Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 10th August, 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
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time , 10th August 2025. Cycle C.
FAITH IN FOCUS: THAT’S WHAT I CALL FAITH!
Tom Wheeler had no doubts about his faith. He was an active member of his local church and very well known in the wider community as the owner of a string of used car salesrooms. He was happily married and had four healthy and bright children. In his heart of hearts he knew that he owed his wealth, health and happiness to his faith. Often at prayer meetings he stood up to witness that the Lord has promised milk and honey to those who believe in him. And Tom was convinced that he was living proof of the way that the Lord rewards faith.Adeola Yeboah was a local schoolteacher. She lamented the demise of the catechism and the knowledge of faith that it imparted. For faith is surely about believing a set of doctrines? She was a faithful member of the Christian Evidence Association and would often be seen on Saturday mornings in the High Street on her little soapbox, witnessing to her faith and handing out leaflets about the true teaching of the Church.Jose Gonzalez was an inspiration to some and a puzzle to others. For him faith was a leap in the dark and on several occasions he had been at the helm of initiatives that put the fear of God into less brave souls. His sponsored walk up Everest left him with frostbite and only four toes, but in fairness his Send a Goat to the Missions scheme did apparently meet with a good deal of success. Nobody doubted that Suna Murati was a woman of faith. She was part of the furniture at the parish church and her rosary beads were almost worn out. Sometimes her zeal would embarrass others, especially when she went into raptures about recent apparitions in Eastern Europe and her attempts to get them officially recognised by the Church. Such was her broad faith that it even stretched to the Zen coffee mornings and consulting runes, but she drew the line at tree-hugging. Our reading from Hebrews today tells us, “It was for faith that our ancestors were commended”. Which of the above four types of faith would you most like to have? Or would you prefer another?
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON; Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Happy the people the Lord has chosen as his own.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord, who gives you your fill of finest wheat.
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SUNDAY IS A SPECIAL DAY OF 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 £451.10p. Many thanks for your continued support .
Wirral Walk-Deacon Mike completed his Wirral Walk and raised £1,000 for the SVP and thanks everyone who sponsored him and for their generous donations.
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 souls of Bridgit Reilly and Pat Walton who have recently died also for their grieving families. May they 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 Sunday of each month. Come along for tea/coffee & biscuits whilst enjoying a chat. The next date is SUNDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER 2025. There is no tea/biscuits during August.
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 is underway. Confirmation, this year, is at St John's on Wednesday 19th November.
Confirmation preparation classes will start on 12th September 6.30pm to 7.30pm in St John's church. Those candidates who have already returned the registration forms will be notified by email.
Foundation Governors The 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 Gillian Dyche and Tony Rutherford, Co Chairs of Governors
Request for help.- If anyone has a serviceable wheelchair that they would be willing to donate to St John’s church to be available for use in any emergency within the church, the Parish Team would be very grateful. Please contact via email or phone if you are able to help. Thank you.
SVP Summer Raffle: Raffle tickets are now on sale at the back of church. £1 per ticket. First prize is £5000, 2nd prize £1000 with 15 x £100 additional prizes.
Steps of Hope – This summer a local volunteer will walk from his home in Upton to attend a Sunday Mass at all 23 churches in the Wirral Deaneries to raise money for Caritas-Shrewsbury. Our Diocesan charity helping children, families and communities. The walks will total 65 miles (100Km). To donate please use the link. GiveTap Donation or the QR code below or on the poster at the back of church. Please also consider regular giving to support their vital work. www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk
Joanne Corrigan would like to thank all the parishioners who sponsored her when she took part in the London Marathon this year. She raised £2925 for St John’s Hospice in memory of her lovely dad, Ted Corrigan.
St. Luke's are hosting cream tea afternoon at 76 Church Rd. Bebington on Saturday the 6th September from 2 till 4 pm, for our three parishes ( Charity to be decided ). ALL ARE WELCOME
OPERATION WEED KILLER 16th August at 10am: Volunteers urgently needed, please, to join Fr Mario to clear all the from around the church building. Please bring with you your garden equipment i.e. strimmers, hedge cutters etc. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Saturday 9th 10.00am Cenacle Mass
10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Tom Kelly RIP
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10th 9.30am James McCaffery RIP
3.00pm Benediction
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 11th 9.15am Bridget Riley & Decd Members of the Riley Family
Tuesday 12th 9.15am Tina Kelly RIP
Wednesday 13th 7.00pm MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
Brenda Hawes RIP
Thursday – Vigil Mass 14th 6.00pm MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
World Peace
Friday – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 15th 9.30am Martin & Jackie Mitchell Wed Annv.
Saturday 16th NO Devotions this morning
5.00pm Philip Shipman Annv. RIP
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17th 9.30am Betty & Eric Crebbin Rem RIP
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 9th 6.30pm Tom Kelly RIP
Day of Prayer for Europe
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10th 11.00am Betty McNally 2nd Annv. RIP
The Petris Sisters Annv. RIP
Monday 11th 12 Noon Marian & Groow
Tuesday 12th 12 Noon Ronnie Jones RIP
Wednesday 13th 7.00pm MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
Thursday 14th 6.00pm Vigil Mass at St John’s Only
Friday-The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 15th 12 Noon Sr Anne Marie O’Boyle RIP
(First Holy Communion)
Saturday 16th 12.30pm Carmelite Mass
6.30pm Carol Dalziel
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17th 11.00am Garry Sayers Healing & Recovery
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Pope Leo XIV Intentions for August
“Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.”
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