X RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION DURING MASS – Only Catholics in state of grace receive communion
during Mass. The priest/minister raises the host slightly and shows it to each
of the communicants, saying The Body of Christ; Response: Amen.
Those Christians who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church and Roman Catholics not able to receive Holy Communion are welcome to receive a blessing. Those wishing to receive a blessing are asked to approach the priest with their arms crossed over their chess. Those receiving Holy Communion in your hands please put it in your mouth before leaving the minister/priest.
X FORTHCOMING DIOCESAN/NATIONAL SECOND COLLECTIONS:
19th – 20th July – MSP Mission Appeal
X SCAN THE QR CODE TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE PARISH, THANK YOU.
X STELLA MARIS (FORMERLY CALLED APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA) This is the day when the Church comes together to pray for seafarers, fishers and their families, and takes a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris. The volunteer will read out the appeal (which Stella Maris will provide) at the end of Masses that weekend. If you can kindly do this, please call 07887 893 763 or email roland.hayes@stellamarismail.org
X A CATHOLIC
FESTIVAL FOR ALL THE FAMILY, CELEBRATE FESTIVAL – 16th – 20th August. For
more details. Please see the poster in the porch.
MSP Mission Appeal, a priest from the St Paul
Missionary Society, will celebrate Mass with us then make the appeal in support
of their work in the world.
X ENROLMENT FOR SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME FOR 2025/2026. All our Parish sacramental programmes start in October. Therefore, the enrolment for next year will start from 6th July 2025 through to 30th Sept 2025.
Anyone, within the following categories, who is thinking about First Reconciliation; First Holy Communion; Confirmation for young people; Reception into the Church as unbaptised; Baptised non-Catholic; and an adult Catholic who has not been confirmed is now called to fill in the appropriate form available at the back of the church and return it to the Presbytery for their enrolment.
From the 1st October 2025, all the sacramental Programmes will start – so please spread the word to those you know are in the categories listed above.
X CATECHETICAL WORKSHOPS Every parishioner, as well as teachers and parents in our schools, has free and unlimited access to the workshops created by the world-renowned Catechetical Institute. From Scripture to parenting workshops, to catechetical training and mentoring, there is something for everyone. For information on how to register your free account visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/franciscan
X SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES - There are still a few places available on the pilgrimage, which Southwark makes to Lourdes from 22 to 29 August this year. For information and booking, please see https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/
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 Ortila Yvonne Maroney, Debbie Jones, Charles Barr, Robert Claridge, Silvana Costa-Solaro, and all those who have died recently, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time including: Fr Francis Herbert Capener (8th July), Maria Calnan, William Wibley, Marguerite Bowman, Beryl Dawson (13th July), Jane Zabrocki (14th July); George Harland, John Bennett-Blowes, Elizabeth Newman (15th July); Bridget Williamson (16th July); Eileen McMillan (17th July); Irene Joanes, Clifford Moore, Francis Ciantar, Edmund Szmelter, Albert Bowes (18th July); Ana Painter, Wileen McKenna, Jean McFall, Molly Collins, Marie Snyers d’Attenhoven (19th July); Mary Webb, Wing Cmdr Michael Hills, Graeme Alleyne (20th July).
X JOHN GRACE IS WALKING
THE AUGUSTINE CAMINO – 67.5 MILES - Rochester Cathedral to Ramsgate, the
birthplace of English spirituality. John has kindly offered to collect sponsors
to raise funds for the Parish Society of St Vincent De Paul. He has completed
half of the walk and will continue for three days from 16/07/25. The SVP exists
to help local people in poverty and isolation. Sponsor forms are at the back of
the church please take one and return it with your money in an envelope marked
SVP. Or please speak to John personally.
X CHILDREN’S SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB AUGUST 2025 - Four days of creative
activities, fun and games
When: 4 Wednesdays from 6th
August.
Where: Our Lady’s Hall
Folkestone.
Time: 10am -4pm Ages:
From 5 years Cost: Free.
Parents, please complete an Application form
for each child, available at the back of the Church. Forms to be returned to the Parish Office by July 17th.
For more information, contact Chi Davies: chidavies@aol.com
X GOOD COUNSEL
NETWORK -
Please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia on Thursday 24th
July, the Vigil of the Feast of St James. See attached poster. These days seem
quite dark, what with Parliament voting to partly decriminalise abortion and
voting to legalise euthanasia. Please invite others to join us in praying and
fasting for life, you can do so with this link https://www.facebook.com/events/1419157822872567
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of
mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor
banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping
in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy
toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy
womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! 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/
