Pentecost Sunday, 8th June, 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
Pentecost Sunday , 8th June 2025. Cycle C. FAITH IN FOCUS: OFF OUR OWN BAT? The Pentecost story is a remarkable one. The apostles had virtually gone into hiding for the seven weeks that followed Jesus' death on Calvary. Today we meet them huddled in a room together. We have heard elsewhere how terrified they were that they even kept the doors locked. They were afraid that the authorities would come looking for them and that they too would be executed. To say they were demoralised would be putting it mildly. Suddenly the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they are changed men. Out they go into the open and begin to preach about the marvels of God in all sorts of languages, yet, in a reversal of what happened when confusion reigned at Babel, everyone could understand what was being said. In a world that prizes self-reliance the gift of the Spirit comes as an antidote. It teaches us that we are far too frail by ourselves to tackle the ills of our time, to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to establish God's kingdom on earth. We can't even pray off our own bat; we need the Spirit to speak through our mumbling to God. Yet with God's spirit we are capable of sharing in the wonders that God wants for this world.
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.
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SUNDAY 8th OF JUNE IS A SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH.
On June 8th, Pentecost Day- to mark this special day, please wear the Colours of flames – red, orange or yellow – symbolising the fire of the Holy Spirit. We encourage everyone to say Our Father in their own language, reflecting the diversity & unity of our Parish community.
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. There will be no devotions on 7th June due to First Holy Communion Masses and none on 14th June. 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 £820.31p. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity.
World Communications Day Collection amounted to £207.80p. Thank you.
Special Collection- There will be a special collection the weekend 15th June for Day for Life.
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.
Wirral Coastal Walk: Deacon Mike is taking part in the Wirral Coastal Walk soon to raise funds for our parish SVP and is asking for as much support as we can all possibly manage. His Sponsor Form is at the back of church . Many thanks.
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 0151-645-3314 You can get in touch with Ann Murray on 07745490279 regarding general parish queries.
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. Let us continue to pray for the soul of our dear Pope Francis . Please keep all our parishioners who have recently died, with their grieving families, in your prayers. 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 S unday of each month. Come along for tea/coffee & biscuits whilst enjoying a chat. Apologies for no tea/coffee last Sunday as there was a hiccup in the dates. The next date is 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.
First Sacraments: Please continue to pray for all our young people preparing for their First Holy Communion and all the prayer sponsors who are supporting them. They will be making their First Holy Communion this Saturday 7th June. Pray for them and their families on this special day.
MARRIAGE HELP - Retrouvaille helps couples find hope and healing for their marriage. Next date: 20-22 June www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: 0788 7296983
Celebration of Marriage Mass Sunday 22nd June: At the 9.30am Mass (St Johns) and 11am Mass (St Anne’s) Masses will be offered for married people. From 12-3pm a social celebration will be held at St Anne’s Parish Hall, All are welcome.
No to Abortion Up to Birth - action needed! Labour MP, Tonia Antoniazzi, has tabled a new extreme abortion up to birth amendment ahead of Report Stage of the Crime and Policing Bill. This change would likely lead to a tragic rise in the number of babies’ lives being ended through late-term abortions carried out at home. Please help us stop this! Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/uptobirth to email your MP - it takes just 30 seconds!
Birkenhead and East Wirral Pastoral Forum Meeting, which take place on Monday, 30th June, 7.00pm at Our Lady’s, Cavendish Street, Birkenhead
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
Reflection Day led by CAFOD: Faith in action during the Jubilee Year. Join us to reflect on the theme of hope and how we can make a difference to our global family and more locally. Hear from various parish groups who have already taken on this challenge and be inspired to be a Pilgrim of Hope. Saturday 14th June, 10-3.30 at St Alban’s RC Church, Liscard, Wallasey. For more info and to register: kkeenan@cafod.org.uk or call 07920 232 936. Light refreshments provided but please bring a packed lunch.
Fr Roger Clarke 60th Anniversary: A former priest of our Parish, Fr Roger Clarke will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of his Ordination on Sunday 22-June at the 11am Mass at St Joseph's Church, Upton, followed by a shared table lunch in the Parish Hall. If you would like to attend please call/text Pete Graham 07505 355 559, or email stjosephs.upton@gmail.com to let the parish organisers know.
Day of Recollection – The Knights of St Columba are arranging a day of recollection at Holywell on 26th June. Pick up by coach on Thursday 26th from St Joseph’s Upton, St Werburgh’s, St Anne’s, St John’s and Christ the King. The cost of the coach and a three course meal at the Bridgetine convent will be no more than £30 and possibly less depending on numbers. On arrival in Holywell there will be refreshments, a talk by Fr Mario some recollection/ discussion before a 3 course meal. Later a visit to St Winifred’s well. If interested please contact Tony Paton on 07849610397 or Terry Noonan on 07748750582. A deposit of £10 per person is required.
Neston Flower Society- invite your Church Flower Arrangers, and any Church members who may wish to become involved in arranging church flowers, to a workshop to be held on 16th September 2025 at Neston URC Church Hall between 10am and 3pm. For more information, please contact: Barbara Fisher, Secretary, Neston Flower Society MOBILE:- 07919983209 See poster at the back of church.
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Saturday 7th 5.00pm For all the children who made their First Holy Communion today.
Pentecost Sunday 8th 9.30am John McNulty RIP
3.00pm Benediction
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 9th 9.15am To Mary Mother of the Church
Tuesday 10th 9.15am NO MASS
Wednesday 11th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
Thursday 12th NO MASS
Friday 13th 9.15am For all those who care for the sick.
Saturday 14th 5.00pm Andrew Murphy Ints
The Most Holy Trinity 15th 9.30am Anne Morgan 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 7th 6.30pm Elizabeth Aisedian RIP
Roy Turner RIP
Pentecost Sunday 8th 11.00am Chidimma Amuh
Day of Special Prayer for the Church
Monday 9th 12 Noon Funeral Mass – Sr. Anne Marie O’Boyle
Tuesday 10th 12 Noon NO MASS
Wednesday 11th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
Chidimma Amuh
Thursday 12th NO MASS
Friday 13th 12 Noon MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
Saturday 14th 12 Noon St Anne’s School First Holy Communion
6.30pm Dee Stevens
The Most Holy Trinity 15th 11.00am Tom Kelly Special Intentions
Sr. Anne Junstan RIP
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Pope Leo XIV Intentions
In his first formal audience, Leo repeatedly cited Francis and the Argentine pope's own 2013 mission statement, making clear a commitment to making the Catholic Church more inclusive, attentive to the faithful and a church that looks out for the "least and rejected.”
Come Holy Spirit
Come Spirit like rain, refresh, renew, revitalise.
Come Spirit like fire, embolden, enlighten, enable.
Come Spirit like a mighty wind, move, challenge, enkindle.
Come Spirit like wave, move, tear down, lift up.
Come Spirit, come Breath, draw us close, make song, bring intimacy.
Come Spirit, come Love, make one, make justice, make peace.
Come Spirit, come Kingdom, come Love.
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