PARISH NOVENA – continues until Tuesday 27th June when we will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Thank you to all who have been coming for the Novena, it’s good to see so many people every evening. All of the priests who have come to preach have commented on the prayerfulness and the mix of ages attending. Many graces and blessings will come from these days of prayer in our parish.
Saturday 24th June: Rosary 5:10pm, Mass 5:30pm & Novena Service 6:30pm – Fr Gerard O’Brien
Sunday 25th June: Rosary 6:40pm; Novena Service 7pm – Fr Michael Guthrie
Monday 26th June: Rosary 6:40pm, Mass 7pm & Novena Service 7:30pm – Mgr Canon Tom Egan
Tuesday 27th June: Rosary 6:40pm, Mass 7pm – Fr Perry Sykes
CALL TO MISSION – This week as we celebrate the feast of the saints Peter and Paul we might step back to consider our own response to Christ’s call. Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah, Son of the Living God, became the cornerstone of the church. Paul’s response on the road to Damascus turned him from a persecutor to a disciple, and ultimately apostle to the Gentiles. Each died to a past way of life and opened themselves to new possibilities by their faith in Christ. Peter overcame his denial of Jesus and Paul overcame his persecution, but both did so only with the grace of God. Though neither could likely foresee their eventual martyrdom in Rome, the capital of the empire, each pursued what they knew to be true to the end. May we like Peter and Paul find the grace to pursue our own path of discipleship, remaining true to the end, no matter where that might lead. St Peter and St Paul answered Jesus’s call to mission through their own unique gifts and talents. Which God given gifts are you being called to use for the good of Jesus and his church?
CHURCH CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
Tuesday 27th June St John Southworth Wednesday 28th June St Irenaeus
Thursday 29th June Ss Peter & Paul Saturday 30th June The First Martyrs of Holy Roman Church
MASS INTENTIONS – We begin booking Masses for August from Monday 3rd July. Please note that if you asked for an intention on a specific date and a funeral is subsequently arranged on that day, the intention will be moved to the next available date.
ABOUT BEING A CATHOLIC – Since last September, 5 adults have been coming to our ABC sessions to learn more about our Catholic faith. On Sunday 25th June at the 10am Mass three of them will be baptized, one will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church and one will be confirmed.
HOLY DAY THURSDAY 29TH JUNE SS PETER & PAUL
Masses at 10am & 7:30pm. We will be joined by children from St Paul’s and St Martins at the 10am Mass. The collection will be used to support various charities who ask to come and make appeals in the parish.
THE SUMMIT – St Paul’s will be hosting an event on Friday 30th June 7pm – 9pm for young Catholics (14-18 years old) here in Haringey. It’s a chance to socialise, to meet other young people, share a meal together, learn more about our Catholic faith and be introduced to a deeper level of prayer and adoration. For those who wish to attend please give your names to Gerald or Fr Perry.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS – We will have training for any children in year 2 or above who would like to be altar servers on Saturday 1st July at 11am in the church.
THANK YOU FOR THE COLLECTION OF – Sunday 18th June which amounted to £962.66 (Envelopes £336.10; Loose £626.56). Contactless £227.
COMBONI MISSION APPEAL – Thank you for your generous response to the appeal last Sunday. We sent a cheque for £1141.04.
ORDINATION – Deacon Mark will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday 8th July in Norwich. Please note that amended time of departure – 7am and return around 7pm. Thank you to all those who have paid. The coach is fully booked. It would be a good idea to bring food and drink with you for the day. We have a waiting list! If you are unable to travel on the coach, please let us know as soon as possible.
DEACON MARK – if you wish to contribute to an Ordination gift, please take one of the envelopes and put them in the collection bags before 9th July.
SATURDAY 8TH JULY – Please note there will be no 5:30pm Mass on Saturday 8th July.
FIRST MASS PARTY – Please sign-up today to bring food and help with the party for Deacon Mark.
BERNADETTE POWER RIP – We pray for the repose of the soul of Bernadette Power who died recently. We keep her family in our prayers.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION 2024 – We have begun the registration for our next Confirmation Programme. To register you should be in Year 9 or above and St Paul’s should be your regular place of worship. Please collect a registration form from Fr Perry after Mass. Closing date for registration is 15th July 2023. Sessions for candidates begin after the summer holidays.
FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024
All those who gave names for the new First Holy Communion Classes need to come and see Fr Perry to complete a registration form. In order to register please note the following points:
1. St Paul the Apostle Wood Green must be your regular place of worship. If you attend Mass in another parish on a
Sunday, then that is the Parish you should register your child.
2. Children for the programme should be in Year 3 from September 2023 or above.
3. Children should know the basic prayers i.e. The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory Be.
To register, please ring the Parish Office Monday to Friday 10:30am – 2 pm on 020 8888 2390 and book a time to see Fr Perry. Parent(s) and child should attend the registration appointment and you are asked to bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Final date for registration 10th July 2023.
OUR PARISH SCHOOLS are nurturing, vibrant places to be. Each day the children arrive ready to learn and they are treated to exciting, stimulating and memorable learning opportunities which prepare them for the future and help them grow in the love of God. Our pupils are happy and kind to one another and they treat everyone with respect and love.
Both St. Paul’s and St. Martin of Porres Schools have places in them in a number of year groups and they welcome everyone –all faiths and none as well, of course, as Catholic children. If you, or someone you know, would like to speak to Mrs Fleming, the Executive Headteacher, about joining one of our parish schools please contact the school offices: St. Paul’s: 020 888 7081 St. Martin of Porres: 020 8361 1445.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND & JORDAN 2024
Departure date: 24th May 2024 Return date: 2nd June 2024
Visiting all the places associated with the life and ministry of Jesus in the Holy Land. In Jordan visit to Mt Nebo where Moses stood and saw the promised land and visit to Petra – ‘The Red Rose City’ which is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Itinerary & Booking forms available from Fr Perry or the Parish Office.
Cost per person £1850 sharing; £2195 single room.
| Includes: 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Bethlehem 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Petra 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Amman 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Tiberias All Entrance Fees Jordan Visa Boat Trip on the sea of Galilee Taxis to Mt Tabor Gratuities in Jordan & the Holy Land | Not Included: Travel Insurance £65 per person up to 79 years of age Travel insurance £98 per person aged 80+ Coach fare to and from Luton Airport Bookings open until 31st October, after this time anyone wishing to book would be subject to hotel availability. | |
| PARISH DIARY Sunday 25th June Refreshments after 10am Mass Tuesday 27th June No Refreshments after 9:30am Mass Church Cleaning Sunday 2nd July Refreshments after 10am Mass | NEXT SUNDAY 2ND JULY IS THE 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 1st Reading 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16 2nd Reading Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel Matthew 10:37-42 | |