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Week : 17th March at the Catholic Chaplaincy
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MONDAY 16th March
Rosary, cake and Lectio Divina 7pm
TUESDAY 17th March
Confessions 6.30pm
Mass 7pm
followed by CathSoc AGM
WEDNESDAY 18th March
Adoration 5.30pm
Angelus 6pm
Evangelium Course (RCIA) 6.15pm
THURSDAY 19th March
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Mass 12pm
followed by agape meal*
FRIDAY 20th March
Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows 5.30pm
Stations of the Cross 6pm
SATURDAY 21st March
CathSoc Spring ball 7pm
(ticketed event, see below)
SUNDAY 22nd March
Mass 11.30am
followed by agape meal*
*Agape is the kind of love that gives itself generously and welcomes everyone with dignity. It is the love Jesus shows us and the love He calls us to share. Every Sunday in our Chaplaincy we celebrate Mass, gathering around the altar to receive Christ's self-giving love in the Eucharist. After Mass, we continue that same spirit of love by sharing lunch together. The meal is not separate from the liturgy, it flows from it. What we receive at the altar moves us to welcome one another, sit together, and build community
SAINT OF THE WEEK: SAINT PATRICK (c.5th Century) – St. Patrick was born in Britain from a Romano-British Christian family. At the age of sixteen he was captured by Irish pirates who sold him in Ireland as a shepherd. After six years of captivity he managed to escape to Gaul, where he was ordained a priest. Then he felt called to go back to Ireland to preach the Gospel, so was ordained a bishop and began his mission during which he baptised many people, including some of the Irish élite, and he also suffered persecution. St. Patrick wrote Letter to Coroticus, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish Christians, and his Confessio. According to a popular tradition, St. Patrick used the shamrock to try to explain the Trinity.
Feast Day: 17th March
Patronage: Ireland, Nigeria, against snake bites and infestation (linked to the legend of driving snakes out of Ireland).
Words of Wisdom: "Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me"
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.
CathSoc Spring ball – On Saturday 21st March CathSoc will host their annual Spring ball at the Chaplaincy. To purchase a ticket go to https://fixr.co/event/spring-
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.
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.
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.
Opposing the Abortion up to birth clause – The House of Lords is expected to vote on the Antoniazzi abortion up to birth clause, passed by MPs last June, on Wednesday 18th March. If Peers vote for the clause, it will, sadly, become law. 23 Church of England bishops, known as the Lords Spiritual, currently sit in the House of Lords and could make the difference between these extreme proposals passing or being defeated. Please take 30 seconds to send an email to one of the bishops in the House of Lords now to ask them to turn up and vote against the abortion up to birth clause, you can do this by using this easy tool: https://righttolife.org.uk/
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.
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.
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