PREPARING FOR PENTECOST COME HOLY SPIRIT
After the Ascension Our Lord Himself sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit. We are invited to “join together with one heart in constant prayer” (Acts 1:14), in imitation of Mary
and the disciples in those nine days in the Upper Room between Ascension and Pentecost. With them, we ask Jesus to send afresh his Holy Spirit upon us so that our individual lives, the lives of our families and communities, and
the life of the Church may be renewed. We can pray the following prayers as we prepare to celebrate the great feast of Pentecost next Sunday.
| Prayer for Pentecost Father, pour out Your Spirit upon your people and grant us a new vision of Your glory, a new experience of Your power a new faithfulness to Your Word and a new consecration to Your service so that Your love may grow among us and Your kingdom come through Christ our Lord, Amen. Lord Jesus, let Your Spirit rest upon our parishes, schools and homes that they may be places of love and truth where the weak are made strong and the strong learn humility and all of us learn the wisdom that alone comes from You. Amen Holy Spirit, Comforter and Sanctifier, melt our hearts that we may accept Your love. Renew our minds that we may know Your truth. Strengthen our will that we may follow You faithfully, through Christ our Lord. Amen | OLIVE WOOD CARVINGS FROM THE HOLYLAND – Saturday 20TH May & Sunday 21st May at all Masses – We are the Good Shepherd Company from the Holy Land (Bethlehem) which is based in Nottingham. Our goal is to support and help the Christian families in the holy land to stay at work as olive wood carvings is one of the most important source of income for them, as 90% of the Christians rely on this sale. So by selling their produce here on their behalf, this will prevent the Christians from leaving the country in search of better work opportunities, as a test survey from the bishops of Jerusalem there are only forty-one thousand Christians left in the area. CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK Monday 22nd May St Rita of Cascia Thursday 25th May St Bede the Venerable Friday 26th May St Philip Neri Saturday 27th May St Augustine of Canterbury MASS INTENTIONS – A few Mases still available for June. 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. ROSARY – During this month of May dedicated to Our Lady we are encouraged to pray the Rosary every day. During the coming week, we pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. THANKSGIVING MASS – for the First Holy Communion children and families this Sunday at the 10am Mass, followed by a celebration in the hall. |
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP – Begins on Sunday 18TH June and concludes with the Feast Day Mass on 27th June. Novena books on sale in the Book Shop – £4.
THANK YOU FOR THE COLLECTION OF – Sunday 14th May which amounted to £1191.27 (Envelopes £354.45; Loose £836.82). Contactless £187.
MARY’S MEALS – Thank you for bringing your foreign currency over the last 2 weekends. We are unable to accept any more notes or coins.
KATHLEEN RITA HOULIHAN – We pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Houlihan who died recently. We keep her family in our prayers. Her Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 24th May at 9:30am. May she rest in peace.
FIRST MASS – Deacon Mark will celebrate Mass for the first time in St Paul’s on Sunday 16th July at the 12 noon Mass. This will be followed by a party in the Parish Centre. We need to plan the party and arrange the different tasks that need doing. Please come for a meeting on Tuesday 23rd May at 7pm in the Parish Centre.
SACRED SPACE – Meditation sessions will continue in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 24th May at 7pm. Please note that there will be no session on Wednesday 31st May. We would love you to join us. If you have any questions, contact Joan on 07956 641 685
AN EVENING OF SACRED ART AND SONG – You are warmly invited to St Paul’s Parish Centre on Thursday 25 May at 7.30pm, for an evening where religious art and music will be put together to tell the Christian story from Christmas through to the Passion and Resurrection, and on to Pentecost. Our local artist and fellow-parishioner, Ruben Ferreira, has teamed up with musicians of the parish to present some of his religious art works, combining them with religious music (hymns and songs), for prayerful contemplation and meditation, Ruben will speak briefly on the subject of each painting. Refreshments will be provided.
MY SON CARLO – An evening with Antonia Salzana Acutis, mother of Blessed Carlo – with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction. Wednesday 31st May 7:30pm – 9pm at Farm Street Church, 114 Mount Street W1K 3AH.
ORDINATION – Deacon Mark will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday 8th July in Norwich. If you wish to attend, please add your name to the list on the noticeboard. Please note that amended time of departure – around 7am and return around 7pm. The cost per person on the coach will be £25. Pay at the Parish Office / Fr Perry by 25th May please. No refunds unless we can get a replacement.
ALPHA 2023 COURSE COMING TO ST PAUL’S SOON – The next Alpha course will start on 19th September. More information and how to register in the next few weeks. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please email stpaulalphateam@gmail.com
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. For those interested, further details from Fr Perry.
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 Update: The dates are confirmed 24th May to 2nd June 2024. If you wish to book and pay online, please let Fr Perry know and he will give you the link. |
MEMORIAL MASS FOR CON MEEHAN – The 5.30pm Mass on Saturday 27th May will be celebrated in memory of Con Meehan, a parishioner of this Parish for 53 years, who passed away on 24th March. Refreshments in the Hall following the Mass for those who wish to remember Con Meehan.
HARINGEY DEANERY WALK – On Bank Holiday Monday 29th May 2023. Full details on the Noticeboard.
| PARISH DIARY Sunday 21st May NO Refreshments after 10am Mass Monday 22nd May 7:30pm ABC Group Tuesday 23rd May Refreshments after 9:30am Mass 7pm Deacon Mark’s 1st Mass meeting Thursday 25th May 7pm FHC Catechists Review Friday 26th May 10am ASCENT Group | Sunday 28th May Refreshments after 10am Mass NEXT SUNDAY 28TH MAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY – 1st Reading Acts 2:1-11 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 Gospel John 20:19-23 |