Southampton City Centre Catholic Parish
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel meeting in New York with Cardinal Augustine Bea, who shepherded the process of Catholic introspection that led to Nostra Aetate, March 31, 1963.
60 years ago, in the landmark declaration, Nostra Aetete, the Catholic church finally removed the accusation that the Jewish people were collectively and forever responsible for the death of Jesus. It also affirmed the special spiritual bond that ties the people of the New Testament with the children of Abraham, and stated that ‘the Catholic Church does not reject anything that is true and holy’.
It is also the 25th anniversary of the first major Jewish response, primarily from Progressive Rabbis in North America and the 10th anniversary of the response from Orthodox Rabbis in Israel.
A Service of celebration to mark this important change in our relationship will be held in St Edmunds Church, The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XJ at 6.00pm on Thursday 13th November, led by Canon Michael Dennehy and Rabbi Maurice Michaels.
All welcome.
"These are the things you are to do:
Speak the truth to one another, render true and perfect justice in your gates" (Zechariah 8:16).
Our Lady of the Rosary of La Navál de Manila- During the Month of the Holy Rosary (October), a special devotional initiative is taking place at the side altar of Our Lady in St. Edmund’s Church. A petition book is now available for parishioners to write their personal intentions to Our Lady of the Rosary of La Navál de Manila, a Marian title especially venerated in the Philippines and among seafarers. Given Southampton’s own deep maritime heritage, this devotion holds particular meaning. Once the book has been prayerfully filled with intentions, it will be sent to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Navál in Quezon City, where Dominican brothers and religious will offer prayers for all the intentions submitted. A framed picture of the miraculous image of Our Lady of La Navál is now placed at the side altar for the duration of the month, along with prayer cards and booklets to aid in personal devotion. These include prayers for the sick, for expectant mothers, and for those at sea—reflecting miracles historically attributed to Our Lady under this title. All are warmly invited to take part in this beautiful opportunity to grow in Marian devotion and entrust their intentions to Our Blessed Mother.
Parish Life
Bereavement Support Group, Please contact Tina Quinn and tquinn@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Breakfast Club for people in need, Next meeting date Saturday, November 1st (Every 1st and 3rd Saturday) 8:30-10:30am, St Edmund’s Hall breakfastatsteds@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org
Christian Aid Soup Lunches, November, 18th December and 15th January. £3.50 per person at 1pm at the Stella Maris Club. All proceeds to CAFOD & Christian Aid
Centering Prayer & Meditation, Tuesdays 7:30pm in St. Edmund’s Hall
Coffee After Mass, St. Edmund’s Hall Sundays 9:45 am & Tuesdays 10:30 am; Stella Maris Hall Sunday 10:45 am
Green Living Group, please contact Tina at tquinn@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
PECS (Parish Evangelisation Strategy Cell), next meeting date in St Edmund’s Wednesday, 5th November at 7:45pm
please contact pecs@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org
Recitation of the Rosary, St Edmund’s, Tuesday after the 10:00 am Mass, Thursdays after the 12:15 Mass and Saturday after the 11:00 am Mass. St Joseph’s, every Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm.
Sung Adoration, after the 7:00 pm mass on the first Friday of the month
Student Monthly Meal Gathering (18+) Next meal on Sunday, November 2nd after the 7pm Mass in St Edmund’s hall
Young Adults Group Meeting (Ages 18-35) , next meeting will take place
Friday October 31st in St Edmund’s hall 6:30 pm
Youth Group (Ages 9-16) next meeting dates Friday November 7 and 21, St Edmund’s hall 7pm, for details contact youngbelievers@southamptoncitycentrecatholics.org
Zimbabwean Rosary Group with Shona songs, next meeting Sunday, November 9th in the Lady’s Chapel in St Edmund’s at 13:30-15:30. Meets on the second Sunday, every other month.
Is God calling you to be a Priest?
Our parish has an ongoing priestly discernment group for men who are prayerfully considering a vocation to the priesthood. If you are a man who is single and feel called to explore this further, please speak directly with Fr. David for a conversation and more information.
Is God Calling You to Religious Life?
Our parish is starting a new discernment group for women who are prayerfully considering a vocation to religious life. If you are a woman who is single and you feel drawn to explore this beautiful calling, please speak directly with Fr. Michael for a conversation and more details.
We are blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration in our parish a quiet time to be in the Real Presence of Jesus. We are currently in need of more Adorers to ensure that our Lord is never left alone in the Blessed Sacrament. Could you spend one hour a week with Him? Whether you are a regular or have never participated before, you are warmly invited to take part. Adorers are especially needed for Tuesdays. For more information, kindly contact the parish office or speak with a Priest.
Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Mass
Tuesdays 10am Mass - 7pm
Thursdays 10am - 5pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm Mass
Saturdays 11am Mass - 12pm / end of confessions
St Joseph’s and St Edmund’s Catholic Churches
We are a strong Catholic community at the heart of Southampton, blessed with two churches, daily Mass and regular Eucharistic Adoration.
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