Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Sunday, 24th November, 2024. Cycle B
St John the Evangelist
128 Bebington Road,
New Ferry, CH62 5BJ
Diocese of Shrewsbury (reg. charity 234025)
Parish Priest: Fr Mario Ashuikeka
Deacon: Revd Michael Daly Phone: 0151 645 3314
Email stjohntheevangelist@gmail.com Websites http://www.stjohntheevangelistnewferry.com
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, 24th November, 2024. Cycle B
FAITH IN FOCUS: KINGDOM OF TRUTH
When Pontius Pilate asked whether Jesus was a king, he replied by saying that he was born to be king, that his kingdom was about witnessing to the truth and that those who are on the side of truth listen to his voice. If we are to be citizens of this kingdom of truth then we have three responsibilities. First, we must know the truth. The truth for Christians is that Jesus is the Son of God. He is a historical person, not simply some sort of philosophy or designer lifestyle. He was sent by the Father to reveal to the world the sort of God we have and what God expects of us. Jesus teaches us the truth about how to be fully human, how to live life to the full in the way that God intends for our happiness. And Jesus makes promises on the Father’s behalf for those who sincerely try to follow him, led by the Spirit of Truth. The truth is that we will never be abandoned or left to our own devices, that God cares about us and watches over us constantly. Secondly, we must walk in the truth. Knowing the truth is not enough. We are called to live it. Living the truth means being faithful to what God asks of us in Jesus. It means living for other people rather than working for our own comfort. It means being called on to make sacrifices for something that is greater than our own present cosiness. A citizen of the kingdom of truth is a civil servant, someone whose life is devoted to enhancing other people’s life. Thirdly, we must protect the truth. Just as a worldly kingdom strives to safeguard its own values and standards, so must we do all in our power to protect and proclaim the principles of the kingdom of truth. This means being vigilant and observant of any attempt to distort human dignity in any shape or form. We have a Christian duty to defend the shared ideals of God’s kingdom. By doing this we will be faithful to our citizenship but it will be a faithfulness that has its cost. For the goals of the kingdom are not those shared by most of our society or indeed our world. But we will be sharing in the Spirit’s work of building a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: How worthy is the Lamb who is slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.
RESPONSE TO THE PSALM: The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings of him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David!. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace
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SUNDAY IS A DAY OF SPECIAL PRAYER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Devotions/Adoration: Saturday Morning Devotions will be prayed in Church (the Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises) from 10:30am-11:30am. Fr Mario will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation between 11.00am- 11.30am.
From now on all morning services will take place in St Anne’s house and from Monday 28th October at St John’s Monday and Friday Masses will be held in the Day Chapel, Tuesday and Wednesday Masses will remain in the main Church.
Last Weeks’ Offertory Collection: amounted to £622.85p. Many thanks for your continued support.
THE CRISIS IN SOUTH SUDAN: There will be retiring collections for the work of the SVP in South Sudan after Mass on 30th November and 1st December. This is a joint collection between St John’s & St Luke’s SVP Conferences.
Bookings for the reception & Celebration of Sacraments: Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation & Wedding, Please enquire & arrange for these through the parish emails / Secretaries of St. Anne’s & St. John’s. Also contact the Parish Priest/ Administrator through 0151-645-3314 You can also get in touch with Carol Dalziel on 7808975011 or Ann Murray on 07745490279 regarding general parish queries.
SJE’s Parish Safeguarding Officer is Celia Daly, who can be contacted on 0151-645 9256 on all safeguarding matters.
Mass Intentions If you would like to have a Mass said for your own or someone else’s intentions , fill in one of the Mass offering envelopes at the back of Church, place a donation in it & put it through the Presbytery letterbox. Please give at least three weeks’ notice as we are receiving a large number of requests for particular dates and days.
In Memoriam: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eileen Spencer who died recently. Funeral Mass will be held here at St John’s on Tuesday, 3rd December at 10.00am followed by Landican at 11.30am. Please keep Eileen and her family in your prayers. May Eileen and all the faithful departed rest in the peace of Christ.
Children's Liturgy – takes place during the 9.30am Mass. All are most welcome.
Sunday Morning Teas continue on the first Sunday of each month. Come along for tea/coffee & biscuits whilst enjoying a chat. The next date is SUNDAY 8th December . For this popular social gathering to continue more volunteers are needed. If you can spare some time, please contact Noelene Evans on 645-6055.
Wirral Foodbank Appeal: Please help to support our local Foodbank as much as you can with both food & funds. All items urgently needed are listed on the notice board at the back of church. Please also take a copy of the Advent Reverse Calendar on the table at the back of church.
Confirmation 2024 for St John’s & St Anne’s will be held at St Anne’s on Wednesday 27th November at 7.00pm. Please keep all the candidates in your prayers as they take their next step of faith.
The Bishop’s Office has been contacted by the Director of Operations at ‘Right to Life’ regarding the disability campaign group Not Dead Yet UK, who are a network of people with disabilities who oppose assisted suicide. By 16th November postcards from Not Dead Yet UK will be delivered to every Catholic church in the country. Parishioners can use these to easily contact their MP to encourage them to vote against assisted suicide. You are encouraged to send the postcard to your MP in good time before the vote on 29th November.
Recruitment process for the Diocesan Director of Schools role: further details can be found at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/director-of-schools-birkenhead-2130729 .If you would like further information or candidate pack and application form please contact Liam Dowds, Emmaus Advising Consultant, on 01737 652 043 or email at ldowds@emmausleadership.me
Two Administrator Vacancies, (full time: 35 hours and part time: 25 hours) have arisen within our Inter-Diocesan Fuel Management Department, which is a Catholic organisation purchasing gas, electricity, fuel oil and biomass for all Catholic Dioceses in England and Wales. Salary: £23K to £25K (pro rata) depending on experience. Further details can be found via our Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ completed application should be sent to Pauline McCulloch, recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date Friday 29 November 2024.
The Joint 3 Parishes Christmas Party is on Sunday 1st December 1-5pm at St Anne’s Social Club. Raffle tickets will be on sale on the day of the party. Tickets on sale after weekend Masses. Many thanks. Diane Baylis
3 Framed Wedding Photographs: have been discovered in the Presbytery. They are possibly different generations of the same family and are on the table at the back of church. If you recognise anyone I would be grateful if you could let me know so they can be returned to their rightful owner/s. Thank you. Ann Murray.
Vacancy for Warehouse Assistant: The jobholder will assist the Warehouse Manager. For an application form and copy of job description please contact Richard Roberts, General Manager, Wirral Foodbank on 07947387930 or email manager@wirralfoodbank.org.uk Closing date for application: 30th November 2024
Holy Communion Under Both Kinds will be distributed from the First Sunday of Advent. Initially there will be one chalice and if you wish to receive from the chalice please join the parishioners at the appropriate side of the altar. The number of chalices will be reviewed. Intinction, which is the dipping of the host into the chalice, is only allowed to be performed by the Priest and Deacon.
Mary Meals: Diane Baylis will be speaking to us this Sunday morning about their work.
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Saturday 23rd 10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Ints of Community Pluscarden Abbey
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 24th 9.30am For Young People Around the World
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 25th 9.15am Baby Francis Fryer RIP
Tuesday 26th 9.15am For all Families
Wednesday 27th 7.00pm CONFIRMATION AT ST ANNE’S
Thursday 28th NO MASS
Friday 29th 9.15am Decd Fam/Fnds of Joan & RoyTurner
Saturday 30th 10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Stephen Lindsay RIP
First Sunday of Advent Cycle C 1st 9.30am Leo & Cath Shore RIP
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Weekend Masses - Please note that the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed immediately before each Mass. Please use this as a time for prayer & quiet devotion. Please enter the church quietly & remain so. Thank you.
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ST ANNE’S WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 23rd 6.30pm Mona Heaney RIP
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 24th 11.00am Tom McGenity RIP
Monday 25th 12 Noon Fr. John Bradley RIP
Tuesday 26th 12 Noon For all Parishioners of St. Anne’s, St. John’s & St. Lukes & For Youth
Wednesday 27th 7.00pm CONFIRMATION MASS
Thursday 28th NO MASS
Friday 29th 12 Noon For the deceased in all our Nursing Homes in 2024
Saturday 30th 6.30pm Norah White Anniv.
First Sunday of Advent Cycle C 1st 11.00am Christopher Doyle RIP Annv.
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Thank you to those parishioners who brought in their boxes to be emptied. They are now on the table at the back of church. Please reclaim them. Many thanks for your generosity and support.
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