X INFANT BAPTISM –
May only happen after undergoing a preparation with the parish priest. Baptisms
can then be celebrated at either 3pm on a Saturday or 1pm on a Sunday on the 1st
or 3rd Sunday of the month. Please note from January 2025 the
preparation for infant Baptism will take place every second Sunday of the month
after 11 am Mass.
X WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick or housebound and that they remain in our prayers including Catalina Fernández, Anne Sharp, Kathleen Lynch, Bernadette Pay, Blanche Ellis, Liz Willis, Ema Deba, Stacy Rodrigues, Ann Robinson, Uzo Mbanugo, Bob & Tess Vickery, Canon Luke Smith, Beulah Blomfield, John Lodge, Veronica Poulton, Margaret Woolley, and all those who have asked for our prayers.
X WE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED - Please pray for the repose of the soul of Otila
Yvonne Maroney, Debbie Jones, Charles Barr, Robert Claridge, Silvana Costa-Solaro,
Kathleen Mary Brivio, Brian Davenhill, Pam Boxall, Sybil Conchita Henry,
Obdulia Julie Di Martino, Margaret Angela Dixon, Bishop John Hine, and all
those who have died recently, and those whose anniversaries fall at
this time including: Eileen Lock (1st June); Jan Cobak, Christina
Eason (2nd June); John Wrigley, Eileen Townsend, André Chopin (3rd
June); John Rafferty (5th June); Margaret Midgley, Christopher
Murray (6th June); Mary Brady, John Beck (7th June); Mary McCormack,
Albert Flower, Edita Taragosova, Marie-Germaine Janton, John McGarry, Andrew
Kempson (8th June).
X HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK OR IN HOSPITAL
For those sick at home – The parish has a team of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, who are all commissioned by the Archbishop and DBS checked. Their ministry is to take the Sacrament of Holy Communion to people who are long-term sick or disabled, and who are thus unable to get to Mass. If you know of anyone in this category who is not currently receiving the Sacrament at home (or where they are living), please inform Fr Alex Saba via the Parish Office on 01303 252823 or email folkestone@rcaos.org.uk
X PARISH BBQ, 29TH JUNE @12:30PM –
Vegetarian options available.
Tickets are £5 per adult, £3 for children 5 – 16 years, under 5s go free. Tickets available from Parish Office, Ellen 07870 405237, Chi 07702 391961.
X RELIC OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS VISITING ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL
- 26-29 JUNE:
St George’s Cathedral will be visited by a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. On Thursday 26 June, an evening of adoration and veneration of the relic for young adults is taking place. On Friday 27 June, Archbishop John will preside at the 6pm Solemn Mass of the Sacred Heart, which will include the veneration of the relic. On Saturday 28 June, there will be a “morning with Carlo Acutis”, which will include Mass, adoration, rosary and a talk on the relic. An exhibition will also be on display at the Cathedral from 19 June to 7 July. Visit: stgeorgescathedral.org.uk for more information.
X FORTHCOMING DIOCESAN/NATIONAL SECOND COLLECTIONS:
15th June – Day
for Life
21st – 22nd
June – Parish Children Summer Club
29th June –
Peter’s Pence
13th July – Sea
Sunday (Stella Maris)
19th – 20th July – MSP Mission Appeal
X DOVER: A PLACE OF SANTUARY & HOPE – Come along and mark the start of Refugee Week as we celebrate our refugees and the communities who have accompanied them. It will take place on Sunday, June 15 at St Mary’s Church Hall, Cannon Street, Dover CT16 1BY, from 2pm to 4pm.
X QUEEN OF HEAVEN (LATIN: REGINA CAELI) –
this is said throughout Eastertide from Easter Sunday through Pentecost to the
seventh Sunday after Easter.
The Regina caeli is also said in place of the Angelus
during Eastertide.
Queen of Heaven
V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
WE FLY TO THY PROTECTION
We
fly to Thy protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do
not despise our petitions in our necessities, but
deliver us always from all dangers,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.
PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
Presbytery and Parish Office:
41 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1EF
Tel: 01303 252823
e-mail: folkestone@rcaos.org.uk
Parish Priest: Fr Alex Saba MA, MSLR, MCL, JCL
Hall Bookings: hallbookingonline.com/folkestone/
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