The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ. Sunday 22nd 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 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ , 22nd June 2025. Cycle C.
FAITH IN FOCUS: The Body and Blood of Christ
The feast of Corpus et Sanguis Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ) is a vivid reminder to us that, although Jesus has ascended to heaven, he is truly present among us here on earth. Traditionally we say that he is present in four ways: JJesus is present in the message of his word. When the scriptures are proclaimed, Jesus speaks. Jesus is present in his people, the Body of Christ, those who gather in his name to praise and worship God. Jesus is present in the person of the minister who like Jesus calls to repentance, baptises and leads the faithful on their journey towards the Father. Jesus is present in the sacraments, but especially in the eucharist which is the pledge of his abiding presence among us. When we eat his body and drink his blood we make his death and resurrection a reality in our midst until he comes again. So we reserve the eucharist in our tabernacles. We do this first and foremost so that people who are not able to join the parish community through sickness may still take their place at the family table when they receive the communion of the sick. And we see Christ's presence in the tabernacle as the focal point of our devotion and prayer, a devotion that is unpacked and celebrated on this very ancient feast of the Church's year. Corpus Christi reminds us that Jesus has not left us, and that he is very close.
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread which has come down from heaven, says the Lord. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever. Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.
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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 £884.97p. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity.
Day for Life Collection-£232.90p Thank you.
Special Collection- There will be a special collection on the weekend of 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 pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Williams who died on the 2nd June aged 103 years. 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 at this time 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.
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. Kindly contact the Parish Office if you have any food allergies.
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
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. If interested please contact Tony Paton on 07849610397 or Terry Noonan on 07748750582. A deposit of £10 per person is required.
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 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
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Saturday 21st 10.30pm Devotions – Rosary, Divine Mercy & Divine Praises
5.00pm David Chambers RIP
Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 22nd 9.30am Nonie Elliot RIP
7.30pm Prayer Meeting
Monday 23rd 9.15am Ted Halewood
Tuesday Nativity of John the Baptist 24th 9.30am For All Fathers
Wednesday 25th 7.00pm MASS AT STANNE’S ONLY
Thursday 26th
NO MASS
Friday The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 27th 9.30am In Honour of St John
Saturday The Immaculate Heart of Mary 28th 10.30am 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
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 21st 12.30pm Carmelite Mass
6.30pm Mary Farnworth
Pat Belmar
Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 22nd 11.00am Eileen Dunbavin RIP
Celebrating Marriage
Monday 23rd 12 Noon Tony McNamara RIP
Tuesday 24th 12 Noon Tony Duff Anniversary
Wednesday 25th 7.00pm MASS AT ST ANNE’S ONLY
For Families Bridie O’Sulliven RIP
Thursday 26th NO MASS
Friday 27th 12 Noon Mary Duff Anniversary
Saturday 28th 6.30pm All Parishioners of St Anne’s, St John’s & St Luke & For Youth
Ronnie Jones RIP
Feast of Ss Peter & Paul 29th 11.00am Zeke Parks RIP
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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,
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Every year the Feast of Corpus Christi invites us to renew the wonder and joy for this wonderful gift of the Lord, which is the Eucharist.
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