Sunday: February 2nd 2025
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
CANDLEMAS
There will be blessing of Candles and the procession second form at all Masses this weekend.
MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 1st) (Tony and Pilar O’Shea – Well Being)
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (George Shepherd RIP)
X Refreshments in the Hall after this Mass
MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am – (Pro Populo)
X Refreshments in the Hall after this Mass
Baptism Mass (OLHoC): 1.00
pm
Aiyeki Iwen Osarodion
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MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Holy Souls)
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TUESDAY, February 4th – Feria
• WEDNESDAY, February 5th – St Agatha
MASS (OLHoC): 10.00am (Liz Willis – Well Being)
X Refreshments in the Hall after this Mass
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THURSDAY, February
6th – Feria
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Holy Souls)
Parish Open Office with Fr Alex
4.00pm-7.00pm at the Presbytery (OLHoC)
• FRIDAY, February 7th – Feria
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Sr Sophie Pepper RIP)
•SATURDAY,
February 8th - St Josephine Bakhita
9am FHC Class; 10am Confirmation Class
MASS (OLHoC):10.00am (Holy Souls)
Confessions & Exposition (OLHoC):11.00am-12 noon)
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Next Sunday: February 9th 2025
FITH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 8th) (Holy Souls)
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (WGE Rossi family)
X Refreshments
in the Hall after this Mass
MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am (Pro Populo)
X Refreshments
in the Hall after this Mass
Preparation
for Infants Baptism, please, go to the Hall.
X RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION DURING MASS – Only Catholics in state of grace receive communion during Mass. 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 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 AN APPEAL FOR AN ACT OF KINDNESS AND FAVOUR - Please, as you leave the Church at the end of Mass, return the books that you use during Mass to the back of the Church where they normally stay for the next Mass. Thank you for your act of kindness and favour regarding such matter.
X FORTHCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS IN 2025.
· Racial Justice Sunday:
16th February
· Sick
and Retired Priests: 23rd February
· CAFOD Lent Appeal: 14th
March
· Parish
Building & Maintenance: 16th March
· Poor Parishes: 23rd March
● Holy Places of Palestine: 18th April
X INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH FLOWER ARRANGING – Will be held in the
Parish hall on Wednesday 19th February from 11.30am - 1.30pm. All members
of the Parish are most welcome. Refreshments will be available.
Please speak to Maria Byrne on 07521972073 or to Cecilia Grace for more information,
or just come along on the day.
X WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick or housebound and that they remain in our prayers including Liz Willis, Robert Claridge, 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 Kathleen Mary Brivio, 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 O’Clee, Denise Del Signore (1st Feb); Rosemary Cocking, Jeannie Flavin, Charles Newman, Cora Thornely, Margaret Harrison (2nd Feb); Thomas Horsfall, Sister Beatrice [Hawkins], George Vincent, Patrick Eccles, Irene Murphy, Kathleen Jones (4th Feb); Sister Jordana [Paula Pohl], Thomas Terrell (5th Feb); Hannah Stapleton, Margaret Walsh, Anthony Noonan (6th Feb); Dr John Heffernan, Peter Bennett, Edward Pedder (7th Feb); Reginald Mills, Carolina Parker, Rose Challis (8th Feb); Peter Mathews (9th Feb).
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
For those in hospital - people who are seriously ill or undergoing operations may ask for the Anointing of the Sick. Those who are going into hospital should remember to ask for a visit from the hospital’s Catholic Chaplain: If not a priest, they will arrange for a Catholic minister or an extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit them, or - if anointing is required - for a priest to visit (but, hopefully, you will have already asked for anointing before you go in). Catholic chaplains are often clergy or laypeople from the hospital’s local parish. Contact the parish office 01303 252823 or email folkestone@rcaos.org.uk
X RECEIVING THE FRUITS OF THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY: A STUDY DAY - Saturday 8th February 2025 10.30-15.30 (Arrive 10 for 10.30 for welcome and coffee) Entrance Free - including refreshments and light lunch.
A day of information and discussion led by
renowned Catholic commentator and Synod Expert, Austen Ivereigh covering: What
happened at the Synod meetings? How can we take forward the vision at local
level? Registration: https://Canterbury-synod-day.eventbrite.co.uk Contact for information: Daphne Ellis daphnehellis@aol.com
or 07377 168174
X THE ROMERO ROSARY – Archbishop John Wilson has written a new book entitled The Romero Rosary. With introductory chapters about St Oscar Romero and the rosary, this beautiful and creative new book contains reflections on the traditional mysteries of the rosary (Joy, Light, Sorrow & Glory) and the NEW Romero Mysteries (Charity, Compassion and Mercy, & Justice and Peace) - all illumined for reflection and prayer by the words of St Oscar Romero. The book is available from Pauline Bookshops and online at www.paulineuk.org. The Archbishops warmly invites everyone to the book launch on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 6.00 for 6.30pm at Amigo Hall, adjacent St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, South London. SE1 7HY.
X RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY – As we journey through the Jubilee Year 2025, themed "Pilgrims of Hope", we are invited to walk together in faith and solidarity, seeking justice, dignity, and peace for all. In this spirit, the Racial and Cultural Inclusion Commission, under the leadership of Canon Victor Darlington, warmly extends this invitation to you and your parish community to join us for Racial Justice Sunday on 16 February 2025, as we reflect on the theme: "Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice". This special celebration will be led by Archbishop John Wilson, who will preside over the 10:00 AM Mass at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark.
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