17th May, 2014 – First Mass (Fifth Sunday of Easter)

WELCOME

Times of Mass and Devotions
Sat   17 May	5.30pm	HA	First Mass	Special Intentions of Sister Anastasia
Sun  18 May	9.15am	HF	Fifth Sunday of Easter	Special Intentions of the people of the Parish
	11.00am	HA		For the young girls kidnapped in Nigeria and their familes.
Mon  19 May			NO MASS	NO MASS
Tue  20 May	10.00am	HF	Tues.after 5th Sunday of Easter	For deceased members of the Sollom family (RIP) Holy Souls
Wed 21 May	9.30am	HA	Wed. after 5th Sunday of Easter	Paul Vella (RIP)
Thu  22 May	7.30pm	HF	Thu. after 5th Sunday of Easter	Kenneth Parker (RIP) Holy Souls
Fri   23 May	12.00pm	HA	Fri. after 5th Sunday of Easter	Basil & Louise Prendiville (RIP) Holy Souls
Sat  24 May	5.30pm	HA	First Mass	Special Intentions of Pam Cunningham
Sun 25 May	9.15am	HF	Sixth Sunday of Easter	Special Intentions of the people of the Parish
	11.00am	HA		Arthur Roberts (RIP)

 

Liturgy

18^th May,  2014

5th Sunday of Easter
May is the month of honour for our Lady

Theme:  Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life

Ent:              HA: 846  HF: 40 Amazing Grace
Offertory:     HA: 960  HF: 233 Guide me O ..
Final Hymn: HA: 364  HF: 544 O Mother Blest

 

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 5^th Sunday of Easter (A)

 

Collections for 11/5/2014

Holy Angels: Offertory:      £270.98 + Standing Orders
Education of Future Priests: £184.27
Holy Family: Offertory:       £190.00
Standing Orders – April:        £973.00
Education of Future Priests:  £119.00

Information 

Fiona Hendy – Following the talk given by Fiona Hendy last Saturday at Holy Angels Church we are delighted to say that we raised £317.00 for the orphanage and future building plans.

Our young people are very enthusiastic about helping Fiona and the children in Tanzania so watch this space for more news.  A big THANK YOU to all who came to support and those who donated.

Thank you letter received from Fiona:-

Dear Gloria and young people,
A really a big thank you for the evening on Saturday. Your youth are such a special group. I was very touched by the enthusiasm of the whole group gathered.

Adult Confirmation course started on Wednesday 7th May at Holy Angels. All are welcome even if you just want some spiritual refreshment.  Next session 21st May. More info from Deacon John email d.johnedwards@googlemail.com

Prayer Requests

For the sick:  Deacon David Morgan, Newton Abrew, Paul Gibson’s Mother, Judy.

 

Prayer Group for Holy Angels and Holy Family Churches takes place once a month on a Tuesday in the Parish Office at Holy Angels.  The next date is Tuesday, 3^rd June, 8^th July and 2^nd September.  (Coffee at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start).

Holy Family

As part of the long term restoration plan for Holy Family the flat roofs above the Sacristy and side chapels need some attention.  We are lucky that the work is only minor and should not take long, but we thought it wise to let you know so that if you should see men on the roof, you will know that it is a legitimate activity.  For the record, the workmen will be from Marshalls.  Please keep a vigilant eye on the building and always help us by reporting any suspicious activity to Fr. David, Deacon John or the Parish Office.

Also as part of the restoration plan, the internal walls are to be repainted in stages during the next eight weeks.  The back wall will need some minor repair work and scaffolding for this work to be carried out so the organ (for it’s safety and so that it can still be used for weddings etc) has been moved to the front of the Church.  The Builders have assured us that they will work around Weddings, Baptisms and the First Holy Communions and that the Church will always be left looking good for the occasions which they realise are so important personally for people.

Banns for forthcoming Weddings:-

Matthew Russ & Emma Madden (HA’s) 23^rd May, 2014
David Onwuejeogwu & Christina Dappaah (HA’s) 26^th May, 2014.
Jon Bricker & Clare Hayes (HF) 10^th July, 2014
Dan Geraghty & Lysette Blondell (HA’s) 12^th July, 2014
David White & Marie Purchase (HA’s) 19^th July, 2014
Joshua Richard & Yara Bou Antoun (HF) 1^st August, 2014
Darren Stephenson & Emily O’Connor (HA’s) 29^th August, 2014
Mateusz Szalankiewicz & Karolina Szalankiewicz (in Poland)

Please remember in your prayers these young couples as they embark on their married life together.

First Communions:

Holy Angels:  Sat. 14^th June at 1.00pm
Holy Family:  Sat. 21^st June at 1.00pm

Parish Christian Gift Shop:

Telephone: Judy on 01252 324125 (Catalogue at back of both Churches)

Youth Group Co-Ordinators:

Gloria Benson: Gloria.benson@chyp.com
Hilary Gray: moboffive@hotmail.com

Mother and Toddler Group:

Thursday morning from 9.30am until 11.30am in the Church Hall during school term times.

Stephen Sutton (RIP)

Please let us thank God for the life of Stephen Sutton who died this week age 19 having struggled with cancer from the age of 15.  His courage and consciousness of the needs of others has shown us that even a very short life can be very inspirational.

PLEASE NOTE: Attached Financial Statements for Holy Family in preparation for the forthcoming AGM on  12^th June. Members of the Finance Committee will be available after Mass on 8^th June to discuss these further.

May is the month of Mary

The hymn O Mother Blessed was composed by St. Alphonsus (1699 – 1787)

O Mother blest, whom God bestows
on sinners and on just,
what joy, what hope thou givest those
who in thy mercy trust.

Thou art clement, though art chaste,
Mary, thou art fair;
of all mothers sweetest, best;
none with thee compare.

The two major Shrines to Our Blessed Lady in England are Walsingham and Aylesford.
If you would like to know a little more about them and what they can offer you they both have websites.

Walsingham: www.walsingham.org.uk
Aylesford: www.stmaryoftheangels.org.uk