Carol Service at St Luke's

Written by Fr Jude Belnas on 21 November 2019. Posted in News

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Welcome; Dobrodošli; Merħba; Καλώς Ορίσατε; Bem-vindo; Bienvenido; Witajcie; Bienvenue; Benvenuti; Willkommen; Mabuhay

Welcome to the website for Saint Luke's Parish.

Ours is a large and diverse community, serving south west Peterborough and the villages beyond.

All ages, many nationalities and different backgrounds are represented here, so everyone should be able to feel at home. We are part of the Deanery of St Hugh Peterborough in the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia.

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IN MEMORIAM

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time, especially: Elizabeth Campbell (2000), Michael McMahon (1993),

Anne Arkwright-Jordan (2009), Concetta Pignatiello (2013), Margaret Eileen Hayden (2016), Pauline O’Driscoll (2007)

& Colin Morris (1998).

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Many thanks to all who supported or helped with the Christmas Fayre and especially to Jo & Sian Tyrrell, the masterminds of the operation. Over £1,700 was raised for the Church Building

Development.

SAFEGUARDING

Parents/carers must supervise children at all times.

Children should not be sent to the toilet unaccompanied.

BRIAN “BERNIE” GALLAGHER R.I.P.

Bernie’s funeral will be at St. Peter & All Souls Geneva Str. On Thursday 12^th December at 11.30am.

Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

CONFIRMATION 2020

Wednesday 11^th December 6-8pm. Look forward to seeing you!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020

Saturday 14th^th December 10.30-11.30am.

Look forward to seeing you!

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS: THE YEAR OF THE WORD

Beginning this time of reflection on the Sacred Scriptures during Advent we will reflect on the Gospel of Matthew. Join the

“Ichthys Fridays” – 13^th & 20^th December from 7-8.30pm. Fish & chips @ £4-5 for those who would like it.

POSADA - THE JOURNEY OF MARY & JOSEPH

Would you like to host Mary, Joseph and the donkey as they

journey around our parish this Advent? A statue is travelling around staying overnight in different homes. Sign up using the form in the porch to book your evening to host the Holy Family. A booklet with suggested prayers will be made available for use on the day you host.

DIOCESAN YEARBOOKS

Now available in the Parish office. £2.00 each.

CHURCH CLEANING

Team 3: M. Allen, M. Goymour, L. Adolfo, R. Gadsby, C. Mazambani: Tuesday 10.30am.

More help very welcome! Many thanks to all who help to keep our buildings and grounds clean & tidy!

PIETY SHOP

Our little shop in the porch is currently being re-stocked – why not take a look? Cards, books, rosaries, statues, etc.

PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS – ADVENT CONFESSIONS

In addition to Saturday’s 5-5.45pm Confession will be available on the following dates: Mon 16^th 10.30-11.30am; Tue 17^th 6-7pm; Wed 18^th 6-7pm; Thurs 19^th10.30-11.30am; Fri 20^th10.30-11.30am; Mon 23^rd 10.30-11.30am; Tue 24^th 10.30-11.30am & 5-5.45pm.

Helpful leaflets for young and old are available in the porch.

ADVENT CONCERT AT MARGARET BEAUFORT INSTITUTE

14th December 4-5 pm in the Chapel Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, 12 Grange Road, Cambridge CB3 9DU followed by mince pies. Retiring Collection, all welcome, especially children. Works by Bach, Handel and Telemann, readings and carols for everyone to sing.

SAWTRY COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE

3pm this Sunday 8th December at Sawtry Academy. All welcome!

ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS & CHILDREN’S NATIVITY

Sunday 15^th December at 3pm. Come & sing your favourite

Carols & enjoy the Nativity presented by our First Holy

Communion Group! Followed by refreshments – including mince pies & mulled wine! Donations of mince pies welcome!

MISA DE GALLO - MASS OF THE ROOSTER 21ST DEC 5AM

English Mass with “Tagalog” hymns. Everyone is invited to join the celebration in honour of Our Lady. In the Philippines, this Mass is for 9 consecutive mornings but we’ll have one big celebration

instead. Breakfast by Peterborough Filipino Community.

WORSHIP NIGHT WITH JESUS YOUTH UK

Jesus Youth UK presents "Worship night" taking place at

St Oswald's Church on Friday 27^th December 2019 from 7-9.30pm.

Praise & worship led by the Jesus Youth UK music ministry &

concert by Vox Christi Band from India. Tickets £10. All money raised with be used for the works of Evangelisation.

For more information contact Shelina 07868483568.

EPIPHANY CANDLELIGHT MASS AT THE BISHOP’S HOUSE

Followed by hotdogs, bonfire & fireworks for all young people from our Diocese. Sunday 5^th January 2020. Please bring a wrapped gift for a refugee child & write on the outside boy or girl & age.

Held at The White House, 21 Upgate, Poringland, Norwich.

Organised by the Diocesan Youth Service. A coach is being

provided, departing 1.30pm St Lukes Church, Benyon Grove, PE2 5XS and 1.50pm St Oswald's Church, and returning at 11pm,

tickets will cost £8 per person. Bookings: Daniel Anderson email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07523 500 527.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 4pm Sawtry Methodist Church

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 6pm St. Luke’s

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass 11pm St Luke’s

Christmas Day Mass with Carols 9.15am & 11am St Luke’s

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