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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SAINT THOMAS MORE Sisters of St Joseph of Peace 54 New Street Oadby Leicester LE2 4LJ

Primary School: Saint John Fisher CVA 0116 288 2203 Head Mr A Gallagher

Parish Priest: Fr Michael Moore Assistant Priest: Fr John Owens

0116 221 8385 stthomasmoreknighton

@gmail.com Deacon: Vince Kelly

Secondary School: Saint Paul’s 0116 241 4057

Principal Mrs S Conaghan Parishes Website

http://www.le2catholicparishes.info

75 Knighton Road Knighton

Leicester LE2 3HN

Primary School: Saint Thomas More CVA

0116 270 6365 Head Mrs C Crosse

Thirty Second Week of Ordinary Time 8th November 2020

Holy Mass The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is removed during these emergency circumstances of the lockdown, and for as long as they last. This pandemic is the serious reason why this obligation does not apply at this time.

The Vatican II document Lumen Gentium (“Light of the Nations”) describes our homes as “the Domestic Church” for this is the first place we learn about our

faith and continue our journey of faith through our daily living. We are encouraged to develop ways in which we can renew

and deepen still more our spiritual relationship with God in our homes at this time when we are unable to gather or pray in our Churches.

Sacrament of Reconciliation The Congregation for Sacred Worship, speaking about the pandemic, reminds the faithful who cannot receive sacramental absolution, that ‘perfect contrition, rooted in love of God who is to be loved above all things, expressed in a sincere request for forgiveness, insofar as the penitent is able to make it at that moment, and accompanied by the firm intention to go to confession as soon as is possible, obtains forgiveness of all sins, including grave sin (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1452). Confessions cannot be heard over the telephone. Services of General Absolution cannot be held as this involves travel and the gathering of people.

All liturgies, parish activities and meetings are postponed until further notice

Thirty Second Week of Ordinary Time

Entrance Antiphon Cf. Ps 87: 3 Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.

The Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect Almighty and merciful God, graciously keep from us all adversity, so that, unhindered in mind and body alike, we may pursue in freedom of heart the things that are yours. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

First reading Wisdom 6:12-16 Wisdom is bright, and does not grow dim. By those who love her she is readily seen, and found by those who look for her.

Quick to anticipate those who desire her, she makes herself known to them. Watch for her early and you will have no trouble; you will find her sitting at your gates. Even to think about her is understanding fully grown; be on the alert for her and anxiety will quickly leave you. She herself walks about looking for those who are worthy of her and graciously shows herself to them as they go, in every thought of theirs coming to meet them. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 62(63):2-8

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

O God, you are my God, for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting. My body pines for you like a dry, weary land without water.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory. For your love is better than life, my lips will speak your praise.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

So I will bless you all my life, in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, my mouth shall praise you with joy.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God On my bed I remember you. On you I muse through the night for you have been my help; in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

Second reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like the

other people who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him. We can tell you this from the Lord’s own teaching, that any of us who are left alive until the Lord’s coming will not have any advantage over those who have died. At the trumpet of God, the voice of the archangel will call out the command and the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise, and then those of us who are still alive will be taken up in the clouds, together with them; to meet the Lord in the air. So we shall stay with the Lord for ever. With such thoughts as these you should comfort one another.

Gospel Acclamation Mt24:42 44 Alleluia, alleluia! Stay awake and stand ready, because you do not know the hour when the Son of Man is coming. Alleluia!

Gospel Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus told this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.” At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, “Give us some of your oil: our lamps are going out.” But they replied, “There may not be enough for us and for you; you had better go to those who sell it and buy some for yourselves.” They had gone off to buy it when the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall and the door was closed. The other bridesmaids arrived later. “Lord, Lord,” they said “open the door for

us.” But he replied, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.’

The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, At the words that follow, up to and including ‘and became man’, all bow. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

Prayer over the Offerings Look with favour, we pray, O Lord, upon the sacrificial gifts offered here, that, celebrating in mystery the Passion of your Son, we may honour it with loving devotion. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon Cf. Ps 22: 1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me. Prayer of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever. Amen (St Alphonsus Liguori)

Prayer after Communion Nourished by this sacred gift, O Lord, we give you thanks and beseech your mercy, that, by the pouring forth of your Spirit, the grace of integrity may endure in those your heavenly power has entered. Through Christ our Lord. Scripture Readings from The Jerusalem Bible © 1966 by Darton Longman & Todd Ltd and Doubleday and Company Ltd. Excerpts from the English translation and chants of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved

Please remember in your prayers… Cycle of prayer during Ordinary Time (Autumn)

Students and Teachers, The Spread of the Gospel, The Harvest, the Fruits of Human Work, the Reverent Use of Creation, Justice and Peace in the World, All Victims of War, Young People,

Prisoners and their families

The names of our sick and housebound parishioners as placed by the statue of our Parish Patrons…

Immaculate Conception, Oadby Patricia Briner, Barry Dobson, Rita Dobson,

Tessa Ellis, Jean Farmer, Dr Mary Ginger, Bridget Harrigan

St. Thomas More, Knighton Derek Allen, Jamie Cardwell, Natalie Ellis, Barbara Henry,

Philomena Joyce, Geraldine McGlynn, Brian Neill, Patrick Maughan, Fr Michael Moore, Kathleen Quinn, Patrick Quinn, Val Ratcliffe, Anna Sexton, Margaret Spence

Please note that we are only be able to publish in the newsletter/website/social media and display by our Patronal statues the names of those we have evidence of giving consent to do so. During the current situation please can the nearest relative or family member email the

Parish Office with consent to publish names if individuals are unable to do so.

Those whose anniversaries occur at this time… Joseph Acari, Timothy Anzanie, Tessa Battenbock, Catherine Bond, Magdalene Browne,

James Durkin, Catherine Guffogg, Violet Healey, Brigid Kearns, Martin Kearns, Lorne Lewis, Eileen Matlock, Kathleen McLoughlin, Michael Philpott, Maria Spry, Frank Staskiewicz,

David Surton, Wilfred Taylor, Fiona Thompson, Ernest Ward, Glenville Warren

For those who have died recently…Joan Innocent RIP, Michele (Michael) Merola RIP To their family and friends we offer our sympathy and the support of our prayers

May the angels lead them to Paradise

HOW TO JOIN THE MASS ONLINE AT SAINT THOMAS MORE

Mass is streamed at 9.00am every Sunday and Wednesday on YouTube from St. Thomas More Church, Knighton

You can watch Mass of the day at any time once the live stream is complete

Apologies for the poor quality of streaming of Mass last Wednesday. Our sound service engineers have investigated and hope that the problem is now resolved.

Thank you to all those who telephoned and reported the fault.

You can use either of the following ways to join the Mass –

Go to YouTube and search for “Saint Thomas More Leicester” and the page will appear. Press the “Subscribe” button. If you also click on the little Bell Symbol you will receive notifications from the page that will let them know when a new video or stream is happening

Use the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZu39_vJOmfp5OcVR4INiQ/ Press the “Subscribe” button. If you also click on the little Bell Symbol you will receive notifications from the page that will let them know when a new video or stream is happening.

Mass by telephone For those with no internet access St Dominic's Community, Hinckley have put in place a

broadcast system where parishioners without internet access can telephone in and hear the audio of the Mass at 10.00am on Sundays. The telephone number is 0330 998 1257 quoting

access code: 759822# This does involve making a phone call, the 0330 number is NOT a premium number it is charged at the normal landline rate and may attract charges depending on your

telephone arrangements. (Probably best not to use Pay as You Go mobile!)

Parish Chat on Zoom If you'd like to say a quick hello to other members of our parish community after 9am Mass on Sunday enter the meeting ID and password when asked to do so: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88961844469?pwd=VFhuZmNnMGlhcm9PRnUwMWd0OWpvQT09

Meeting ID: 889 6184 4469 Passcode: 473826

Mass Intentions…

If you would like a Mass celebrated for a particular intention, please let me know of the intention by post or email. If you require a Mass Card signing please indicate this on your request and I will organise collection by prior arrangement or post the card to you, which ever is convenient.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZu39_vJOmfp5OcVR4INiQ/

November is the month of the Holy Souls …

Traditionally during the month of November the names of our deceased family and friends are held especially in our thoughts and prayers and also in a basket on the sanctuary. Please place names in an envelope with your offering if you so wish and post through the letter box of the Presbytery clearly marked “Holy Souls”. Names can also be emailed to the Parish Office and

added to the basket.

Fr Michael…

Fr Michael is recovering slowly and making steady progress. He is very grateful for your prayers and messages of support at this time but his main aim now is rest and recuperation.

Parish Finances…

All contributions made by parishioners are very much appreciated at any time, but the generosity of those of you who have continued to give via online banking and standing order, during this difficult time, has been valued greatly. We also realise that the current emergency is affecting many people’s income and they may not be able to continue their level of offerings. If this is the case, we fully understand. Many parishioners contribute through Planned Giving Envelopes or loose plate and we are asking you, if your circumstances allow, to re-consider your way of giving and use either Online Banking or, if you are not online, the paper standing order method.

Thank you to all those who have changed to a standing order! Your support is very much appreciated

The advantages to this are:

Usually free of charge for both payer and payee

Quick and easy to set up

Useful for making recurring contributions

Helps the Parish to have a reliable income each month to assist in forward planning

You can increase or decrease your offering at any time by contacting your bank

Less cash handling within the parish

Increased security as less cash being kept on Church premises and being taken to the bank

Setting up a Standing Order with Online Banking If you have internet access and your bank account is online you can set up your standing order with the Parish bank details which can be given to you by the relevant Parish Office on the telephone or emailed to you on request. Please use as the reference your surname and first name with the prefix Z if you Gift Aid e.g. ZSMITHJANET with Gift Aid or SMITHJANET without Gift Aid. Please remember if you are a taxpayer gift aid can be claimed from your donations. If you donate £20.00 per month this would become £25.00 at no extra cost to yourself. If you wish to Gift Aid as a taxpayer, you will need to sign a Gift Aid declaration, again available from the Parish Office or downloaded from the Diocesan Website. If you do not have access to Online Banking but still wish to contribute by standing order, please request a form from the Parish Office If you would like your new supply of envelopes posting to your home address please contact Fr. Michael by email or telephone and we will arrange this for you

Vacancy for Headteacher, Holy Cross, Leicester…

The Directors of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic MAT are seeking to appoint a new headteacher at Holy Cross Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester, (salary scale L15-21). For an application pack please call the Trust’s HR department on 0116 296 8164 or email pcooper@aquinas-cmat.org . To arrange a school visit please contact Elizabeth Routledge (school office) on 0116 283 3135 or email eroutledge@holy-cross.leicester.sch.uk CLOSING DATE: Monday 23 November 2020

Travelling Nativity 2020…

This year for the Travelling Nativity two families will meet via video call. We will send the suggested Order of Service including prayers and readings to the families taking part. The knitted figures won’t get to travel this year. All you need to take part is the Order of Service, video call of your choice and a candle. If you have a nativity set or scene at home you could use your own or why not make or draw your one? All works of art or photos with permission of parents can be published on STM Travelling Nativity FB page if you so wish. Please contact Julie Cummins 078 1424 4766 julie.cummins@rocketmail.com if you wish to take part.

Support during Lockdown…

Marriage Care Through our relationship counselling service, now available via webcam, we accompany, with compassion and practical wisdom, couples who find themselves in need of support on their journey. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we know that increases in family stress and impending threat of relationship breakdown will plunge many more into financial difficulties. We are unique in asking couples who come to us for counselling only to pay what they can afford, reflecting our commitment to support those most in need. Please encourage couples to connect with us today at www.marriagecare.org.uk

Recent research, August 2020, by University College London and Sussex University has shown that the coronavirus lockdown has provoked a mental health crisis among the LGBTQ community, with younger people being the most seriously affected. The diocese has responded by setting up a specialist pastoral network in all the areas within the diocese, to give advice or offer pastoral support to families or individuals who might need help. To make contact please email in confidence to the diocesan coordinator: lgbt.pastoral@dioceseofnottingham.uk A Mass with the intention to reflect the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on LGBT+ people will be celebrated in Advent at St Alban’s, Derby, on Thursday 3rd December at 7pm, with a period of Exposition before Mass, starting at 6.30pm. You can view virtually through the “Derby Catholics Live” https://www.derbycatholiclive.co.uk/

Leicestershire Active Catholic Youth (LACY)…

…are planning to celebrate the Feast of Christ the Universal King on 22nd November at 6.30pm. Traditionally this is a special day of prayer for our youth. This year the theme is “TOGETHER” Our challenge for Christmas is to raise some funds for “Menphys” and all information regarding this will be given out at our Christ the King Celebration with suggestions for “fundraising from home”. Want to get involved? E mail LACY at paulinepayne@hotmail.com or claudiacoxon@googlemail.com for more information. Nearer the time an ID and password will be sent out to you for linking into our Zoom get together. Please note that all people under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult when linking in.

mailto:pcooper@aquinas-cmat.orgmailto:eroutledge@holy-cross.leicester.sch.ukmailto:julie.cummins@rocketmail.comhttp://www.marriagecare.org.uk/mailto:paulinepayne@hotmail.commailto:claudiacoxon@googlemail.com

Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions week commencing 8th November 2020 Sunday Readings Year A Weekday Readings II Prayer of the Church Week 4

Thirty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 8th November Mass All Parishioners

Monday 9th November The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Mass Private Intention

Tuesday 10th November Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor Mass Andrew Brennan RIP

Wednesday 11th November Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop Mass Deceased family, friends and parishioners on November List

Thursday 12th November Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr Mass Tommy McGee RIP

Friday 13th November Feria Mass Harry Green RIP (Anniversary)

Saturday 14th November Saturday Mass of Our Lady Mass John Padfield RIP (Anniversary)

THIRTY THIRD WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME Sunday 15th November Mass All Parishioners

Prayer for the Year of the Word…

Living God, you walk alongside us and speak to us throughout the Scriptures. Your Son, Jesus Christ, listens to our hopes and fears

and shows us how to live for one another. Send us the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and minds

so that we may be your witnesses throughout the world. Amen.

NRCDT Company Number: 7151646 & Charity Number: 1134449