Sat 15th March
Second Collections for CAFOD
6.30pm – Vigil Mass for Sunday
SUN 16th +SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
8.30am – Mass
10.30am – Mass
Mon 17th – SAINT PATRICK, Bishop, Patron of Ireland
10.00am – Mass
Tues 18th –
11.00am – Mass
11.30am – Stations of the Cross, followed by a Lent Lunch in hall.
Wed 19th – Solemnity of SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – Patron of the Diocese https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/news/st-joseph/
10.00am –
Thur 20th –
10.00am – Mass
Fri – 21st – Friday Abstinence
Church and office closed
Sat 22nd –
6.30pm – Vigil Mass for Sunday
SUN 23rd + THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
8.30am – Mass 10.30am – Mass
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Weekly Donations: You are able make your weekly donation when you visit the church, and if you prefer, online. see https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/donate If you haven’t already, please consider making a Standing Order for your regular donation. For a form, please contact the parish office Ware@rcdow.org.uk Contactless Giving – you can now make you weekly contribution using the contactless machine at the back of the church.
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TWO SIDES, ONE STORY – Westminster Cathedral Great Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcm-o3Bga0E
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FEAST DAY OF ST PARTICK, 17th March – the Parish team wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Read more St Patrick Also The Shamrock
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SOLEMNITY OF ST JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MAY, 19th March – Guardian of the Redeemer. Read more St Joseph
https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/news/st-joseph/
Novena to St Joseph – https://missio.org.uk/stjoseph/
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LENTEN PRACTICES – on Tuesdays, 11.00am Mass, 11.30am praying Stations of the Cross; afterwards, fasting with a frugal lunch in the parish hall, and almsgiving with donations for a local charity.
Parish Lenten ‘Almsgiving’ – collecting at Masses for the Ware & Hertford foodbank: this Sunday a bottle of squash; next Sunday, Third Sunday of Lent, a small jar of coffee. Thank you.
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CAFOD Lent Fast Day, Friday 14th – with a special collection taken up after Communion at all of our Masses this weekend for CAFOD. Thank you for your generosity.
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Safeguarding – our Parish is in the process of updating its safeguarding records and will be in contact with all those involved/concerned in this process in due course.
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Bible Alive – to get a copy of the Lent edition a you can call them on 01782 745600 and they will send you one free of charge.
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JUBILEE – PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME, 15-19 Sep – the Holy doors are open….! An opportunity to go to Rome for 5 days & 4 nights (5 days). Flights, transfers, accommodation with breakfast and dinner each day .Cost approx £1200. Only 20 places. To register your interest, contact Jan Woodford 01920 460758.
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JUBILEE YEAR IN OUR PARISH – ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ – renewing our relationship with God and each other, through greater participation in parish life and ministries. Speak with Fr. Charles or Deacon Adrian
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St. John Passion – Westminster Cathedral Choir will perform J.S. Bach’s retelling of the St. John Passion. on Tuesday 18th March at 7.30pm at Westminster Cathedral. Discounted tickets are available at https://www,ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F006179F7594403?did=30off Click Enter Offer Code and type the code: SJP30
‘Conclave’ the film is showing at Fletcher’s Lea on Tuesday 8th April at 2.00pm. Tickets are £6.00 plus a 50p booking fee and include tea/coffee. To book visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/waretowncouncil Why not go as a Parish group? Let
PASSION OF JESUS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON – 18TH April 12noon – free performances. https://wintershall.org.uk/event/the-passion-of-jesus/
Mass for Migrants – 5th May, 2.00pm at Westminster Cathedral
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PARISH CATECHISTS – Interested in joining the Parish Catechist Team? Speak with Deacon Adrian.
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PRAYERS FOR POPE FRANCIS – for continued health https://rcdow.org.uk/cardinal/news/pope-francis-prayers-of-the-catholic-community/
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CATHOLIC LISTENERS:
- I haven’t been to Mass for years but would like to come back. https://www.catholiclisteners.com/answers/i-havent-been-to-mass-for-years-but-would-like-to-come-back
- What is Mass and why is it so important? https://www.catholiclisteners.com/answers/what-is-mass-and-why-is-it-so-important
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Mass of Thanksgiving for Matrimony – Saturday 17th May at 2:30pm at Westminster Cathedral, for couples celebrating 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th plus anniversary. Contact the Parish Office by 2nd April.
Mass for Bereaved Parents will be at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 5th April at 2.00pm.
Renewal of 100 Club Subscription – from 6th April, speak with Carole Tanner or Mary Hallett.
OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE – the Committee stage of the Assisted Suicide Bill with a strong bias against protecting life. It is vital they know your opposition to the Bill by contacting your MP – see https://righttolife.org.uk/assisted-suicide
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WHAT IS JUBILEE 2025? – https://www.cbcew.org.uk/what-is-a-jubilee-1/
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Parish Registration: to register with Ware Parish, please contact Tracy, Parish Administrator, at the Parish Office (Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 1.00pm) – 01920 462140 ware@rcdow.org.uk
New to the Parish? – Do get in touch, we would love to hear from you: Ware@rcdow.org.uk
Alerts – are one way of keeping in touch with what is happening in our Parish. Do please share with other parishioners and encourage them to visit the website and sign up to receive Parish E-Alerts directly: https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/
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FOR MORE NEWS UPDATES: click on link / see https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/news
- SAFEGUARDING – https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/safeguarding/
- EDUCATION – LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS & COLLEGES https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/education/
- Parish Justice & Peace – https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ware/justice-and-peace/