Sick Parishioners
Please pray for; Jim McFarlane, Caroline Audy, Paul Smith, 
Margaret Chapman, Maria Reynauld, Benedict Reynauld, Christopher Reynauld, Vincent O’ Rourke,  Jim and Valerie Lee, Eileen Banks Matthew Garcia, Beverley Coughlan, , Marita Aramyo,  Bernie Harvey, Sunita Hand, Sonia Wall , John London,. Catherine Mooney. Pat Musio. Veronica Green, Ken Powell. Renee Waller, John Lloyd, Denis Tribe, Ellen Stafford. Louis Side.

Parent Toddler Group
Our Parent/Toddler group meet in the Hall from 1- 3pm on Friday afternoons. If you have a toddler or a baby you would be very welcome. For further details, please contact Claire 07931 877795. 

House Blessings
If you would like your house blessed please, email me or ring Priest’s House. 

Prayers If you are having Mass offered for a special intention (sick or deceased person) please write a prayer and leave on lectern. There is no point in sending in a prayer a week or two in advance. 

Hall Bookings
Hall hire £40 for child’s party. Please book in time if you want our Hall for a child’s party. Ring or email Priest’s House.

Stations of the Cross
We don’t have a public stations of the cross but the Church is open from 7.30am to 7pm for Parishioners to reflect on the Journey of Jesus. But if  two or three or more wish to come together that would be fine. 

Rotas 3 / 4 March
Readers 
Sat 6.00pm L Powell, A Wilson 
Sun 8.30am S Coldicott, M Wilkinson
Sun 10.00am K Young
Sun 11.15am H Bentley A McDonald

Special Ministers 
Sat  6.00pm S Russell, C Kilgallon, L Welch
Sun 8.30pm R Mulgrue, R Martin, J Bex
Sun 10.00am T Bolton, G Silverstone, S Burke, R King
Sunday 11.15am M Flynn, P Maguire, H Bentley
Servers 
Sat  6.00pm E Crisostomo, J Sagna, 
	A & D Brown
Sun 8.30am P Fishenden, M Hardy, 
	A Hardwicke
Sunday 10.00am  C Johnson, K & M Royds-Jones, M Johnson
Sunday 11.15am J Ward, S E Thackeray

Children’s Liturgy
Pre-School Carlos
Reception, Year 1 Marta
Year 2/3 Natalie Andrew

Coffee 
Sun 10.00pm A Curran, K McGuire, 
L Tucker
Sun 11.15am S Simonds, J Shelvin, 
K Humphries

Mass Co-ordinators 
Sat 6.00pm   A Brombley
Sun 8.30am S Cashman
Sun 10.00am T Milligan
Sun 11.15am E Kubiak

Collection £2012.00

St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Portland Road Hove
BN3 5GD

February 25th     

2nd Sunday of Lent

Parish Priest: Fr. Jerry O’Brien 
Priest’s House, 
Shelley Road, Hove BN3 5GD    
Tel: 01273 733840
Mobile: 07792 331942
Website: www.stpeters-hove.org.uk
Email st.peters.parish.ad@gmail.com

Mass times 
Sat Feb 24th 6pm Joan Kelly
Sun Feb 25th 8.30am Margaret Cross
Sun Feb 25th 10.00am Parishioners
Sun 25th Feb 11.15am Thomas Coyle

Mon Jan 26th 10am Hugo McDyer
Tue Jan 27th 10am Mary Fitzgerald
Wed Jan 28th 10am Gertie Quinlan
Thu Mar 1st 10am Tom Murray
Fri Mar 2nd 10am Liturgy of the Word

Sat Mar 3rd 10am Virginia Angel
Sat Mar 3rd 6pm Thanksgiving (Lloyd)
Sun Mar 4th 8.30am Carmel Martin
Sun Mar 4th 10.00am Parishioners
Sun Mar 4th 11.00am Rosemary Sheppard

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday at 10.30am

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Caitriona Irwin. Cremation Service at Woodvale this Monday 26th February at 4pm. May she rest in peace. 

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Paul Mackin. Funeral Service at Hove cemetery Chapel on Friday 2nd March at 1pm. May he rest in peace. 
Requiem Mass for Eileen Sheehan at St Theresa’s Southwick funeral arrangements later.

Funeral Service 
for Brian Hare at the Extra Mural Chapel Brighton on Friday 2nd March at 10am. May he rest in peace. 

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rima Makejenok. Cremation Service at Woodvale on Friday 9th March at 2pm. May she rest in peace.

First Communion 
The next Parent’s Meeting is this Monday 26th February in the Hall at 8pm. It is important for parents to attend this meeting so that they are well prepared to help their children prepare for First Holy Communion. 

First Communion dates
We have 3 main celebrations, June 9th, 10th and 16th. However if you want a celebration on a different day please contact me. 

Confirmation Preparation Retreat Weekend
We are very pleased so many are going on the retreat to St. Bartz near Barcombe just outside Lewes from Friday evening 11th May to lunchtime on Sunday 13th May. We still have a few places left. Next meeting for candidates Monday 19th March 7pm.

Taize Evening
In preparation for Easter we are having a Taize evening  ( readings, prayers, music) here in the Church on Friday 16th March at 7.30pm. All welcome. 

Going into Hospital
Please, notify me so that the chaplain can visit or I can visit you. Do not leave it to the last minute to call the priest as he may be away or on the Golf course. 

Junior Choir Will meet this Wednesday evening at 6pm in the Hall. 

Baptisms
Generally we have Baptisms on Saturday and Sundays most weekends. However keep in mind the following dates when we won’t have Baptisms. Saturday and Sunday 9th/10 June, Saturday 16th June 
( First Communion days) Also Saturday 30th June ( Confirmations)
Sunday 8th July ( Parish Day).

Adult Formation Group
These sessions during Lent could be very helpful for those who are not Catholic, or baptised in another Church or for  “ returning” Catholics”. We meet on Monday evenings from 
8 to 9pm in Priest’s House. The evenings will be helpful for those who want to know more about our faith or thinking of joining our Church. We have a number of people who are preparing to be baptised at the Easter Vigil and they will be welcome 
( known as the Rite of election) at the 11.15am 	Mass on Sunday 11th March. 

First Communion Children Reconciliation Services
We have 4 Reconciliation services for parents and their children starting Fri 9th March at 6pm, Sat Mar 10th at 11am, Fri 16th Mar 6pm and Sat 17th Mar 11am. 

Women’s World Day of Prayer
Join us at the Sacred Heart Church Hove on Friday 2nd March at 10.30am praying for the people of Suriname.
See poster for more details. 

Gift Aid Statements are now available for collection. Please contact by email if possible and we will send your statement to you. Our sincere thanks to all our Parishioners who Gift Aid their contributions and to Jacqui Collins for all her work with the Gift Aid scheme. We received over £18000 from the Chancellor.

A&B News is available at back of the church. 

Parish Day celebrations
We will have our usual celebration when we gather in the marquee in the grounds of Cardinal Newman School for our Parish day Sunday 8th July.
For the past 17 years we have come together for Mass followed by BBQ and Picnic. This celebration will be similar to other years when we have all the families of First Communion children, and Confirmation candidates. We will also remember the many in our Parish who are celebrating  
Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond weddings. We celebrate but also remember the many who have experienced difficulties in their relationships. We are members of one family but the road we all travel is often narrow and bumpy. But as pope Francis often mentions the Church is a “ Field hospital” called by Christ to bind up hearts that are broken. 
The Parish Day comes at the end of  a very busy month in the Parish  especially for our musicians and choirs, with First Communions, Confirmations, International Dinner and Parish Day. Please put the 6th and 8th July in your diary. 

Easter Retreat Worth Abbey
For Young adults (18 to 35) at Worth Abbey for the Easter Triduum 29th Mar to 1st April. They will take part in the Cross Walk from Arundel to Worth starting on Palm Sunday to arrive at Worth on Good Friday. Contact TOC@worthabbey.net or
fcarbone@wellspringbrighton.org.uk

Bus Pass Tea Party
It is a bit late this year but put the date in your diary for Sunday 20th May at 3pm.

Cardinal Newman School
I am very pleased that Cardinal Newman School had an excellent OFSTED report. You can read the full report on their website. 

Stained Glass Window
Thanks to all who have contributed the Stained Glass Window fund.  At the moment we have £13k. Thank you. We have a Window fund but please make cheques to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
We will take up a retiring Collection for the Window the weekend 10/11th March. 

Dates for your Diary
26th Feb First Communion Parents
16th Mar Taize Evening
20th May Sunday tea Party 3pm
9th June First Communion
10th June First Communion
16th June First Communion
29th June Cottesmore Golf
30th June Confirmation 
30th June Cottesmore Summer Fair
6th July International Dinner
8th July Parish Day 

Eucharistic Ministers, Readers etc
About two years ago we invited people to volunteer to help in different ways in the Parish. We are very blessed with so many generous people helping. If you volunteered and are on a list please make every effort to help. If we made a mistake and your name has been left off by mistake  just ring or email the Parish Office. 

Marriage Preparation Course
I have now received the dates for the next Marriage preparation Session. It starts on 17th April. You will need to contact Esther Lyon 01273 698182.
www.stpetersbrighton.org. I believe they have only a few places left. 

World Meeting of Families – 
Will be held in Dublin from 22nd  to 26th August. Bishop Richard will be leading a Pilgrimage of 100 people from our Diocese. The event includes a three day Congress exploring themes from Amoris Laetitia. information contact wmof2018@dabnet.org
Baptisms - Welcome to Cooper Arden O’ Hagan &  Marigold May Brown baptised last weekend. May God bless them.

Seeing your life through the lens of the Gospel
1. Some special spiritual experiences are almost impossible to impossible to describe in words. The Transfiguration is  one of these. Jesus had a new and deeper insight into his relationship with the heavenly Father, one that would sustain him through what lay ahead. 
2. It can be both scary and wonderful to witness transformation in a person close you. At times parents get a taste of this when a child’s talent blossoms and is recognised by the child. We may also experience it when a dear friend recognises she/he is in a blind alley and gives up an addiction. 
3. ‘This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him.’ Peter, James and John were particularly close to Jesus but they were not good at listening to Jesus, especially when he spoke of the painful road of servant discipleship. Jesus is the one we must listen to, even when his message is difficult to follow.
4. Strangely, this instruction came to the disciples when they were confused and ‘in a cloud’. Perhaps you recall a moment of insight coming to you at a time when you were confused.

Wanted; GCSE triple science Tutor for 1 hour a week. Contact Sophia 07889 184776. 

Our lady of Lourdes School in Rottingdean looking for a Foundation Governor. Contact Ruth. ali@lourdes.brighton-hove.sch.uk 

Baby Sitting - Evie Hancock who lives in Hove, is an excellent and experienced baby sitter and a student at Cardinal Newman School. She is available for baby sitting and can be contacted on 07522279556. She will also be donating 10% to a charity. 
Adoremus - We have been allocated 4 places for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Congress to take place in Liverpool from 7th to 9th September. If you are interested please take a form from the back of the Church. They will need to know numbers by 23rd March. 

Food for all occasions. 
Call 07826 526527 or 07930 378899
food@feastofhove.co.uk

Maths: Sulaiman Wihba one of our Parishioners who only got 4 A* at A level and will be starting in Oxford next September is available to give maths tuition. He can be contacted s.wilba98@gmail.com or 
tel 07459026345.

Financial Adviser
Nick Lee a Parishioner has set up as an Independent Financial Adviser. He would be delighted to help anyone with their Mortgage, Pension and Investment needs. You can contact him on 07500 660492 nicklee@pebble-financial.co.uk 

Gift Aid
Thanks to those who signed a form last week. You have received a form from us and we would be grateful if it was returned as soon as possible. It is a painless way of supporting the mission of the Church and keeping our buildings in good order. If you have still to join the Gift Aid scheme please do so today. Just fill it in and return it to Priest’s House and we will send you a” Gift Aid Declaration form”. For every £1 you give to the Church we as a charity can claim back another 25p. So if you even give just the price of a cup of coffee every week we get back another £25 a year.

Domestic Housekeeping Service
Do you need help with housekeeping? Call Bright & Beautiful Hove. 
Contact Velda on 07498 758582
velda@brightandbeautifulhome.com

Caroline’s Kitchen – Tel 595922
Caterers for Baptisms, etc. Tel 595922 or carolineriley@carolines-kitchen.co.uk 

Foodbank; at St. Georges Church Court Farm road is open on Wednesdays from 12.30 to 2.30pm. They aim to provide food for people and families who find themselves in difficult situations. You can place gifts of sugar, long life juice, tinned fruits, tined tomato’s in the box at the back of our Church.

Development worker SVP.  
St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international Christian charity providing practical help to those in need. They want to employ a development worker for the Brighton region 20k. For application pack email thomasg@svp.org.uk 

Street Pastors needed
The Church in action on the streets. Volunteers from the Churches in Brighton and Hove are needed to ensure the streets are safe for clubbers and others on a night out. After receiving training, volunteers do a once a month patrol usually between 10.30pm to 3am Friday or Saturday. If you can help please contact Alister Crow on 07817 604232 
brighton@streetpastors.org.uk

Holy Land Pilgrimage
Aimed at those aged 18-35, the Sacred Heart pilgrimage taking in all the sites in October half term.  There will be an Information Evening at 8pm on Thursday 16th in the Sacred Heart Parish Room.  Further information can be found at facebook.com/HolyLand2017 or email YPPHL2017@gmail.com

Maths Tutoring 
If you are looking for some help with maths contact Waseem Wihba 07466 097463
Small Group maths tuition for children 7 to 11. Experienced primary school teacher. Call Katie Jackson 07776 098522
www.stepupforlearning.com
French GCSE Tutoring
Contact Daisy Messant a current 
A Level French student on 07736597621
daisyraemessant@gmail.com

Guitar Lesson
Fun friendly lessons. Full CRB 
Visit www.learnguitarbrighton.com
07855169344

Guitar Lessons- all styles. 
Dr James Westbrook Dip. Mus., FLCM, PhD (Music, Cambridge).
jrw84@cam.ac.uk or: 07836 550210

Counselling Service
Contact Lara who is experienced with counselling people with substance abuse, sexual abuse, bereavement, couple counselling
Tel 07787 555168
http://www.larasmith.co.uk 

Host Families needed
All year round. Single/twin room accommodation required. Ring Maureen 01273 778918 or
07801827323
Studenthomes.me@hotmail.com

Thinking of Buying/Selling a car
contact is Phil Harris at Esplanade Motor Tel 07711 688147.

Computer problems
Call Peter Fishenden on 386593
Computer lessons £15 an hour p.fishend@ntlworld.com