Mass times and notices

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Mass Times & Intentions

• Sunday 31st May (The Most Holy Trinity): 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Well-being of Ziggy Paczyński).

• Monday 1st June (St Justin Martyr): 1.00 PM Funeral Mass for Roy Peacock at Holy Rosary.

• Tuesday 2nd June: 10.00 AM Funeral Mass for Sheila Allen at Holy Rosary.

• Wednesday 3rd June: 6.15 PM Exposition and Evening Prayer at Holy Rosary; 7.00 PM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Brian Clark).

• Thursday 4th June: 1.00 PM Funeral Service for Michael Horan at Holy Rosary.

• Friday 5th June: 10.45 AM Funeral Service for John Connell at Holy Rosary.

• Saturday 6th June (Vigil Mass of Corpus Christi): 10.00 AM First Communion Mass at Holy Rosary; 5.30 PM Vigil Mass of Corpus Christi at Saint John's (Intention: Thomas Neil and Christine Mulloy).

• Sunday 7th June (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, Corpus Christi): 10.00 AM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

Prayers

Sick:

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

Recently Died:

• Robert Dalton, Sheila Allen, Michael Horan, Jack McCabe, Carol Stoves, Kathleen Grainger, Edith Robinson, Ernie Nardone, Sheila Holmes, Tony Canty, Thomas Peters, Roy Peacock, Lillian Gelder, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Mary Bewley, Christopher Madden, Edmund (Eddie) Wilson, Chris Allison, Stephen Allison, John Connell.

Key Notices

• First Holy Communions: On Saturdays 6th and 13th June, the children will be making their First Holy Communion at Holy Rosary Church and at St John's. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.

• Congratulations to the Staff and Pupils of St Paul's Primary School: The school recently had its Catholic Schools Inspection, and the report had high praise for this wonderful school. It described St Paul's as a strong Catholic community where pupils and staff actively celebrate and promote the school's mission, with a positive, welcoming atmosphere in which every child is nurtured and encouraged. The report also recognised the great work of the teachers and support staff, noting their high expectations and their dedication to religious education. We are blessed with dedicated and committed staff and teachers in all our Catholic Schools here in Billingham; our thanks to them all.

• May Prayers: We shall continue to have special prayers in honour of Our Blessed Lady for the month of May.

• Baptism Preparation Meetings: The next meetings are on 4th June, 2nd July, and 3rd September (the first Thursday of each month), all to be held in the Medway at 6.30 PM. There is no meeting in August.

• 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.

• 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, phone 020 7703 3030 (option 2) or speak to one of our members after Mass.

• Zygmunt Paczyński's 100th Birthday: We wish every blessing to Zygmunt Paczyński, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday, 29th May, 2026. Składamy najserdeczniejsze życzenia Zygmuntowi Paczyńskiemu, który w piątek 29 maja 2026 roku obchodził setne urodziny.

• Corpus Christi – Eucharistic Procession with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Ushaw: Sunday 7th June, starting at 3.00 PM 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 church if you would like to go. A coach will be leaving from Holy Rosary (time to be confirmed) to take parishioners; if you intend to take your car, please add your name to the list but indicate that you are travelling by your own transport, to help Ushaw estimate numbers and manage car parking. There is a list in the Sacristy for servers who are coming along to sign.

• Lucy and Ollie's Danceathon – Thank You: Many of you will remember Lucy Drummond speaking at Mass last Sunday about her fundraising for Tourette's Action UK. She and her brother Ollie have now completed their 12-hour Danceathon. If you would like to show your support, there are still ways to donate: the retiring collection this weekend at Mass (Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May), or scan the QR code on the poster in church or visit the parish website.

• Music Matters – A Day of Reflection for Musicians: Ushaw College, Saturday 27th June 2026, 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM. A time to reflect on the liturgy and the role of music within it, how we sing the Mass and how we prepare for our service, and a chance to meet other musicians from the Diocese. There is a £7.50 charge for the day, which the parish will pay, so please sign the list at the back of the church so we know how many are going.

• Little Joe's Babies & Toddlers Playgroup: The playgroup runs on Fridays from 9.00 – 10.30 AM at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Families from our community are welcome. For more information, contact the school office on 01642 560056.

• All Our Yesterdays: If you have any wonderful photos, videos, or cherished memories of parish life, we would love you to share them with Fr Adrian.

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

• Walsingham Pilgrimage: The balancing payment is now due and is £213.00 per person. Payments may be made by cash or cheque and given to either Callum Walker or Caroline Kelly; if you wish to pay by bank transfer, please speak to Callum or Caroline first. Cheques should be made payable to St Thomas of Canterbury. It would help greatly if payments could be received no later than Sunday, 21st June, 2026.

• 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 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 from Father Adrian.

• Bible in a Year: Father Adrian recommends the Bible in a Year podcast, a fully approved free Catholic resource now available via the parish website. Frequently ranked as the number one podcast in the world across all categories, 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, amongst other achievements, has raised over £1,000 for the Children's Ward at North Tees Hospital. Watch this space!