St Simon Stock Catholic Church

Brookfield Road, South Ashford, Kent TN23 4EU

14th JUNE 2009
Tel: 01233 622399
Parish Priest: Fr John Boyle CORPUS ET SANGUIS CHRISTI
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Saint Simon of England RC Primary School,
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, TN23 2RB. Tel: 01233 623199
Head teacher: Mrs Elizabeth Willis

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS TODAY‟S MASS TEXTS

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Sunday 14 Entrance Antiphon: Ps 80:17
Corpus et Sanguis Christi (B) The Lord fed his people with the finest wheat and honey:
Solemnity of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ their hunger was satisfied.
10.00am Mass (Irene Zolna RIP) followed by Blessed First Reading: Exodus 24:3-8
Sacrament procession This is the blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with
12.00noon Mass (Latin, 1962 Missal) you.
6.00pm Mass (People of the parish)
Monday 15
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9.30am Mass (Holy Souls)
Tuesday 16
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St Richard of Chichester, bishop How can I repay the Lord
9.30am Mass (Deceased member of Kelleher family RIP) for his goodness to me?
followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet offered for The cup of salvation I will raise;
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life & I will call on the Lord‟s name. (R)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 10.30am O precious in the eyes of the Lord
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Wednesday 17 is the death of his faithful.
9.30am Mass (Deceased relatives and friends of Dan Your servant, Lord, your servant am I;
Treacy) you have loosened my bonds. (R)
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A thanksgiving sacrifice I make:
St. Ephrem the Syrian, Deacon
I will call on the Lord‟s name.
6.45pm Mass (Latin, 1962 Missal) (Helen Wright RIP)
Friday 19
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before all his people. (R)
The Sacred Heart of Jesus, solemnity
Day of prayer for the sanctification of priests Second Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15
6.45pm Mass (Guy Masterson – for good news) The blood of Christ can purify our inner self from dead actions.
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Saturday 20 Sequence
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Sing forth, O Zion
9.00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Gospel Acclamation: John 6:51-52
10.00am Mass (Deceased members of Hook & Ellender Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread which has come
families RIP) down from heaven, says the Lord. Anyone who eats this
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Sunday 21 bread will live for ever. Alleluia!
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
10.00am Mass (John Kelly RIP) Gospel: Mark 14:12-16:22-26
6.00pm Mass (People of the parish) This is my body. This is my blood.
Preface of the Holy Eucharist II, Eucharistic Prayer 2
CONFESSION TIMES Communion Antiphon: John 6:57
Weekdays: before or after Mass upon request. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood will live in me
Saturday: 10.30am; Sundays: ½ hour before Mass and I in him, says the Lord.
CHURCH CLEANING
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Bridie; July 3 Sheila; June 10 Sue; 17 Sue YEAR OF PRIESTHOOD
Pope Benedict has announced a „Year of Priesthood‟
COLLECTIONS LAST SUNDAY commencing this Friday, Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the
Offertory: £522.47, (Gift Aid: £150.10, loose plate: £372.37) + annual World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The
£94 approx by standing order. Second collection: Catholic Trust Holy Father said that this special year is intended “to encourage
for England and Wales: £225.47. Thank you. Second priests in their striving for spiritual perfection on which, above all,
collection today and next Sunday: Parish Maintenance & the effectiveness of their ministry depends.” Cardinal Hummes,
Development Fund. the Prefect for the Congregation for the Clergy, in a letter to all
BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION TODAY SUNDAY the over 400,000 priests around the world, has written that this
Today is the feast of Corpus et Sanguis Christi (The Body and year “must be, in a very special way, a year of prayer by priests,
Blood of Christ) when we celebrate Our Lord‟s Real Presence in with priests and for priests, a year for the renewal of the
the Blessed Sacrament. There will be a Blessed Sacrament spirituality of the presbyterate and of each priest.”
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Procession after the 10am Mass in which the First Communion The year coincides with the 150 anniversary on 4
children will take part, followed by a reception in the hall for all August 1859 of the death of St Jean Marie Vianney, the saintly
parishioners. Curé (parish priest) of Ars in France who brought thousands of
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK people back to the practice of the faith through his priestly life
Please pray for all our sick parishioners, particularly, Rita and ministry. St Jean Marie is the patron saint of parish priests,
Redman, Catherine Lowe. Names of parishioners who need our but Pope Benedict is expected to name him patron saint of all
prayers can be placed in the box in the church foyer. All our sick priests during the course of the year.
parishioners, named and un-named, are remembered in our If you have any ideas for initiatives on prayer for priests,
prayers. please suggest them. For example, you might like to offer a daily
prayer at home with your families for your parish priest and for all
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.stsimon.org.uk;
Parish blog: http://st-simon-parish.blogspot.com/; diocesan website: www.rcsouthwark.co.uk
 SAM‟S FINAL DESKTOP
Well well well, here we are! My last Sunday in the Parish, how time has flown by! I suppose
there is only one thing I really want to say this week and that is Thank You. Thank you for making me
feel so very welcome in the Parish; I have very much enjoyed my time spent with you! You are a very
generous and supportive people! And as today is the feast of Corpus Christi you have reminded me
that as Catholics and indeed as Christians, we are called to be generous with our very selves just as
Christ was through the shedding of his precious blood. And as I walk my little journey towards
Priesthood you will be perpetually remembered in my thoughts and prayers. All I ask of you is that
today you say one prayer before the blessed sacrament asking Christ for more young men to join the
Priesthood, so that we will forever have the Blessed Eucharist amongst us. Thank you again, and if
you can, say a prayer for me. Samuel.
the priests of the diocese using the prayer calendars that are SPUC STREET STAND ASHFORD TOWN CENTRE
made available in the church entrance. Remember particularly Next Saturday, go to the High Street between 10am and noon to
any priests who might be facing some difficulty at this time. support SPUC and sign their petition against secret abortions in
In his pastoral letter for today, Archbishop Kevin schools. A petition form is also on the notice board.
McDonald writes: „Without the priesthood, there can be no YEAR OF ST PAUL – AYLESFORD 27 JUNE
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Eucharist and so this (year) is an opportunity to thank God for “PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS”
our priests who lead us in worship and who give their lives for As announced last week, due to lack of numbers signing up,
their people. We should also see this as an invitation to do all we there is no longer a coach going from Ashford so those attending
can to encourage vocations to the priesthood… I invite all who should make their own way. Perhaps those going by car could let
are eligible for priestly training to really give it serious thought Fr John or Thereza Baker know how many passengers they
and consideration. There can be no better life than one that is could take.
centred on the celebration of Mass and consists entirely of
service of God and of our fellow men and women. A priest is a DAY TRIP TO WALSINGHAM – ENGLAND‟S NAZARETH
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bearer of life – eternal life. He has received a great gift and his 23 July. £20 for adults, £5 for youngsters. Sign up on the list
life is a priceless gift to his people.‟ on the notice board as soon as possible so we have an idea of
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Do try to come along to the evening Mass on 19 June. numbers. Situated in Norfolk, Walsingham is England‟s national
Servers: if you can, please come along and serve. shrine to Our Lady with a history dating back to 1061.
REGULAR EVENTS – COME ALONG! ALTAR SERVERS SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Full details about the previously advertised summer activities for
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP altar servers are available from the sacristy. Please book as
after the 9.30am Mass on Tuesdays. Prayers of soon as you can for a guaranteed great time.
intercession for various needs and silent adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament till 10.30am. This week SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
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offered for vocations to the priesthood and religious Faith Summer Break, 17 – 20 August, for young Catholics
life. aged 11 – 15.
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Faith Summer Session: 3 – 7 August., for young Catholics
CHOIR PRACTICE TUESDAYS 7.30PM aged 16+.
Newcomers always welcome. Both at Woldingham School, Surrey. Full details and applications
BIBLE STUDY THURSDAYS 7.30PM forms available from Fr John, the sacristy or parish office.
Studying the Acts of the Apostles. Newcomers always welcome.
THE FRIARS, AYLESFORD, SUMMER FAYRE
„PEREGRINATIO PRO CHRISTO‟ NEXT SUNDAY, 11AM – 4.30PM, MASS 5PM
Thanks are due to those who provided accommodation for the Come and join The Friars for a family day of fun at their Summer
Legion of Mary volunteers who spent the week visiting houses in Fayre. There‟s a great Noah‟s Ark of animals for children to pet
the parish and to those who cooked and prepared the wonderful and some lovely vintage cars to keep the adults entertained, plus
lunches. The volunteers said they are rarely treated so well, games, craft stalls and so much more. Entry is just £2.50 per
normally being left in a church hall to fend for themselves. So, a adult, children free. Further details on notice board and at
big „thank-you‟ to all who helped in any way. www.thefriars.org.uk.
We hope to be recruiting shortly for new members to form a
Legion „praesidium‟ in the parish. See Rufina Ebenebe for more FUTURE PARISH EVENTS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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information. Parish barbecue after 10.00am Mass 5 July
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Autumn Fayre 31 October
L‟ARCHE
Thanks also to those who welcomed and provided supper for the FROM THE SEQUENCE OF TODAY‟S MASS
members of the L‟Arche community – made of of people with “Christ willed what he himself
and without learning disabilities – who made their annual stop- had done / Should be renewed
over on the way to Canterbury last Wednesday/Thursday. Your while time should run, / In
generosity was very much appreciated. We had a very nice memory of his parting hour: /
Mass with and for the community on Thursday morning. For Thus, tutored in his school
more information about L‟Arche, visit www.larchelambeth. divine, / We consecrate the
org.uk. Some of those who came last week appear on the video bread and wine; / And lo – a
that can be found on L‟Arche‟s „Who are we?‟ page. There is Host of saving power.
also information about how to get involved, whether you are “The good, the guilty share
young or not so young. L‟Arche: a very worthwhile project. therein, / With sure increase of
grace or sin, / The ghostly life,
PARISH GENERAL MEETING THIS FRIDAY 7.30PM or ghostly death: / Death to the
Everyone is invited to a General Meeting of parishioners in our guilty; to the good / Immortal
church hall on Friday at 7.30pm. During the meeting there will be life. See how one food / Man‟s joy or woe accomplisheth.
a review of matters discussed during the „Vision Process‟ “Behold the bread of angels, sent / For pilgrims in their
meetings two years ago and discussion of the mission of our banishment, / The bread for God‟s true children meant.
parish. All, young or old, are encouraged to attend. If you have “Come then, good shepherd, bread divine, / Still show to us thy
suggestions for agenda items, please let Fr John or Thereza mercy sign; / Oh, feed us still, still keep us thine; / So may we
Baker know. Thank you. see they glories shine / In fields of immortality.”
To catch up on previous newsletters visit http://www.stsimon.org.uk/Newsletters/. Parish blog: http://st-simon-parish.blogspot.com/