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. 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 FORTHCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS IN 2026:
● 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 6:00pm 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 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 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, 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: Julia Kinchin, Pabala Ranasinghe, Cas Taylor (5th July); Margaret Winifred Whitfiled (6th July); Catherine Cobb, Gerald Rubens Whitfield (7th July); Helen Welch, Kathleen Neale, Cecil Prior, Frederick Bush, Fr Francis Herbert Capener (8th July) Barbara Burgess, Christopher Durban, Maurice Donley, Colin Kendall (10th July); Bernard Combemale, Nellie Kedwell, Giselle Birch, Sister Alberta (11th July); Francis Singa Rajah, John Stewart Velho (12th July).
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
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
enroll 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 enroll for the RCIA/OCIA programmes using the forms at the back of the Church and following the instructions given therein. Thank you.
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
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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