ST ANN’S NEWSLETTER Priest-in-Charge: Fr Alban Aguezeala . 4 Brighton Road, Banstead, Surrey. SM7 1BS Tel: (01737) 353724 (Mob) 07425 663232 Email: [email protected] Rev Kevin O’Brien, Deacon Email: [email protected] 0208 643 4382 (Mob) 07718 585 717 Hall hire: [email protected]

4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) SUNDAY 28 TH JANUARY 2018

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Mass Times & Intentions Sunday 28 th January 8.30 am People of the Parish 10.00 am Adrian Wines Intention (AM) 6.00 pm Mary Edwards RIP (MB) Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday : Friday:

9.30 am John Carlile Intentions (AM) 9.30 am Fr Míċeál Beatty Intentions (SG) 9.30 am Fr Míċeál Beatty Intentions (FS) 9.30 am James Gallaher RIP (CC) 9.30 am (The Presentation of the Lord, Candlemas) Kathleen Beatty RIP Saturday: 10.00 am Fr Míċeál Beatty Intentions (NO) Sunday 4th February 8.30 am People of the Parish 10.00 am The McCartney Family Intentions (AW) 6.00 pm Eric Smith RIP

CHILDRENS LITURGY Thank you very much to the parent who has come forward with an offer to help at the children’s Liturgy, but we still need more helpers please. So we will sadly be unable to continue with the Liturgy weekly in term th th time. This term there will be no Liturgy on 11 or 18 th Feb as it is half term and no Liturgy on 25 March as no Leader is available. In the summer term we will move to fortnightly or monthly Liturgy. If you feel you can help with this wonderful ministry and would like to know more of what is involved please contact Margaret James on 07900 680476 or [email protected] or pop along to one of our sessions. SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES FIRST HOLY COMUNION: rd Saturday 3 February at 10.30 am to 12.00 pm, in the Church hall is the next Children’s session for this year’s Holy Communion programme. RECENTLY DECEASED Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Anneliese Thomas, Mother of Helene Waite. Please keep Helene and her family in your prayers at this sad time. CO WORKERS OF ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA st Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 31 January at 2.00 pm in the Hall Annexe.

Saturdays 10.30 am and 5.00 – 5.45 pm After all Masses on 1st Sunday of the month. Also at call.

------------ ------------------THE DIVINE OFFICE On weekdays (except Holy Days of Obligation and funerals) Morning Prayer will normally take place 20 minutes before Mass. LENTEN DEVOTIONS Starting Sunday 18th February, there will be Rosary and Benediction at 4.00 pm and thereafter on all the Sundays in Lent. Stations of the Cross and Benediction will take place each Friday during Lent at 7.30 pm. Starting Friday 16th February. PRAYERS PLEASE. . Please remember the following parishioners, or members of parishioners’ families for whom we have been asked to pray: Jonathan Lewis, Jane Scargil, Peter Devanney, Susan Smith, Paul Richmond, Peter Baikie, Helen Kershaw, Sean Gilligan, Arabella Reyes, Christian Requena, Peggy Cauchi, Margaret Lester, Anthony Gannon, Mary Fleming, Spencer Thorpe, Doreen Oldroyd, Helen McGuinness, Bob Graham, Amy Grey, Andrea Wright, Marion Baxter, Sheila Gallagher, Maggie Dolman, Patrick Protts, Sophia Enderle, Kathleen Corrigan, Ernest Budden, David Ibbs, Carla Birkenhead, Barbara Pearl & Diamond Pearl. May our prayers gain for them Christ’s comfort and support MASS ANTIPHONS NB. At sung Masses such as the 10am Mass the Antiphons are not said as they are replaced by music. Entrance antiphon: Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you. Communion Antiphon: Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you. MUSIC AT MASS Entrance: L720 Offertory: L889 Communion: Ave Verum Recess: L721 DEADLINE FOR VISION FOR MISSION QUESTIONNAIRES Please can all Vision for Mission questionnaires be handed in to the parish office by Wednesday 31st January. You can also send via email to: [email protected]

The Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust is a Registered Charity No. 252878

TALKS BY FR STEPHEN LANGRIDGE Fr Stephen Langridge will be coming to St Ann’s to give a series of talks to our First Holy Communion parents. These talks are open to all parishioners Coffee & tea served at 7.45pm for a prompt start at 8.00pm. Tuesday 20th February: Prayer Tuesday 13th March: Marriage and Family Life FLOWER ARRANGERS WANTED. There is no need for experience we have all learnt as we go along. If you like arranging flowers at home then you will enjoy arranging them for our Parish. It is really good to work in pairs so if there are two friends willing to give it a trial all the better. We have lost our younger arrangers and we thank you all for your dedication and talents. We need more people as it becomes difficult at holiday times and the big Feasts of Christmas and Easter. It truly is a wonderful gift to give to our Parish and we all enjoy it very much. For more information please contact Christine Gilbert on 01737 356173 or Katrina at the Parish office. DAY OF REFLECTION FOR READERS On Saturday 3rd February, a Day of Reflection for Readers will be led by Bishop Richard and will take place at St Bernadette's Church, Tailgate Way, Crawley RH10 5BS from11am-4pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Booking is essential as places are limited! To book: [email protected] or phone: 01293 651164 LONDON SW CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS London SW Catholic Young Adults is a social group for young Catholics which meets every month. Our next social evening is on Saturday, 3rd February at 7.00pm at The Star of India, Cheam SM3 8SD. For further details visit our Facebook page or contact Miles on 07790 441242 B5, PRAISE IN THE PARK AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon tea with the singing from the Metropolitan rd Police Choir on Saturday 3 March 1pm – 3pm in St Ann’s Church Hall. Tickets £8.50. Tickets will be on sale after Mass Today or call Caroline on 07926 249918. EPSOM DEANERY INITIAL SAFEGUARDING TH AWARENESS TRAINING, MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2018. FROM 7-9 PM AT ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH EPSOM. This training is for everyone, but we are particularly targeting those who work with or minister to Vulnerable groups (Children and adults at risk.) It is the expectation of the Bishop, Trustees and Safeguarding commission that this initial training is undertaken and refreshed every three years. New Volunteers should undertake the initial training within the first year of being appointed. Please could you let the parish office know names as soon as possible for anyone who wishes to attend. CALLED BY NAME RETREAT Called by Name is a vocation retreat for young adults (aged 18-35) being held 9 - 11th February at Worth Abbey, Crawley. It offers an opportunity for you to tune-in more deeply to the call of Christ in your life, to discern His will for you, discover deeper meaning and direction in your life, and to grow in the trust and freedom to respond generously to the Gospel. The cost is £63 for students/unwaged, £105 waged, and includes meals and accommodation. To book, or for more info, please contact Katrina on [email protected] / 01342 710318.

CHILWORTH DAY OF PRAYER AND PRAISE You are warmly invited to the next Chilworth Day of Prayer and Praise, around the theme 'The Kingdom of God is at Hand.' given by Laurence O'Keefe O.S.B. on Sat, 17th of February 2018. The day begins with Mass at 10.20 am. Two talks will divide the Day, with refreshments and lunch, the Divine Mercy Devotion, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with the Sacrament of Healing and departures at 4.20 pm. Come to part, or all of the day, as it suits you. Bring a packed lunch, and, if you can, a friend. Tea and coffee is provided. St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Near Guildford. GU4 8QR Online information:www.chilworthbenedictines.com BANSTEAD 5 LENT GROUP LEADERS The Banstead 5 Churches will be running a Lent course which will be starting soon. The course being followed this year will be Nothing More and Nothing Less. It is a new and original Lent course by Virginia Moffatt, which uses the powerful, multi-award winning film I, Daniel Blake, directed by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty. There will be a showing of the film prior to the course on, th Tuesday 4 February in St Ann’s Hall Annexe at 4.00 th pm and Saturday 10 February in All Saints Church at 10.30 am. Leaders for the groups are required as soon as possible. Once there are leaders in place signup sheets will be available for anyone who would like to join a group or if you are available to be a host. If you are interested in being a leader please contact the coordinator Richard Hagon at [email protected] or the Parish office: [email protected] Alternatively phone 01737 353724. CHURCH CLEANERS NEEDED We are looking for some new volunteers to join our merry band of cleaners as soon as possible. If you can help to keep our lovely Church clean please contact the parish office at [email protected] or call 01737 353724. THE PRESBYTERY GARAGE The garage that belongs to the presbytery is about to be cleared and its contents disposed of. If you have ever stored something in there and would like it back please come and collect it ASAP. ST PHILOMENA’S SCHOOL VACANCIES Please see the notice board in the Church porch. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Day of Reflection/ Recollection for Extraordinary nd Ministers of Holy Communion. Will be on Saturday 2 June at St Theresa’s, Effingham. OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS Thank you very much for your generous contributions. st Sunday 21 January Offertory Collection Cash: £249.49 Gift Aid Envelopes: £600.87 Standing Orders: £383.83 Total: £1,234.19 Second Collection: Hall Annexe - £309.57 nd 2 Collections this week and next: th Today (28 January): None th Sunday 4 February: None