Parish of St Richard of Chichester

The Presbytery, Cawley Road,Chichester,West Sussex PO19 1XB

Tel: 01243 782343 email: admin@st-richards.fsnet.co.uk
Parish Office open 9—2 Monday to Thursday
With Our Lady of the Assumption
Fairfield Road, Bosham, West Sussex
Parish of St Peter, the Witterings
13 Church Road, East Wittering, West Sussex, P020 8PS
Tel: 01243 673194 email: stpeterswittering@tiscali.co.uk
Parish Office open 10—12 Tuesday & Wednesday
Father Kieron O’Brien
(kieron@chicathchurch.prestel.co.uk)
Father Alexander Lucie-Smith
(d40mclaurin@hotmail.com)
www.strichardschichester.co.uk
25th Sunday of the Year Psalter Week 1 19th September 2010

Mass Times Readings for the week

St Richard’s, Chichester First Reading
Saturday Vigil 6.00pm Amos 8:4-7
Sunday 8.30 am and 10.00am Against those who “buy up the poor for
12.00pm Polish Mass money”.
St Peter’s, Wittering
Sunday 9.00am Responsorial Psalm 112
Friday 10.00am Praise the Lord, who raises the poor.
Our Lady of the Assumption, Bosham
Sunday 11.00 am Second Reading
Tuesday 10.00 am 1 Timothy 2:1-8
There should be prayers offered for everyone to
Sacrament of Reconciliation God, who wants everyone to be saved.
St Richard’s
Saturday: 10.30am-11.15am & 5.00pm –5.30pm Gospel
St Peter’s Luke 16:1-13
First Friday of the month 9.30am You cannot be the slave both of God and of
money.
By arrangement at all other times

Thought for the week

The advice to St Paul to Timothy is that we should pray for those in authority; sound advice for those this weekend as we
welcome Pope Benedict XVI to our shores. In fact by the time you read this his visit will be half over! We pray not only
for Benedict the person, but for all that the Bishop of Rome stand for. As successor of Peter, the Pope represents the centre
of unity for the Universal Church. His authority is as Vicar of Christ but it is exercised as a service for us all. The visit of
the Holy Father to this country is the opportunity par excellence for us to express our communion with him and the entire
Catholic Church. We can do this whether or not we can be physically present at any of the Papal events, in fact we do it
every time we come to mass. The visit of Pope Benedict reminds us very powerfully that we are not alone in our faith and
we are involved in something which is bigger than the sum total of its parts. When the dust settles after the visit (and the
bills have been paid!) let’s hope that we all emerge with our faith strengthened and affirmed.
St Richard’s
Music for Christ the King Calling all children Year 4 and above who would like to be involved in the music at
10am Mass at St Richard’s on Sunday 21st November. There will be practices in the church on a Friday beginning 8th Oc-
tober from 3.15pm to 4.30pm to prepare the music for this mass. If you would like to sing or play contact hazeljohns-
ton@aol.com or speak to any members of the Music Group after mass.
Altar Server Rota’s The new rota for Altar Servers is in the Sacristy. The rota’s have been sent by email however, if
you have not received your copy please contact the Parish Office.
APF Boxes Would promoters please bring their monies to the Parish Office to be emptied. Your magazines are also
ready collection from the church porch. Contact Mary on 07779369421 with any queries.
Sponsored Half Marathon
Judy and Naomi Davenport and Georgina Taylor along with a group of Catherine’s friend’s will be running the Sponsored
Half Marathon in London on 26th September in memory of Catherine and in aid of research into Sudden Unexpected
Death in Epilepsy. You can donate at www.justgiving.com/runforcathy.

Our Lady of the Assumption

Bosham Bounce This winner of the September draw is Patricia Bannister (no 27) CONGRATULA-
TIONS!
Sussex Historic Ride and Stride Thank you to all those who generously gave their time to man
the church last Saturday.
Harvest Service Sunday 3rd October. Please bring fresh produce and tins or packets suitable to be passed on to St
Joseph’s refuge. These will be bought up to the altar by the children at the offertory.
Bosham Meeting Point Harvest Supper takes place at St Nicholas’ Hall 7.15 for 7.30 on Saturday 2nd Octo-
ber. Tickets £7 from Mary Eveleigh 575184 or Frances Messenger 573587.

St Peter’s
Canal Boat Trip
We are trying to organise a canal boat trip for one evening in late September or early October. Please bring
your own food and drink. We will need at least 20 people and the price will be advised when total num-
bers are known. Please contact Monica Heath on 672293 if you are interested.
APF Boxes
It’s that time of year again and we need to collect the red APF boxes. Over the next few weeks please will you bring your
boxes in and leave them in the church porch so that they can be collected and emptied. Gill Breeze will return them to you.
Fr Joe’s DVD
Next Sunday, 26th September, in the hall after Mass there will be an opportunity to see Fr Joe’s DVD “Giving New Life”.
This 10 minute DVD gives an insight into the work he is doing in his parish in Mivumoni, Mombasa.

What is a Mass intention?

According to an old tradition, Catholics may offer a contribution to a priest and request an intention for a particular Mass
(see the Code of Canon Law 945–946). This custom invites the faithful into a deeper celebration of the Eucharist by unit-
ing their sacrifice with that of Christ. It also contributes to the material support of the priest. Because of this latter reason,
the contribution is called a “stipend.” In many countries, particularly on the missions, these Mass stipends, sent from
abroad, are a major source of financial support for the local Church.

Most parishes (including this one) keep a record of Mass intentions in the office or sacristy and they are commonly pub-
lished in the bulletin and announced at the Masses. When doing so, it is more accurate to say, “We remember this person
in a special way at this Mass,” than to say in a restrictive sense, “This Mass is offered for this person.” The Mass is offered
for all the living and all the dead - and the intention of the donor is being remembered too: there is room for all in
the "Mass intention", and priests are always happy to pray for whoever requests it, though they may only accept one sti-
pend per day.

An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of an-
other person, or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. The tradition of offering Masses
for others, particularly the dead, originates in the very early Church. St. Augustine (d. 430) recorded the dying wishes of
his mother, St. Monica in his Confessions: "One thing only I ask you, that you remember me at the altar of the Lord wher-
ever you may be."
Parish News
Day of Recollection for Liturgical Ministers, 16th October, St Peters Please note that the timing for
this event has now changed. It will start with mass at 10am and the formal part of the day will be over by 1pm. A shared
lunch will follow for those who wish to stay. This will allow for participants to support the Bosham Bring and Buy Sale
which begins at 2pm the same day.
Youthwork Coordinator We are happy to announce the appointment of Mr Paul Andrewartha to the post of Youth-
work Coordinator for the parishes of Chichester & the Witterings. Paul will work four days a week for a three year term.
He will be starting at the beginning of October. This is a brand new venture for us & is very exciting news for the young
people of the parish & those who minister to them, but the success of this initiative depends on the prayerful support of
everyone.
Today is Home Mission Sunday a Day of Prayer for the Evangelisation of England and Wales.
“Better Together ?” An open meeting for Christians in Chichester. Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm at Grace
Church, Terminus Road, Chichester. All welcome.
Oaklands Open Evening Thursday 23rd September from 6pm—8pm. All parents are invited to come and visit the
school. The Governors are now considering applications for 11+ entry in September 2011. Please contact Linda White,
Admissions Secretary on 023 9225 9214.
Stars of Mary Mass Sunday 26th September , 3pm at Our Lady of Sorrows, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis. Masses
for People with Learning Difficulties, their families, friends and the frail and elderly.
Celebrate the feast of St Therese at Aylesford Priory on Sunday 3rd October. 12noon Gathering Service
and talk, 1pm lunch break and opportunity to look round the Priory, shrine of St Simon Stock, tea room, bookshop and pot-
tery, 2.45pm mass followed by Blessing of the Roses. Transport arranged and all welcome. Please contact Maria 782837
by 20th September if you are interested.
Christina Aid in Burkina Faso All are invited to a meeting on Saturday 9th October in St Richard’s Parish
Rooms at 10.30am, when a Christian Aid worker will talk about farming projects in Burkina Faso. There will also be an
update on Christian Aid resources and campaigns. Please show your support for this very worthwhile work by attending
what should be a fascinating talk by Josiane Nare from Burkina Faso.
Marriage Anniversary Mass Celebrated by Bishop Kieran at St Joseph’s Church, Redhill on Saturday 9th Octo-
ber at 11.30am. To book please contact Ruth Gerun 01293 651164 or ruth.gerun@dabnet.org.
Catholic Bible School Saturday Study Day 10 am—3.30pm (bring packed lunch)2nd Oct “Opening up the
Psalms” led by Fr Laurence O’Keefe OSB. ‘Ten out of ten’ a new six evening course will explore the Ten Command-
ments and their relevance for us today using a variety of media including DVD. Commences 28 September 7.45—10.00
pm. Application forms and information now available. 29th September, 7.15pm Service of Healing and Wholeness guest
speaker Craig Marsh from New Zealand. With only weeks to live Craig was miraculously healed by God. 13th October
Midweek Bible Study commences 9.30—11.30 “The Acts of the Apostles” led by Geoff Poulter. Open Door Prayer
Meeting on 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament (Holy hour) 1st Wednesday. Service of Healing
and Wholeness 3rd Wednesday. All commencing at 7.45. Visit the CBS website www.catholic-bible-school.org for
weekly reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings and our online shop or 01243 371766.
The “Let us Entertain You” DVD if you would like a copy of the DVD, priced £7.50, please add your name to
the list in the porch. The DVD will be distributed after Sunday Masses when we have an idea of the number required.

“Parish Matters” Forum

As a follow up to our successful “Open Evening” there will be an opportunity for parishioners to ask questions and share ideas at an-
other open meeting on the Parish Rooms on Tuesday 12th October at 7.30pm. This will take the form of a Q & A with members of the
Clergy and Finance Committee, with time for open discussion. Please submit questions to the Parish Office in advance by 30th Sep-
tember.

Prayer Groups
S.O.S Prayer Line 01243 377331 Every evening 7.30 pm—Midnight
Emmanuel Prayer Group Monday’s at “Shalom”, 28 Grosvenor Road at 8pm (Rosary at 7.45pm)All wel-
come. Any queries contact Mary 785337.
Tuesday Morning Group 9.45am for Morning Prayer or 10am in the Parish Rooms.
Bosham Tuesday Group Tuesdays after Mass in Bosham Church. All welcome.
Novena to Our Lady Thursdays 8 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every FIRST Friday of the month from 7—8pm.
Open Door Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 7.45 pm at Catholic Bible School, Nutbourne.
Holy Family Indian Prayer Meeting Every 4th Sunday 4—7pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
 MASS INTENTIONS
Sat 18th St Richards Vigil
6.00pm Edward Rodgers (P & T Pratley)
Sun 19th St Richards 8.30am For Tony and Dina on their wedding day (Rita Rooke)
St Peters 9.00am Canon Peter Giffin RIP
St Richard’s 10.00am Maryncia Dembinski RIP (Marysia Dembinski)
Our Lady 11.00am People of the Parish
St Richard’s 12.00pm Polish Mass
Mon 20th St Richard’s 8.00 am Achille Colacino RIP (Donna Murray)
St Richard’s 12.15 am Wellbeing of Yvonne Bishop (M & B Buck)
Tues 21st St Richard’s 8.00am Celebrant’s Intention
Our Lady 10.00am Molly Morgan’s Intentions
Wed 22nd St Richard’s 12.15 pm Wellbeing of Joan Smith (Gisela Gatford & Family)
Thurs 23rd St Richard’s 12.15pm Mary Norton RIP
Fri 24th St Richard’s 8.00am Celebrant’s Intention
St Peter’s 10.00am Joan Miller RIP (Mick Miller)
Sat 25th St Richard’s 10.00am Celebrant’s Intention

26th Sunday of Year C

Sat 25th St Richards Vigil
6.00pm Wellbeing of Kieran Darby
Sun 26th St Richards 8.30am People of the Parish
St Peters 9.00am John Gormley RIP
St Richard’s 10.00am Arun Simon Arackal RIP (Bijil Arackal)
(First Holy Communion Preparation Mass)
Our Lady 11.00am Jean Harris RIP (Nick & Marion Shrubb)
St Richard’s 12.00pm Polish Mass

The Parish Bereavement Support Group is a team of parishioners who aim to support people who have been bereaved
and organise a Memorial Mass in November. If you are interested in joining the group or know of anyone who would
benefit from a visit, please contact the Parish Office 01243 782343 or speak to one of the Priests.

This weeks Feasts/Solemnities:

Monday—Sts Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest & Paul Chong Hasang & Companions, Martyrs
Tuesday—St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
Thursday—St Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Priest
Friday—Our Lady of Walsingham

Please Pray for the Sick Joan Smith, Deacon Hilary Parsons, Christopher Brown, Hugh Robinson, Mary & Tony
Flanagan, Maureen Ottridge, Prudence Dwyer, Dot Leaver, Stanley Vidler, Ann Donaldson, Odette Haves, Josephine Tay-
lor, Audrey Graveley, Patricia Hodnett, Mavis O’Brien, Valerie Davis-White, Robin Bowker, Margaret Andrews, Jane
Lake, Michael Timlick, Molly Hill, Yvonne Bishop, Malcolm Lawson-Paul, Frances Herbert, Shirley Bridges, Gerry Far-
rell, Mark Wynter, Maureen Eyles, Alastair Gordon, Mary Andrews, Patricia Mary Spooner, Christopher Browne, Peggy
Carney, Jean Clench, Angela Connor, Elspeth Gormley, Jean Hood, June Seaward, Elizabeth Clarke, Pat Williams,
Teresa Willcocks, Nigel Hogben and Simon Smith.

The Visiting and Support Group is a team of parishioners, under the guidance of Fr Alexander, who visit
people who have difficulty getting out. If you would like to know more, or to arrange a visit for yourself or
someone you know please contact the Parish Office 01243 782343 or speak to Father Alexander.

Next week’s Readings 26th Sunday of Year C

First Reading Second Reading Gospel Psalm
Amos 6:1.4-7 1Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 145

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