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 CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY CLUB - Our Parish Children’s Holiday Club will take place every Wednesday
throughout August, offering a fun and engaging programme 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 programme 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.
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.
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 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 Margaret Marlow, Ruth Ngbonyebi, 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, 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 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 Ana Painter, Wileen McKenna, Jean McFall, Molly Collins, Marie Snyers d’Attenhoven (19th July); Mary Webb, Wing Cmdr Michael Hills, Graeme Alleyne (20th July); Elizabeth Burke, Leonard Gurney, Mary Smith (21st July); Amy McRoberts, Ann Powell, Alfred Mills (22nd July); Joan Bowes, Dennis Kindred, Veronica Sprinks, Eric Croft (23rd July); Maria Snelling, Margaret Sadler, Matilda Strang (24th July); John Doyle, Violet Constantine (25th July).
X PAYMENT/REMUNARATION
TO CLERGY –According to Canon 281, when a priest/bishop
says a Mass in a parish which is not his own to support or allow the priest of
the parish to go on a retreat, holiday or other pastoral engagements and the
like, the standing in priest/bishop is entitled to what is called a ‘supply
cost’ in addition to travel expenses. This cost is normally determined by the
Archdiocesan authorities. This summer we are organising 4 second collections to
supplement the supply cost.
On a different note, when a deacon/priest/bishop celebrates baptisms, weddings and funerals he is due what is called a Stole Fee. Apart from funerals where the stole fee is fixed by the undertakers in addition to the mileage, the stole fee for baptism and wedding is not normally fixed by the deacon/priest/bishop, there is a guidance from the Archdiocesan authorities that he can use, but priests trust generally on the generosity and kindness of their parishioners. The above are not charges strictly speaking but your support to your ministers who have no salary.
X FORTHCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS IN 2026:
● Supply Cost Supplement: 26th July
● Supply Cost Supplement: 9th August
● Supply Cost Supplement: 23rd August
X PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATE - During the
period from January to May 2026, the parish received £49,474
through the offertory collection, Gift Aid, and contactless donations.
During the same period, parish expenses amounted to £50,315. We
sincerely thank all parishioners for their continued generosity and support.
Your contributions help sustain the life and mission of our parish.
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 ENROLMENT FOR
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES IS NOW OPENED AND WILL CLOSE ON 30TH
SEPTEMBER 2026 – Parents with
children in year four and above are now encouraged to enroll them for their
preparations for the celebrations of First Reconciliation and First Holy
Communion in 2027.
Young people in year
8 and above are also invited to enrol for their preparations for the Celebration of Confirmation in May 2027. Please note there are two forms to return for Confirmation Candidates. One for the
Candidates and the other for the sponsors.
Adults who have not yet celebrated Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy
Communion, and those who were baptised in non-Catholic Churches and are now
considering to join the Catholic Church are also invited to enrol for the
RCIA/OCIA programmes using the forms at the back of the Church and following
the instructions given therein. Thank you.
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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