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Week :23rd February at the Catholic Chaplaincy
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MONDAY 23rd February
Rosary, cake and Lectio Divina 7pm
TUESDAY 24th February
Mass 7pm
followed by Cath Soc Film night
WEDNESDAY 25th February
Adoration 5.30pm
Angelus 6pm
Evangelium Course (RCIA) 6.15pm
THURSDAY 26th February
Mass 12pm
followed by light lunch
FRIDAY 27th February
Stations of the Cross 6pm
SUNDAY 1st March
Mass 11.30am
followed by Agape
SAINT OF THE WEEK: SAINT WALBURGA (c.710-777) – Walburga was born in England in a family of the local aristocracy and at an early age was entrusted to the care of the Benedictine nuns in Wimbourne (present-day Dorset) where she eventually made her monastic profession. In 737 her relative St. Boniface, a missionary monk and bishop from Crediton who worked for the evangelisation of Germany, invited her and her two brothers to join his mission to the Germans. St. Walburga became abbess of the monastery at Heidenheim, (south-west of Nuremburg), a double monastery of men and women founded by her brother St. Wunibald, who served as its first abbot.
Feast Day: 25th February.
Patronage: sailors, against storms, famine, plague, rabies and coughs.
Did you know? One hundred years after her death, between 870 and 879, Saint Walburga’s remains were taken to Eichstätt (Bavaria) and buried in a rocky niche and an oil began to exude from the rock which was said to have therapeutic properties. St. Walburga’s oil continues to flow every year from around 12th October to 25th February (the day of her death).
Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent 2026 – The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has issued a message for Lent on the theme of “Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion”. To read the full text of his Lenten message you can visit https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-xiv-lent-as-a-time-of-conversion/.
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Fr. Michael is normally available to hear Confessions 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)
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, starting on Friday 20th February, we will gather 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.
Laudato Si' Day for Creation at the Chaplaincy – We encourage all who are in the Exeter area to come and join Caritas for a day of reflection and discussion looking at Catholic social teaching on the present climate and nature crises which will take place at the Chaplaincy on Saturday 7th March from 10am to 4pm. With speakers Canon Kristian Paver, the Judicial Vicar and Chancellor of the Diocese of Plymouth, and Kirsty Wright Head of Property who will speak on our diocesan response. There will be a free simple lunch provided and Fr Michael will celebrate Holy Mass before lunch. There will also be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the end of the day. To register your attendance please use this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KidbqQHRkEKiqby9p4Zaca73jzxgOQNHsGHGCFRchfhUN09GRUhaN09GMFhZMENOWjUyNk8zRzJKWiQlQCN0PWcu.
Inspire Festival – The Diocesan Youth Events would like to welcome young people aged 12-24 to Inspire on Saturday 14th March at Buckfast Abbey. Inspire is a festival of musicians, speakers and workshops encouraging young people to explore how Christ is rooted in their lives. Details on the bands, speakers and workshop will be released over the coming week. Tickets are £30 per person (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). For further information please talk to Maria or contact her at m.g.giannone@exeter.ac.uk.
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 – 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)
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