Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 6th July 2025. Cycle C
St John the Evangelist
128 Bebington Road,
New Ferry, CH62 5BJ
Diocese of Shrewsbury (reg. charity 234025)
Parish - Priest: Fr Mario Ashuikeka
Deacon: Revd Michael Daly Phone: 0151 645 3314
Email stjohntheevangelist@gmail.com Websites http://www.stjohntheevangelistnewferry.com
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time , 6th July 2025. Cycle C.
FAITH IN FOCUS: MAKING PEACE: Peace is a complex matter. We tend to think of it as a thing, something that can be won or lost, something that brings about an end to war and terrorism. So we think of peace as a lack of conflict, a time when we don't have to worry about those unclaimed packages on the train, when arrests on suspicion of terrorism are a thing of the past. In reality this is not peace; it's only a type of truce, because peace can never be the absence of something. It's always the presence of something. Peace is not a static situation where nobody is fighting against anyone else. It is a dynamic thing which has to be worked for, and then supported and maintained by justice. It doesn't take a genius to know that the peace God promised through Isaiah two and half thousand years ago has only been enjoyed for very brief periods. Jerusalem is, of course, the centre of daily attacks and outrages. Yet God promises to send peace there like a flowing river. So where is it? Perhaps we can say two things. The first is that each of us has to play our part in making peace. We may be tempted to think that our individual efforts to be peaceful people can have little effect in Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel and Palestine. Of course, to a degree this is true. But if everyone worked to make their own patch of the world a just and peaceful place, then the chance of global peace would be greater. The second point is that the Christian Church cannot simply preach peace, sing about it and lament its absence. We have to make representations so that just and equitable decisions are made in our name that affect the lives of others. We have to support those who are fighting for civil and political structures that respect the rights of other people. Everyone is in favour of peace, but we have to work to see that peace does not come at the price of some people's rights and freedom. The peace that Jesus promised is one which the world cannot give. Yet even the world's peace is worth fighting for.
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON; Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the end of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Cry out with joy to God all the earth.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
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FRIDAY IS A DAY OF SPECIAL PRAYER FOR EUROPE
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Devotions/Adoration: Saturday Morning Devotions will be prayed in Church (the Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises) from 10:30am-11:30am. Fr Mario will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation between 11.00am- 11.30am. All morning services will take place in St Anne’s house; at St John’s: all Masses will be held in the Main Church.
Last Weeks’ Offertory Collection: this week’s total is £585.50p. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity.
Peter’s Pence Collection-total was £289.90p. Thank you.
Special Collection- On the weekend of 12th/13th July for The Apostleship of the Sea.
Summer Update from Cafod: Please see the poster on the notice board at the back of church listing the projects Cafod will be involved in.
The Boiler appeal- a separate bank account has been set up specifically to ‘ring fence’ contributions to the new boiler fund. Please make cheques payable to St John’s New Ferry and write 29001/NFJ/DU on the reverse. Cash donations should be placed in an envelope with 29001/BNFJ/DU written on the outside.
Bookings- for the reception & Celebration of Sacraments: Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation & Wedding, please enquire & arrange for these through the parish emails / Secretaries of St. Anne’s & St. John’s. Also contact the Parish Priest/ Administrator through 0151 645 3996.
Funerals should be booked through the Parish Offices by the funeral directors.
Mass Intentions Please complete an intentions envelope. If a particular date is requested give at least THREE week’s notice. If the date has been filled, we will put your intention in as near as possible to the original date. Thank you for your patience and co-operation.
In Memoriam. Please continue to pray for the soul of Mary Williams whose Funeral Service will take place at St John's on Monday 14th July at 10am followed by Landican Crematorium at 11.00am. Please keep Mary and her family in your prayers .May she and all the faithful departed, rest in the peace of Christ.
Children's Liturgy – takes place during the 9.30am Mass. All are most welcome.
Sunday Morning Teas continue on the first S unday of each month. Come along for tea/coffee & biscuits whilst enjoying a chat. The next date is this SUNDAY, 6th July 2025.
Wirral Foodbank Appeal: Please help t o support our local Foodbank as much as you can with both food & funds. All items urgently needed are listed on the notice board at the back of church.
Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation: First Communion will take place on the 15th August, The Feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the programme begins at the beginning of June. Confirmation, this year, is at St John's on Wednesday 19th November. All pupils in Year 9 and upwards are eligible to be confirmed. Registration Forms for both Sacraments are available from the Parish office and online: stjohntheevangelist@gmail.com
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this summer in this Jubilee Year of 2025. Currently we have 15 seats available on the coach, 1 seat left on the pilgrimage plane, and 3 seats left on a flight from Luton (coach travel transfer included). This is the last call for any pilgrims wishing to travel to Lourdes with the Diocese this year, we are very close to now closing the bookings for our 2025 pilgrimage. Booking forms are still available on our website www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk
Retreat at Loreto Convent: 12th-14th September 2025. Cost £70 Contact for more information: ritawilkinson18@gmail.com.
Poster on the notice board at the back of church.
Lourdes by Jumbulance: Chester Across Group are going to Lourdes on 14th to 23rd August. There are vacancies for sick and disabled pilgrims and for nurses and helpers. For more information, please contact Tony Murphy on 07881-656-974 or tonymurphyefc2002@yahoo.co.uk See Poster on the notice board at the back of church.
FAMILY & SOCIAL GROUP STAYS AT CASTLERIGG THIS AUGUST Castlerigg Manor is a Catholic residential youth centre in the Lake District and it’s opening its doors to family groups and social groups this August. There are single rooms, twin rooms, and large family rooms at very cheap rates. Guests have access to the grounds, chapel, games room, and lounges, with Keswick and the Lake only a short walk away. For more info director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or www.castleriggmanor.com/open
Join March for Life UK on Saturday 6th Sept in London! The right to life underpins every other right we have and without it every other right is rendered meaningless. Unite with thousands of others at this family-friendly event where we recognise the value of life from conception and stand up for all those impacted by abortion. A coach leaves from St Winifride’s Church, 187 Crowmere Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 5LA (6.30am), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, 542 Cannock Rd, Wolverhampton WV10 8PG (7.15am), St Mary’s The Mount, Glebe St, Walsall WS1 3NX (8am). Seats cost £30 for adults, £10 under 16, payable in advance. For more info/to book a seat contact Isabel 07773501721, Ben 07885505116 info@marchforlife.co.uk
Foundation GovernorsThe Governors at St John’s Catholic Junior School are currently recruiting additional Foundation Governors. The role would suit someone with an interest in serving our community and supporting the needs of our school children. Being a school governor is about supporting the school leadership in their strategic direction, holding the leadership to account for school performance and ensuring good financial management. Training is provided and this is also a great professional development opportunity. Anyone interested in finding out more about the role can contact the school to arrange an informal chat: Tel: 0151 645 9615 Email: schooloffice@stjohns-junior.wirral.sch.uk or we can be contacted directly via email at chair-governors@stjohns-junior.wirral.sch.uk GillianDyche and Tony Rutherford, Co Chairs of Governors
+55 Group- Tuesday 8th July, meal at The Refreshment Rooms. 12pm for 12.30pm. THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN AUGUST.
Notice to Team Members: Parish Pastoral Team next meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th July at 6.30pm in the day chapel. Please make every effort to attend.
Lourdes Hospitality: The Lourdes Hospitality Predeparture Mass, for this year’s Pilgrimage, will take place at 11.00am on Sunday 20th July at St Mary's Church, Gatefield Street, Crewe CW1 2JP. This will be followed by light refreshments in the Caritas Centre and a Hospitality Meeting starting at 1.15pm. All Hospitality members are invited to attend .
Days of Prayer- St. John’s church open for a day of prayer on 23rd July Wednesday from 9am till 4 pm.
St. Anne’s Church open for a day of prayer on 26th July Saturday from 10.30am. All are welcome to mark your own Pilgrimage in this Year of Hope.
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Saturday 5th 10.00am Cenacle Mass Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm For Peace in Our World
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6th 9.30am Shaun Corrigan RIP
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 7th 9.15am For the sick and those who care for them in our parishes.
Tuesday 8th 9.15am For Prisoners & their Families
Wednesday 9th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
Thursday 10th NO MASS
Friday St Benedict 11th 9.15am For European Leaders
Saturday 12th 10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Michael Scarisbrick
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13th 9.30am Robert & Frances Sullivan RIP
3.00pm Benediction
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Weekend Masses - Please note that the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed immediately before each Mass. Please use this as a time for prayer & quiet devotion. Please enter the church quietly & remain so. Thank you.
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ST ANNE’S WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 5th 6.30pm Sr. Anne Marie O’Boyle RIP
Fr Mario 11th Ordination Anniversary
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Ti me 6th 11.00am Somtochukwa Nnoli Thanksgiving
Monday 7th 12 Noon Funeral Mass – Teresa Mary Hyland
7-8pm UCM Holy Hour
Tuesday 8th 12 Noon Betty McNally Bday Remembrance
Wednesday 9th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
Robert Ashuikeka 10th Anniversary
Thursday 10th NO MASS
Friday 11th 12 Noon Fr Mario-Benedict Feast Day
A Day of Special Prayer for Europe
Saturday 12th 6.30pm Jimmy Blong RIP
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13th 11.00am Brendan Darcy RIP
Day of Special Prayer for Seafarers
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Pope Leo XIV Intentions for July
Let us pray that Catholics place at the centre of their lives the Eucharistic Celebration, which transforms human relationships profoundly and opens up an encounter with God and their brothers and sisters.
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