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Corpus Christi Parish

Ellenborough Park South

Weston-super-Mare. BS23 1XW

Tel. 01934 621929   Fax. 01934 642415

e-mail corpuschristi.weston@virgin.net

Website.  http://freespace.virgin.net/corpuschriti.weston

Corpus Christi Parish is part of the Catholic Diocese of Clifton - Registered Charity No 233977

www.cliftondiocese.com

Parish Priest Mgr. Gabriel Leyden VG (621929)

In Residence  Rev. Canon Timothy Barry (627842)

 

                     Deacons     Rev. Stephen Munday      (622989)

                                       Rev. Peter Gregory          (629326)

                    Convent      Sisters of La Retraite      (420125)

Schools   Corpus Christi Primary School      (01934 621919)

                Head Teacher – Caroline Holstein

                St Bedes Comprehensive School   (0117 377 2200)

                St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College (0117 977 7766)

Parish Treasurer  George Hancock

Child Protection   Fred White

Hall Bookings       Maureen Chambers/Gill White

Hall caretaker      Peter Mathew

Parish Groups.

 

 

 

 

 

Parish Pastoral Council

Baptism Preparation

First Holy Communion Preparation

Confirmation Preparation

Marriage Preparation

Finance and Fabric

Rosary

Prayer

Youth

Liturgy

Ecumenical

S.P.U.C.

Social

Choir and Music

Collaborative Ministry

Soup Kitchen

Mother Teresa’s Co-workers

Childrens’ Liturgy

Church Upkeep

Welcomers

A.P.F.

Parish Projects

Toddlers

RCIA

Traidcraft

Welfare

Friendship Club

Flowers

 

Mass:  Sunday 6.30pm (Saturday),  10.30am.  Weekday 10.00am.

Morning Prayer of the Church                      Each weekday at 9.40am.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament           on Fridays from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation                         on Saturdays from 10.30am to 11am. and 4.30pm to 5.30pm.

                                                                     or at any time on request.

 

21 May 2006                                                          Sixth Sunday of  Easter                                                                                           Cycle B

 

 

Sunday

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

 

Friday

 

Saturday

 

6.30 pm (Saturday)

10.30 am

10.00 am

10.00 am

10.00 am

10.00 am

7.30 pm

10:00 am

10.30 – 5.00 pm

10.00 am

6.30 pm

Feasts and Intentions

First Mass of Sunday for Holy Souls

Mass for Parishioners

Mass Weekday of Easter.  For Bridget Drislane

Mass Weekday of Easter.  For Paddy Barry

Mass St Aldhelm (Bishop).  For Veronica Langan

Mass The Ascension of the Lord.  For Dennis Coombe (RIP)

Mass for Canon Ryan (RIP)

Mass St Philip Neri (Priest).  For Bridie Doherty (RIP)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Mass St Augustine of Canterbury.  For Canon Ryan (RIP)

Mass For Bill Reid (Bishop) (RIP)

 

 

ASCENSION DAY:  Next Thursday, 25 May will be the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord and it is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Mass will be at 10.00 am (with children and staff from Corpus Christi School) and 7.30 pm

 

FIRST COMMUNION: During the 10.30 am Mass today there is a short celebration for children preparing for First Holy Communion.  It will have the theme 'Sharing a Meal'.  Children meet at 9.30 am at Corpus Christi School.  First Communion Day will be Saturday 10 June at 11.00 am.  Please note also that the repository in the church porch is now stocked with cards and gifts for those making their First Holy Communion this summer.

 

GLASTONBURY:  The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Glastonbury takes place on Sunday 18 June.  The theme of this year's pilgrimage is "Mary woman of hope".  A coach will leave Corpus Christi church at 12.30 pm.  Adults £6, children £3 (subsidised fares).  The Glastonbury Pilgrimage is usually a very enjoyable day and you are asked to put your name on the sheet in the porch.  Payment should be left in an envelope marked 'Glastonbury Pilgrimage' and left at the presbytery for the attention of George or Irene Hancock.

 

DECEASED:  Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently, especially, Hilary Walsh (Lelia Mallin's niece). Eamon Leahy (Michael’s brother) Sympathy is extended to the relatives.

 

READERS:  On Sunday 11 June from 2.15 pm – 6.00 pm, there will be an afternoon for Readers.  It will include formation and training.  All Readers are invited to attend – new as well as existing readers.  We are fortunate in having many and good readers in our parish and it is only right that development of their spirituality and understanding of this important ministry should be provided.  Do note the date and please collect a letter from the pigeonholes in the porch.

 

 

JOURNEY IN FAITH:  Journey in Faith (RCIA) sessions continue until Pentecost.  All are welcome to attend any session. Come to Corpus Christi Hall on Thursday at 7.30 pm.  Next Thursday, being the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord there will not be a meeting.  If you know any adult who might like to be baptised or received into full membership of the Church, or to learn more about Catholic beliefs and practices, please put them in touch with Jean Daniel (Tel 629572) or Mgr Gabriel.

 

HOPE FOR THE PLANET:  Every day there is news on television about environmental issues.  We believe that Christians have a responsibility to set an example about how to respond.  On Saturday 10 June, Somerset Churches Together has organised a day (9.30 am – 4.30 pm) at Kings Wessex School, Cheddar.  Chaired by Bishop Declan, it promises to be a most interesting day and it is open to all.  For booking details and information contact Robin Dixon.  Tel 01275 872903.  See the notice board.

 

S.P.U.C.:  The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children is holding its popular wine tasting evening on Friday 9 June in the Parish Hall from 7.30 pm.  There will be a quiz, a buffet supper and 6 wines to taste – all for just £5.  Please support this event.

 

ST MARK'S GOSPEL:  The Scripture Reading Group will meet at 7.30 pm at Walliscote Road next week 24 May to read St Mark's Gospel.  Please contact Sr Elizabeth-Ann on 420125 if you would like to come.

 

VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEERS:  A positive opportunity for young people to undertake interesting charity work for one year, living in community with fellow volunteers.  Living expenses paid.  If you would like to know more, contact Sr Pauline Gaughan DC: 0151 261 0225; e-mail director@vincentvols.freeserve.co.uk or visit the website www.vincentianvolunteers.org

 

CATHOLIC DOCTORS:  The Guild of Catholic Doctors wishes to announce that there will be a meeting for doctors and members of allied professions on Wednesday 24 May, 2006 at 7.30 pm, preceded by Mass at 7.00 pm at Clifton Cathedral.  Refreshments will be served prior to the opening of the meeting for those coming directly from work.  Nurses are also welcome.  Luke Gormally, of the Linacre Centre, will be speaking and the title of his paper will be "Licence to kill".

 

CONFIRMATION:  Planning and preparation is now under way for confirmation.  It is important that those who will be confirmed next year obtain an application from Mgr Gabriel and return it as soon as possible.  This will enable the Catechists to finalise numbers and organise dates.

 

MALABAR MASS:  Mass in the Malabar Rite will be celebrated at 3.00 pm today for the Indian community.  The celebrant will be Father George, Chaplain to the Indian community in our Diocese.

 

CATECHISTS DAY:  A day for catechists and all those who are involved in teaching the faith has been organised for Saturday 10 June at St Bede's School in Lawrence Weston.  The day will be led by Bill Huebsch who is a pastoral leader and writer and will focus on an innovative new resource which helps us to access more easily the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  The day is called "Growing the Faith of our Communities" and everyone who attends will receive materials to help him/her take this home to their parish.  For further details and application forms, contact Ronnie Mitchinson on 0117 902 5595.

 

GODSEND: A donation of £5 has been received.  Thanks to the donor.

 

HOLY LAND:  Our Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land will take place 16 – 24 October 2006.  We will be staying in Jerusalem, Tiberius and the seaside of Netanya.  The cost will be £699.  Details available from George Hancock (Tel 813247).  About thirty pilgrims will be taking part.

 

COMMUNICATIONS:  Next Sunday is set aside as World Communications Sunday.  It is a day when we are invited to pray and work for the spread of the Good News of Jesus through the mass media, cinema, newspapers, television, video etc.  These are powerful means of communication but like all things, it costs money.  Next Sunday there will be a Retiring Collection to support the Catholic Communications Service, based in London, which uses the many forms of mass media to promote the message of the gospel.  Our gift enables us to be part of this complicated task.

 

FINANCE:  Last Sunday’s Offertory was £698.40, made up of envelopes £286.19 and loose cash £412.21 (10% to Parish Project). Many thanks. 

 

PS:  "Many little people in many small places undertaking many modest actions can transform the world." (African proverb)