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, Lillian Orfila, Robert Jones, Christine Mary Kissane, James Kissane, Ron Hall, Suchada Robinson (who was known as Jo or Jojo), Fr Wenna Henry Tiku and all those who have died recently, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time including: Dorothy Wrigley (18th); Maria Gaze, Marie Dorrell (19th); Eammon McShane, George Beard, Nellie Fitzgerald, (20th); Doris Palmieri, Geoffrey Payne (22nd); Elizabeth Barton, Charles Kinsey (24th).
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 RAINBOW CENTRE SPONSORED KNIT – this
was held in our Parish Hall on 30th April and raised over £5000. 15
teams from all over Folkestone took part (79 knitters). Thank you to our team –
Margaret Irving, Ingrid Maderni, Monica Aherne, Maureen James and Ann Berry. It
is not too late to sponsor them – please give them your name and money and they
will pass it on. Thanks too to all the helpers, from our parish who made the
event possible.
X THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! - Our parish relies on donations from parishioners to help cover the running costs. We thank you for your generosity. Donations can also be offered via bank standing order which may be easier for you.
The parish bank details are:
Account Name: RCAS Folkestone
Account Number: 08605556
Sort Code: 52-41-42
Please
use your name as your reference. If you are registered for gift aid in this
parish, please add your envelope number alongside your name ie '01 Smith'.
If you
are not currently registered for gift aid in this parish but you pay tax in the
UK, please consider registering for Gift Aid as this provides the Parish with
an additional 25% tax relief at no cost to you. Sign-up sheets are at the back
of the church.
With grateful thanks, your parish finance committee.
X THE LIFE OF CHRIST – Julie Orfila brings to our attention “The Life of Christ” a play taking place at Wintershall Estate, Guildford on 19th-21st June for further informationsee https://www.wintershall.org.uk/event/life-of-christ/
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
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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