“When we have the Holy Spirit we have all that is needed to be all that God desires us to be.”
The readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter Year C, enlightens us about the essence of community and the precious gift of peace that Jesus offers us.
One figure that features in all the readings of this sixth Sunday of Easter is the Holy Spirit. Jesus is gradually approaching the end of his earthly ministry, so he promised to send us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the radiant glory that enlightens us. If we remain docile to Him, he will guide us in all our decisions and ways through this world.
Fr. Peter
Thursday is Ascension Day and a Holy day of Obligation.
Next Sunday, 1st June, is World Communications Sunday: there will be a 2nd collection for the Catholic Communications Network.
The Rite of Commissioning and Re-Commissioning for the Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist will take place on Pentecost Sat/Sunday, 7th/8th June. Please sign your name to the lists which are being held in each church’s sacristy.
A Forum will be held at St Helen’s this Saturday.
During May the Rosary is said at St Helen’s from 5pm, before Saturday evening Mass: at St John of the Cross, Sunday at 8.30am (parishioners, please enter church quietly at that time) and on Sunday at the Sacred Heart it is said at 10.30am.
Scam Emails. Please take note: we have had further warnings and reason for concern with attempted scams which are becoming still more widespread. Anyone receiving emails asking for money or gift cards, particularly using Fr Peter’s name, please, under any circumstances, do not reply or make any contact.
PPC Meeting is on Tuesday 27th May at St Helen’s, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Points you would like raised, please let your representative know – see here for council members.
Jubilee Pilgrimage to Walsingham, next Saturday 31st May – for Families, Children, Grandparents, the Elderly, led by Bishop Peter. The walk, at 10.45am, is from the village. Mass is at 12.noon in the Chapel of Reconciliation. Please bring a picnic lunch.
A Marriage Celebration Mass will be held on Saturday 14th June at 11.30am at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. Bishop Peter invites all married couples in the diocese to attend. Those celebrating significant anniversaries (1 year, 5 years & multiples of 5 years) will receive a certificate. Refreshments will follow the Mass. Details & to register go to https:www.rcdea.org.uk/marriage-mass-registration/ or email mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk
Hall Cleaner(s) at our Parish Hall We are currently looking for parishioners who may be interested in taking over cleaning duties. It is a paid position which would necessitate attendance at the hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday mornings, allowing for, if needed and possible, some flexibility. The role would be on a self-employed basis and comply with relevant employment legislation. It may suit retired individuals of good health, able to work with minimal supervision or it could also be undertaken on a job share basis. For further information and informal discussion please contact Art, our hall manager: after Mass on Sundays or Thursdays, or see here for contact details.
Job Vacancy at the Walsingham Shrine for a leader to coordinate pilgrimage planning & provide support for Sacred Liturgy: also overseeing operations of Gift Shop, Tea Room & domestic team, working closely with the General Manager and Rector. To apply, email: recruitment@walsingham.org.uk
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, Marie Barton, Margaret Larkins, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey and daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Mary Long, Malcolm Akers, Frances Mack, Tony & Amy Heywood and Peter.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Mary Stockham, Valerie (Val) O’Hara, Joan Willamson, Nuala Wilders, Thomas McGinty and Alfred Larkin. May they rest in peace.
