreda Olga Hall, Kathleen Donovan, Brian & Devan Dixon, James Vaughan, Jill Bennett, Kerry Boyd, Andrew Berry, Pat Conner, Aidan & Ita Hayes, Margaret Beddows, Helen Hardwick, Kate Shenton, Martin & Margaret Daly, Clifford & Christopher Browne, Michael Smith, Michael Burke, Andrea Ferguson, Loret-ta Burns, Charlie Walker, Maureen Reavey, Lynda Rose, Ann Lowe, baby Ellis Morbey, Emma Martin, Jim Gallagher, James Cull, Daisy Mae Williams (aged 3), Pat O’Boyle, Sas Burford, Jackie Gallagher, G Smith, Megan Collier, Cee Sheriden (Hadzor), Thelma Edwin, Martin Twomey, Gregory & Linda Daniel, Maura Lee, Sheila Nicholson, Gordon Taylor, John Laugharne, Dick Bell, Tony Gillespie, Chris Whyte, Margaret Clarke, Paul Kearns, Joyce Tremeer, Philip Broom, Alan Purvis, Brigit Broom, Oscar Rees, Monty Breslin, Judy Mitten, Nellie Gilbert, Sean Harkin, Anthony Obinna, Margaret Leonard, Kobie Boggis, Nora O’Connor, Lucia Galleo, Jacquie Barker-Dean, Norah Hughes, Mary Hickey, Dun-can MacInniss, James Hopper, Bill Cosgriff, Kath Harkin, Ken Harler, Rt Rev Christopher Jones, Bishop Emeritus of Elfin, Rita Wilson, Pat Gordon, Jane Elliott, Theresa Price, Marion Furey, Bill Hopkins, Peter Daniel, Rita Wilson, Martin Brand, Pat Davis, Margaret Maddison, Brother Michael, Grazyna, Margaret Wheeler, Luisa Zinali, Fr David Hutton, Eileen Granger, Trevor Jones, Pauline Clarke, Ken Morton, Sr Muriel Geisler

Congratulations to ……

We welcome into God’s family TEDDY WILSON baptised last weekend at Mount Carmel

WEEKLY STATISTICS

Weekend 16/17 October 2016 1st Collection £852.56 2nd Collection £746.46 Attendance 662 (No Polish Mass count) These figures do not include Standing Orders

Baptism To arrange for the baptism of your child/children you will need to contact the parish office on 01527 63096 or visit the parish website to find out when the next available Baptism Meeting is for you to attend. At this meeting you will be given the Bap-tism Form to take away with you for completion. Once com-pleted please bring it with you to the parish office on either a Monday or Friday morning between 10am—11am when one of the priests will be able to see you and book the date for baptism. Baptisms normally take place on a Sunday at 12.45pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. There is an administrative fee of £30 for Baptism which should be paid at the time of arranging the date.

(Syro Malabar Rite) Monthly Mass 6.15pm Rosary followed by Mass,

First Saturday of the month