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Week : 23rd March at the Catholic Chaplaincy
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MONDAY 23rd March
Rosary, cake and Lectio Divina 7pm
TUESDAY 24th March
No Confessions and No Mass
CathSoc pizza night pm
WEDNESDAY 25th March
Solemnity of the Annunciation
Adoration 5.30pm
Angelus 6pm
Evangelium Course (RCIA) 6.15pm
THURSDAY 26th March
No Mass
CathSoc Screening of "The Passion of the Christ" 7pm
FRIDAY 27th March
Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows 5.30pm
Stations of the Cross 6pm
Easter Break – The Chaplaincy will be open until Friday 27th March, as that is the date the current term ends, then it will be close until the end of April when the next term starts. If you are staying in Exeter over the Easter break, here are the links to the website of the Sacred Heart Church and Blessed Sacrament Church, respectively, so that you can check the times of their Services: https://www.sacredheartexeter.org/ and https://www.blessedsacrament.org.uk/.
Wishing you all a blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter!
SAINT OF THE WEEK: SAINT TURIBIUS OF MOGROVEJO (1538-1606) – Born in Mayorga (Spain), he studied law and became a lawyer, then professor at Salamanca. Toribio Alfonso de Mogrovejo was subsequently appointed as chief judge of the court of Inquisition at Granada under King Philip II who in 1580 appointed him to the post of Archbishop of Lima. After having been speed-run through ordination and then consecration as Archbishop, he reformed the archdiocese of Lima, aided the poor and defended the rights of the native Indians of Peru who were suffering severely under Spanish occupation. In order to assist his pastoral work among the Indians, he also learnt several indigenous dialects. Remarkably, he baptised and confirmed many people, including the future saints Rose of Lima and Martin de Porres, in addition to founding schools, churches, hospitals, and the first seminary in the New World.
Feast Day: 23rd March.
Patronage: Native rights, Latin American bishops, Peru.
Words of Wisdom: "Christ said: 'I am the truth'; he did not say: 'I am the custom".
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Fr. Michael is available to hear Confessions on Tuesdays at 6.30pm, and in general he is usually available before or after Mass. Otherwise, you can arrange an appointment with him by talking to him in person or emailing him at Michael.Wheaton@prcdtr.org.uk. “In the life of the body a man is sometimes sick, and unless he takes medicine, he will die. Even so in the spiritual life a man is sick on account of sin. For that reason he needs medicine so that he may be restored to health; and this grace is bestowed in the Sacrament of Penance". (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Pope's Intention for March – For disarmament and peace. Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
Languages in our Chaplaincy community – In anticipation of Pentecost, and inspired by a beautiful idea from Caritas, we are putting together a list of all the languages and linguistic groups represented in our Chaplaincy community as we know we are blessed with a wonderfully multinational community, and we would love to celebrate that diversity. Could you DM on our Chaplaincy Instagram page @exeter_catholic_chaplaincy to let us know what languages are spoken in your household or among the people you know in the community?
Feed the hungry this Lent – The Mziwothando Soup Kitchen serves children in the Qandu-Qandu informal settlement in Cape Town. In Qandu-Qandu, many households are led by single mothers with little or no income. Since 2023, the kitchen has provided up to 12,000 hot, nutritious meals a year to school-age children. The kitchen has been set by the Mziwothando Foundation, a UK-registered charity (England & Wales 1213471), which is run by Sacred Heart parishioners who visit yearly. Demand for the kitchen is growing, and the kitchen urgently needs additional food supplies, and equipment to prepare more meals each day. With your support, more children will eat, and have hope for a healthier future. Please also keep the four dedicated ladies who run the soup kitchen in your prayers this Lent, that they may be strengthened and encouraged as they continue their admirable work. In order to donate go to https://tinyurl.com/mzsoupkitchen. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/mzsoupkitchen.
Lenten Book Club – As we journey towards Easter, we will delve into the true freedom that Christ has won for us. Join us as together we share the book "Unbound; A practical guide to deliverance" by Neal Lozano. Unbound prayer ministry is the model for inner healing most widely endorsed by Catholic bishops and priests throughout the world, you can read more about Unbound on https://www.unboundprayer.com/ and
https://heartofthefather.com/. Every Friday during Lent we are gathering between 2-3pm in the Blessed Sacrament’s Richard Reynolds Centre, 29 Fore Street, EX1 2QJ. The book can be bought on Amazon. Please read the first chapter before the first session and come and share your thoughts. For more information contact Tanya Trevena or Clare Simpson on 07710326882 or email unboundstboniface@gmail.com. All are welcome.
SVP Work Experience – SVP and CAFOD are working together to offer an opportunity for residential work experience from 21st to 26th July for 20 young adults (10 per organisation). Candidates must be preferably in their first or second year at university. All accommodation costs, meals and travel to the CAFOD National Office, Romero House, Waterloo, SE1 7JB, throughout the week are covered. For more information please contact KeziaH@svp.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 6th April.
Opposing the Assisted Suicide Bill – Please take 30 seconds to stop assisted suicide from being forced into law. Right To Life UK has made an easy tool to email your MP asking them to oppose attempts to force assisted suicide into law by bypassing the House of Lords. Please click onto www.righttolife.org.uk/ASCommons2026 to ask your MP to oppose forcing the assisted suicide bill into law.
Bible Reflection – A Bible Reflection led by young adults takes place every Saturday from 2.30pm to 4pm in the Lower Room at the Sacred Heart Church. For further information, you can contact Hanny at hhanny1358@gmail.com or Krystal at krystaljovanandrea@gmail.com.
Diocesan Newsletter – To read the Diocese of Plymouth newsletter for the month of March please go to https://email.workwithgusto.co.uk/t/t-EE999F4145FB3F0F2540EF23F30FEDED.
Light a Candle at the National Shrine of St. Boniface – Lighting a candle at the National Shrine symbolises prayer, devotion, and our connection with the 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 crediton@prcdtr.org.uk to let us know. Candles will be lit upon request: Wednesdays before the 4pm Mass and Sundays before the 9.30am Mass. Thank you for your support, we deeply appreciate it!
Catholic Chaplaincy Instagram page – The Chaplaincy has an Instagram account, follow us on @exeter_catholic_chaplaincy!
Chaplaincy Offertory – If you would like to make an offertory donation, we have a contactless card machine which you will find on the right-hand side of the entrance to the Chapel on Sundays. Our Catholic Chaplaincy plays a vital role in nurturing the spiritual lives of our university students. We are dedicated to continuing the mission of the Church, providing a space for worship, community, and personal growth. So, we ask you to please consider making a donation by following this link: https://givealittle.co/c/6OFkjhzCGMB0RMNcqxB1B7. Your support, no matter the amount, makes a significant difference. "Give back some of God's gifts to God, that you may safely enjoy the rest". (St. John Henry Cardinal Newman)
Keeping in touch with the Chaplaincy – For further details about the Chaplaincy and our events please go to www.exeter.ac.uk/students/chaplaincy/catholic/.
You can also follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ExeterUniversityCatholicChaplaincy and CathSoc Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ExeterUniCatholicSociety/ and our Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/exeter_catholic_chaplaincy/.
Mirtha Mangone is our Safeguarding Rep and can be contacted on exeter-university@prcdtr.org.uk.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, we all play a part in protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm. By staying informed, vigilant and supportive, we can create a safe and caring community. Let us take this responsibility seriously and ensure everyone feels valued and protected. If you have any questions please speak out to our Safeguarding rep.