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Welcome to the Catholic Parish of Stamford Saint Mary and Saint Augustine The Presbytery, 13 Broad Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 1PG Telephone: (01780) 762010 Website: www.staugustinescatholicchurchstamford.co.uk Parish Priest: Father Simon Gillespie Mobile: 07760 372105 Email: [email protected] Deacons: Reverend Charles West-Sadler (with Oakham parish); Reverend Robert S Dawson (retired) Parish Safeguarding Representative: Tony Williams Telephone: 01780 756456 Email: [email protected] Parish Director of Music: Ruth Proctor Mobile: 07826 017487 Email: [email protected] Parish Hall Manager: Anna Barwell Mobile: 07789 283140 Email: [email protected] Parish Primary School: Saint Augustine’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Stamford (01780) 762094 Part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham Diocesan Website: www.nottingham-diocese.org.uk Nottingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Company Number: 7151646 Charity Number: 1134449 16 th and 17 th June 2018 : Eleventh Sunday of the Year Father’s Day Many of us will celebrate Father’s Day today, perhaps by spending time with our Dads; cooking special meals or sending cards and gifts. For those whose Fathers are no longer with us it might be a day to remember them and give thanks for their influence in our lives. Traditions and even the date of Father’s Day vary throughout the world: in some countries it’s 19th March, Saint Joseph’s Day; in other countries it celebrates the foundation of the nation, or the Fatherhood of a prominent politician. Its history is much shorter than its counterpart Mother’s Day, but generally there’s a sense of celebrating something of our origins, be they personal or national, and recognising that our observance of where we come from helps us to understand who we are. For Catholic priests, colloquially called ‘Father’, it’s a chance to thank God for the blessings brought by parishioners, but also to recognise that for some people the image of Father isn’t a happy one. We live in a world, sadly, where absent or even abusive fathers are a reality, and the traditional imagery doesn’t always stand up to modern-day scrutiny. If our traditions are to be meaningful they need to speak to our own situation and be a comfort to us, not a mill-stone. Jesus spoke to his disciples in a time and place very different from twenty-first century Stamford! He came from a home where Joseph wasn’t his real Father, and probably

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Welcome to the Catholic Parish of Stamford

Saint Mary and Saint Augustine The Presbytery, 13 Broad Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 1PG Telephone: (01780) 762010

Website: www.staugustinescatholicchurchstamford.co.uk

Parish Priest: Father Simon Gillespie Mobile: 07760 372105 Email: [email protected]

Deacons: Reverend Charles West-Sadler (with Oakham parish); Reverend Robert S Dawson (retired)

Parish Safeguarding Representative: Tony Williams Telephone: 01780 756456 Email: [email protected]

Parish Director of Music: Ruth Proctor Mobile: 07826 017487 Email: [email protected]

Parish Hall Manager: Anna Barwell Mobile: 07789 283140 Email: [email protected]

Parish Primary School: Saint Augustine’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Stamford (01780) 762094

Part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham Diocesan Website: www.nottingham-diocese.org.uk

Nottingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Company Number: 7151646 Charity Number: 1134449

16th and 17th June 2018 : Eleventh Sunday of the Year Father’s Day

Many of us will celebrate Father’s Day today, perhaps by spending time with

our Dads; cooking special meals or sending cards and gifts. For those whose Fathers

are no longer with us it might be a day to remember them and give thanks for their

influence in our lives. Traditions and even the date of Father’s Day vary throughout

the world: in some countries it’s 19th March, Saint Joseph’s Day; in other countries

it celebrates the foundation of the nation, or the Fatherhood of a prominent

politician. Its history is much shorter than its counterpart Mother’s Day, but generally

there’s a sense of celebrating something of our origins, be they personal or national,

and recognising that our observance of where we come from helps us to understand

who we are.

For Catholic priests, colloquially called ‘Father’, it’s a chance to thank God for

the blessings brought by parishioners, but also

to recognise that for some people the image of

Father isn’t a happy one. We live in a world,

sadly, where absent or even abusive fathers

are a reality, and the traditional imagery

doesn’t always stand up to modern-day

scrutiny. If our traditions are to be meaningful

they need to speak to our own situation and be

a comfort to us, not a mill-stone.

Jesus spoke to his disciples in a time and

place very different from twenty-first century

Stamford! He came from a home where

Joseph wasn’t his real Father, and probably

died when Jesus was young. Jesus didn’t father any children himself, and lived in a

country where the idea of nationhood was completely extinguished by the occupying

Roman authorities.

And yet when his friends the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, he taught them

only once, and began with the words: ’Our Father, in heaven . . . ‘ Jesus showed that,

whatever our earthly experiences and realities, we each have a true Father: God, in

a place without violence and difficulty: Heaven. Whether today is a great celebration

for us, or a day tinged with sadness, Jesus reminds us that one day we will be invited

to celebrate the Fatherhood of God, from whom and in whom each of us has our

true origin.

Parish First Holy Communion Mass – Saturday 23rd June

On Saturday we’ll celebrate an extra Mass, at 11.00am, when ten of the young

people of our parish will receive the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ for the

first time, when they make their First Holy Communion. This is a day of particular

significance in their young lives, and as a parish community we strengthen them with

our prayers, asking the Lord that they might develop that practice of the faith, and

of frequent reception of Holy Communion, that is at the heart of our Catholicism.

We also thank our parish Catechists, led by Catherine Callow, for their hard work and

dedication in helping the parents to prepare their children for this day.

All are welcome to the First Holy Communion Mass at 11.00am – even if you’re not

at the Mass, do keep our young parishioners in your prayers on Saturday.

Reception of Holy Communion

We recently celebrated the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, a good time

to remind ourselves of how we receive Holy Communion at Mass.

Please clearly indicate whether you wish to

receive Holy Communion on the tongue (by

sticking your tongue out – not just opening your

mouth), or on the palm of your hand (with your

hands open and flat);

Please clearly say ‘Amen’ to the priest’s question:

The Body of Christ. By doing so you are

confirming your belief in the Real Presence of

Jesus!

Forthcoming Events in our parish, community and diocese

The second Parish Eucharistic Talk will be on Monday 18th June at 7.30pm (after

evening Mass) in the parish hall. ‘The theme is ‘Eucharist, Real Presence’ and all

allow chance to prepare for the Congress in September. All are very welcome!

The Parish Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday 20th June at 11.30am. Items

for the agenda or for discussion to Joe Scott (chair) at [email protected]

Stamford Choral Society presents Music for a Royal Occasion on Saturday 23rd June

at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Arts Centre; see the poster in the porch.

The Gift of Gardening an afternoon of prayerful reflection on Sunday 24th June from

2.00pm, at The Orchard, Station Road, Uppingham LE15 9TX. More information is

available from Polly Moverley on 01572 757591 or see the poster in the porch.

The 42nd Annual Pilgrimage at Rodsley will be celebrated on Sunday 24th June,

starting at 300pm. All are welcome – see the poster in the porch for more details.

Peterborough Theological Society will host the Very Reverend Catherine Ogle

speaking about ‘A reflection on the contribution of women to the ordained ministry

and the possibility of hope for the future’ on Wednesday 27th June. Details from

Canon Jonathan Baker on 01733 355300.

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society meets on Thursday 28th June at 6.00pm in the

parish hall.

Power, Praise and Healing Meeting on Friday 6th July, and led by Trevor Dearing will

be held at Stamford Free Church. All are welcome.

Come and See a Day of Discernment, exploring God’s Call, open to all Altar Servers

on Saturday 7th July at Saint Edward’s church, Nottingham.

Saint Anne’s Gospel Choir (from a London Catholic school) will perform a concert in

Stamford Methodist Church on Saturday 14th July at 7.30pm. See the poster in the

porch for more details; tickets are £10 / £8 / £5.

The annual interdiocesan Padley Pilgrimage will be held on Sunday 15th July starting

from Grindleford Station at 3.00pm. See the poster in the porch for more details.

The 32nd Diocesan Rosary Rally will be held on Sunday 26th August, commencing

with Mass at 2.00pm, at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. See the poster in the porch.

Stamford Community Corner

Churches Together in Stamford, with the enthusiastic leadership of the Methodists,

are holding an open meeting on Tuesday 19th June at 2.00pm in Stamford Arts

Centre, and representation from each parish and community is requested. One idea

is to have a monthly market stall with information freely available about the support

agencies and charities in Stamford. If you would like to represent the parish at this

meeting – no one has yet come forward – please speak to Father Simon for details.

Former Catholic Women’s League

A meeting will be held in the parish hall on Monday 25th June at 7.00pm (note the

change of date) for all members and former member of the parish Catholic Women’s

League, and anyone else who might be interested in joining a reformed ladies’ social

group. The CWL has recently voted to disband, but many of the members are keen

to organise something in its place. All are welcome to this meeting, or if you can’t

attend, speak to Stephanie Crook for more information.

HMP Stocken – speaker last Sunday

Thank You to all those who listened after Masses last Sunday to Richard and Gipsy

Stephens speak of the need for volunteers to help with the Kairos Prison Mission to

be undertaken in HMP Stocken (in our parish) in October 2019. There is a small

notice on the parish noticeboard, and more details will be made available as they

arrive. In the meantime, if you didn’t add your name to those interested last Sunday,

please let Father Simon know.

Road Closure

Broad Street (and some of the surrounding roads) will be closed on Saturday 23rd

June from lunchtime, for the Stamford and District Kiwanis Parade. This shouldn’t

affect either the First Holy Communion Mass or the Vigil Mass, but might affect some

on-street parking.

Available this Sunday

As well as the Catholic Herald on sale this Sunday we have been sent some copies of

the Catholic Times; have a look, and if interested we could take our subscriptions.

Ramadan : Wednesday 16th May until Thursday 14th June

As the Muslim month of prayer and fasting, Ramadan, came to an end on Thursday

with the celebration of Eid al Fitr, the Holy Father asked for this message to be sent:

Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters,

In his Providence, God the Almighty has granted you the opportunity to observe

anew the fasting of Ramadan and to celebrate ‘Id al-Fitr.

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue appreciates the importance of

this month and the great effort by the Muslims throughout the world to fast, pray

and share the Almighty’s gifts with the poor. Mindful of the gifts prompted by

Ramadan, we join you in thanking the Merciful God for his benevolence and

generosity, and we extend to you our heartfelt best wishes.

The thoughts we would like to share with you on this occasion, dear Muslim

brothers and sisters, concern a vital aspect of relations between Christians and

Muslims: the need to move from competition to collaboration. A spirit of

competition has too often marked past relations between Christians and Muslims,

the negative consequences of which are evident: jealousy, recriminations and

tensions. In some cases, these have led to violent confrontations, especially where

religion has been instrumentalized, above all due to self-interest and political motives.

Such interreligious competition wounds the image of religions and their followers,

and it fosters the view that religions are not sources of peace, but of tension and

violence. To prevent and overcome these negative consequences, it is important

that we Christians and Muslims recall the religious and moral values that we share,

while acknowledging our differences. By recognizing what we hold in common and

by showing respect for our legitimate differences, we can more firmly establish a

solid foundation for peaceful relations, moving from competition and confrontation

to an effective cooperation for the common good. This particularly assist those most in

need, and allows us to offer a credible witness to the Almighty’s love for the whole of humanity.

We all have the right and the duty to witness to the All-Powerful One we worship,

and to share our beliefs with others, while respecting their religion and religious

sentiments. So that we may further peaceful and fraternal relations, let us work

together and honour each another. In this way we will give glory to the Almighty and

promote harmony in society, which is becoming increasingly multi-ethnic, multi-

religious and multi-cultural.

We conclude by renewing our best wishes for a fruitful fast and a joyful ‘Id, and

assure you of our solidarity in prayer.

Jean-Louis Cardinal Tauran; Bishop Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot

Day For Life – Sunday 17th June

As the Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrates the Day for Life on Sunday

17th June, Pope Francis has sent a special message to Catholics in England and Wales

asking them to break the chains of captivity of those who have been trafficked and

to “bring comfort to those who have survived such inhumanity.”

Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about

the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. This

year’s Day for Life aims to raise awareness of the vile crime of human trafficking.

In his latest Apostolic Exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate, Pope Francis calls on all

Catholics to see the holiness in others by recognising their dignity. He asks us all to

“respond with faith and charity, and see in this person a human being with dignity”

(Gaudete et Exsultate 98). “Our defence of the innocent unborn, for example, needs

to be clear, firm and passionate, for at stake is the dignity of a human life, which is

always sacred… Equally sacred, however, are the lives of the poor, those already

born, the destitute, the abandoned and the underprivileged, the vulnerable infirm

and elderly exposed to covert euthanasia, the victims of human trafficking, new

forms of slavery, and every form of rejection” (Gaudete et Exsultate 101).

Invoking the intercession of the Patron Saint of victims of human trafficking and

modern slavery, Saint Josephine Bakhita, Pope Francis has sent his Apostolic Blessing

to those marking Day for Life. The Holy Father prays “that God might free all those

who have been threatened, wounded or mistreated by the trade and trafficking of

human beings and bring comfort to those who have survived such inhumanity.”

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has responded to the rise

in these inhumane crimes by developing the Santa Marta Group – a global alliance

of international police chiefs, bishops and religious communities working in

partnership with civil society to eliminate human trafficking and modern slavery. It

is named after the house where Pope Francis lives and where the founder members

stayed in 2014 prior to signing, in the presence of the Holy Father, an historic

declaration of commitment. The Group now has members in over 30 countries.

Testimony

“My name is Daia*. I’m from a small town in Edo State, Nigeria. My family were very

poor and from a young age I was always chasing a ‘better life’.

At 18 I met and fell in love with Victor*, from Lagos. I was so impressed by his

fine clothes and his confidence. Victor suggested going together to London – he said

he had friends there and a job for me, cleaning in a hair salon. I was so excited. Victor

travelled ahead and I was to follow him.

After a long journey I arrived in Dublin. I had never heard of this place but thought

it was just another stop-over on my way to London. Victor had arranged for

someone to meet me. This man took me in his car. But we did not go to Victor, or

to the hair salon, or to London. He took me to a brothel. I have been here ever

since.” (* This is a true story. Names have been changed to protect identities.)

Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Jesus tells us, “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” (John

10:10 NJB). But many people do not have life to the full. They have fallen victim to

the scourge of human trafficking and modern slavery which are an assault on a

person’s innate human dignity. People are not commodities to be traded ruthlessly

for criminal profit.

Indeed, this is something that is happening in communities across our country, not

just in our big cities. It’s not only happening in brothels and nail bars, but on farms,

building sites and factories as well. Nor is this a problem confined to immigrant

communities, it is affecting our own citizens too. Trafficking is a growing problem

and the UN estimates that over 40 million people worldwide are in slavery. In the

UK alone, it is estimated that every year there are over 13,000 victims of trafficking

from all countries.

Criminals exploit some of the most vulnerable and desperate people. We can act

together to stop this. It is a crime hidden in plain sight, it’s difficult to investigate,

and the police need our help to identify and stop the traffickers and rescue and

support the victims.

How Can We Help?

The Catholic community can make a real difference to help solve this problem – to

help them find freedom and live life to the full. There are many organisations

working to put a stop to human trafficking and modern slavery. One of these, the

Santa Marta Group, works internationally to bring the Catholic Church and law

enforcement agencies together to eradicate slavery. To read more visit

www.santamartagroup.com

Locally, dioceses, Caritas and other church communities can effect real change for

trafficked people living in these areas.

There will be a second collection at Sunday Masses this weekend

to help the work of the Santa Marta Group,

and to promote issues connected with Life in our countries.

Job Opportunities in our Diocese

The Directors of the Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Multi-Academy Trust are

seeking to appoint a Lead Lay Chaplain. For further details of the post please contact

Louise Wilson, CEO Designate via email to [email protected] or visit:

http://dioceseofnottingham.uk/education/recruitment/leadership-recruitment-

guidance The closing date is Monday 2nd July.

Christian Aid Week

Thank you everyone who contributed to the Churches Together Christian Aid

Hurricane Relief collection. Together we raised a total of £384.18; from the house

to house collection (£219.77) and the Bring and Buy Friday Coffee (£164.41).

Churches Together Schools’ Festival

On Wednesday 242 children from seven local state schools met in the Exchange Hall.

The day began with prayer and a band from Saint George's church played Christian

songs with movements and actions which the children joined in enthusiastically,

sinking to the ground then opening their arms wide and signing as they sang, "God's

love is deeper than the deepest ocean, wider than the sea and there's nothing in this

world that can ever change his love" then the chorus, "His love is wide we can’t get

out of it" as they again opened their arms, then "so deep we can't get under it" and

again they sank again to their knees... Next they moved in 17 groups of 17 workshops

in different church locations around the town. The theme this year was "The miracle

of Life". Our church lead two groups of 15 and 14 children morning and afternoon

led by Trish Moor, Rosemary Jacobs, Jo Short (a Quaker) and Carmen Collis (morning)

and Eliane West Saddler (afternoon). We made two posters with which are on

display in Saint John's Church with their prayers posted on the petals of a flower in

the centre of which is a poem about the miracle of life. Next they did a quiz originally

designed by Chris Lander which involved going round the Church, this gave us an

opportunity to explain what all the different things in the Church were for and why

we had them. we also squeezed in a short prayer. Then finally the children made

"Miracle of Life" boxes with a little butterfly that bounced out of it and a green foam

leaf with a caterpillar on (this was made of stripy pipe cleaner) that lay at the bottom

of the box. The children had a picnic lunch on the recreation ground at midday and

left early in the afternoon in order to return to the Exchange Hall to finish the

afternoon and sing more songs. Many thanks to all involved!

Challenges to the Sacrament of Confession

Priests in Canberra now face criminal charges for maintaining the seal of the

confessional where someone confesses to child sexual abuse under new legislation

passed by the Australian Capital Territory assembly. The move has sparked fears

that other Australian states and territories could introduce similar requirements.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge said the law was 'seemingly driven by a desire to penalise

the Catholic Church.' Under Church law, the seal of the confessional is absolute and

any priest who violates it faces excommunication. “What sexual abuser would

confess to a priest if they thought they would be reported?” Canberra and Goulburn

Archbishop Christopher Prowse said. “If the seal is removed, the remote possibility

that they would confess and so could be counselled to report is gone. The

Government threatens religious freedom by appointing itself an expert on religious

practices and by attempting to change the sacrament of confession while delivering

no improvement in the safety of children.”

We pray for our brethren in the Church in Australia in these difficult days.

National Eucharistic Congress – September 2018

As we prepare for the National Eucharistic Congress we could do three things:

Spend some time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each week. There’s a

period of Exposition each Saturday morning, or else come into church at any time

and spend time in contemplation of Jesus, really present in the tabernacle;

Make the time of preparation for receiving Holy Communion really a period of

grace and reflection: focus on meeting Jesus in the Eucharist, rather than on the

distractions in church, and consider what is my belief when the priest says ‘The

Body of Christ’ and I answer ‘Amen’ – I do believe;

Pray this prayer when in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament

Lord, we give you thanks and praise that you did not leave us orphans

but remain with us in a very special way in the Blessed Sacrament.

Help me to have a continued deep faith

in your Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist. Amen.

Saint Vincent de Paul Society

As well as needing more members, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society also wishes to

visit as many of our housebound, lonely, or ill parishioners as possible. If you know

anyone who is would appreciate a visit from the SVP please let Father Simon know,

and he’ll pass on the details in confidence. This is a wonderful way in which we can

display the love and charity of Christ in our community. Do join if you can!

Prayers For . . . All who have died recently, especially:

Thomas Kemple, whose Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Derby on Tuesday;

and all whose anniversaries occur about this time. May they rest in peace!

All our parishioners and friends who have asked for our prayers: especially Olive

Alston, Hariet McBain-Alan, Kate Myers, Kevin Vinter, Kitty Hughes, John and Julia

Newman, Maria Pinto, Catherine Farndell, Marie Lunny, Mary Patrick, Dympna

Middleton, Vincent Kelly, Sister Attracta, Verlia Duque, John Chapple, John Herd, Jo

and Bernard Raffo, Victoria Crouch, Peter Herrick, Mark Grab, Rosa Maria Santos,

Kenneth Court, Veronica Hosking, Beth Coleman, Joan Middleton, Pat Dancer,

Augusta Deane, Irene Mulligan, Connie Edgar, Gladys Brown, Nora Hunt, Valerie

Pellier, Fiona Ruddle, David Cooke, Maeve Swann, Helen Allen, Jean Maker, Anna

Orme, Lucy Court, Debbie Reed, Ken Woods, Lilian Popple, Anne Woods, Monsignori

Xavier d’Arodes, Brian Dazeley, Jonathan Moore and Joseph Phelan; Canons John

Berry, Michael Bell, and Tim O’Sullivan; Fathers Stephan Foster, John Cairns, Eamonn

O’Hara, Terry Fellows, Anthony Colebrook, Hugh Doherty, James Hannigan,

Christopher Hogan, James Lynch, Frank McLaughlin, Neil McLaughlin, Robert

Rutledge, Michael Tutcher, Daren Brown, Kevin Clark, Tom Breslin, David Bowler and

Kevin Gradwell; Deacons Bernard Croft, Bill Hutchinson, Don Lavery and Bob

Dawson.

Luca David Papandrea baptised into the Church on Sunday.

This week’s saints – Friday – Saints John Fisher and Thomas More Both saints held high office in England but submitted to martyrdom rather than

accept Henry VIII's claim to be head of the Church. Saint John Fisher was a teacher

and chancellor at Cambridge university. He became Bishop of Rochester in 1504 at

the age of 35. When asked to accept the King as head of the Church he said he could

not. "I do not condemn any other men's consciences," he said. "Their consciences

must save them and mine must save me." He was tried and executed for treason on

June 17 1535. He was 66. Saint Thomas More was the Lord Chancellor. He had a

large family and household to support and said he did not wish to die. "I am not so

holy that I dare rush upon death," he said. But he could not accept the King as

supreme head of the Church or condone his divorce. Rather than make a public

pronouncement he resigned from his post and hoped to retire quietly. But the King

would not accept his silence. Saint Thomas was arrested, imprisoned at the Tower

of London for 15 months and then declared guilty of treason and condemned to

death. He was executed nine days after St John Fisher. From the scaffold he said: "I

die the King's good servant, but God's first."

A reflection from ‘Marriage Matters’

The seed that grows to become a shelter

Each of us has a ‘seed’ of love in us at our birth. This is fostered as we grow to value

others through our relationships. Learning to love ourselves and each other more

deeply helps our seeds of love to swell. Eventually our unified love becomes a

‘shelter’ for our children, our families and all those whose lives we touch.

The Pope’s Prayer Intention for June

Social Networks That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which

respects other for their differences.

Readings at Masses this Week

Monday 1 Kings 21:1-16; Psalm 5:2-3. 5-7; Matthew 5:38-42

Tuesday 1 Kings 21:17-29; Psalm 50(51):3-6. 11. 16; Matthew 5:43-48

Wednesday 2 Kings 2:1. 6-14; Psalm 30(31):20. 21. 24; Matthew 6:1-6. 16-18

Thursday Ecclesiasticus 48:1-15; Psalm 96(97):1-7; Matthew 6:7-15

Friday 2 Maccabees 6:18. 21. 24-31; Psalm 30(31); Matthew 24:4-13

Saturday 2 Chronicles 24:17-25; Psalm 88(89):4-5. 29-34; Matthew 6:24-34

Liturgy this Week and next Week

Celebration Eleventh Sunday of the Year Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Cycle & Psalter Year B, Week 2 Year B, Week 4

Mass Page 92 Pages 164/167

Penitential Rite B, page 8 C, page 8

First Reading Genesis 3:9-15 See sheet

Psalm Psalm 129 See sheet

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 See sheet

Gospel Mark 3:20-35 See sheet

Preface Eucharistic Prayer 2, page 24 The Precursor, page 57

Eucharistic Prayer Two, page 23 Three, page 27

Memorial Acclamation B (When we eat) B (When we eat)

Many Thanks for your Generosity

Envelopes £363.70 Loose plate £180.22

Standing Order £305.00 Collection Total £848.92

Second Collection this Sunday for the Day for Life

Masses and Services this Week

Saturday 16th June Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time – Day for Life

Second Collection for the Day for Life

6.00pm Mass Pro Populo (people of the parish)

7.00pm Confessions

Sunday 17th June Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time – Day for Life

9.00am Mass Martha Brown RIP

Children’s Liturgy, Tea and coffee in the hall after

11.00am Mass Fawsitt and Lynch families

Tea and coffee in the hall after

2.00pm Baptism of Luca David Papandrea

3.00pm Ecumenical Service at Whitefriars Care Home

5.00pm Sung Vespers

Monday 18th June Feria

7.00pm Mass Jamie’s Wellbeing

Tuesday 19th June Feria

7.30am Mass November Dead List

Wednesday 20th June Memorial of Saint Alban, protomartyr of England

7.30am Mass Philip Shaw Holt RIP

Thursday 21st June Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious

9.00am Mass Bob Middleton, all relatives and friends

5.15pm Mass at The Briars Year Six pupils’ intentions

Friday 22nd June Feast of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More

10.00am Mass Bob Spiers RIP

Saturday 23rd June Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

9.00am Confessions and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

11.00am Mass Father Philip-Thomas Edwards (ordination day)

First Holy Communion for our young parishioners

SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

6.00pm Mass Marcelle Zarour RIP

7.00pm Confessions

Sunday 24th June SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

9.00am Mass Eric Melbourne RIP

Children’s Liturgy, Tea and coffee in the hall after

11.00am Mass Priest’s Intentions

Tea and coffee in the hall after

5.00pm Sung Vespers