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1 BULLETIN No 3365 6th January 2019 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORDTHE Parish OF ST PAULThe Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Trust is a Registered Charity Website SCHOOLSSt Paul sSt Joseph s CatholicSt Paul s CatholicSt Paul s Pre-SchoolPrimary SchoolCollegeToddler Group 01444 47394001444 45258401444 87389807506 986 749 MASS INTENTIONSAND OTHER SERVICES this WEEKS aturday - FirstMass of Sunday -SOLEMNITY: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD5th5:00 pmStaplefieldMr and Mrs O Brien RIPS unday - SOLEMNITY: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD6th8:30 amSt Paul sHelen Mustakis RIP10:00 amDanehill10:30 amSt Paul sEileen Wilson and Maurice and ElizabethGeoghegan RIP5:00 pmSt Paul sStella Paulose RIPM onday - Weekday after Epiphany7th9:30 amSt Paul sMorning Prayer (Lauds)Tuesday -Weekday after Epiphany8th9:30 amSt Paul sAgnes Smith RIPW ednesday-Weekday after Epiphany9th9:30 amSt Paul sDeceased Hogan Grandparents RIPT hursday -Weekday after Epiphany10th9:30 amSt Paul sJoan Golunski RIPF riday -Weekday after Epiphany11th11:00 amSt Paul sBrian Cooper RIPS aturday -Weekday after Epiphany12th9.

2 30 amSt Paul sMorning Prayer (Lauds)5:00 pmStaplefieldMother Mary Dominic RIPS unday - FEAST: BAPTISM OF THE LORD13th8:30 amSt Paul sSpecial Intention for Mr Lula Toro10:00 amDanehill10:30 amSt Paul sEilish Prince RIP5:00 pmSt Paul sEddie McLoughlin RIPThe Feast of the Epiphany of the LordThe word "epiphany" comes from the Greek word ephiphania, whichmeans a manifestation or disclosure. At Christmas we celebrate the coming ofChrist into our world. At Epiphany we announce his coming to the world. St Matthew tells us, on the feast of the Epiphany on Tuesday this week ,the story of the magi or wise men coming out of the East to pay homage to thenewborn king.

3 Why? In a basic way they are the most unlikely groups of peoplein the world who would be likely to recognise that Jesus is the Saviour. Magi arefrom Persia (modern day Iran). They are wise men from the Persian Royal court,sometimes wonder-workers or magicians. They professed the Zoroastrian would have been among the most unlikely people in the world to beinterested in a Jewish Saviour. Hence, Matthew is saying to us in this concrete andstriking way that Jesus is Saviour of the whole world. There is a practical challenge to modern Christians in this beautifullywritten Epiphany story.

4 It is an "epiphany-challenge;" a challenge to continue themanifestation of Christ to the whole world. The only way that the manifestationcan continue is through those living now who follow Christ. It does little good to preach that Christ is always among us if no one cansee him. As we celebrate Epiphany this week , let us find some small way that wecan show Christ to the world in which we a personal note, many thanks to the many parishioners who sent cardsand presents this Christmas. Your generosity is always amazing and CLERGYFr Martin Jakubas, The Presbytery, Hazelgrove Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 3 PQTel: 01444 450139 and email: Vladimir Nikiforov, Our Lady of Fatima, Staplefield Mobile: 07742 Tony Collins, Chaplain, St Raphael s Nursing Home, Danehill Tel: 01825 790485 Deacon: Rev Gerard Irwin, mobile: 07507 Rev Dave Turner, mobile: 07777 Rev Paul Bilton, mobile.

5 07941 servingSt Stephen s, Horsted KeynesPARISH WEBSITE - PSALM REFRAINAll nations shall fall prostrate before you, O send your items for the Bulletin to theParish Office by Wednesday am (email preferred).View our Parish bulletin and OTHER useful informationon the Parish Website: MartinSpiritual Direction / ReconciliationSaturday amtill done* * * *St Paul s Toddler Groupwelcomes new memberson Wednesday - am in St Augustine s RoomThe Rosarywill be prayed inSt Paul s after Masson WednesdaysAdoration of the Blessed SacramentThursdaysafter 9:30 amMass until noon,Saturdays 10 - 11 amJustice and Peace Thursday morning coffeeafter the 9:30 am MassPraise and PrayerFriday - pm inSt Augustine's & coffee afterwardsNEXT SUNDAY S READINGSI saiah 40.

6 1-5. 9-11 Titus 2:11-14. 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16. 21-22* * * *Collections:Last week (inc GAD) Crib Collection (not GAD)ST JOSEPH S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS tarting School ApplicationsIf you have a child who is due to start primary school nextSeptember, the deadline is fast should apply online In addition to theonline application, parents will also need to complete aSupplementary Information Form for 2019/20 availablefrom St Joseph s School office or our deadline for all paperwork is 15th January OF RECOLLECTION - 8TH JANUARYFr. Tristram Cranfield (from our Lady of Ransom,Eastbourne) will say Mass at am in the old Latin rite,in the chapel of Diamond Farmhouse, Easons Green, nearUckfield.

7 As usual, the day will include Rosary, Benedictionand optional Confession. Please bring your own Mrs Pamela Talbot 01825 840305 CHILWORTH ABBEY STUDY DAY 19TH JANUARYYou are warmly invited to a presentation of the fifthepisode of 'Catholicism - a journey to the heart of thefaith', by the acclaimed author and speaker Bishop Barron,presented by Fr John Seddon OSB, who will contextualisethe episode and then teach and lead discussion about itssubject matter. The day begins with Mass at am,followed by coffee.

8 The fifth film investigates 'TheIndispensable Men: Peter, Paul and the MissionaryAdventure', and will be shown, chapter by chapter followedby teaching and discussion. Midday prayer and lunch willdivide the day which concludes at pm. Come to part,or all of the day, as it suits you. Bring a packed lunch and, ifpossible, a friend. Tea and coffee is provided. St Augustine'sAbbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Near Guildford. GU48QR WILL BE SERVED this SUNDAYTeas and coffees will be served after am Mass. All are welcome for adrink and cake to see in the New still need volunteers to help with teasand coffee.

9 Any help will be so gratefullyreceived even if you can only help for anhour! The tea and coffee group wish youall a happy and healthy New MINISTRY FOR HEALINGThis Sunday, after 5 pm Mass at St Paul you would like to be prayed with forhealing, please come forward and speakto the team who will be standing in thearea of the Blessed Sacrament Side MONDAY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORTT omorrow, 7th January, the first Mondayof the month, Deacon Dave will be in StAugustine s for a cuppa and a listeningear after the am Morning Prayer andthen, later on, he will be in church prayingVespers.

10 The Evening Prayer of theUniversal Church at pm and will beopening up St Augustine's for a decafcoffee. Anyone is very welcome to joinhim in prayer, especially if you would liketo chat with him about your loss of aloved MATRIMONYC ongratulations to Jonathanand Heather, married in St Paul s - NEW READERS AT MASS(Ministers of the Word of God) this month we will be running a 2-parttraining programme for new readers(open to present readers who want aboost-up). Saturdays 19th and 26thJanuary 2019, 2 4 pm in St Augustine sRoom.