31st May 2020 (Prayer Week 4) “Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts . . .”

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, LEICESTERSt. Joseph’s Church, Uppingham Road : The Rosary Church, Armadale Drive

Priest serving the parish : Father John Daley I.C.Parish House, 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester LE5 6SG :Tel. 0116 241 5159Website: www.stjoseph-leicester.btck.co.uk. Use the “Contact us” form on our website to email us

For our YouTube streamed mass - simply search St Joseph Leicester Live(Nottingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity number 234064)

Watermead Apostolate, St. Joseph’s, 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester LE5 6SG : Telephone 0116 220 7881Sisters of St. Joseph, The Convent, Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 6RA : Telephone 0116 241 6255Schools : St. Paul’s Comprehensive, Spencefield Lane, Leicester LE5 6HN : Telephone 0116 241 4057

and St. Joseph’s Primary, Armadale Drive, Leicester LE5 1HF : Telephone 0116 241 6197Dear People,We’d never heard of it - experts moving into theparish to increase church income. We were told theexperts would call to the parish homes (no newslettersin those days) and talk about the needs of the church.My parents were upset. They knew whatpressure was. Would they fall for the smooth talk of theclever (of course) men who wanted more money? I wasthere when the smoothies came and I listened, oldenough to understand but young enough to say nothing.Now, whenever the church asks for more money,I feel the anger rise again. Never mind the reasons. Ihave been grateful over the years for generous parishand personal support, very grateful. But my bias goesback to that first time. Those four priests lived in a hugepresbytery and employed a housekeeper and two maidswho lived in their own wing of the presbytery. I knewhow stretched my parents were on my father’s wage(Mum had no job) and I’m listening to salariedsmoothies persuading them to give more.My fellow students, especially from Ireland, and Italked about this in Rome and they had sad and angrymemories of the coming together of families on appointeddates and the priest publicly announcing what eachfamily had given. They hated the embarrassment of itand they would never do it themselves when theyreturned home. You trust the people to give and if theydon’t - you go without. Every parish has a finance committee and we arewell served here at St Joseph’s. We could not ask forbetter service and I am grateful. And to wise counsellorsI can always turn to. I trust their goodness for myselfand for you.You know that we must find the money to pay fora new roof, a new heating system for the hall, solve theproblem of the church tower (they were called “follies”in the old days), and continue to maintain the church,hall, garden and house. However we ask you, pleasehear my not wanting to ask you.Over the page are the reminders for thosewho’ve asked about continuing their giving in thesedifficult times. Thank you for asking. I hope the advice isjust what you wanted and will not upset you in any way.God bless us to do what we can and be at peace.

Mass Times and IntentionsPENTECOST SUNDAYSUNDAY 31st MAY, 10.30 am(Intentions for Sunday Mass)

for Mary Rayner, Leonora De Souza, Savio D’SilvaAngel Marita Desa, Jaoa Desa, Carlos Jesus

MONDAY 1st JUNE (May, Mother of the Church, St Justin)10.00 am for Veronica Keogh (B)

TUESDAY 2nd JUNE(St Marcellinus : St Peter)

10.00 am for Rachel Cousen (B)

WEDNESDAY 3rd JUNE(St Charles Lwanga & Companions)10.00 am for June Fertig (B)

THURSDAY 4th JUNE(Our Lord Jesus Christ)

10.00 am for The Fertig Family

FRIDAY 5th JUNE(St Boniface)

10.00 am for Dee & Family

SATURDAY 6th JUNE(St Norbert)

10.00 am for Eusebio Ridulme

HOLY TRINITY SUNDAYSUNDAY 7th JUNE, 10.30 am

(Intentions for next Sunday’s Mass)for Danilo Salvador

STREAMED MASS DETAILSFr John continues to celebrate mass privately in

church as given in “Mass Times and Intentions” andthis is being broadcast on our YouTube channel

(Links on the parish website and parish Facebook page)

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL (10.45 am - 6.30 pm)The Blessed Sacrament is in the chapel and can be seen throughthe open inner door if you pass by on your allowed daily walk.

Spritual CommunionJesus, Lord, today we cannot receive you inHoly Communion. Please come into our heartsthat we love and serve you and one another,and be united in holy communion.We thank the children for their Holy Spirit illustrations in this week’s newsletter - lovely colours for those viewing online!

Witnesses is the name of the new hymnrecorded in lock-down for this Sunday’s mass.Thanks to all those who struggled to record theirindividual singing on mobile phones, computers,ipads, tablets, etc. - and special thanks to those thatwould have recorded had they been able. Today’srecording is the first mix and the finished version willbe available to download soon along with a videoversion. More details later. And again, thanks. Alison

The Emerald Centre has receivedfunding from the Irish government to helpsupport Irish people in Britain during the COVID-19 crisis. Please contact Brendan on07948803743 or 0116 2769186 or email him atleicesteririshforum@gmail.comnor for further infoor to advise of those where support would help.Alzheimers Society If you are livingwith dementia or supporting someone withdementia the Alzheimer's Society DementiaSupport service for Leicester city, county andhospitals is here to support you. The dementiasupport workers offer information and practicalguidance to help people understand dementia,cope with everyday challenges and prepare forthe future. To speak to us please call 0116 2316921 (Monday- Friday 08:30am- 5pm)

Rosary RallyToday is a National Rosary Rally Day. Would you like tojoin by offering your rosary in union with our fellowCatholics around the countries? You may like to praythe traditional rosary or pray the FIAT rosary, shaped byPope Paul VI and Cardinal Suenens.

Those two spiritual friends knew that the rosary hadfaded from Catholic life and wanted to remind theChurch of what a beautiful prayer the rosary is. TheFIAT Rosary was the result.

Each mystery has three Hail Marys - prayed forthe Church, the World, our Own intentions

The four titles are as followsThe Joyful Mysteries

The Birth of Mary : The Annunciation : The Birth of Jesus

The Mysteries of LightThe Baptism of Jesus : The Wedding Feast of Cana

The Institution of the Holy Eucharist

The Sorrowful MysteriesThe Agony of Jesus : Carrying the Cross : The Crucifixion

The Glorious MysteriesThe Resurrection : Pentecost : The Assumption

Prayer BoxPlease pray for:

Families of the parish andour loved ones living and dead

especially for those who have recently died:Danilo Salvador (RIP), Savio D’Silva (RIP),

Fr Richard Adam (RIP)...................................................................

Prayers for: Jenny, Doreen, Noreen, Bridie, Eileenand those suffering the consequences

of the Coronavirus....................................................................The McCann family and all missing children...................................................................

THE PEOPLES OF OUR COUNTRY,OUR FRIGHTENED PANDEMIC WORLD,

COUNTRIES WHERE CONFLICTS CONTINUE

Preparing for OpeningWe cannot expect churches to start opening up untilmid July and this access will most likely berestricted, possibly only open for personal prayerand not for a gathering for mass. There are manythings we’ll need to consider as we begin to makepreparations for opening and we shall need a teamof volunteers who are willing to supervise access,sanitise areas used throughout the day, etc. Weexpect that there will be official diocesan guidelinesissued soon along with the obvious public healthrequirements that we shall have to adhere to and, ifyou are able to join our parish team, can you letFr John know (see over page for contact) along withdetails of your availability.NEWSLETTER POSTINGS Following last week’sapology for late arrival of the posted newsletters wehad an offer to help! So now the letters shouldarrive within a day! It’s who you know . . . . NEWSLETTER DELIVERIES We would like toresume deliveries after Pentecost and would begrateful to anyone who can join the delivery team.Again, let Fr John know if you can help, along withthe area you prefer to deliver to. Printed newslettersare at present still available in the BlessedSacrament Chapel’s covered porch, along with theCatholic newspapers - for those who walk this way.

Parish FinancesDear People,John, who is our fine head of finance for the

parish, has asked me to thank you for yourcontinuing support of the parish income in thesedifficult times and I add my voice to his. Please donot worry about not giving at the present time.Some of you have lost your jobs, many of you areon a reduced income and fearful of losing yourjobs, a number of you have been ill and arestruggling to bring your lives back in balance.In comparison to your personal and family

worries and responsibilities church income is ofmuch less importance. God will guide us to be thechurch (the people of God) whatever thecircumstances and guide us through our prayerand wisdom to do all that needs to be done.At present we are receiving about 35% of what

we normally receive to maintain the running of theparish. We shall recover. All our reserves must goon the three big but necessary projects (mentionedin the letter over the page). Anything I write for youhere is to answer questions you have raised:(1) See “Parish Finance” box for paying directly tothe parish bank account.(2) You may post cheques or leave them in thehouse post box.(3) You may leave cash in the house post box.NB If you have an offertory envelope numberplease write it on your envelope. The offertoryboxes will be given out when we return to normal.

Fr JohnA note from Bob.If any parishioners are deciding/have decided tomake their offertory donations by monthly standingorders, through their bank, instead of by weeklyoffertory envelopes and have NOT alreadydiscussed this with Bob Cave, could you pleasecontact him, a.s.a.p. on 0116 241 6317, before hehas to address the new boxes of offertoryenvelopes. Thanks. Regards, BobWEEKLY (MONTHLY) OFFERINGS canbe submitted (1) By POST (cheques only) to Fr John at the parish house (see over) and(2) Through your BANK as a standing order.GIFT AID ENVELOPES Please supply yourgift aid number however you send money, so thatwe can keep our gift aid register up-to-date.When paying by BACS (details below) use yourGift Aid number as the payment reference.BUILDINGS APPEAL If your donation isintended for this appeal will you please indicatethis on your offering and if possible Gift-Aid it (theform to download is on the parish website).GIFT AID FORMS for new donations can alsobe downloaded from the parish website.

Parish Bank Account BACS details are:A/C Name: St Joseph Leicester RCP NRCDTSort Code 30-94-97 Acc.No.51763560

Please continue to notify us (email, telephone or throughthe parish website “Contact Us”) of any direct payments.

WatermeadThe “Old Stable” Centre

SHOP BY MAIL ORDERYou can still obtain items from our shop at St Joseph’s.

Whatever you require please contact us on 0116 2207881 or 2207880 (and leave a message)or send email to orders@watermead-shop.co.ukwith requirements and we will contact you back.............................................................................

Our internet shop website detail iswww.watermeadshop.co.uk/

WHATSAPP Parish Prayer To join, read the consentform on the parish website and then email yourconsent along with your mobile phone number. Thegroup is very welcoming and prayerfully supportive.

LACY, Leicestershire Active Catholic Youth,will be having a virtual celebration of the Via Lucis,the Stations of the Resurrection, on Sunday 31stMay at 4.00 pm in response to the call of Vatican IIto place a renewed importance on the Resurrection.Fr Simon Gillespie will be guiding the 40 minutedevotions using the Zoom app. The meeting ID is775 4342 5527 and the password can be obtainedfrom paulinepayne@hotmail.com, who can alsoadvise on using ZOOM. All young people under theage of 18 will need to have an adult with them.

ComeHolySpirit.Fillourheartsandourmindswithyourdivinelove.

WITNESSES