Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Parish News
28th April 2024
Roman Catholic Chaplain - HMP Portland
A vacancy has arisen for a full-time Roman Catholic Chaplain at HMP/YOI Portland.
Endorsement from the Roman Catholic Church is required but you do not need to be a Priest.
Please follow the link for details 86365 - Roman Catholic Chaplain - HMP Portland - MoJ (tal.net)
Fr Anthony will also be happy to explain the role. Any prospective candidates are welcome to visit the prison prior to application.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th May. Claire Carlin, Managing Chaplain.
28th April 2024
RED BOX 2023 - THANK YOU!
In 2023, the Parish of Our Lady Star Of The Sea raised £1819.97 through our red boxes and donations to Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries. Thank you!
Our missionary community here at Our Lady Star Of The Sea is part of a worldwide network of people supporting missionaries overseas through prayer and financial assistance.
Your support of missionary priests like, Fr Ignatius MHM working with a rural community in Uganda, enables people to come together to celebrate the eucharist and to work together to improve the lives of the whole community.
Visit missio.org.uk to find out more.
28th April 2024
FEAST OF ST. RITA OF CASCIA - St. Rita’s Centre, Honiton, Devon - Wednesday 22nd May- Mass at 12 Noon
FEAST OF ST. RITA OF CASCIA
Wednesday 22nd May
Mass at 12 noon followed by the Blessing and Distribution of Roses for the sick.
3pm Benediction. Principal Celebrant: Father John Dockerty.
You are all very welcome to join us, hot drinks available all day. Please bring a packed lunch.
Two shops will be open that day for sale of religious articles; you can also make your order on our website and collect your items on site on the feast day.
22nd April 2024
Cake Sale - Sunday 28th April 8am and 10am Mass
We will be holding a cake sale after the 8am and 10am Masses on Sunday 28th April.
All cake donations will be very welcome. Please bring them along before the Masses.
All monies raised will go towards the summer outing for the Senior Citizens of the Parish.
22nd April 2024
RNLI Visit to St Joseph's - Sunday 28th April 10am Mass
Father Anthony has invited local volunteers from the RNLI to come and view our Paschal Candle on Sunday 28th April at the 10am Mass.
They will give a short presentation and there will be a 2nd collection after all the weekend Masses.
Please come along and listen to the stories of their life-saving work
15th April 2024
Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) - Rise to Our Cause - Thursday 9th May 2024 at St Mary's, Poole
Rise to Our Cause on Ascension Thursday
Following the success of our inaugural CCSP Ascension Day fundraiser last year at Buckfast Abbey, this year’s Catholic Children’s Society (Plymouth)’s ‘Rise to Our Cause’ event is being held at St Mary’s in Poole on Ascension Thursday, 9 May 2024.
The event will start with Holy Mass in the church at 12 noon, followed by a buffet lunch in the church hall before this year’s Guest Speaker, the hugely popular David Wells, who has talked at many events in the past all across the Diocese.
There will also be a raffle to help raise money for CCSP to continue to help families of all faiths and none – so please don’t forget to bring a little cash.
Tickets are now on sale for £10 with all proceeds going towards helping vulnerable children and families living in our Diocese.
Please email vicki.dunstone@ccsplymouth.org.uk or call 01364 645420
2nd April 2024
CWL External Speaker - Dr Jim Down - Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 3pm
Risky Business
We are delighted to welcome author and medical practitioner Jim Down who will be speaking in the hall at 3pm on 9 April.
He will be accompanied by his Dad and we would like to extend an invitation to the parish to join us.
Refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to donate to the charity of Jim's choice.
Your friends at CWL look forward to your presence.
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26th March 2024
EASTER MASS TIMES 2024
Maundy Thursday – 28th March
7pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday – 29th March
10am Children’s Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
11am Children’s Stations of the Cross
3pm The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy Saturday – 30th March
7pm The Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday – 31st March
8am Easter Sunday Mass
10am Easter Sunday Mass
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26th March 2024
Children's Stations of the Cross - Friday 29th March 2024
Good Friday – 29th March
10am Children’s Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
11am Children’s Stations of the Cross
All Welcome.
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19th March 2024
Palm Sunday Masses 2024
18th March 2024
Father Anthony's Bonus Ball - Last Few Numbers - Get them from the Parish Office or after all Masses this Weekend
17th March 2024
Parish Passover Meal - Monday 25th March at 7pm - St Joseph's Parish Hall - Booking Required
This wonderful meal will take place on
Monday 25th March at 7pm in the Parish Hall.
Advance booking only.
Please contact June Rust on 01305 781958 to book your ticket.
12th March 2024
Knock Pilgrimage 2024 - 12th May 2024
Escorted Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo
12th May 2024.
£899.00 pps. Price includes flight, 10kg hold luggage, 5 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days.
All entertainment, excursions and transport included.
Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick & Ashford Castle.
Single supplement on Enquiry.
Contact Patricia or Natali on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
1st March 2024
Stella Maris – Apostleship of the Sea - Easter Egg Appeal
Please support the local Stella Maris Easter Egg Appeal by donating Easter Egg treats to seafarers in our local ports over Easter.
Stella Maris, the Catholic charity that supports Seafarers, is planning to give chocolate treats to crew aboard ships in port along the south coast over Easter.
There will be many hundreds of seafarers passing through our ports and far away from home this Easter. It can be a very lonely time for them.
The Port Chaplains are asking for any chocolate Easter Egg donations. Please give your gifts to the Parish Office by Monday 18 March.
Thank you. Sam Newington
27th February 2024
Would You Like to be a Youth Ministry Leader in the Lake District?
Castlerigg Manor (Diocese of Lancaster Retreat Centre) are looking for a Programme Leader to join their youth ministry team.
The work involves working on retreats in the heart of the Lake District, and occasionally working on outreach visits around the area.
The post is residential and comes with a salary package in the range of £26-28k, made up of paid salary, accommodation, food etc.
Would suit somebody with youth ministry experience perhaps recently graduated.
Interested – jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk
23rd February 2024
Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) Crowdfunder
Would you like to win some free tickets totalling approximately £180 thanks to the generosity of Exeter Chiefs, Torquay United and Exeter Racecourse?
The Catholic Children’s Society (Plymouth) have teamed up with these local sporting clubs and grounds to offer a wonderful prize for one lucky winner.
All proceeds raised from the prize draw will enable CCSP to continue to support families of all faiths and none living in our Diocese, which covers Devon, Cornwall and parts of Dorset.
The lucky winner will receive the following sporting bundle:
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EXETER CHIEFS - 2 standing tickets in the North Terrace for the game against Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, 23 March 2024.
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TORQUAY UNITED - 4 seats in the family stand for the game against Havant and Waterlooville on Saturday 20 April 2024.
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EXETER RACECOURSE - 2 complimentary tickets for a race day of your choice in the 2023/24 season.
Please visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-sporting-bundle to purchase tickets - £10 for one entry or buy two entries for £20 and receive a third entry for free.
23rd February 2024
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) - Parish Volunteer Required
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is looking for an ACN Parish Volunteer.
Through prayer, awareness and action we support suffering and persecuted Christians. If you think you would like to support ACN within your parish please contact me.
Stephen Riedlinger Community Outreach ACN.
Tel: 07939362479,
Email: steve.riedlinger@acnuk.org
Find the job description on the Parish Hall noticeboard.
19th February 2024
Precious Memories Gathering - Sunday 17th March 2024 - St Mary's Church, Weymouth
7th February 2024
Ash Wednesday Services 2024
6th February 2024
Lent Zoom Talks 2024 - The Parish of All Saints in Teignmouth - Friday 16th February 2024
The Parish of All Saints in Teignmouth is again organizing a series of Lenten Talks on Zoom to which anyone is welcome.
The leaping off point for each talk is one of the great Gospels of Year A’s Lenten cycle. No booking is needed and the code remains the same for all five evenings.
Please do come and join us and share the journey at 7pm.
Friday 16th February. The Temptations. Rev Nick Johnson.
Friday 1st March. The Transfiguration Fr Andrew Marlborough
Friday 8th March. The Woman at the Well. Mrs Deborah Fisher
Friday 15th March. The Man born blind Fr Ignatius Raj SDM
Friday 22nd March. The Raising of Lazarus. Mr Gerard Gillespie.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83445840521?pwd=K3lKRFVGbnY0eEMzc3pVMVhOcnFCdz09
Meeting ID: 834 4584 0521
Passcode: 862737
5th February 2024
World Day of Prayer (previously Women's World Day of Prayer) - Friday 1st March 2024
26th January 2024
Chrism Mass 2024 - Plymouth Cathedral - 27th March
This year’s Chrism Mass will take place on Wednesday 27th March and we will be hiring a coach to travel to the Mass.
Please complete the form on the Noticeboard in the porch if you would like to attend or let Maggie or Sara in the Office know.
16th January 2024
Lent Retreat Day - Saturday 2nd March at St Rita's Honiton - A Campaign of Christian Service
The day will begin with coffee/tea on arrival at 9.30am.
First Talk will start at 10am, second talk will be at 11am.
Exposition and Adoration of the Holy Sacrament in silence will be at 12pm.
Lunch will be served at 1.00pm,
Mass at 2.45pm and there will be an opportunity for Confession.
Charge for the day, including lunch (3 course meal), is just £25.00.
Booking can be made by phone, email or online (www.stritascentre.org/events)
Payment can be made on the day. If you have any questions, please contact Krista Radzina on 01404 42635
16th January 2024
World Day of Prayer (previously Women's World Day of Prayer Coffee Morning - Saturday 3rd March at 10am-12 noon
This event takes place this year on Friday 1st March at 10.30am at the United Church in Dorchester.
All are welcome to attend.
Before that date a Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 3rd February from 10am to 12 noon at United Church Hall, South Street, Dorchester. Further information will be provided in due course.
16th January 2024
Stations of the Cross and Lenten Lunches
The CWL will be providing Hunger Lunches on the 6 Fridays of Lent, price £3.
This will follow immediately after the Stations of the Cross at 12pm.
Sponsors are needed to provide soup each week.
Please contact Liz Grant on 07812 775 965 for details.
16th January 2024
GATHER 2024
The annual GATHER Conference unites people from across the Diocese of Plymouth and beyond for a weekend of faith, formation and friendship. This year, we will gather at the Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay from Friday 23 February – Sunday 25 February. Speakers include Avril Baigent from the Diocese of Northampton, artist Colin Bentley, Sr Mary Magdalen from the Sisters of Mary, Morning Star, Lynton and David Wells. Jo Boyce, from CJM Music will be leading the liturgies. Join us for the whole weekend or come as a day delegate. To book use the QR code on the poster and flyer or this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FvkAtifpACGwz3CvLBQG0VR59brlyHxY08DvB6YViwM/edit
10th January 2024
Peace Sunday 2024 - Sunday 14th January
Every year on the second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Pax Christi promotes Peace Sunday with the support of the International Affairs Department of the Bishops' Conference, England and Wales.
This year, Peace Sunday will be on the 14th January and the theme is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the World Day of Peace: ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’.
10th January 2024
Caritas Modern Slavery Event - Thursday 8th February 2024 - 10.30am-12.30pm - Torquay
Caritas January Newsletter
Here is the link to the January edition of the Caritas Diocese of Plymouth newsletter, with news of love in action and upcoming events around our diocese http://tinyurl.com/63dd48fj
8th January 2024
Thank You So Much for Your Service
Father Anthony and all the parishioners at the Parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea would like to thank Pat (Senior Altar Server) and Carol (Sacristan) who have both given many years of dedicated service to our parish.
It just won't be the same without you.
Thank you both.
24th December 2023
Special Youth Award 2023
Fr. Anthony was delighted to give a special youth award to Shona Coleman for her brilliant Advent Memory Tree initiative. Creating beautiful decorations for parishioners to purchase for the memory or intention of loved ones this Advent and Christmas season. Our parishioners heartly supported her idea and the trees in the Church looked beautiful.
Well done and thank you Shona.
18th December 2023
Lepra’s Centenary Mass - Westminster Cathedral - 26th January 2024
We would like to invite you and your parishioners to our Holy Mass at Westminster Cathedral offered to give thanks and celebrate our 100th Anniversary.
If you or any of your parishioners are able to join us, you are most welcome.
Through your support, Lepra is able to find, diagnose and treat more people affected by leprosy so that the disease will be of little adverse consequence to their lives.
Once cured, a child may return to school and receive an education and an adult may return to work and so provide for their family. These are lives that you are helping to change, bringing hope to their futures and enabling them to be reunited with their family and friends.
16th December 2023
Christmas Offerings 2023
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS – GIFT AID DONORS.
If you donate by standing order or annual cheque, please collect your numbered envelope from the porch. (This will be in an envelope with your name on it.) If you are unable to collect your numbered envelope, please put your donation in a plain envelope clearly marked ‘Gift Aid’ and include your name and address.
Cashless Givers – please use the machine as usual. Weekly numbered envelope donors - please use the Christmas envelope from your box. Contact Cathy on 779205 with any queries -
NON-GIFT-AID DONORS. If you have a box of envelopes, please use the Christmas envelope in your box.
For all other donors, Christmas envelopes will be available in the porch.
ONLINE CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS can be made via the website or the QR Code in the porch. Please complete your details for Gift Aid if you are eligible, even if you have previously done this for envelope or standing order donations.
CHEQUES IN CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS. Your Christmas Offering is your personal gift to Fr Anthony. If you are writing a cheque for your Christmas Offering, please make it payable to the parish and not to Fr Anthony as we are required to pay all the Christmas offerings into the parish bank account. Thank you
16th December 2023
Advent Giving Appeal 2023 - Soul Food Donations
A box is in the Church Porch and the Hall if you would like to donate food items for Soul Food which offers food, clothing and support to the homeless and vulnerable in Weymouth.
The food required is mainly non-perishable goods but fresh fruit and vegetables are also welcome.
The boxes will remain in place until Friday 22nd December.
Thanking you in advance for your generosity.
29th November 2023
Advent Giving Appeal 2023 - Gifts for our Sick and Housebound Parishioners
29th November 2023
Advent Giving Appeal 2023 - Advent Memory Tree
Running in conjunction with our Advent Giving Appeal, we are launching the Advent Memory Tree.
One of our young parishioners has suggested dedicating the Christmas trees for parishioners' personal memories and intentions.
Shona will be making and selling Christmas tree decorations, which you can purchase for the memory or intention of a person of your choosing and place it on our trees throughout Advent and Christmas.
These will be available to purchase after all weekend Masses during Advent. A selection of the decorations will be on display after all Masses this weekend.
29th November 2023
Advent Giving Appeal 2023 - Catholic Children's Society Christmas Cards
New this year. During Advent to help us in our preparation for Christmas we are launching our Advent Giving Appeal, which aims to support charities in line with Fr Anthony’s fundraising aims for 2024.
Each weekend in Advent we will be asking you to consider supporting a specific charity in some small way.
Kicking this off on Sunday 3rd December, will be the Catholic Children's Society. They will be selling their Christmas Cards (designed by young people across the Diocese) after all Masses.
Further charities will be in support of people who are struggling in Weymouth and Portland and will be published soon.
Parish Email Hacking
Please note: criminals have hacked the parish Amazon account. If you receive an email purporting to be from Amazon requesting that you put money into an Amazon account in the name of parishpriest071.
PLEASE IGNORE THE EMAIL.
The Diocesan Data Protection Officer has been informed.
17th November 2023
Christmas Carol Service - Sunday 10th December at 4pm
Please join us for our annual Christmas Carol Service led by the Children's Choir.
Follow Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem with readings and carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the hall.
Angels and shepherds are most welcome to come, there will be a prize for the best costume.
There will also be a ‘find the hidden lamb’ competition and squash and cookies in the hall afterwards.
8th November 2023
Samaritan's Shoebox Appeal 2023
We are collecting items for the Samaritan's Shoe box appeal with the school.
Suggested items for the shoeboxes are - soap, pencils, crayons, small cuddly toys, cars, toothbrushes, balls, doll, hat, scarf, gloves.
There is a box in the parish hall and leaflets if wishing to make up a box. I am willing to collect items.
God Bless Mary Wilkins 784349
6th November 2023
Lament and light - A service in response to the 16 days against gender-based violence - 30th November 2023
An ecumenical service is being held on Thursday 30th November at 3pm, at Holy Family Church in Plymouth (Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 3LR). The service is being held in response to the 16 days of action against gender-based violence (25th November – 10th December), which is a campaign for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. The service will be led by Fr Mark Skelton and Rev. Lizzi Green. Following the service there will be tea and coffee in the hall.
6th November 2023
Local Ignatian Silent Retreats - Advent - Honiton
Enclosing a flier with details of Ignatian silent, individually guided retreats coming up in the Plymouth Diocese in 2023. Places still available.
ADVENT RETREATS
Nov 24th – 26th (Fri – Sun) Weekend Retreat
Nov 26th – 1st Dec (Mon – Fri) Midweek Retreat
Nov 24th – 1st Dec (Fri - Fri) 6-day retreat.
Venue: St Rita’s Centre Honiton, East Devon. A well- appointed retreat house with comfortable ensuite accommodation situated in the Vale of Honiton.
Cost includes full board & lodging.
Recommended donation:
Weekend Retreat £140;
Midweek Retreat £240;
6 – day Retreat £450.
Some of the cost could be offset for individuals who would like to go on a retreat but may have difficulties with the suggested donation.
Please contact Plymouth Diocesan Ignatian Spirituality Group at diocesan-ignatian-retreats@prcdtr.org.uk
or phone 01752 769164 or 07823 447637 for further information or booking form.
6th November 2023
Advent Pro Life Holy Hour Benediction and Mass - 1st December 2023 9-11am.
Parish Advent Pro Life Holy Hour Benediction and Mass.
Our Annual Service will take place on 1st December 2023 from 9am until 11am.
You are cordially invited to join us for refreshments in the Hall after 10am Mass.
1st November 2023
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR 2023 - ‘Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor’. Tobit 4:7 - Sunday 19th November
‘Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor’. Tobit 4:7
“These words help us to understand the essence of our witness. By reflecting on the Book of Tobit, a little-known text of the Old Testament, yet one that is charming and full of wisdom, we can better appreciate the message the sacred writer wished to communicate” Pope Francis.
We are invited to celebrate World Day of the Poor on Sunday 19 November and to make every effort at this time to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidary and concrete assistance with those who are poor. Pope Francis’ message this year is a clear call to us not to turn our face away from the poor so that God’s face will not be turned away from us. The recent Synodal Assembly message to the people of God reminds is that to progress in our discernment, the Church absolutely needs to listen to everyone, starting with the poorest. This requires a path of conversion, which is also a path of praise: “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children” (Luke 10:21).
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The Bishops' Conference has recently renewed its statement on the cost of living crisis.
25th October 2023
Our Lady of Lourdes, Blandford - Walsingham Pilgrimage 20th-23rd May 2024
Please join Our Lady of Lourdes, Blandford, on pilgrimage to England's Nazareth next year!
The cost is £330 and includes 3 nights half-board accommodation and travel by coach.
Booking Deadline 17th November
Call Marie Fisher on 01258 458845 for more information.
24th October 2023
Thank You So Much for Your Service
Father Anthony and all the parishioners at the Parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea would like to thank 3 very special ladies who have diligently served our parish over many years.
June Rust and Margaret Martin for making the best tea and coffee in Weymouth after Sunday Mass.
and
Ellen Jackson for keeping the gardens surrounding St Joseph's Church beautiful for many years.
Thank you Ladies
23rd October 2023
Parish Quiz Night - 10th November 2023 6.30pm - Parish Hall
Our first fundraising event since the
summer will be a Quiz night in the
Parish Hall on the 10th of November.
All age groups are welcome.
All proceeds will go to the Senior Citizens’ Christmas Outing.
Please contact the Parish Office for
further information.
22nd October 2023
Senior Citizens' Christmas Outing - Exeter Christmas Market - 30th November 2023
Calling all Senior Citizens of the Parish
to join us for a coach trip to Exeter Christmas Market on 30th November.
Places will be subsidised by the proceeds from the Quiz night.
The coach will leave Weymouth at 10am
and leave Exeter at 6pm.
Further information will follow but please
contact the Parish Office if you would
like to join this festive charabanc!
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22nd October 2023
CAFOD Family Fast Day - Thank you!
Thank You for Your Generosity & Prayers Family Fast
Day collection £1,503.
Your donations help CAFOD to support our brothers and sisters around the world as they struggle to cope with extreme disasters.
Anne Toomey
22nd October 2023
Parish Donations and Fundraising 2023
As promised, please see below the amounts that you Parishioners have given to worthy causes since the 1st
Jan 2023.
Also listed is the amount that was raised for Youth Alpha Lourdes from the same date.
Thank you for all your generous giving.
18th October 2023
World Mission Sunday - 22nd October 2023
Please Note: There will be a second collection for World Mission Sunday at all Masses this weekend.
‘Hearts on fire, feet on the move’- cf. Luke 24:13-35
World Mission Sunday is a globally celebrated moment of grace. It’s a chance to pray and give to support our sisters and brothers in Christ who live in areas of poverty, conflict and oppression.
Every parish, school and community is invited to join this special event. And every penny, pound and prayer you give to Missio helps missionaries everywhere continue their work.
27th September 2023
An Invitation for Vocations to Priesthood - Day of Reflection on Priesthood; Saturday 14th October, University of Exeter Catholic Chaplaincy.
26th September 2023
CAFOD Family Fast Day, Friday 6th October 2023
There will be a second collection for the CAFOD Family Fast Day Harvest Appeal at all Masses next weekend (7/8 October).
This Harvest, we are sharing a story about a Mobile Medical Team that CAFOD supported, which helped people affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan last year.
Watch the video to find out more.
Your donation will help CAFOD to support those struggling to cope amidst extreme disasters like flooding. 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 support of previous Family Fast Days, and for your generosity and prayers for our sisters and brothers today.
24th September 2023
Are you concerned about... the environment? Come and hear Sister Patricia McMahon speak at The Convent of Mercy - 8th October at 2.30pm
20th September 2023
Meninadanca Project Brazil - Friday 13th October 2023 at 7pm at St Aldhems Church
A number of parishioners will remember meeting some of the girls from the Pink House project and currently contribute to their very worthy cause.
3 of the young girls from the project with their UK helpers are holding an evening on Friday 13 October at St Aldhems church 7pm including a dance show and supper and would very much like to meet you and any people who have an interest in helping give these girls a future other than prostitution.
Please use this link to book your places:
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdanceshowweymouth.eventbrite.co.uk&c=E,1,2IMqeP-unbuXWrTEX32lyTGYkBMGgs9x80l2vanGEwzjl5i1jr2_OD7YuyFlAZduC2R6DU45LkbbWrvl3zp_jAGLqiNvlcDxmVN6BvtLfRK5ennuECT3AXmJLqA,&typo=1
For further information please contact Gary Ayles 07854731566
18th September 2023
Catholic Women's League - The T Bar Needs You
The T-Bar after 10am Mass requires a little first aid. We would like to recruit 2 volunteers on each of November 5th and 26th and possibly December 24th, along with a Single volunteer on December 10th and 17th. Please let the office, -or anyone at the T-bar today -know if you can help out.
Longer term, we are arranging a new rota in January and to avert an emergency closure, we are looking for five or six people to commit to a monthly or 5 weekly duty. Again, please let the office or current staff know if you can assist. Many thanks.
12th September 2023
Invitation for 15 Year Celebration for Weymouth Street Pastors - Sunday 29th October 2023 2pm at St Mary’s Church
12th September 2023
World Day of the Poor 2023 – Day of Reflection at St Rita's, Honiton 14th October 10.30-15.30
“Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tob 4:7)
All are welcome to come and spend the day at St Rita's from 10.30-15.30 to pray and reflect on Pope Francis’s message for the 7th World Day of the Poor and how we are called to respond.
We are thrilled to be joined by two thought-provoking guest speakers with national and international reputations - Jenny Sinclair, founder of Together for the Common Good and David Wells, a well-known author and popular motivational speaker from our own diocese. We are confident they will leave participants feeling uplifted.
In this year’s message, Pope Francis says ‘Let us thank the Lord that so many men and women are devoted to caring for the poor and the excluded; they are persons of every age and social status who show understanding and readiness to assist the marginalized and those who suffer. They are not superheroes but “next door neighbours”, ordinary people who quietly make themselves poor among the poor.
Join us to celebrate those who give their time to others and reflect on how we reach out the hand of welcome.
Places are limited for this FREE event so booking is advised. You can book by clicking the button below or emailing caritas@prcdtr.org.uk
26th July 2023
An Evening of Folk Music and Story Telling - St. Mary's Parish, Poole - Monday 2nd October at 7.30pm
21st August 2023
A Six-Week Online Course for Catechists - Starting 21st September
A COURSE FOR CATECHISTS: Clifton Diocese in partnership with ‘Light of Truth’ are offering a six-week course for the formation of catechists.
The six sessions cover:
1. Introduction to catechesis – 21 September
2. Proclaiming the Good News: Jesus Christ at the heart of catechesis – 28 September
3. The Faith of the Church: Introduction to the Catechism – 5 October
4. Scriptural catechesis: introduction to the Bible – 12 October
5. Methods and Resources – 19 October
6. Preparing a Catechetical Session - 26 October
This training is for seasoned or new catechists working with children, young people or adults, for everyone involved in Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and for anyone interested in passing on the faith.
To sign up for the series, click on the following link: Meeting Registration - Zoom
This will be an opportunity to refresh what we know and to learn new skills to take us forward.
All Catechists are welcome and encouraged to sign up as well as those who would like to join us.
At the end of the sessions we will arrange a meeting to get together and discuss ideas etc. Thanks.
Sister Jackie and Anne Hall
21st August 2023
Franciscan at Home September workshops - Starting 11th September
Would you like to spend an hour a week online, sharing insights on the gift of Baptism, or exploring ‘what it means to be a disciple of our Eucharistic Lord’? These Franciscan at Home workshops centre on topics which are important to all of us and all are welcome. Join us in an online group, Mondays at 7.30 pm, Wednesdays at 7.00 pm, or both; beginning on September 11, to pray, listen and reflect.
More workshops are available in Truro on Thursdays (online) and Sclerder Abbey on Wednesdays (live meeting).
For a link or further information contact deborah.vankroonenburg@prcdtr.org.uk
21st August 2023
REFRESH Event - Safe Families - 2nd September
On September 2nd there is going to be an information day about the wonderful work done by Safe Families.
There will be two identical presentations, 10.30-11.30am and 3-4pm, both at St Aldhelm's Church Lounge. There will be plenty of time for questions as well! For more details contact estelleadams@safefamilies.uk
20th August 2023
Aid to the Church in Need - INDIA: Manipur Archbishop – Pray for an end to the suffering
Following the recent appeal by Steve Reidlinger from Aid to the Church in Need, as a Parish, we have been asked to pray for Christians in Manipur State, in north - east India.
Archbishop Lumon has seen his diocese at the centre of a wave of deadly attacks, He has asked for prayers “to transform the minds of the people who are led by hatred and religious violence”. He said, “the need is enormous” and “the
destruction and loss to communities and the Church is great”. Thousands of people have been displaced after their homes were destroyed.
Aid to the Church in Need doesn’t just need our generous donations, it also needs our prayers.
For more information please visit Aid to the Church in Need
14th August 2023
Catholic Children's Society - Creating Hope for Families – Changing Lives
Creating Hope for Families – Changing Lives – Putting All Children First: the annual appeal of the Catholic Children’s Society is next weekend. Please take an appeal envelope today or visit their website www.ccsplymouth.org.uk to understand the wonderful work, which the Society does to help struggling children and their families. Thank you.
8th August 2023
Continuing the Journey of Faith - starting 12th September 7.15-8.45pm
Monthly Tuesday meetings, starting on September 12th, 7.15-8.45 pm in St Joseph's Hall.
Travel through Time from Abraham to Jesus. Explore with us God’s relationship with his people.
For more information, see poster in the porch. Contact: Sr Jackie 01305 772646
8th August 2023
Youth Rally 2023 - Saturday 23rd September 2023 - 12 Noon-6pm
Join youth from across the diocese in fun, games and challenges at St Rita’s Honiton. Are you ready for the infamous obstacle course? Or are you keen to score lots of goals in the penalty shoot out or netball challenge. There will be bouncy castles, didi cars, sumo wrestling challenges and much more for you to have a go at.
The event is open to anyone 7 years through to 16. The £8 contribution includes a BBQ and drinks.
Contact Saskia for further information: youth@prcdtr.org.uk or go to https://forms.office.com/e/L2jn7EwXfH
Please let Sara or Maggie in the Parish Office know if you would like to attend. If there are enough of you interested, transport will be provided.
7th August 2023
Vacancies in the Diocese of Plymouth
We currently have a vacancy for a new member of staff:
Refugee & Migrant Project Worker. The post will be hybrid home and office based within the Diocese. FTE salary £25,000 - £27,000 per annum. The hours of work will be 17.5 hours per week. See the Diocesan website for more details.
26th July 2023
Lourdes Life Blog
While Fr. Anthony is away with the Lourdes Pilgrimage you can keep up-to-date with the trip via our Lourdes Life Blog via the Parish website or Facebook page.
26th July 2023
March for Life UK 2023 - Saturday 2nd September 2023
The March for Life UK 2023 will take place on Saturday 2nd September. This is an important, annual opportunity to show our support for the right to life of the unborn.
A coach, with room for 50 passengers, will be leaving for London at 6.20am from Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Cecilia, White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford DT11 7BN. There is a second pick up stop in Ringwood at 7.20am, Meeting House Lane, BH24 1AT.
The programme for the day is: Westminster Cathedral 10.30am for a special Mass.
The Emmanuel Centre, Marsham Street will be hosting prolife stalls and presentations with keynote speakers until 1.00pm.
The Centre does lunches, there are many cafes and pubs in the area or bring your own.
The March begins at 1.30pm from the Emmanuel Centre, ending in Parliament Square at 4.30pm.
Coach departs from the Emmanuel Centre at 5pm.
If you would like to book a seat please contact amabelclarke@gmail.com
Coach price: £20 per person [subsidies available]
23rd July 2023
Catenian Bursary Fund - Lourdes Youth Pilgrimage
On Sunday, Fr. Anthony and our Lourdes youth pilgrims were delighted to receive a cheque for £900 from Shaun Kerrigan, Weymouth's Catenian Representative to go towards their pilgrimage.
Shaun explained that the Bursary Fund's aim is to offer financial help to young people who volunteer to do something wonderful for others.
13th July 2023
CAFOD Fix the Food System Campaign - Sowing the Seeds of Poverty
This weekend we are praying for your support for the next phase of CAFOD's Fix the Food System campaign.
After hearing the Gospel for the day, the 'Parable of the Sower' we will share why Salina is writing a letter to the World Bank.
We are asking you all to stand in solidarity with small-scale farmers. It’s clear that our current global food system is in crisis, and at the heart of this crisis is a struggle over control of the world’s seeds.
Please consider signing Salina's letter on your way out of Mass this weekend.
For more information and to watch a short video, go to our CAFOD page.
13th July 2023
Sea Sunday - 9th July 2023 - Thank You
A huge thank you to everyone for donating to last week's Sea Sunday collection, a fantastic sum of over £1274 was raised.
Thank you also to Mark and Allan for all the work they carry out with Stella Maris, making a real difference to the welfare of crews onboard visiting ships.
If anybody is interested in joining a small team to promote the work and awareness of Stella Maris, or join Mark and Allan on ship visits, please contact Sam Newington (01305 813377)
5th July 2023
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - 23rd July 2023
This year we will celebrate the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Pope Francis in 2021 declared that this special day celebrating Grandparents and the Elderly is to be held on the fourth Sunday of July. This is close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
The theme this year coincides with that of World Youth Day taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, 'His mercy is from age to age' (Lk 1:50). This is taken from the meeting between Mary and Elizabeth (Lk 1:39-56), and links with the World Youth Day theme where Mary sets out to visit Elizabeth 'Mary arose and went with haste' (Lk 1:39). Pope Francis in his message to people for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly asks young people who are travelling to Lisbon, before they leave, to visit an elderly person stating that "their prayers will protect you and you will carry in your heart the blessing of that encounter. I ask you, the elderly among us, to accompany by your prayers the young people about to celebrate World Youth Day".
This year the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly falls on Sunday 23rd July. There are many ways we can celebrate this special day in our homes and parishes. We will give you some ideas to get you started on our Grandparents and the Elderly page.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols on the very first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly encouraged young people, in a short video message, to talk to their grandparents if they want to be a sign of hope for the world.
For more information see NATIONAL OFFICE FOR VOCATION
Grandparents Day | National Office for Vocation England & Wales (ukvocation.org)
5th July 2023
Sea Sunday - 9th July 2023
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise and pressure onboard. Many are reporting more stress and poorer mental health.
Sea Sunday is Sunday 9th July. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need.
Please note there will be a second collection at all Masses this weekend. Or you can donate by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work, so please give generously. Thank you.
3rd July 2023
Online Dementia Awareness Information Session – Tuesday 1st August 12 noon.
There are more than 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today, with 81,000 in the South West. This number is predicted to double in the next 30 years and we will see this reflected in our congregations and communities. All our parishes will know someone living with dementia or caring for someone. You will already be providing pastoral care to people living with dementia and may already be taking steps to be a dementia friendly church.
This one-hour introductory session is aimed at parish priests, secretaries, eucharistic ministers, pastoral workers and welcomers, members of SVP and all those whose lives are touched by dementia. It will focus on understanding dementia and the practical aspects of how to respond, but will also offer advice about resources to understand how to accompany those whose lives have been touched by dementia in their spiritual journey.
People are welcome to bring their lunch and listen in. You are also welcome to join as a parish group. You can register here https://forms.office.com/e/1DijnZkMQk
30th June 2023
Children's Choir
Fr. Anthony would like to start a children’s choir to sing at the Sunday 10am Mass and would love to hear from any youngsters who would like to take part.
"Together we’ll sing our hearts out".
Speak to Fr. Anthony if you’re interested in joining.
26th May 2023
Diocesan School’s Transport Grant
A Diocesan school transport grant is available upon application for children attending a Catholic and C of E School.
Please find the application form here.
The deadline for forms to be signed and returned is July 28th 2023.
26th May 2023
BAPTISM COURSES
A reminder that the next two Baptism Courses are due to take place at 11am on Saturday 8th July and Saturday 30th September in the Parish Hall.
Please contact the Parish Office if you require a course.
26th May 2023
Mass Celebrating the Life Shop
You are cordially invited to attend Mass at St Joseph's on 5 July at 10am, and afterwards for light refreshments in the Parish Hall. People of all faiths and none have been saddened at the closure of the Life Shop in Weymouth and we've made many friends amongst the local community. The shop itself was a presence in Weymouth for 30 years, although Life Charity offered help, friendship and support for 25 years before that. We remember founder members to whom we owe gratitude for their witness in the early days and currently those for whom prayers are presently becoming the only recourse. Many lives have been changed and many lives have been saved.
22nd May 2023
Postponement of Presentation of Parish Accounts
Please accept our apologies.
The presentation of the parish accounts that was due to take place at 7pm on Tuesday 27th May has had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
A new date will be published in due course.
The Parish Finance Committee
19th May 2023
Diocesan Retreats 2023
8th May 2023
Parish Coronation Party
A Big Thank You to all those who helped to organise the Parish Coronation Party and to all those who came on the day. A great time was had by all, young and old and fortunately, the weather held until the last sack race.
Special thanks to Dick Holton, Ruby Pinto, Sisters Kate & Cecily and Alicia Watkins and the marvellous Weymouth
Section of the CWL who made 200 sandwiches, countless cups of tea and kept us all fed and watered on the day. Bravo to everyone!
8th May2023
Parish Coronation Party - Monday 8th May - 3pm-5.30pm in aid of Youth Alpha Lourdes
The Parish Coronation Party is going ahead today at the Convent of Mercy. We look forward to seeing all those of you who have bought tickets. Please don't let the Great British weather put you off!
5th May 2023
Parish Coronation Party - Monday 8th May - 3pm-5.30pm in aid of Youth Alpha Lourdes
The Parish Coronation Party is taking place on Monday 8th May at the Convent of Mercy.
A traditional Afternoon Tea will be served with sandwiches, cakes and scones all included in the price. Games and activities for all the family along with a cake raffle and a prize for the Best Dressed King & Queen.
Please note - Entrance by ticket only.
In the event of wet weather, the Party will take place in St Joseph's Parish Hall at 3pm. There will be indoor games and activities along with Afternoon Tea. A notice will appear on the Parish website by 4pm on Sunday 7th informing you if the venue has changed.
28th April 2023
UPDATE - Funeral of Bishop Christopher Budd
The link for live streaming is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZLyd KWQ6CqG2utRNBeKmA
21st April 2023
Parish Coronation Party - Monday 8th May - 3pm-5.30pm - Tickets on sale after all Masses this weekend
21st April 2023
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2023
We are pleased to announce that the Plymouth Diocese will once again be travelling to Lourdes this year for the Diocesan Pilgrimage which will take place between Friday 28th July and Thursday 3rd August.
Flights will go from Bristol to Toulouse with a coach transfer from Weymouth to Bristol and from Toulouse to Lourdes.
The package includes 6 nights full board accommodation at the Hotel Eliseo, Lourdes and costs £895pp sharing, with a single room occupancy supplement of £39 per night.
Father Anthony is the Pilgrimage Director and will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Booking forms and further information is available in the Parish Office and on the Parish website.
21st April 2023
Funeral of Bishop Christopher Budd
The timings and dates for Bishop Christopher’s funeral are as follows:
In accordance with Bishop Christopher’s instructions, his body will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Exeter at 5.00pm on Thursday 4th May.
His Requiem Mass will take place at the Sacred Heart on the following day, Friday 5th May, at midday.
Archbishop John Wilson will preside. There will be a reception after the Mass at the Hotel Mercure Southgate from 2.00pm.
Bishop Christopher’s body will be interred at the cemetery at Buckfast Abbey later that afternoon.
The link for Bishop Christopher’s Obituary is https://www.plymouthdiocese.org.uk/bishopchristopherobituary/
If you wish to attend the Requiem Mass please let Emma Neville know at emma.neville@prcdtr.org.uk
8th April 2023
Pat Shonfield Awarded The Gold Medal of Merit
Following our wonderful Paschal Triduum, Fr. Anthony was delighted to award The Gold Medal of Merit of the Archconfraternity of St Stephen, (which is the Church Guild of Altar servers) to Pat Shonfield, who has had a very long association with St Joseph's Church in Weymouth. Having being brought up in the parish, becoming an Altar Server at the age of 8 years old and faithfully serving at the altar for over 65 years!
This Medal of Merit is a well deserved recognition of that service, which he received humbly on the night. What an amazing example to us all and especially the youngsters who now assist him and Fr Anthony at Mass by serving at the altar.
We congratulate Pat on this special occasion and thank him for all these years of faithful service and wish him many more to come.
5th April 2023
Chrism Mass at Plymouth Cathedral
Fr. Anthony led a group of parishioners to the Chrism Mass at Plymouth Cathedral this Holy Week. The celebrant was The Right Reverend Philip Moger (who kindly stood in as Principal Celebrant travelling all the way from Southwark).
We were blessed to see Fr. Anthony renew his promises along with many other priests from all corners of the Diocese . The procession, blessing and consecration of the sacred oils was the highlight of the trip for us all but for one of our young Altar Servers, being asked to participate, with the great honour of "looking after" the Bishop's Mitre, made his day.
Not at all overwhelmed by the occasion, he said, "it was fun"!
The tea and cake at Buckfast Abbey was appreciated by all on the journey home.
6th April 2023
Children's Stations of the Cross - Good Friday - 11am
Please note: there will be a Children’s Rehearsal for Stations of the Cross at 10am.
6th April 2023
SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM - 6th-8th April 2023
31st March 2023
SAVE THE DATE - CORONATION PARTY – Monday 8th May
We will be holding a Parish Coronation Party at the Convent of Mercy on Monday 8th May to raise funds for Youth Alpha Lourdes. Entrance will be by ticket only and will consist of traditional afternoon tea with traditional games for both adults and children. Further information will be published after Easter but please Save the Date.
31st March 2023
Easter Music
There will be a practice for our Easter music on Sunday 2nd April after the 10am Mass (11.30). Anyone who would like to join us will be most welcome. Many thanks, Jane Ayles.
31st March 2023
Volunteers Needed to Help Clean the Church for Easter
If you can spare an hour from 9.30am on Monday 3rd April to help clean the Church in time for Easter, we will be very pleased to see you. Many thanks, the Cleaning Team.
19th March 2023
Stay Awake 2023
It was good to see so many people at Stay Awake last Saturday.
Thank you to those of you who came and shared with each other this opportunity to grow closer to God.
Thank you to the bakers for all those delicious cakes & biscuits.
Thank you all you amazing helpers for giving your time and help.
God bless you all.
Thanks, the Stay Awake Team
12th March 2023
Altar Servers Awarded Bronze Medals
On Sunday, Fr Anthony awarded 3 of our young altar servers Guild of St Stephen bronze medals in recognition of one year's service on the altar at St Joseph's Church.
Congratulation to them all!
10th March 2023
Heatree Residential - May 26th – 28th "As the father sent me, I am sending you" - Heatree Activity Centre, Dartmoor
Young people aged 11- 16 from across the diocese are invited to join together at Heatree Activity Centre, Dartmoor where we will explore John 20:21.
The week-end will comprise of activities that encourage our young people to explore their faith and understanding of the church teaching. There will be the opportunity to join in outdoor activities onsite such as high ropes and raft building (activities may vary).
Cost: £120 this can be paid in instalments.
To book please follow the link:
https://forms.office.com/e/Bhd7xDUksE
For further information please contact Saskia;
10th March 2023
Parish Passover Meal - Monday 3rd April at 7pm - St Joseph's Parish Hall - Booking Required
This wonderful meal will take place on
Monday 3rd April at 7pm in the Parish Hall.
Advance booking only.
Please contact June Rust on 01305 781958 to book your ticket.
10th March 2023
Flower Arrangers Wanted
Are you able to help with flower arranging in the church?
We are hoping to put together a team of people to do this.
No previous experience required as training will be given.
Please let Maggie know in the Parish Office if you would like to be involved.
23rd February 2023
Family Quiz Night - Friday 3rd March - St Joseph's Parish Hall at 6.30pm
Calling everyone, young and old, to the Family Quiz Night in aid of Youth Alpha Lourdes. Please come along and join us for this fun night. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. £5 per adult and children go free. Tickets available on the door.
17th February 2023
Precious Memories Gathering - St Mary's Church, Weymouth - 26 March at 2pm
There will be an inter faith Precious Memories Gathering at St Mary's church in Weymouth on 26 March. We are gathering together for an hour, to remember children who have died before, during or after birth. You are cordially invited to join us for music, readings and reflection followed by refreshments.
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17th February 2023
Lenten Retreat Day - 'Holy Shroud of Jesus - Icon, Relic, Witness' - Saturday 18th March - St Rita's Centre
’HOLY SHROUD OF JESUS - ICON, RELIC, WITNESS’ led by Fr. Romero. The day will begin with coffee/tea on arrival at 9.30am. First Talk will start at 10am, second talk will be at 11am. Exposition and Adoration of the Holy Sacrament in silence will be at 12pm. Lunch will be served at 1.00pm, Mass at 2.45pm and there will be an opportunity for Confession. Charge for the day, including lunch (3 course meal), is £25.00. Booking can be made by phone, email or online (www.stritascentre.org/events) Payment can be made on the day. If you have any questions, please contact Krista Radzina on 01404 42635
17th February 2023
CHRISM MASS UPDATE – Wednesday 5th April 2023
This year’s Chrism Mass takes place on Wednesday 5th April at Plymouth Cathedral at 12 noon. We will be hiring a coach to take our parishioners to attend the Mass. The cost of the coach will be £15 per person. Please can you put your name on the list in the porch if you would like to go or leave a message for Maggie in the Parish Office.
10th February 2023
Welcome New Parishioners - Sunday 26th February 2023
Are you new to our parish?
Have you moved into our parish at anytime since just before the
pandemic?
We would love to welcome you into our community!
Please join us with your family on Sunday 26th February for tea and refreshments from 3pm - 5pm.
You will have the chance to meet Father Anthony and Deacons Geoffrey and Jonathan, and other members of the Parish - all ages welcome.
10th February 2023
Catholic Women's League (CWL) – Coffee after 10am Mass, Sundays
If you are able to help with the tea & coffeemaking after 10am Mass on a Sundays, please contact June Rust on 781958.
10th February 2023
Catholic Women's League (CWL) – Lenten Lunches Starting Friday 24th February 2023
The CWL will be providing the Lenten Lunches in St Joseph's Parish Hall starting on Friday 24th February.
The lunches will follow the Stations of the Cross after 10am
Mass.
If you are willing to step forward and sponsor the soup each time, please contact June Rust on 781958.
10th February 2023
Part time Deanery Bookeeper Vacancy.
The post is home based in Dorset. Further information can be found at
plymouth-diocese.org.uk/the-diocese/careers The closing date is 13 th Feb.
10th February 2023
Traidcraft Update
Our final stall will be after masses on 25/26th February. For
many years it gave a way to be in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world. Sadly Traidcraft plc has gone into administration. Please pray for our producers who face real hardships in our World.
1st February 2023
SAVE THE DATE - Blessing of Pets Masses – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February 2023
Father Anthony will be giving all pets a special blessing after 6pm mass on Saturday the 25th and 10am mass on 26th February. Please bring your pets along with you so that they can receive a Special Blessing.
1st February 2023
SAVE THE DATE - CHRISM MASS – Wednesday 5th April 2023
This year’s Chrism Mass takes place on Wednesday 5th April at Plymouth Cathedral at 12 noon. We have in the past hired a coach for our parishioners to attend the Mass. We intend to do so again this year if there are enough people who will make that possible. Please can you put your name on the list in the porch if you are interested in going. Prices will be published in 2/3 weeks’ time
1st February 2023
Safeguarding in the Parish
If you are involved in any form of ministry within the Parish that involves working with children or vulnerable adults, basic Safeguarding Training is mandatory. This should be updated every 3 years and can either be done online or face to face.
Robert Kingdom from the Diocesan Safeguarding Office, will be providing face to face Basic Safeguarding Training in the Parish Hall on Saturday 25 February 2023, from 9.15am – 2.30pm.
The training will explain what Safeguarding means in practice and give an insight into the types of behaviour to be aware of and what to do if you have any concerns in this area. If you are not yet involved in Ministry but are thinking about it, you are also welcome to attend this training.
For enquiries on the online training or to book a place at the face to face training, please contact:
Helen Harris: 07967593188
Cynthia Drinkhill: 07766 292235, cynthia.drinkhill@gmail.com
Sarita de Kretser: 07884 328324, jdekretser@btinternet.com
1st February 2023
Life Shop Closing
The LIFE SHOP has been an established part of Weymouth for the past 30 years. Many individuals and families have been supported and our parish along with Dorchester Holy Trinity, sends goods and also volunteers to work with Life staff in the shop. It was the 3rd shop to open in the UK and in 2018 was the best performing shop in the country. It still holds the record for being the longest established shop in the UK. It is with great sadness that staff received a message from Head Office that after 5 March 2023, the lease will not be renewed and the shop will be closed. Staff would like to continue as normally as they can until that date, but will not be collecting any more donations. The LIFE Shop would like to thank parishioners, friends and supporters for their donations, prayers and good wishes
UPDATE:
Final day of trading will be 18th February by which time everything must go.
27th January 2023
Lepra Appeal - World Leprosy Day - Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January 2023
Please note, there will be a second collection at all masses this weekend for the World Leprosy Day appeal.
Today 600 people will be diagnosed with leprosy, more than 50 of these will be children. There is now a cure for leprosy, however, there is more work to be done as prejudice, discrimination, and lack of healthcare and resources mean not everyone can receive this in time to prevent disabilities. Lepra’s mission is to beat leprosy – so that all cases are easily diagnosed and treated and leave no disability or discrimination. Please help us beat leprosy – even the smallest contribution can help treat and rehabilitate people trapped by this disease. See Lepra.org.uk
27th January 2023
HEATING IN THE CHURCH
Unfortunately, one of the boilers heating the church is not working. The part to repair it has been ordered but will take 30 days to arrive. In the meantime, please bear with us and wrap up warm.
20th January 2023
Diocesan Lenten & Summer Retreats
A series of silent Lenten and Summer retreats will take place this year at St. Rita’s, Honiton and Sclerder Abbey, nr Looe, Cornwall. They will be weekend, midweek and 6 day retreats and cost between £140 and £450. Please see the parish website for further details or contact the Plymouth Diocesan Ignatian Spirituality Group at diocesan-ignatian-retreats@prcdtr.org.uk or phone 01752 769164 or 07823 447637.
20th January 2023
Stay Awake - Saturday 11th March 2023
Stay Awake is taking place for the FIFTH year on Saturday 11th March 2023, at All Saints Church of England Academy, Weymouth, 10:00 – 19:00. This is YOUR Invitation! Please come and bring your friends and neighbours to an inspirational day of growing closer to Jesus. There will be Mass, Praise and Worship, Kids' activities, Fellowship, Workshops, a Prayer Room and Pizza in the evening for dinner! What’s not to love?! Tickets are FREE for those in Year 9 and under and only £10 for everyone else! Please see www.stayawakejc.com for more information and to book tickets!
6th January 2023
Synodality Series - Saturday 11th February 2023
By popular demand, the diocese is offering 2 further talks by Dr Caroline Farey on vital aspects of synodality.
Come and discuss in person or join the day online via zoom.
The talks will take place at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL5 3AX.
For those attending the day there will be 10.30am Refreshments and 12.15pm Lunch break. (Bring your own lunch).
There is also Mass at 9.30am.
To request a zoom link please email:
carolinefarey@btinternet.com
Saturday 11th February 2023:
11.00am: Talk 1. Sharing the priesthood of Christ.
1.15pm: Talk 2. Should women share in the hierarchy?
6th January 2023
Lepra Appeal - World Leprosy Day - Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January 2023
Please take a moment to watch this video from Lepra about their work and the upcoming World Leprosy Day.
6th January 2023
One World Group - "Music Beyond the Desert Island" - Saturday 28th January - Please note this is a change of date!
Please book your seat by contacting Our Lady, Star of the Sea One World Group.
6th January 2023
REFRESH Praise - 24 Hours of Prayer for Weymouth and Portland - Friday 20th January 2023
REFRESH Praise are holding 24 HOURS OF PRAYER for WEYMOUTH and PORTLAND.
Starting at 6pm on Friday 20th January at St Mary's Church, Weymouth. Please pray for the event and
if you can help in any way, for example to
cover the rota for an hour or so, please
contact:
Neil Biles (Town Centre Chaplain)
on 07867 785836 or
neilbilesweymouth@gmail.com
Cherry Clarke, (REFRESH) at
cherry.clarke600@gmail.com
3rd January 2023
Next Catenian’s Meeting – 5th January 2023 - Social Evening and Meal
Please contact Our Lady, Star of the Sea Catenian Team if you plan to attend.
16th December 2022
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS
To make your Christmas gift to Fr Anthony, please click here.
16th December 2022
Change of Door Code for St Joseph's Parish Hall
Please be aware that the door code to the Parish Hall will change on 13/01/2023. All Parish Group Leaders
should contact the Parish Office between the 9th and 13th January when they will be given the new code.
4th December 2022
RECONCILIATION SERVICE - Tuesday 13th December at 7pm.
25th November 2022
Advent Holy Hour & Benediction - Friday 2nd December - 9am
Advent Holy Hour & Benediction at 9am on Friday 2nd December, followed by Mass on behalf of all nascent human life and their families.
Refreshments in the Hall afterwards.
18th November 2022
Mass For the Anointing of the Sick - Friday 25th November
During the season of Advent it is sometimes customary to have a Mass for the anointing of the sick and for us here at Our Lady Star of the Sea this is on Friday 25th November at 11.00am. We invite as many of you as possible who would like to be anointed to come to this Mass. Please bear in mind this is a sacrament of healing so if you feel you need healing physically or in any other aspect of your life, you are most welcome to come and be anointed.
18th November 2022
SVP Warm Welcome - In the News
Fr Anthony was interviewed for The Pillar publication regarding the Warm Welcome initiative. As he says "even if you just get one person, that one person could be lonely or could be cold, and you’re making a difference to their day. That’s the way we look at it here: that it doesn’t matter how many people we’ve got, actually for those people this is an important place." Read the full article here
24th July 2022
Annual Youth Award 2022
Fr. Anthony gave three young people in our Parish a Youth Award in recognition of putting their faith into action through service and reflection. Our three regular Sunday readers never fail to step up when asked and are an inspiration to other young people in the Parish.
Many congratulations to:
Amelia, Angelina and Ruby
