Parish of Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Parish News
02 June 2025
Presentation of the Parish Accounts - Tuesday 3rd June - 7.15PM
The presentation of the Parish Accounts will take place in the Parish Hall on Tuesday 3rd June at 7.15pm.
02 June 2025
CARITAS DIOCESE OF PLYMOUTH - Ageing Well Evening Talk - Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 7pm - 9pm
CARITAS DIOCESE OF PLYMOUTH
INVITES YOU TO AGEING WELL
An evening talk by Helen Calder on
Tuesday 8th July, 7pm-9pm
St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall,
211a Wimborne
Road,
Poole
BH15 2EG.
Contact caritas@prcdtr.org.uk to register.
02 June 2025
First Holy Communion Mass 2025 - Saturday 22th June 2025 at 12 Noon
02 June 2025
Confirmation Mass 2025 - Saturday 7th June 2025 at 6pm
02 June 2025
Feast of St. Boniface - St. Boniface Church - Crediton - 5th June 2025 4PM
To celebrate the feast of St Boniface, Patron Saint of our Diocese, there will be Mass on Thursday, 5th June, at 4
pm at St Boniface Church in Crediton.
All are welcome.
Light a Candle at the National Shrine. A Beautiful Act of Faith
As we approach the Feast of St Boniface this June, the Jubilee Year presents a special opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and come together in faith.
Lighting a candle at the National Shrine is a meaningful way
to participate. It symbolizes prayer, devotion, and our connection with Our Lord.
To take part, please visit our website:
https://catholicchurchcrediton.org/index.php/support-us/light
-a-candle, make a donation (£2 suggested), and email
to let us know. Candles will be lit upon request:
Wednesdays before 4pm & Sundays before the 9:30am Mass.
02 June 2025
Parish Summer Outing - Lulworth Castle and Park - Thursday 10th July 2025
Our summer outing this year will be on Thursday 10th July
when we will visit Lulworth Castle.
The plan for the day is to travel by coach to Lulworth. We will leave St. Joseph’s at 12pm and pick up at the Spa at 12.05pm.
On arrival we will have Mass said by Father Anthony in St Mary’s Chapel, then have a talk about the history of Lulworth
Castle, have a cream tea in the Castle Tearoom and then
explore the Castle and grounds at your leisure.
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The Castle is wheelchair accessible. The cost will be £15 each.
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Please let the Parish Office know if you would like to attend
and if you need disabled access.
We plan to leave no later than 5pm but this can be flexible.
21 May 2025
The National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and Relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta - Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June - Our Lady of Fatima and St Joseph's in Poole
Visit of the National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to Poole
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The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue is a hand-carved Image of Our Lady of Fatima blessed by the Bishop of Fatima at the closing of the Jubilee Year on 13 May 1968, and brought to this country the following year.
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More at www.catholicparkstone.org
More information about the statue is here
12 May 2025
Catholic Children's Society Annual Mass - Thursday 5th June 2025 - 1.30pm - Camborne
12 May 2025
Catholic Children's Society Family Picnic Day - Sunday 1st June 2025 - 12-3pm - Buckfast Abbey
12 May 2025
SUMMER 2025 - RESIDENTIAL SILENT RETREATS - Sclerder Abbey
Details of our Summer, individually guided, Ignatian silent retreats available locally in the diocese.
Sclerder Summer Retreats
Jun 27th - 29th (Fri - Sun) Weekend Retreat (£160)
July 27th - 1st Jul (Fri - Tues) Extended Weekend Retreat (£285)
The recommended donation includes full board & lodging. If anyone would like to do one of these retreats, but has difficulty meeting the cost, this can be offset if they get in touch.
Sclerder Abbey, a retreat house for our summer retreats situated near Looe in Cornwall has a large garden with views of the sea and pleasant rural walks nearby.
Please contact Plymouth Diocesan Ignatian Spirituality Group at
diocesan-ignatian-retreats@prcdtr.org.uk
or phone 01752 769164 0r 07823 447637 for further information or booking form.
12 May 2025
Mass for Marriage - Saturday 31 May 2025 - Midday - Plymouth RC Cathedral
26 March 2025
CWL External Speaker - Elizabeth Cooke - A Writing Life - Tuesday 13 May at 3pm
Pope Francis RIP
Pope Francis RIP
We pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and give thanks for his dedicated life of service to the Church.
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The CBCEW have put together some resources following the death of Pope Francis RIP
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Pope Francis - Parish Resources - Catholic Bishops' Conference
29 April 2025
Evangelisation Day – the heart of the Church’s Mission - Saturday 17th May - Buckfast Abbey
In the light of the death of Pope Francis, we recall that his first major encyclical to the Church was on the necessity to proclaim the Gospel and the mission to evangelise.
The aim of this day is to explore the nature of this mission and how we can put it into practice in our daily lives.
This day will be of particular interest to all who are already endeavouring to share their faith or who would like to know how to get started.
This event will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference centre on Saturday 17th May 10am-3pm. ( Dart View Room 4).
There is an opportunity to go to the Abbey mass at noon.
Booking is essential and needs to be done through plymouth-crownhill@prcdtr.org.uk
Enquiries: 01752 701660.
We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring day.
29 April 2025
Caritas - An Evening Talk with Helen Calder on Retiring Well - Wednesday 7th May 7pm-9pm - St Catherine's Church, Wimborne - POSTPONED
An Evening Talk with Helen Calder on Retiring Well.
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All are welcome to come and join Caritas Diocese of Plymouth at St Catherine's Church, Wimborne on Wednesday 7th May 7pm-9pm, to listen and share experiences on the opportunities we have to share our gifts as we age. To register and for more information click: https://forms.office.com/e/pVWEABhhDX
22 April 2025
Pope Francis RIP - Requiem Mass at St Joseph's Church, Weymouth 24th April 2025
17 April 2025
Sacred Paschal Triduum - 17th-19th April 2025
11 April 2025
Holy Week at St Joseph's
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31 March 2025
Assisted Suicide Legislation - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
The important vote for all MPs on the assisted suicide legislation, known as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, is likely to take place on 25th April.
The charity Right to Life UK has a simple online mechanism to allow people to contact their Member of Parliament and it only takes a few moments to submit a message to ask an MP to stop assisted suicide being rushed into law.
It can be accessed here: https://righttolife.org.uk/asvote.
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You may also have received in the post a petition from the Care Not Killing organisation. Parishioners can also sign the Care Not Killing organisations petition online at https://carenotkilling.org.uk/petition/ and email their MP.
(Care not Killing is supported by the CBCEW https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-urge-catholics-to-oppose-euthanasia-and-support-care-not-killing-alliance/)
A range of further resources on opposing assisted suicide is available here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/
30 March 2025
Father Tadeusz Dajczer Books Translated by Father Bryan Storey - Available for the first time in the UK
Father Bryan Storey, served within the Diocese of Plymouth for over 47 years at St Paul the Apostle, Tintagel as Priest in Charge.
One of the last things he did before his death was to help translate 6 books by Polish Priest, Father Tadeusz Dajczer about Jesus in the Eucharist and our relationship with him, into English. For the first time in the UK all 6 books are available in a set of two books called "Amazed By This Love" & God`s Loving Prescence" The books include an interview with Father Bryan and also reminiscences from those who knew him. They are available exclusively at https://eucharisticrenewal.org/
11 March 2025
CAFOD Lent Fast Day, Friday 14th March 2025 - Thank you
Thank you for your generous donations to our recent CAFOD Family Fast Day Appeal, which raised £2193.92. In addition, our First Holy Communion children made and sold cakes for CAFOD and raised a fantastic total of £162.05, bringing our grand total to £2355.97.
Your support and prayers for our global family in this Jubilee Year of Hope is much appreciated. More information is available on our parish website.
26 March 2025
CWL External Speaker - Iain Campbell - Greenhill Gardens - Tuesday 8 April at 3pm
"Greenhill Gardens.....with a little help from my Friends"
CWL are pleased to invite parishioners and friends to join us to learn more about our famous award winning local gardens.
We'll be serving refreshments and look forward to listening to Iain Campbell tell us about the work of the Friends as they protect, showcase and celebrate one of Weymouth's unique assets.
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11 March 2025
CAFOD Lent Fast Day, Friday 14th March 2025
There will be a CAFOD Collection after all Masses next weekend (15th/16th March).
By praying, eating simply and giving, you’ll be supporting CAFOD’s work to provide simple, effective solutions to the toughest problems facing people around the world.
Please take an envelope from your pew today and bring it back with you next weekend.
If you are a UK taxpayer and you fill out the Gift Aid Slip in the envelope, your donation will increase by 25%. Thank you for your continued support of CAFOD.
5 March 2025
Ash Wednesday - 5th March 2025
04 March 2025
Precious Memories Service - 6th April 2025 - St. Mary's Church, Weymouth - 2pm
Precious Memories Service
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Our ecumenical service will take place at 2pm in St Mary's Church, Weymouth on 6th April 2025.
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We are remembering in prayer, music and poetry, children lost to us before, during or after birth and the service is open to people of all faiths or none.
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During the hour, there will be an opportunity, if we wish, to add the name of our children to the book of Remembrance.
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The peace and tranquillity generated during the service is extended afterwards as we enjoy refreshments hosted by the parish.
19 February 2025
Light of Truth - Online Lenten Retreat: The Sacrament of Hope - Starting 6th March 2025 - 19:30 – 20:30
6 Lenten sessions to reflect together on the Sacrament of reconciliation as the Sacrament of hope, to mark the 2025 Jubilee 'Pilgrims of Hope'.
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Mar 6, 2025 07:30 PM
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Mar 13, 2025 07:30 PM
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Mar 20, 2025 07:30 PM
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Mar 27, 2025 07:30 PM
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Apr 3, 2025 07:30 PM
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Apr 10, 2025 07:30 PM
Register below to attend the online course.
Suggested donation: £5 per session per person.
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​https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOioqzMqEtRSwTVbmGB0dGAHitoIReVy#/registration
18 February 2025
Lent Retreat - "Who Am I? A Tourist or a Pilgrim?" - Saturday 15th March 2025 - St. Rita's Centre
18 February 2025
LENT 2025 - RESIDENTIAL SILENT RETREATS - St. Rita's Centre
18 February 2025
CWL External Speaker - Marian Barnes - The Pilsdon Community - Tuesday 11 March at 3pm
We look forward to welcoming parishioners and friends to hear about the work of the renowned Pilsdon Community on 11 March in the parish hall. The talk will begin at 3pm and we'll be serving refreshments.
11th March 2025
Father Anthony's Bonus Ball - Last Few Numbers - Get them from the Parish Office or after all Masses this Weekend
11th March 2025
Chrism Mass 2025 - Plymouth Cathedral - 16th April
This year’s Chrism Mass will take place on Wednesday 16th April and we will be hiring a coach to travel to the Mass.
Please let Maggie or Sara in the Office know if you would like to join us.
