The Feast of Ss Peter & Paul. 29th 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
The Feast of Ss Peter & Paul , 29th June 2025. Cycle C.
FAITH IN FOCUS: PETER AND PAUL The pages of the four gospels clearly show Peter to be the leader of the apostles, chosen by Jesus to have a special relationship with him. With James and John he was privileged to witness events like the Transfiguration and the agony in Gethsemane. His mother-in-law was cured by Jesus. He was sent with John to prepare for the last Passover before Jesus' death. His name is first on every list of apostles. But the Gospels also include some unflattering details about Peter. He clearly was no public relations person. It's a great comfort for us ordinary mortals to know that Peter also has his human weakness, even in the presence of Jesus. Paul converted to Christianity after being its persecutor. His central conviction was simple and absolute: only God can save humanity. No human effort—even the most scrupulous observance of law—can create a human good which we can bring to God as reparation for sin or payment for grace. To be saved from itself, from sin, from the devil and from death, humanity must open itself completely to the saving power of Jesus. Today we celebrate two great saints who are proof that God can work through anybody. We have St. Peter, a brash, thick-headed fisherman, inclined to say whatever popped into his head without thinking, and St. Paul, that well educated Pharisee who persecuted the Church, later becoming its great champion. Today's feast, then, is a celebration of the Church's unity (and a good example to us in Community). Anyone who has read Acts or Galatians, will recall that Saints Peter and Paul did not always think or act in perfect harmony. They came from different backgrounds, they had different methods of evangelism, and they didn’t always get along, but they were vitally important to the emerging Christian Church. Both helped to spread the faith of the early Church, following in the footsteps of Christ. That these two extremes could allow the Holy Spirit to work through them is certainly proof that God can work through each of us, as long as we are willing to answer “yes” to God’s call.
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON; There are the ones who, living in the flesh, planted the Church with their blood; they drank the chalice of the Lord and became the friends of God.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: From all my terrors the Lord set me free.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. And the gates of the underworld can never hold out against it. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON:
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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 £779.21p. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity.
Special Collection- There will be a special collection on this weekend 29th June for Peter’s Pence.
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 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.
Anointing & Healing Service: will take place at St John's on Friday 4th July at 7pm. Theme: "Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me" (John 7:37). Speaker to be announced. All are most welcome. See the poster on the notice board at the back of the church.
St John’s Infant School –Summer Fair – Friday 4th July 3pm-5pm, 50p entry per family. All welcome. See poster.
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
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 £70ontact 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.
Lourdes Hospitality: The next Lourdes Hospitality focus group meeting will take place at St Columba's Chester (Newman Room ) on Wednesday July 2nd at 7.30pm . All Hospitality members are welcome to attend .
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Saturday 28th 10.30pm Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm For All Mothers
Feast of Ss Peter & Paul 29th 9.30am Ted Corrigan RIP
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 30th 9.15am For Married Couples, Widows & Widowers
Tuesday 1st 9.15am For those awaiting exam results
7.00pm Novena
Wednesday 2nd 7.00pm MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
For Refugees’
Thursday St Thomas Ap 3rd NO MASS
Friday 4th 9.15am Mary Elock Bday Remembrance
7.00pm Anointing & Healing Service
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
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 28th 6.30pm All Parishioners of St Anne’s, St John’s & St Luke & For Youth
Feast of Ss Peter & Paul 29th 11.00am Ronnie Jones RIP & Zeke Parks RIP
Monday 30th 12 Noon Roy Turner RIP
Tuesday 1st 12 Noon Danny Jones RIP
Wednesday 2nd 7.00pm MASS AT ST JOHN’S ONLY
Thursday 3rd NO MASS
Friday 4th 11.00am Funeral Mass – Mathew Peter
Eileen Dunbavin RIP
Saturday 5th 6.30pm Sr. Anne Marie O’Boyle RIP
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6th 11.00am Somtochukwa Nnoli Thanksgiving
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Pope Leo XIV Intentions
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Heavenly Father, on this feast of Saints Peter and Paul, we thank You for their witness and intercession. Help us to follow their example of faith, courage, and love, dedicating our lives to Your Gospel.
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