Dear brothers and sisters, as we continue our series of catecheses on the Second Vatican Council, today we consider the celebration of the Eucharist as presented by the Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium This sacred mystery is described in the second chapter of the document as “a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, ‘a paschal banquet in which Christ is received, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us’” (n. 47). The Constitution also emphasises that at Mass, the faithful are not passive spectators. Rather, all are encouraged to offer themselves in union with Jesus Christ, the spotless victim, to the Father, through the hands of the priest and together with him. Participation in the Eucharistic sacrifice also means being formed by God’s word and nourished at the table of the Lord’s body. Indeed, these two parts of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharistic Liturgy, “are so closely connected with each other that they form but one single act of worship” (n. 56). Brothers and sisters, as we seek our nourishment from this abundant source of divine life, let us allow ourselves to be transformed by the mystery we celebrate.
If you would like to join it is only £5 a month which needs to be paid at the beginning of every month. The more members we have, the bigger the prize and more money going back into our church. 200 Club May Winners: Maora Dixon, Graham Stott, Anne McCormick and Mark Howells. Winners Envelopes are ready for collection in the Sacristy. Unclaimed 200 Club Winnings: Nora Horan, M. Molloy and P. Timlin Please pick up Winnings from the sacristy.
The mission of Christ and the Holy Spirit is brought to completion in the Church, which is the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. This joint mission henceforth brings Christ's faithful to share in his communion with the Father in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit prepares men and goes out to them with his grace, in order to draw them to Christ. The Spirit manifests the risen Lord to them, recalls his word to them and opens their minds to the understanding of his Death and Resurrection. He makes present the mystery of Christ, supremely in the Eucharist, in order to reconcile them, to bring them into communion with God, that they may "bear much fruit." Thus the Church's mission is not an addition to that of Christ and the Holy Spirit, but is its sacrament: in her whole being and in all her members, the Church is sent to announce, bear witness, make present, and spread the mystery of the communion of the Holy Trinity
“Solid as a rock” is something we say about people we can trust and rely on: it’s an image which figures in our readings this Sunday: we are invited to consider where we are going to build our lives. What are the “props and supports” that will hold us up in times of difficulty and trouble? The Biblical texts teach us quite clearly that in the midst of a changing and sometimes unpredictable world, and even when we are let down by other people, there is something that we can always rely on – God. But relying on God does not always come easily – as Saint Paul reminds us, it springs from faith. Anyone who has faith can lean on God. We should “take courage”, and “hope in the Lord.” ., please visit the diocesan website: https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/ online-readings-for-lent/
"No one can say 'Jesus is Lord' except by the Holy Spirit." Every time we begin to pray to Jesus it is the Holy Spirit who draws us on the way of prayer by his prevenient grace. Since he teaches us to pray by recalling Christ, how could we not pray to the Spirit too? That is why the Church invites us to call upon the Holy Spirit every day, especially at the beginning and the end of every important action. "If the Spirit should not be worshipped, how can he divinize me through Baptism? If he should be worshipped, should he not be the object of adoration?" The traditional form of petition to the Holy Spirit is to invoke the Father through Christ our Lord to give us the Consoler Spirit. Jesus insists on this petition to be made in his name at the very moment when he promises the gift of the Spirit of Truth. But the simplest and most direct prayer is also traditional, "Come, Holy Spirit," and every liturgical tradition has developed it in antiphons and hymns. "Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love." "Heavenly King, Consoler Spirit, Spirit of Truth, present everywhere and filling all things, treasure of all good and source of all life, come dwell in us, cleanse and save us, you who are All Good."
Please join us for Tea and Coffee served every Sunday after 9:30 Mass.
We welcome Fr Ebuka the new parish priest who is also a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul Fr has worked in Britain for 8 years, the last 5 as parish priest of the Churches of Llanfairfechan, Llanrwst and Llandudno Junction.
Members of the parish finance council, the extra ordinary ministers of Communion, readers, the parish catechists are all invited to a parish introductory meeting with Fr Augustine the outgoing parish priest and Fr Ebuka the new parish priest on Monday the 2nd of March in the parish meeting room at 7pm.
Peter and Paul are the two great heroes of the Apostolic Age ‑ Peter for leading the first Christian communities and binding them in unity, a role that springs from his profession of faith in Caesarea Philippi, and Paul for travel -ling throughout the Roman Empire as the Apostle to the Gentiles, ensuring that the Gospel could be heard by all. They both ended up in Rome, the heart of the Empire, where they crowned their lives of witness by shedding their blood for Christ. As the ancient hymn for this feast day (“Decora Lux aeternitatis”) says: ""Rejoice, O Rome, this day; thy walls they once did sign With princely blood, who now their glory share with thee. What city's vesture glows with crimson deep as thine? What beauty else has earth that may compare with thee?” In celebrating the death of these apostles and martyrs, we celebrate the triumph of life and death offered fully to God.
Our Lady and St Joseph's Bereavement Group: The next Bereavement Group Meeting is on Tuesday July 14th
The Eucharistic Ministers will be meeting with Fr Ebuka on Friday 5th June 7pm in the Church.
We would like the children who have received Holy Communion, for the first time, recently, to become part of our Junior Choir. We rehearse alternate Mondays, in the Parish Meeting Room. At these sessions the children will also get the opportunity to practice readings for the forthcoming Family Masses. Amongst our First Communicants we have had some very good readers and it would be sad to let this talent go to waste. All children are welcome to come and sing at the Family Masses. Our next practice is Monday, June 1st , at 3.40pm Parents are welcome to stay and also practice with us if they wish. The next two Family Masses are Sunday June 7th and Sunday July, 5th.
If your child is in Yr3 or above and you have not received the form from school all application forms are now available at the side entrance.
Confirmation 2026 Candidates : Bishop John will be visiting our Parish to administer the sacrament on our Candidates on Wednesday the 15th day of July, 2026 at 7pm. All Parishioners are welcome to support our Candidates.
Please join us for Tea and Coffee served every Sunday after 9:30 Mass.
Pope Leo XIV's
Monthly Prayer Intention
JULY 2026
FOR THE RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE:
Let us pray for the respect and Protection of human life in all stages, recognising it as a gift from God