Feast of Ss Peter and Paul
30th June 2013
Parish Mass Book 180
Mass Times and Intentions
6.30 pm Vigil People of Parish
Sunday 30June 10.00 am Jim Craik
Monday 10.00 am Alan Langan
Tuesday 10.00 am Eucharistic Service
Wednesday 10.00 am John Brown
Thursday 10.00 am Frank & Bridget Quigley
Friday 10.00 am Jordan Younger
6.30 pm Vigil Fred Devine
Sunday 6 July 10.00 am People of Parish
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm
and at any time upon request
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday 9.30 - 10.00 am
Please pray for:
· Daniel Fitzpatrick who will be ordained as a priest for the diocese on 6th July.
· all who are sick,
· all who have died recently,
· John Brown and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Feast of Ss Peter and Paul
On this great feast of Ss Peter and Paul we remember the two great saints of the early church. Peter the leader of the church founded by Christ and Paul the great herald to all peoples of the Good News. Today’s feast also reminds us how the grace of Christ transformed these two men who were not strangers to human weakness.
A second collection will be taken today for Ss Peter and Paul. Please use your white envelopes.
Amendment to Eucharistic Prayers
The Vatican Congregation for the Sacred Liturgy with approval of Pope Francis have decreed that St Joseph be acknowledged in all the Eucharistic Prayers. So after reference to Our Lady the phrase “with blessed Joseph, her spouse” will be said. The Vatican decree made reference to St Joseph as a model of kindness and humility which is why they think he should be referred to in all the Eucharistic Prayers.
First Holy Communion Programme
We have the final First Holy Communion liturgy this Sunday. Having celebrated First Holy Communions on 16th June this weekend we will be have “Sending forth” liturgy which reminds the children that receiving their First Holy Communion is not the end of the journey but the beginning of their call of discipleship to follow Christ and proclaim the Good News in actions and words. Discussion have already started for planning for First Holy Communions for 2014. There will be a meeting before the end of term for parents of children in Year 2 who would like their children to receive First Holy Communion next year.
Baptism
· We congratulate Lucy Heatley who was baptised into God’s family in baptism last Sunday.
· Today we welcome Daisy May Turner into God’s family in baptism. We are asked to pray for Daisy, her parents, and all preparing for baptism.
Parish Ceilidh
The next parish ceilidh will be on Saturday 13th July starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 available from members of the social committee.
Parish Youth Forum
As I mentioned recently one of the decisions of the parish council in the light of the very full and helpful discussion with some of parishioners who have been recently confirmed, it was decided that a youth forum would be established in the parish for young people to decide for themselves
what they would like to be happening within the life of the parish. The forum will have its first meeting next week on 7th July at 11.30 am. I have had an enquiry as to whether primary school children are to be involved in this and the answer is a very clear yes. All young people of school age will be very welcome.
Catechists in the Parish
On Sunday 14th July after morning Mass, there will be an meeting of anyone who would like to help with the baptismal or the first holy communion programmes. It is important that more parishioners are involved with these important areas of parish life. If you like to find out about more please come to the meeting or contact myself or Alison Johnston
Student takeover of the Presbytery!
Last Sunday I had a ‘phone call from Fr Paul Wilkinson, a friend of mine, who is also the chaplain to Sussex University. Next week he is touring with ten of his students, mainly overseas students, around the north of England visiting various places of pilgrimage. He asked if he and the students could stay on 3rd and 4th July this week. I said they’d be very welcome there is plenty of floor space in the Presbytery for students to put down a roll mat and a sleeping bag. It would be nice if we could provide some food for them when they arrive on the Wednesday and after they return from their day trip on the Thursday. Any offers of food would be appreciated.
Refugee/Asylum Seekers
There will be a collection next weekend for tins of food (not pork) for refugee and asylum seekers. Please leave in Narthex. Next collection first Sunday of the month.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
As you may know Lourdes has been affected by severe flooding in recent days. The floods have left their mark on the grotto and the town but the diocesan coordinator for the pilgrimage Fr Peter Stott has assured us that the diocesan pilgrimage will be going ahead as planned. We pray for the people of Lourdes and for all pilgrims going this summer.
Retirement in the Sacristy
Rory O’Callaghan has informed me that he will have to give up his duties in the sacristy due to ill health. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rory for his generous help in the sacristy over the past three and a half years. It has been much appreciated. If anyone would like to volunteer to help in the sacristy, please let me know
