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 chest. Those receiving Holy Communion in your hands please put it in your mouth before leaving the minister/priest.
X SCAN THE QR CODE TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE PARISH, THANK YOU.
X WEDNESDAYS COFFEE MORNING – Sadly the coffee morning on Weds is very poorly attended at the moment, therefore the coffee team have decided to take a break for the winter season. This will be from December until the spring. Any queries, please contact Monica at monaherne@gmail.com.
X PARISH MASS STREAMING – To watch the Mass online, you need to go to the parish website: https://catholic-folkestone.blogspot.com. Once there, click on the Parish Mass Streaming tab.
X PAX CHRISTI – The work of Pax Christi is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in all its forms. Rooted in Catholic Christianity, we work with all who share our values to abolish war and create communities of peace and justice”.
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 the preparation for infant Baptism will take
place every second Sunday of the month after 11 am Mass in the Hall.
X WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick or housebound and that they remain in our prayers including Mrs Eileen (aka Ellen) Varrall, Catalina Fernández, Anne Sharp, Kathleen Lynch, Bernadette Pay, Blanche Ellis, Liz Willis, 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 Mary Kaye, Gerard Ryan, Ema Deba, and all those who have died recently, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time including: Angela Cavallari (12th Jan) Nora Taylor, Nelly Cachero (14th Jan); Norman Sharp, Martha Price, Coralie Estridge, Helena Kelly (15th Jan); Janice Buchanan, Jeanne Niedzwiecki, Henry Sprenger, Henri Pourret (16th Jan); Mari Bronwen Strinati, Robert Chittock, Dorothy Stacey, Robert MacQueen, Frederick Pluck (17th Jan); Dorothy Bergum, Eileen Cavanagh, Mary Brivio (18th Jan).
X HOW TO FILL OUT MASS INTENTION ENVELOPES – When you complete the envelope asking for a Mass to be said, please write the full name of the person after Intention of Mass for e.g. George Smith RIP, even if he is one of your parents, relatives and friends, do not write for my Dad, Mum, brother, girlfriend, boyfriend and so forth. Likewise, if the Mass is for several people e.g., do write down: for the deceased members of the Smith family, or for the wellbeing of the members of the Smith family and so forth. Thank you for your help with this simple and important matter.
X AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST: A CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS RESOURCE – The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as "Is Jesus God?" or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.
X THE STELLA MARIS SCHOOL OF ICONOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES – begins its second year this month in Our Lady Help of Christians parish hall, Folkestone. Local Catholics who would like to join this serious training in sacred art and can commit to 3 hours every Saturday, plus homework, would be especially welcome. They should contact Amanda de Pulford on 07756142519."
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 RESPONSORIAL PSALM AT 11AM MASS – From now on, we will practice the response to the psalm at 11am Mass, a minute or so it will take, and this before the Angelus starts. This will enable us all to give our response to the first reading which, according to the spirit of the liturgy, it is the role of the whole gathered assembly. Let us all join in the effort of making this a great success in our parish for the glory of our God who speaks to us when scriptures are proclaimed during the Liturgy.
X FORTHCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS IN 2026:
- Pax Christi: Peace Day: 18th January
- Maintenance of St George’s Cathedral: 25th January
- Racial
Justice Sunday: 1st February
- Sick and Retired Priests: 15th February
- CAFOD Lent
Appeal: 1st March
- Parish Building & Maintenance: 16th March
- Poor
Parishes: 22nd March
- Holy Places of Palestine: 2nd
April
HAIL HOLY QUEEN
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/
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