The Most Holy Trinity, Sunday, 26th May, 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
The Most Holy Trinity, Sunday, 26th May, 2024. Cycle B
FAITH IN FOCUS: REFLECTING GOD:
Louise has had a creative side to her ever since she was a young child. She liked nothing better than using every possible felt-tip pen when colouring in the pictures in her book at kindergarten. When she went to school she took pride in her handwriting and not surprisingly showed a penchant for art. So now that she’s got her own exhibition of her pottery in a local gallery, she seems to be following the path that everyone thought she would. For relaxation she plays the piano and is a member of the local amateur dramatic group.Tom is no shrinking violet. As a teenager he always had a very clear opinion on everything and he was first to express it. With a flair for language he went to university to study journalism and media, and it wasn’t long before he got a job on TV as a researcher for documentary programmes. Passionate for the rights of the underdog, he began producing programmes on the plight of sweat-shop workers in the east, and is probably most famous for his series explaining how all our world economies are linked and have to stand together in times of crisis. Last year he was voted the most popular presenter by the communications industry. If you came across Michelle in the street you probably wouldn’t give her a second look. She’s just like any other grandmother pushing her grandson along the street on her way to collect her pension at the Post Office. For years Michelle has given up her Wednesday nights to help train the girls’ netball team and she’s become a trusted friend to generations of young women. In fact, three of the girls she inspired have gone on to achieve national sports status. She has a simple way of making them want to do better. God the Father: creator of all good things. God the Son: communicator of the word of God. God the Holy Spirit: inspirer and sanctifier of our lives. If we are made in the image of God then our lives ought to reflect the Trinity: creator, communicator and inspirer. Tell that to Louise, Tom and Michelle. Or perhaps they already know?
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said. Alleluia,
RESPONSE TO THE PSALM: Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: They will be filled with the Holy spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, Alleluia!
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This Sunday is a Day of Special Prayer for the Church
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 10.30 & 11.00am. All are welcome.
Last Weeks’ Offertory Collection: amounted to £480.99p. Many thanks for your continued support.
If you have any queries regarding parish matters or if you wish to arrange a Baptism, Wedding or Funeral please contact Fr Mario on 0151-645 3996. You can also get in touch with Carol Dalziel on 07808975011 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. In Memoriam: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Margaret Ellis (Louise Murray’s mother) who died recently. Funeral Mass will be at St John’s on Tuesday, 28th May at 2pm followed by Landican South Chapel at 3.30pm. Please keep Louise & the family in your prayers & all the faithful departed that they may rest in the peace of Christ.
Children's Liturgy – takes place during the 9.30am Mass. All are most welcome.
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. Thank you.
Sunday Morning Teas continue on the first Sunday of each month. Come along for tea/coffee & biscuits whilst enjoying a chat. Sunday 2nd June is the next date.
Other Social activities: We would like some volunteers to join our group to help to arrange various social activities this year. Please ring/text Diane Baylis on 07946916338.
Confirmation 2024 for St John’s & St Anne’s will be held at St Anne’s on Wednesday 27/11 at 7.00pm.
The next Grace Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 11 June, when they will be discussing Sarah & Hagar.
St John’s next Parish Team meeting will take place on Wednesday 29 May at 6:30pm. If there is any matter which you wish to be considered, there is a Suggestion Box on the table at the back of Church.
Mary’s Meals “Pray in May” for Ethiopia Crisis. Please see poster on the notice board at the back of church for more details.
The Rosary- During the month of May The Rosary is intended as a “mesmerising” prayer. By repeating over & over again certain prayers the mind can be freed from the words & allowed to meditate on the principal mysteries of faith, taken mainly from the scriptures.
The Shrewsbury Diocesan Mass for Missio will take place on Saturday 1st June 2024 at 11.00 a.m. St Michael & All Angels Church, New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Birkenhead CH49 5LE Celebrant: Rt Rev. Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury. Followed by refreshments in St Michael’s Primary School (next to the Church) To assist with planning, please RSVP by 24th May: e-mail redbox@missio.org.uk or tel. 07593 544625.
SVP Charity Night in Aid of the Summer Youth Camp: A performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest” will be held at Gladstone Theatre Port Sunlight on Wednesday, 5th June. Tickets £10 can be purchased at the door or from Steve Bell 07854 622522.
Life in the Eucharist for Teens: Sponsored by the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. It will be presented by teens from Cleveland, Ohio, 10am-6.30pm on Saturday, 8th June at the Blessed Sacrament Shrine, 4 Dawson Street, Liverpool L1 1LE. Registration & enquiries to : liverpoolshrine@gmail.com
This year’s Diocesan Mass for Marriage will take place on Saturday June 8th, 12 noon at Saint Columba’s Church Plas Newton Lane, Chester CH2 1SA. If any of our parishioners are celebrating a special anniversary in 2024, please provide your Names, address & which anniversary you are celebrating (usually – 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 or a 1st wedding anniversary) . IMPORTANT NOTE: Any requests for invitations need to be submitted from St John’s parish office rather than on an individual basis; please email the details to stjohntheevangelist@gmail.com, with Diocesan Mass for Marriage as the email title, & we will forward them. Thank you.
Catholic maritime charity Stella Maris (formerly Apostleship of the Sea) is very grateful for prayer & financial support of its work on Sea Sunday last year. To report back on the use of those funds, it invites parishioners to join an online update & thank you webinar on Tuesday 28th May from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. You will hear about the impact of your generosity on the lives of seafarers, fishers, their families over the last year. Its CEO and chaplains will share inspiring stories of how they have helped through your support. To register for this virtual event, please visit www.stellamaris.org.uk/thankyou2024
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Saturday 25th 10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Steven Moglione RIP
The Most Holy Trinity 26th 9.30am Graham Sabino 1st Annv. RIP
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 27th 9.15am Pray for All 3 Parishes, Young People & Good Friendship in the Parishes
Tuesday 28th 2.00pm Funeral Mass – Margaret Ellis
Wednesday 29th 9.15am All Mothers
Thursday 30th 7.00pm MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
Vocations
Friday 31st 9.15am Maria McDonough B.day
Saturday 1st 10.00am Cenacle Mass
10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Mary Turner B.day
The Body and Blood of Christ 2nd 9.30am Gerard Elliott 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 25th 6.30pm Joe O’Brien - B/day Remembrance
The Most Holy Trinity 26th 11.00am Mary Ward - Remembrance
Monday 27th 12 Noon All Parishioners of our 3 Parishes & young people
Tuesday 28th 12 Noon Pauline Rushton - RIP
Wednesday 29th 12.Noon Sylvia Mianowana - RIP
Thursday 30th 7.00pm MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
Friday 31st 12 Noon Vera Woolfall – Thank you for all your good wishes
Saturday 1st 6.30pm Annie McNamara – Get Well
The Body and Blood of Christ 2nd 11.00am Paul Ware (RIP) & Family————————————————————————————————————-
Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for May: We pray for those training for the Religious life and for the Priesthood. May they grow to be credible witnesses of the Gospel through the human, pastoral, spiritual, and community formation they receive.
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