Sixth Sunday of Easter, 25th May, 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
Sixth Sunday of Easter, 25th May 2025. Cycle C.
FAITH IN FOCUS: CHECKLIST :Today we hear how the disciples had a dispute about what you had to do to belong to the Church. Some said that new converts had to be circumcised and stop eating certain foods or else they could not be counted as belonging to the Christian Church. Others said there were more important things to worry about. If we were making a checklist of things required to show that we were Christians today, what would we put on it? Obviously we would demand that a person believed in God and had been baptised. And then what? "Of course I go to church. I was at three funerals last year," the woman said. But before you can go to church (even three times!) you need a personal relationship with God, not just knowing God exists but not being able to get through the day without talking to God. So do you pray? Do you ever pray even when you're not asking for help? Is Jesus so central to your life that you can't wait for him to come again, to be fully reunited with him? And do you make a point of finding out what God is trying to say to you by reading the Bible? Is your life just like everyone else's or do you live in the kingdom of God? What's your attitude to material possessions, money, success, or status? A good guide to this will be whether or not you ever fast, (not just from food and drink but from something that otherwise would give you pleasure), for God's sake. Would you say you are a generous Christian? Do you freely give your time for others and would you call yourself an active member of the parish, joining in with things and helping where you can? Are you the sort of person who is not embarrassed to spread the word? Do you really yearn for others to have faith in Jesus and how do you play your part in bringing them to it? Have you ever encouraged anyone to come with you to church? And, of course, there's the acid test. Is your life so enriched by your faith in Jesus that when you come to church you just can't help joining in heartily with all the prayers, songs and hymns that thank God and for making us his sons and daughters.
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus said: “ If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him. ”Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: If you love me, keep my commandments, says the Lord, and I will ask the Father and he will send you another Paraclete, to abide with you for ever, alleluia.
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SUNDAY 1ST OF JUNE IS A SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR WORLD COMMUNICATIONS
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. On 31st May devotions will be at St Anne’s only from 10am as part of the Rosary service.
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 £783.50p. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity.
Thank you –from Kath Markey for the St John’s collection for Missio Red Boxes which totalled £1228.75p.
Retiring Collection for St John’s SVP- The box total is £269.80, which includes the tea monies and card sales.
Collection total is £409. Thanks to our parishioners for such generous support.
Special Collection- There will be a special collection over the weekend of 1st June for World Communications Day.
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 which are on the table at the back of church. If a particular date is requested please 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 Margaret McMahon and 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. The next date is SUNDAY, 1st June 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.
+55 Group will meet on Tuesday, 3rd June at 12.30pm in St Anne’s Parish Centre for afternoon tea. All welcome.
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.
Parishes of Saints Anne, John & Luke Pilgrimage to St Josephs (Eucharistic Shrine), Stockport Thursday 5th June Price £15 per person. We have a few places available. If anyone else would like to come please can they give me (Diane) a ring on 07946916339. Diane Baylis will be collecting your money after Mass on Saturday evenings and Liz Jones will be available after Mass on Sunday mornings.
FATIMA & MEDJUGORIE 2025: if you are interested in joining Fr Mario on pilgrimage to Fatima on 10th June for 5 days (£650) or to Medjugorie on 16th September for 8 days (£749), please contact Maria Fryer on 07576243343. Flying from Manchester, airport transfer, tour guide, bed, breakfast and evening meal included.
Supporting the Vocation to Marriage & Family Life: Calling those interested in supporting the vocation of marriage and family a retreat day on 7th June, 9.30am-4.00pm at Parish Hall, Holy angels Church, Wicker Lane, Hale Barnes WA15 0HG. To Register please contact: Monika at monika.golembiewska@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Mobile: 07549226794 or Jane at jane.deegan@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Mobile: 07517 906435.
MARRIAGE HELP - Retrouvaille helps couples find hope and healing for their marriage. Next date: 20-22 June www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: 0788 7296983
The Parish Communities of St Anne, St John & St Luke – wish to celebrate Couples’ Day on 22nd June 2025 at St Anne’s Parish Centre at 12 noon. See poster. All welcome.
Birkenhead and East Wirral Pastoral Forum Meeting, which take place on Monday, 30th June, 7.00pm at Our Lady’s, Cavendish Street, Birkenhead
YOUTH MINISTRY JOB OPPORTUNITY // CASTLERIGG MANOR Castlerigg Manor is a Catholic retreat Centre in the Lake District run by the Diocese of Lancaster Youth Service. They are looking for a Programme Leader to help look after the residential team of young interns and to lead programmes both at Castlerigg and occasionally around the area. Competitive salary, as well as accommodation and food provided. Anyone interested can contact jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk
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
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Saturday- Our Lady Help of Christians 24th 10.30am Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm Ints Carol Dalziel
Sixth Sunday of Easter 25th 9.30am Ints Bernard Elliott
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday (Bank Holiday) 26th 9.30am In Honour of St Anne
Tuesday 27th 9.15am Funeral Mass – Margaret McMahon
In Honour of St John
Wednesday 28th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
Vigil Mass for the Ascension
Thursday -The Ascension of the Lord 29th 9.30am Pope Leo XIV
Friday 30th 9.15am Jenny Garrett RIP
Saturday- The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 31st 5.00pm Barry Miller
Seventh Sunday of Easter 1st 9.30am Smythe & Sabino Families
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 24th 6.30pm John McChrystal RIP
Sixth Sunday of
Easter 25th 11.00am Pat Belmar (Get well soon)
Sr. Anne-Marie Intentions
Monday 26th 12 Noon For Families.
Ronnie Jones RIP
Tuesday 27th 12 Noon Roy Turner RIP
Wednesday Vigil Mass Ascension 28th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
For all Parishioners of St Anne’s, St John’s & St Luke’s and for Youth.
Thursday Ascension of the Lord
29th 12 Noon Kathleen Murphy Intentions
Friday 30th NO MASS AT ST ANNE’S
Saturday 31st 10.00am Rosary Service
6.30pm Nonie Elliott RIP
Seventh Sunday of Easter 1st 11.00am Mary Ward 100th Bday Remem
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Please keep our new Pope Leo X1V in your prayers during this time of transition. May God bless him and protect him as he takes on the role of St Peter to guide all Christians around the world.
