Mass times and notices

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Mass Times & Intentions

• Sunday 17th May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

• Monday 18th May: 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Pauline Gardiner).

• Tuesday 19th May: No Mass.

• Wednesday 20th May: No Mass.

• Thursday 21st May: No Mass.

• Friday 22nd May: No Mass.

• Saturday 23rd May (Vigil Mass of Pentecost): 5.30 PM Holy Mass in Saint John's (Intention: Peter Fay).

• Sunday 24th May (Pentecost Sunday): 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

Key Notices

• Prayers for the Holy Spirit and May Prayers: In the days from the Feast of the Ascension until Pentecost, we will have prayers for the Gift of the Holy Spirit and we shall continue to have special prayers in honour of Our Blessed Lady for the month of May.

• May Procession: This weekend, the First Holy Communion children will take part in a May Procession in honour of Our Blessed Lady at the end of both Masses.

• Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi: Led by Bishop Stephen 22nd-29th October 2027 at £1,725 per person. Places are limited to 50 pilgrims and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with payment of the deposit securing your place. The itinerary and booking details can be found on the diocesan website (www.diocesehn.org.uk) or alternatively from Father Adrian.

• Baptism Preparation Meeting: Baptismal preparation sessions continue on 4th June, and 2nd July (i.e., first Thursday of the Month) in the Medway at 6.30 PM.

• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Ushaw: Sunday 7th June starting at 3pm in St. Cuthbert's Chapel. Weather permitting, the procession will go through Ushaw's gardens, returning to the Chapel for Benediction. Teas and coffees will be available after the service. Please sign the list at the back of the church if you would like to go. A coach will be leaving from Holy Rosary to take parishioners; if you intend taking your car, please add your name to the list and indicate that you are going by your own transport to help estimate numbers and manage car parking. There is a list in the Sacristy for servers who are coming along to sign.

• Music Matters - A Day of Reflection for Musicians: The Diocesan Church Music Association (DCMA) invite all parish musicians to a day of reflection on the role of the liturgy and music in the Mass at Ushaw College, Durham, DH7 7DW. It is an opportunity to reflect on the liturgy and music, and meet fellow musicians from across the Diocese. There is a £7.50 charge for the day, but our parish will pay for your place; please sign the list at the back of the church to book so we know numbers.

• Tea, Coffee and a Chat: Join us on Thursdays in the Medway at 11.00 AM for tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat. All are welcome.

• Friendship Group: We meet every first Tuesday in the Medway at 6.30 PM. Everyone is welcome - so come and join us!.

• Your SVP: The Food Hub is open Fridays, 12.00 NOON - 2.00 PM in the Medway. Everyone is welcome. If you would like a visit or other help, please phone 020 7703 3030 (option 2) or speak to one of our members after Mass.

• All Our Yesterdays: If you have any wonderful photos, videos, or cherished memories of parish life, we would absolutely love you to share them with Fr Adrian. Laurence Boynton recently unearthed a fantastic picture of Fr Keoghan on his bike, which is now live on the 'All Our Yesterdays' page under Laurence's name. Please do go and have a look. We would be thrilled if you could tell us the story behind Fr Keoghan and his bicycle!

• The Tsunami Unleashed - Benjamin Smith elevates the Game of Darts: Following up on last week's news about Ben and his amazing achievements, we are so proud to announce he did it. See our website for updates to his story.

• Light a Virtual Candle: Visit the Prayer Wall on our parish website - a dedicated space to share intentions and join our community in prayer.

• Little Joe's Babies & Toddlers Playgroup: Little Joe's playgroup runs on Fridays from 9.00 - 10.30 AM at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. We would love families from our community to join us. For more information contact our school office on 01642 560056.

• Whit Sunday: In English-speaking countries, Pentecost is often called Whit Sunday, a term derived from an early Church practice making the celebration of Pentecost similar to the Easter Vigil. A "Whitsun Eve" service was held where catechumens not baptised at Easter received the Sacrament, celebrated in a "Night watch" liturgy with six prophecies and a blessing of the baptismal font. The newly baptised would be vested in a white alb, symbolising their new birth in grace.

• Bible in a Year: Father Adrian recommends the Bible in a Year podcast, a fully approved free Catholic resource now available via our website. Ranked as the number one podcast in the world, this 365-day journey is a wonderful way to deepen your daily prayer habit using your own Bible, including the New Catholic UK edition.

• Coming to our Bulletin and Parish Website soon: Some news of another young Parishioner who has raised over £1,000 for the Children's Ward at North Tees Hospital. Watch this space!.

Prayers

Sick: 

• Sheila Allen, Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Fr Gerard Burns, Ann Christeson, Robert Dalton, Dorothy Davis, Bill Devine, Frank Donnelly, Judy Houchen, Sheila Hunt, Brian Kane, Mary Langsdale, Sarah McAllister, Rev. Dan Mckie, Ziggy Paczinski, Christine Rooney, Bill Simpson, Fr John Skivington, Peter Smith, Anne Ward, Margaret Wilkie, Kate Williams.

Recently Died: 

• Edmund (Eddie) Ross, Fr Denis O'Mahony, Father Pat McKenna, Jack McCabe, Carol Stoves, Kathleen Grainger, Edith Robinson, Ernie Nardone, Durnan Clarke-Barnes, Tony Canty, Thomas Peters, Brian Nicholls, Denis Murphy, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Mary Bewley, Christopher Madden, Edmund (Eddie) Wilson, Chris Allison, Stephen Allison, Trevor Pennington, Sheila Holmes, Robert Dalton.