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COLLECTIONS LAST SUNDAYOffertory:
£445.01, (Gift Aid: £171.71, loose plate: £273.30) +£94 approx by standing order. Second collection:
Peter’s
Pence:
£113.83.
Thank you
. Second collection today:
ParishMaintenance & Development Fund.SEA SUNDAY NEXT SUNDAY
When the Church remembers all who live and work at sea. Thesecond collection will be for
The Apostleship of the Sea
whichprovides pastoral care in ports throughout the world for those inthe Merchant Navy.
PARISH BARBECUE TODAY
Come along to the parish barbecueafter the 10.00am Mass today.Burgers, hot dogs and
ploughman‟s
will be available to purchase. Come forsome fun and games, social time, and a bit of fundraising for theparish. Everyone welcome.
SOLEMN MASS FOR THE FEAST OF THE TRANSLATION OFTHE RELICS OF ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURYthis Tuesday at 8pm in Canterbury Cathedral
The celebrant will be Canon Michael Bunce, parish priest of St.
Thomas‟ Church, Canterbury
and our Dean. All are warmlyinvited to attend. Fr. John can offer lifts.
TODAY’S MASS TEXTS
Entrance Antiphon Ps 47:10-11
Within your temple, we ponder your loving kindness, O God.As your name, so also your praise reaches to the ends ofthe earth; your right hand is filled with justice.
First Reading Ezekiel 2:2-5
The sons are defiant and obstinate and they shall know that there is a prophet among them.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 122
R: Our eyes are on the Lord till he show us his mercy.
To you have I lifted up my eyes,you who dwell in the heavens:my eyes, like the eyes of slaveson the hand of their lords. (R)Like the eyes of a servanton the hand of her mistress,so our eyes are on the Lord our Godtill he show us his mercy. (R)Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.We are filled with contempt.Indeed all too full is our soul
with the scorn of the rich, with the proud man‟s disdain.
(R)Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
I shall be very happy to make my weaknesses my special boast so that the power of Christ may stay over me.
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 16:18
Alleluia, alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived amongus; to all who did accept him he gave power to becomechildren of God. Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 6:1-6
A prophet is only despised in his own country.
Preface of Sunday 2, Eucharistic Prayer II
Communion Antiphon: Ps 33:9
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord; blessed is he whohopes in God.PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Please pray for all our sick parishioners, particularly RitaRedman, Ann Pullen and Mr. O.V. Baby. Names of parishionerswho need our prayers can be placed in the box in the churchfoyer. All our sick parishioners, named and un-named, areremembered in our prayers.
REGULAR EVENTS
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COME ALONG!DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
after the 9.30am Mass on Tuesdays. Prayers ofintercession for various needs and silent adorationof the Blessed Sacrament till 10.30am. (Noadoration this week)
CHOIR PRACTICE TUESDAYS 7.30PM
Newcomers always welcome.
BIBLE STUDY THURSDAYS 7.30PM
Studying the Acts of the Apostles. Newcomers always welcome.
YOUTH 2000 EVENT: SANCTUARY@WALSINGHAM
Thursday 27
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