The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 25th June, 2023, Cycle A
St John the Evangelist
128 Bebington Road, New Ferry, CH62 5BJ
Diocese of Shrewsbury (reg. charity 234025)
Parish Priest: Fr Mario Ashuikeka and Fr Emmanuel Chukwujekwu
Deacon: Revd Michael Daly Phone: 0151 645 3314
Email stjohntheevangelist@gmail.com Websites http://www.stjohntheevangelistnewferry.com
The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 25th June, 2023, Cycle A
FAITH IN FOCUS: WHY PRAY WHEN YOU CAN WORRY?
Fr Brown worries a lot. He's not the best of preachers and he fears that people know this and look down on him when he opens his mouth. So he makes light of it and never really gets involved in a sermon that would challenge.
On the front row is Mary Bradley who's concerned about her family. She struggles to bring up her three children after the death of her husband and now the doctor has told her that a shadow has shown up on her latest set of X-rays.
Gino Benelli is one of the ushers. When he takes the collection each Sunday it simply reminds him of the fact that his own financial situation is anything but rosy. He looks likely to be made redundant from the bakery and he's no idea where he'll get the mortgage money from.
Cathy O'Leary, one of the readers, has lived in a rough part of the parish for years but now as a pensioner she fears for her safety. When she goes out to collect her pension she can't help wondering if she'll be the next mugging victim. And at night she's terrified by the joy riders.
Young Terry Roberts is taking the lead in the school play. On one level he's thrilled, but occasionally he gets this sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach that he's going to make a fool of himself. His older sister, Averil, is nervously awaiting her exam results. She's desperate to get into university.
Germaine Treadway is a faithful choir member. A teacher at the local school, she has yet to meet Mr Right. She can't bear the thought of reaching old age alone and it plays on her mind.
We all have our fears, worries and anxieties. It's only natural. Christians are invited not to live them by themselves but to share them with God. Sharing them with God does not take them all away but it does put them into a different perspective: God's. It also makes us realise that there are more important things to worry about. As Jesus says in today's gospel: If you want something to worry about then ask yourself how you're doing in relation to him who can destroy both body and soul in hell!
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever.
RESPONSE TO THE PSALM: In your great love, answer me, O God.
GOSPEL ACCLAIMATION: Alleluia, Alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season.
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Devotions/Adoration: Saturday Morning Devotions will be prayed in Church (the Rosary, Divine Mercy and Divine Praises) from 10:30am-11:30am. Fr Mario will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation between 10.30 and 11.00am. All most welcome.
If you have any queries or ideas, continue to contact Deacon Mike Daly on 07542463319 or Carol Dalziel on 07808975011 on any Parish matters, or if you wish to arrange a Baptism, Wedding or Funeral. Also use the box at the back of church for your suggestions.
Mike Daly’s Homilies are available on the Parish Website. Log in details are www.stjohntheevangelistnewferry.com
Mass Intentions If you would like to have a Mass said for your own or someone else’s intentions please fill in one of the Mass offering envelopes at the back of Church, place a donation in it & put it through the presbytery letterbox. Thank you.
Please continue to keep all of our sick parishioners in your thoughts and prayers. Especially this week as we honour St Luke the physician and pray for the sick, health workers and carers.
Children's Liturgy – is during the 9.30am Mass, all are most welcome.
In Memoriam- Please keep all the recently deceased members of our parish and their families in your prayers. May they rest in the peace of Christ.
Last Weeks’ Offertory Collection amounted to £585.19p. Thank you.
World Communications Sunday- this collection from both St John’s & St Luke’s totalled £245.52 thank you.
Wirral Foodbank Appeal: Please help support your Foodbank with food and funds. All donations need to be non-perishable, please refer to the list on the notice board of items urgently needed. Please continue to support this as much as you can in these difficult times.
Altar-Servers - Please encourage any child who has made their First Holy Communion to consider becoming an Altar-Server. Please give names to Mike Daly, who will arrange for their training and support.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAYS : For the next few weeks, the Thursday night Mass will alternate each week between St Anne’s and St John’s.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: It is a requirement for all parish groups, using the presbytery and day chapel for meetings, to sign in upon entry to the presbytery and sign out when leaving. The book is located on the hall stand next to the office door. Thank you.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CELEBRATION ; Procession in honour of Our Lady, Rosary, Testimonies & Holy Hour to celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of Our Lady Queen of Peace. Uniting in Prayer with Medjugorie, please do join us at 2pm on Sunday 25 June at St John’s Church.
The next meeting of the Shrewsbury Lourdes Hospitality will be on the 27th June 2023 at 7.30pm via zoom. Please register your attendance, request the link, and send items for the agenda to secretary@teamshrewsbury.co.uk or text/call 07451 249267.
St Anne’s 55+ Group 21st birthday celebrating love and friendship on Tuesday 4th July 12.30pm, St Anne’s club. All are welcome. Please can you let Sheila know if you are going Tel: 07484 285954.
Our next ‘Come & see’ day is on Saturday 8th July when we welcome Sr Gemma Simmonds. Gemma Simmonds is a sister of the Congregation of Jesus. An honorary fellow of Durham University and past president of the Catholic Theological Association of Great Britain, she has studied at the universities of Paris, London, Rio de Janeiro and Cambridge, where she undertook a doctorate in theology. To find out more about “Called to be an inclusive church “and Gemma Simmonds attend 10am-4pm, please bring a packed lunch. Donation £10 book at – jenny@irenaeus.co.uk or tel-0151-949 1199.
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland 11th to 15th September & led by Fr Mario. Guided tour to Divine Mercy Chapel, John Paul II Centre, Marian shrine Czestochowa, Wawel Cathedral & Bishop’s Palace. Flying from Manchester. 5 days and includes bed, breakfast & evening meal. £585 per person sharing or £685 for single room. If interested please see Fr Mario or telephone Maria on 07576243343.
Message from Barbara Davies about a podcast on Lumen Gentium-The relevant podcast and handout are now available on the diocesan website at dioceseofshrewsbury.org in the section on 'News and Events'. A leaflet outlining the content of all of the podcasts is available in the parish. If you have difficulty accessing this material or have questions and reflections, please don’t hesitate to contact Barbara via E: barbara.davies@dioceseofshrewsbury.org or T: 07730 526821.
Stella Maris - Sea Sunday 9th July Supporters are crucial tour work. Have you considered helping us by volunteering in your Parish for Sea Sunday? It is also a day once a year when we ask for donations from church organisations to ensure that we can continue our work. If you, or a friend or family member would like to find out more about how you can help on Sea Sunday, Contact roland.hayes@stellamarismail.org or call me on 07887893763. With every blessing, Roland Hayes.
Love the Stranger: In light of the challenges we face in the UK, advocating for the dignity of refugees and migrants amidst a hostile environment, the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) which Caritas Shrewsbury is a member of, welcomes the teaching document Love the Stranger from the Department of International Affairs at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW). The document offers 24 guiding principles and has been endorsed by the Holy See, COMECE, CAFOD, CSAN and Caritas Social Action Network members. You can download Love the Stranger at https://www.cbcew.org.uk/love-the-stranger/
Welfare Nurse: Due to the upcoming retirement of our current RGN/Welfare Officer, the Diocese is looking to appoint a replacement. The role is for 3 days per week. Salary: £38 - £42K FTE pro rata depending on experience. For further details of the role please see the Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ Completed application should be sent to Pauline McCulloch recuitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date 30 June.
Gentle reminder for people to park thoughtfully behind church and not all park at the front thus denying access to the rear of the car park. A little thought goes a long way.
Ss PETER AND PAUL (June 29th) The pages of the four gospels clearly show Peter to be the leader of the apostles, chosen by Jesus to have a special relationship with him. With James and John he was privileged to witness events like the Transfiguration and the agony in Gethsemane. His mother-in-law was cured by Jesus. He was sent with John to prepare for the last Passover before Jesus' death. His name is first on every list of apostles. But the Gospels also include some unflattering details about Peter. He clearly was no public relations person. It's a great comfort for us ordinary mortals to know that Peter also has his human weakness, even in the presence of Jesus.
Paul converted to Christianity after being its persecutor. His central conviction was simple and absolute: only God can save humanity. No human effort—even the most scrupulous observance of law—can create a human good which we can bring to God as reparation for sin or payment for grace. To be saved from itself, from sin, from the devil and from death, humanity must open itself completely to the saving power of Jesus.
Today we celebrate the feast of Peter, our leader in the faith, and of Paul, its fearless preacher.
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Saturday 24th 10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Brian Jones RIP
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 25th 9.30am Ann Gemmell RIP
11.00am Jane Byrne LD (St Luke’s)
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 26th 9.15am In honour of St Anne
Tuesday 27th 9.15am In honour of St John
Wednesday 28th 9.15am Graham Sabino RIP
5.00pm Vigil Mass for Ss Peter & Paul
Thursday
Ss Peter & Paul 29th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
Friday 30th 9.15am Nora McCormick RIP
Saturday 1st 10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Vera & Arthur Brockway RIP
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2nd 9.30am Neil Parkinson RIP
11.00am Doreen Fitzgerald (St Luke’s
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 and quiet devotion. Please enter the church quietly and remain so. Thank you.
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ST ANNE’S WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 24th 6.30pm Tony Duff Ann.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 25th 11.15am For Families
Monday 26th 12 Noon Anthony Sullivan Get well
Tuesday 27th 12 Noon All parishioners of the three Parishes & young people
Wednesday 28th 12 Noon Mallison Lynch RIP
Thursday Ss Peter & Paul 29th 12 Noon Dec’d members of Harrington & Dwyer families
7.00pm Mary Duff Anniv.
Friday 30th 12 Noon Thanksgiving for prayers answered.
Saturday 1st 6.30pm Catherine Walker RIP
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2nd 11.15am Brendan Galvin Remb.
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WORD OF GOD Do not be afraid. (Matthew 10: 26)
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