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 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 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.
Please note that the
Bishops of England and Wales have decreed ‘Virtual viewing’ of Mass does not
fulfil the Sunday Obligation. The streaming is for the sick housebound and
people in care homes and hospitals.
X INFANT BAPTISM – If at least one of the parents has been baptised and Confirmed Catholic, then the family in question is qualified to have their child/children baptised.
This may only happen
after undergoing a preparation with the parish priest/Baptism Preparation Team.
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
in the Hall at 13h (1.00pm).
X WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick or housebound and that they remain in our prayers including Ellen Fitzpatrick, Maria Byrne, Eileen Taylor, William Millbery, Mrs Eileen (aka Ellen) Varrall, Catalina Fernández, Kathleen Lynch, Bernadette Pay, Blanche Ellis, Liz Willis, Stacy Rodrigues, Ann Robinson, Uzo Mbanugo, Bob & Tess Vickery, Canon Luke Smith, Beulah Blomfield, John Lodge, 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 Veronica Poulton, Anne Sharp, Maureen Patricia Rossi, Mary Kaye, Gerard Ryan, and all those who have died recently, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time including: Emrys Hughes (28th June); Muriel Stammers, Mary Doherty, Miriam Myland (29th June); Emily Hipson, Mary Carsana (30th June); George Nolan, Gladys Hammond, Frederick Goodge (1st July); Eugene Palmieri (2nd July); Grace Coughlan (3rd July) Brigitte Crofts, Henry McGlone, David Esdaile, Ida Newton (4th July); Julia Kinchin, Pabala Ranasinghe, Cas Taylor (5th July).
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 NO REFRESMAENTS AFTER MASS - this Sunday due to BBQ, and this Wednesday due to Anne Sharps funeral.
X FORTHCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS IN 2026:
● Parish Children’s Holiday Club: 5th July
● Sea Sunday (Stella Maris): 12th July
● Supply Cost Supplement: 19th July
● Supply Cost Supplement: 26th July
● Supply Cost Supplement: 9th August
● Supply Cost Supplement: 23rd August
X NEW PARISH WEBSITE - We are pleased to share that work is underway on a new parish website, and we would very much welcome the views of parishioners as it is developed. A short survey questionnaire is being handed out, and parishioners are kindly asked to complete it and return it to the Parish office. There will also be a demonstration meeting on Monday, 6 July at 6:30 pm in Our Lady Help of Christians Hall, where parishioners can see the new website and offer feedback. All are warmly invited to attend. For further information, please contact the Parish office.
X CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY CLUB - Our Parish Children’s Holiday Club will take place every Wednesday
throughout August, offering a fun and engaging program for children aged 5 to
16. Activities are carefully planned to suit different age groups, ensuring
everyone can take part and enjoy.
Participants will enjoy a wide range of creative
and recreational activities, including: Scrapbook making, Sand art, Drama and
music, Cookery, Sewing and bracelet making, Indoor and outdoor games.
This
program provides a welcoming environment where children can learn new skills,
express their creativity, and build friendships. There are only 25 free places
available. To register your child,
please complete the Children’s Holiday Activity Form. These are available at
the back of the church. For
more details, please contact: Chi
Davies, Earl Morris, or Ellen Fitzpatrick.
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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