Stewardship

Please note there is NO Drop-in at St. Michael’s Hall on Wednesday 26.12.18. Admissions forms for Reception entry 2019 to the six Catholic schools in Newport are available now online or from the schools and need to be returned by 14th January 2019. The next meeting of St. David’s SVP will be 5:15pm Tuesday 8th January 2019 in the sacristy

Prayer & Worship

The next Folk Choir rehearsal at St. David’s will be 7:30pm on Monday 14th January 2019 in the sacristy. This Sunday is the last Sunday for Evening Prayer & Benediction until the New Year. It will resume on Sunday 13th January 2019. The Sacred Heart Prayer Group resumes on Saturday, 12th January after the Christmas and New Year break.

Social & Fundraising

Father Francuis Jeyabathi, on behalf of himself, the staff and children of the Annai Home for Children, Iamilqadu, India, has sent Christmas greetings and wishes for good health to all those parishioners and friends who supported the social events on their behalf at St. Anne’s. His full letter is on the notice board in St. Anne’s. Anyone still wishing to send donations of support for the Home’s children please contact Joe at St. Anne’s. St. Anne’s - We would be grateful for help after Mass on Sunday to prepare the church, bring chairs from the hall put out the poinsettias, etc.

Thank you to all who helped to make Santa's visit to St. Anne’s so successful. There was a lovely atmosphere in the hall. St. David Lewis - Thank you to the organisers and attendees of the mulled wine and coffee evening held on Saturday. It was a great success. Our Piety Stall has been stocked with Liturgical calendars and diaries 2019. Please visit the stall. St. David Lewis - Children’s Christmas Party to be held on Friday 28th December 2018 from 3pm to 5pm. All are welcome. Can all gifts be handed in by 24th December 2018. The gift must cost no more than £5. A number of empty Red Boxes are available in the Church porch. We would appreciate if families would kindly take one home. St. Mary’s BAKE SALE : Many thanks to all who supported the Cake Sale two weeks ago. The total raised was £259.40 St. Mary’s 200 Club 16.12.18. No. 176 M. Ward

This is your LAST CHANCE to purchase your Christmas Nativity Sets, Cards, Candles, Diaries and much more from St. Mary’s Piety Shop after Mass. Christmas lunch on Christmas Day. Don’t spend the day alone. We are having our usual lunch on Christmas Day for all friends old and new who would like to join us. If you know of anyone, or would like to come along yourself please ring Phil 07813459743 or Jan 01633 678789 to book a place and arrange transport.

Other News

Thank You : From Geraldine Meredith and family for all the Prayers and thoughts for Sion Meredith, he is now well after his operation. Thank you : For all your cards and best wishes etc. Have a very Happy Christmas – Tracy and John, and everyone in the parish office. Lourdes Pilgrimage 2019. A group of people from around All Saints make an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes at invite you to join their trip from the 6th – 11th September 2019. 5 nights – Full board -departing from Bristol with coach from Newport. Contact : Antonetta on 01633 508460 for further information. CATHOLIC DIRECTORY FOR WALES 2019 – This Annual Publication is now available across all our churches priced £3.00. This invaluable guide provides parish & clergy information, Mass times, Catholic sodalities etc. covering all of Wales and Herefordshire. A useful guide and a further record for the archives of Catholic History in wales. Get your copy TODAY.

A Reflection for Christmas

He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant. He grew up in another village, where he worked in a carpenter shop until he was 30. Then, for three years, he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a home. He didn't go to college. He never lived in a big city. He never travelled 200 miles from the place where he was born. He did none of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but himself. He was only 33 when the tide of public opinion turned against him. His friends ran away. One of them denied him. He was turned over to his enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. While he was dying, his executioners gambled for his garments, the only property he had on earth. When he was dead, he was laid in a borrowed grave, through the pity of a friend. Twenty centuries have come and gone, and today he is the central figure of the human race. I am well within the mark when I say that all the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned--put together--have not affected the life of man on this earth as much as that one, solitary life.

From Fr. Michael

Christmas is a time of mixed emotions as we reflect on the past year and also on those who have gone before us. My mother was what I would call a “Christmas fanatic”. As soon As December 1st came there was not choice, the tree and decorations were up. When she died nearly 11 years ago, it was bitter sweet. She held out to see Christmas through to the Epiphany …. No other way to go for mam! What makes Christmas truly special is not the presents and big get together. It is the reality that the joy and utter gravity of the birth of the Christ child brings us hope. From the wood of the manager to the wood of the Cross the love shown by this innocent babe reflects the Communion of Love that transcends all. Always recall that our Christmases are echoes of the bond With loved ones or alone, Christmas can be a deep expression of love for God and all people of good will. This is the time to set aside differences; the grace of the Christmas can heal all. God bless you all this holy season

All Saints Parish Office, 9 Stow Hill, Newport. NP20 1TP.

Telephone: 01633 265533

Email: newport@rcadc.org

Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Mon – Fri)

Administrator: Tracy Morgan

Website: allsaintsrcnewport.org.uk

Parish Pastoral Team:

Fr. Michael Doyle (Parish Priest) Fr. Daniel Stanton, Fr. Robert James, Fr. Roman Kowalski, Fr. Peter McLaren,

Deacon Pasquale Cinotti, Deacon Rigo Logier

Sr. Brigid Cantwell Sr. Paul Gerard Chidgey

Sr. Justina Morrin, Sr. Miriam Morrin Sr. Visitation O’Donoghue

Sr. Claude Walsh

Churches:

St. Mary, Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 1TP. St. Anne, Oliphant Circle, Malpas, Newport NP20 6PF. Ss. Basil & Gwladys, Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9DW. St. David, Park Crescent, Maesglas, Newport, NP20 3AQ. St. David Lewis, Monnow Way, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7DX. St. Gabriel, Ringland Circle, Newport, NP19 9PQ. St. Julius the Martyr, Beaufort Road, St. Julian’s, Newport, NP19 7PZ. St. Julius, Aaron & David, High Street, Caerleon, NP18 1AG. St. Michael, Clarence Street, Pillgwenlly, Newport, NP20 2BZ.

4th Sunday of Advent Cycle C – 23rd December 2018

Entrance Antiphon:

Drop down dew from above, you heavens, And let the clouds rain down the Just One;

Let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour. Psalm Response:

God of Hosts, bring us back; Let your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, Alleluia! I am the handmaid of the Lord;

Let what you have said be done to me. Alleluia!

Memorial Acclamation:

Save us, Saviour of the world, For by your Cross and Resurrection,

You have set us free. Communion Antiphon:

Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; And his name will be called Emmanuel.

We wish the Parishioners of All Saints Parish

a very Holy, Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year

Thank you for everything over the past year.

Frs Michael, Daniel, Robert, Roman & Peter and Deacons Pasquale & Rigo.

In an Emergency, call: 07805 696474 (24 hours)

Hospitals – Royal Gwent, St. Woolos & St. Cadoc’s If you know of anyone who is in hospital or about to go into hospital and would like to receive holy communion, please ring the parish office leaving the persons’ name and ward details. Or contact the Hospital Chaplaincy on 01633 234234.

Home Visits If you would like a sick visit at home or know somebody who would, you can now request a visit by calling the parish office; completing the ‘Request a Sick Visit’ form and handing it to a member of the Pastoral Team.

It is also possible to request a visit at home or in hospital by completing the ‘Request a Sick Visit’ form and handing it into the parish office or a member of the pastoral team. The form can also be completed online at http://allsaintsrcnewport.org.uk/sick/

Vigil Masses of the Sunday Saturday 22nd

December

St. Mary 3.00pm Divine Mercy Devotions 3.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation until 4.15pm 4.30pm +Lily O’Carroll, Kathleen White

St. David Lewis 4.30pm Holy Rosary 5.00pm Virginia Rose,+ Joseph & Kevin Burke, Pat Conway, +Russell John Jenkins St. Gabriel 5.00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation until 5:20pm 5.30pm The Sick of the Parish Ss. Basil & Gwladys 6.00pm Catherine Williams Intention., Anna & Ted Butler Ss. Julius, Aaron & David 6.30pm +Joseph Keohane

Sunday 23rd

St. Anne 9.00am Kitty Hayes, +Gallinagh & James Families. St. David 9.00am Msza w j. polskim

St. Mary 9.30am Ellen & Michael Buckley, Kathleen Doolan, +Peggy Catlin,

St. Gabriel 10.00am Wayne & Ron Dobbs, Brock Family, David Jones, Wilkins, Webb, Enos

Jones & Families, John Buckley, Boddy Family

St. Michael 10.45am Deceased friends & neighbours Clarence Street., The Alonzi Family,

Holy Souls, McConnell & Maguire families.

St. David 11.00am +Peter Roberts, Maher Family, Dorothy & Charles Maher,, Special

Intentions. St. Julius the Martyr 11.15am P.S. Tobin, Frances Lewis. Ss. Basil & Gwladys 11.30am Ordinariate Mass St. Mary 4.00 pm Evening Prayer & Benediction 6.00 pm +John Richardson.

Monday 24th

St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary St. Mary 10.00am [The last Mass of Advent]

Vigil Mass for Christmas St. David 6.00pm (Family Mass)

St. Gabriel 6.00pm (Family Mass) St. Mary 6.00pm (Family Mass) St. Michael 7.00pm Parishioners of the Parish St. Anne 7.30pm Parishioners of the Parish Ss. Basil & Gwladys 7.30pm Parishioners of the Parish St. Mary 9.00pm Parishioners of the Parish St. David 10.00pm Msza wj. polskim

Tuesday 25th

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD

Holy Day Of Obligation

St. Mary 12:00am MIDNIGHT MASS Parishioners of the Parish St. David Lewis 9.00am Parishioners of the Parish St. Mary 9.30am Parishioners of the Parish Ss. Basil & Gwladys 10.00am Ordinariate Rite Mass St. Gabriel 10.00am Parishioners of the Parish St. Julius the Martyr 10.30am Parishioners of the Parish St. Julius, Aaron & David 11.00am Parishioners of the Parish

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO EVENING MASS CHRISTMAS DAY.

Wednesday 26th St. Stephen

St. Mary 11.00am Altar Servers Mass The Church will be closed after the morning Mass.

Thursday 27th St. John

St. Mary 10.00am The Church will be closed after the morning Mass.

Friday 28th

Holy Innocents St. Mary 10.00am The Church will be closed after the morning Mass.

Saturday 29th

St. Mary 9.30am Holy Rosary 10.00am Diane Parker 10.30am Sacrament of Reconciliation until 11.45am

Vigil Masses of the Sunday

St. Mary 4.30pm John & Palmila Wilkinson, Sr. Maria Goretti, +Nora Griffin

Srs. Of St. Joseph. Llantarnam. St. David Lewis 4.30pm Holy Rosary

5.00pm Thanks-giving for the people of St. David Lewis,

Timothy Jones & Elizabeth & Peter Kane St. Gabriel 5.00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation until 5.20pm 5.30pm +Denis Ford, +Olive Bryant (5th Anniv.) Ss. Basil & Gwladys 6.00pm Joseph O’Mahoney Intention. Ss. Julius, Aaron & David 6.30pm Sick of the Parish.

Sunday 30th Feast of

The Holy Family

St. Anne 9.00am Celia O’Keefe, +Mary O’Keefe, Kitty Hayes Intention. St. David 9.00am Msza w j. polskim St. Mary 9.30am Families throughout the world

St. Gabriel 10.00am Guiseppe & Gianfranco Cesa St. Michael 10.45am Bella & Bill James, Stan Burrows, Lester & Dermondy Families

+J.P. O’Flaherty, +Rose & Michael Clair, +Patrick Calvey. St. David 11.00am Sr. Brigid, Clive & Mary Berry (Good Estate), St. David’s Parish. St. Julius the Martyr 11.15am The clergy of the Parish Ss. Basil & Gwladys 11.30am Ordinariate Mass 4.00pm Evening Prayer & Benediction. 6.00pm Mrs. Donaghue Intention.

What’s on this Week Prayer Requests

Saturday 22nd December :

All day Adoration and opportunity for Reconciliation in St. Mary’s Church.

Sunday 23rd December : 5.00pm St. Mary’s Folk Choir Practice

Tuesday 25th December : Happy Birthday Jesus

Sunday 30th December : 5.00pm St. Mary’s Folk Choir Practice

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Evelyn Reader, Alan Phillips and all who have died recently. Please also remember in your prayers Fr James Siemens, Terrence

Rose, Mostyn Crowley, Peter Okwusogu, Angela Parry (Pisani), Anne Reynolds, Sr. Denise, Gerald Walker, Helen Hathaway, Eddie Burke, Jeanette Bassett, John Ryan, Pat Bowen, Nanna Cozzi, Sion Meredith, Lena Evans, Daniel Gabriel, Monica Pugsley, Denis O’Carroll, James Routley, Catherine Wenegrieme, and all the sick at home or in our hospitals, and all who care for them. To add a request please contact the Parish Office by calling 01633 265533.

GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE Some people, when a Christmas tree they see,

May only thing it’s just a tree With shining lights and a star so bright

And pretty colors that gleam in the night.

But to me it’s so much more Than lights and stars and ornaments galore.

For when a Christmas tree I see, This is what it means to me:

At the top is a star shining so bright, Like the one that shone that first Christmas night,

Or an Angel, like those who to the shepherds did sing “Glory to God…2 for the newborn King.

The tree, made of wood, with its branches spread wide, is like the cross upon which our Saviour died. Its colour, evergreen, means life everlasting

which can be yours if you just ask Him.

It’s light, shinging so pretty and bright, Are like “The Light of the World”, God’s Son, Jesus Christ.

Like pieces of tinel, too many to count, Are God’s unending mercies – they freely abound.

The ornaments are a bright crimson red Like great drops of blood that for you He shed. Garland, gracefully wrapped around the tree, Is like God’s grace which wraps you and me.

The gifts under the tree are as nice as can be, But the greatest gift ever is Jesus, you see, For He came to this earth to die on a tree,

So you and I from sin might be free.

So give Him your heart and happy you will be That His gift of life has made you free. How pretty are these wonderful trees,

But none are as beautiful as God’s Christmas Tree.

Elizabeth Gill