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17th March 2024
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YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES
This is the title of the Ten-Year Mission Plan which has now been launched in our Diocese. Over the next ten years all our Pastoral Areas will work to lay the foundations of a Vibrant Diocese for Future Generations. What part can I play? Pick up a leaflet from the Cloister to find out more.
Pastoral Letter for the Fifth Sunday of Lent – 17th March 2024 – Regular Confession
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NO GREATER LOVE: A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH CHRIST’S PASSION
Our No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion Lenten program ends this Monday with Jesus at His crucifixion on Calvary.
This Monday we examine the Seven Last Words spoken by Jesus on the Cross. For centuries, Christ’s “Seven Last Words” have been the subject of many sermons, books, devotions, and musical pieces. These sayings are not merely spoken to the world in general, but they are given by Christ as personal words spoken to you. Before Jesus died, he was thinking of you and what you would be going through this year, this month, this day. He is giving you a message of encouragement and comfort as his final act before his death.
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, experience the sights and delve into Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context that shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.
From 7.30 to 9 pm this Monday 18th March. To register, follow this link:
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Deacon Tony reflects: Seeing with fresh eyes
God does not see as we see. Once we lived in darkness, but now we live in the light
NO GREATER LOVE: A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH CHRIST’S PASSION
Our No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion Lenten program continues as we walk step-by-step with Jesus on His journey from His agony in the garden to His crucifixion on Calvary.
This Monday we will consider what happened as Christ carried his cross as well as what usually happened in Roman crucifixions in general. We will unpack the specific events surrounding Christ’s crucifixion, such as his clothes being divided, the three hours of darkness, the Roman centurion’s statement, “Truly this was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54), the tearing of the temple veil, the unbroken bones of Jesus, the blood and water flowing from his side, and the circumstances of his burial.
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, experience the sights and delve into Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context that shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.
From 7.30 to 9 pm this Monday 11th March. To register, follow this link:
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Deacon Tony reflects: Standing up for injustice
When we think about the Gospel, how do we react when we see something which is not right? Are we passive about it or do we react? Jesus was not passive, Jesus stood up for what is right and obeyed his Father.
NO GREATER LOVE: A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH CHRIST’S PASSION
Our No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion Lenten program continues as we walk step-by-step with Jesus on His journey from His agony in the garden to His crucifixion on Calvary.
This Monday we join in at the trial of Jesus. The Sanhedrin do not have the authority to carry out capital punishment; they must work with the Roman governor Pontius Pilate and convince him to crucify Jesus. Pilate recognizes that Jesus is innocent, but the chief priests keep pressing him. Pilate sends Jesus off to be scourged and crowned with thorns, hoping that will placate the Jewish leaders. But when his loyalty to Caesar is questioned, Pilate caves and sends the innocent Jesus off to be crucified.
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, experience the sights and delve into Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context that shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before this Lent.
From 7.30 to 9 pm this Monday 4th March. To register, follow this link:
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Deacon Tony reflects: Announce the Gospel of the Lord
As we leave Mass we are asked glorify the Lord by our lives or to go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. We announce the Gospel of the Lord by loving God and loving our neighbour
Come and join with our Confirmation Candidates for the Parish ‘Big Walk’ for CAFOD which will take place on Saturday 24th February from 3pm until 4.30pm. The walk will be from St Bede’s Church to the Holy Ghost Church, which will be opened for prayer. Click the link to donate to our Giving Page:
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Deacon Tony reflects: Who do we shun?
In Biblical days people with disabilities or who were different were shunned, left to beg for their needs. Jesus did not shun the leper; he found a way to bring the man back into the community. Surely this is a message for us too.
This year we will join with our Confirmation Candidates for the Parish ‘Big Walk’ which will take place on Saturday 24th February from 3pm until 4.30pm. The walk will be from St Bede’s Church to the Holy Ghost Church, which will be opened for prayer. Please come along and join us! https://parishes.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/st-…
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Deacon Tony reflects: Seek the Lord
Actively seek out Jesus in the same way as the people in this week’s Scriptures did. Put our trust in Jesus and we will be taking the Word of God out into our community.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE CATHOLIC NATIONAL SHRINE AND BASILICA OF OUR LADY, WALSINGHAM
Pilgrimage from Basingstoke to The Catholic National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady, Walsingham on 31st May – 1st June 2024 approximate cost £250 to include coach, dinner, bed & breakfast. A meeting is to be held on Saturday 17th February at 11am in St Bede’s Church large meeting room to discuss details.
Deacon Tony reflects: Seeing one another
On this Racial Justice Sunday, we are called not to look for differences in others; but to see that they are another human being, made in the likeness of Christ; a gift from God to us all.
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM – THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY
This will be a two day trip departing from Basingstoke by coach early on Friday 31st May and returning early evening on Saturday 1st June. The estimated cost is £250 (depending on final numbers) to include the coach plus half board in a 3 star hotel. For details on how to register your interest please see this week’s newsletter. There will also be a meeting in St Bede’s Church Hall on Saturday 27th January at 2pm to outline the itinerary.